1xvegas Cargo vessel runs aground in Cebu town

Cebu. INQUIRER FILES

CEBU CITY – A cargo vessel ran aground off the coast of Minglanilla town in southern Cebu on Wednesday, Oct. 23.

According to Ensign Abel Lomboy of the Philippine Coast Guard District-Central Visayas (PCG-7), the vessel was affected by strong winds and large waves caused by tropical cyclone Kristine which broke two of its anchors.

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“The LCT Golden Bellawas dragged toward the shore due to rough seas and a rising tide,” said Lomboy.

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The ship is 100 meters from the shore of Sitio Noah, Barangay Calajoan, and had no cargo on board when the incident occurred.

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The PCG-7 is monitoring the vessel and plans to send divers for a hull inspection to check for damage and prevent potential oil spills.

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“Underwater hull inspections are being planned to assess any possible hull breaches, while monitoring for any oil spill is ongoing with contingencies in place,” Lomboy said.

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Lomboy said that no crew members were injured during the incident.

The PCG is waiting for high tide to use a tugboat to tow the ship away from the area.

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