The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) District Southwestern Mindanao responded to a maritime incident involving a distressed motor launch, "ML SULNA," in the vicinity waters off Panducan Point, Basilan, today, 08 February 2023.
The PCG deployed a Coast Guard-manned BFAR vessel, MCS-3007, and the Coast Guard Station Zamboanga to conduct search and rescue (SAR) operations.
According to the crew, ML SULNA encountered engine trouble while underway from Zamboanga City to Taganak, Tawi-Tawi.
After ensuring that the 57 passengers and 11 crew members were in good physical condition, the SAR team towed ML SULNA to Zamboanga City Port.