INCIDENT REPORT: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) responds to a maritime incident involving DIVE YACHT M/Y "DREAM KEEPER" that sank in the vicinity waters off Tubbataha, Palawan on 30 April 2023.

At around 06:49 AM, the PCG Command Center received information from the Coast Guard District Palawan regarding the sinking of M/Y "DREAM KEEPER."

The dive yacht departed from San Remegio, Cebu, on 27 April 2023 (4PM) and arrived at Tubbataha Reef at around 10PM yesterday, 29 April 2023.

The PCG immediately dispatched BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702) to conduct SAR operations.

The Coast Guard Sub-Station Tubbataha also augments the SAR operations and other dive boats in the area.

As of this report, the joint SAR team from different agencies, units, and organizations has rescued 28 people, while four remain missing.

[Progress report to follow]