Coast Guard rescues crewmen, passengers of NPC boat off Romblon
(Photo from the PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD)
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MANILA, Philippines — Six crew members and passengers of a boat owned by the National Power Corporation (NPC) were rescued off Romblon after a technical issue, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Thursday.
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The PCG said that the three crew members and three NPC personnel of the motor banca NPC Spug-3 were rescued off Barangay Poblacion in San Agustin town.
“While underway, the motorbanca’s rudder was detached, causing a loss of propulsion,” the PCG said in a statement.
The PCG’s search and rescue team towed the NPC Spug-3 to San Agustin Port.
The motor banca was originally bound for Simara Island, Romblon.
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