Coast Guard suspends sea travel in Quezon due to TS Enteng

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LUCENA CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) suspended sea travel on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 1, in Quezon province due to rough sea conditions caused by Tropical Storm Enteng.

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Both the PCG stations in this city and Real town announced the suspension of voyages of all vessels/watercraft plying the route within their respective areas due to the hoisting of Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 and the “possible effect of the inclement weather.”

The PCG station in Real in northern Quezon covers the Polillo group of islands in the Pacific Ocean that host the towns of Polillo, Burdeos, Panukulan, Jomalig, and Patnanungan.

The PCG station in Lucena City covers the coastal towns of Tagkawayan, Guinyangan, Buenavista, San Narciso, Mulanay, San Andres, San Francisco, Lopez, Calauag, Catanauan, Gumaca, Macalelon, Unisan, Padre Burgos, Pitogo, Atimonan, Agdangan, Plaridel, Mauban and the island tows of Perez, Alabat, and Quezon.

“All sea vessels are reminded to take precautionary measures and be extra vigilant in monitoring the movement of typhoon if deemed to be affected by said weather disturbance,” the PCG said.

Authorities said sea vessels that intend to take shelter shall be permitted “as long as it is manifested through a written request and no passenger/cargo will be allowed on board.”

Voyage of vessels would resume until further notice and upon improvement of weather and sea conditions, it added.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said TS Enteng was moving northwestward at 15 km per hour, packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center and gusts of 70 kph.

The weather bureau hoisted tropical cyclone wind signals in 11 areas due to the threat of strong winds with a speed of 39 to 61 kph, but with “minimal to minor threat to life and property.” INQ