The Philippine Coast Guard based here inspected a Chinese vessel it had earlier rescued in the waters off Suluan Island, Guiuan town, Eastern Samar. | Joey Gabieta/PDI
Among the information written on the certificate was that the ship was categorized as a supply boat and not a fishing vessel as earlier mentioned.The ship, manned by seven crew members, made a distress call after it encountered a mechanical problem while sailing off Suluan Island on Thursday night.“The crew members will not be allowed to disembark as the Coast Guard will provide their food and water and even fuel, if necessary,” Montemar said.
All were also checked by the Bureau of Quarantine to ensure they were free from COVID-19 as shown in their vaccination cards. Due to the language barrier, the PCG will ask the help of a Chinese translator to determine the names of the seven crew members who wrote their names and a short narrative of the incident in Chinese characters.RELATED STORIES
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