The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Sub-Station Pio Duran responded to a maritime incident involving 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐎 𝐉𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 that became half submerged near the shoreline of Pio Duran Port in Albay today, 22 August 2022.

Based on the investigation, its propeller got entangled with 𝐋𝐂𝐓 𝐀𝐋𝐃𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐘's mooring lines while conducting undocking maneuvers.

PCG and PNP personnel assisted during the maritime incident and reported no injuries among its crew. The responding team also towed and secured the distressed boat.

According to the Disaster Risk Reduction Climate Change Adaptation (DRR CCA) Pio Duran, the distressed boat was loaded with sacks of rice, sugar, flour, flour, grocery items, agricultural products, petroleum products, and other necessities that would be transported to Claveria, Masbate.

It also reported that the maritime incident occurred amid big waves and strong winds due to the southwest monsoon.