The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) responds to a maritime incident involving a submerged motor tug, M/TUG STRONG BRAVERY, in the vicinity waters off Subukin Port at Barangay Subukin, San Juan, Batangas.

Due to strong waves, the water flooded inside the motor tug, causing it to submerge yesterday, 08 February 2023.

The PCG team proceeded to the vicinity waters to assist and found that all crew members had safely abandoned the motor tug.

During the initial assessment, the PCG team discovered that oil spilled in the surrounding area and scattered along the port, approximately 300 square meters wide.

Today, 09 February 2023, the PCG Marine Environmental Protection Group-Batangas conducted a vessel inspection and shoreline assessment to determine the impact of the maritime incident.

The group monitored approximately 30 to 40 liters of oil patches along the shoreline.

As of press time, PCG personnel and M/TUG STRONG BRAVERY crew conduct manual oil spill recovery using sorbent pads and empty drums.

[Progress report to follow]