PCG suspends sea travel in north Quezon due to Julian

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LUCENA CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) suspended sea travel on Monday morning, Sept. 30, in northern Quezon due to rough sea conditions caused by Typhoon Julian (international name: Krathon).

The PCG station in 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.”

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

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

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, the PCG added.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported in its 8 a.m. update that Julian was monitored over the coastal waters of Balintang Island in Calayan, Cagayan.

Julian is moving 10 kilometers per hour carrying maximum sustained winds of 175 kph and gusts of up to 215 kph. INQ