Fisher rescued after motorboat sinks off Romblon
CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — A fisher was rescued after his motorboat submerged about six nautical miles (11 kilometers) off Barangay Cambijang in Cajidiocan, Romblon, on Thursday, Aug. 13, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said.
The Coast Guard Sub-Station (CGSS) Cajidiocan received a report from a concerned resident that a fisherman from Sitio Ilawod, Barangay Cambijang, was aboard a blue-and-white motorbanca that had been damaged and was taking in seawater.
CGSS Cajidiocan, in coordination with the Cajidiocan Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, immediately dispatched a rescue boat.
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The search-and-rescue team located the submerged motorbanca and safely rescued the unnamed fisher. He was provided with basic necessities and assessed to be in stable condition, with no reported injuries.
The damaged motorbanca was secured and towed to the Port of Cajidiocan.
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Based on the initial investigation, the fisher had left Barangay Cambijang earlier that day to fish. While hauling his fishing net on his way back to shore, the motorbanca’s side was reportedly damaged after it was allegedly struck by a marine animal.
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The damage allowed seawater to enter the boat, eventually causing it to submerge.
After noticing the significant water ingress, the fisher managed to contact his family and inform them of his location and situation. His family then sought assistance from authorities, prompting the Coast Guard’s response.
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The PCG reminded maritime stakeholders, particularly small-scale fishermen, to exercise caution while at sea, ensure their boats are seaworthy, and carry appropriate communication and safety equipment. /cb
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