Latest Philippine news from GMA News and 24 Oras. News, weather updates and livestreaming on Philippine politics, regions, showbiz, lifestyle, science and tech.
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's coast guard said on Sunday it had located and intercepted a large oil tanker involved in a fiery collision with another vessel two days ago off Singapore.The Coast Guard said on Saturday that the Sao Tome and Principe-flagged tanker Ceres I had left the location of the collision that caused a fire and injured at least two crew members. The ship was also believed to have turned off its tracking system, the Coast Guard said.
The Ceres I and the two tugboats have been detained by the Coast Guard for further investigation, it added.Meanwhile, aerial surveys conducted by the Coast Guard found minor traces of an oil spill at the location of the collision between the Ceres I and the Singapore-flagged Hafnia Nile, the Coast Guard said in the statement on Sunday."The environment department has been informed and will conduct further monitoring," it said.
Pinoy Abroad Singapore Oil Tanker Collision Singapore Oil Tanker Fire Ofws Filipino Seafarers
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
IBP stands firm: Asserting Philippine sovereignty in the West Philippine SeaThe Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP), the official organization of Philippine lawyers, is one with the Filipino people and the Philippine government in asserting our country’s sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea.
Read more »
Ayala group beefs up Philippine Coast Guard’s research unit with computers'The donation of these computers symbolizes our profound respect and unwavering support for your tireless efforts in patrolling our coasts, responding to emergencies, and protecting our maritime interests,' says Ayala's chief human resources officer Francisco...
Read more »
Philippine Coast Guard rescues injured Chinese seafarer in AntiqueDefining the News
Read more »
China anchors ‘monster ship’ in South China Sea, Philippine coast guard says'It's an intimidation on the part of the China Coast Guard,' Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Jay Tarriela says. 'We're not going to pull out and we're not going to be intimidated.'
Read more »
China Coast Guard blocks, then allows PH rescue vessel in West Philippine SeaMANILA, Philippines — China Coast Guard (CCG) ships reportedly blocked and maneuvered dangerously close to a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel en route to rescue two fisherfolk who
Read more »
In Photos: US, Philippine Coast Guard ships' South China Sea rescue drillsThe U.S. Coast Guard and the Philippine Coast Guard conducted search and rescue exercises in the West Philippine Sea on Wednesday.
Read more »