PCG suspends small vessel trips in northern Quezon due to ST Inday

LUCENA CITY, Quezon — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) suspended the operations of small vessels in northern Quezon on Wednesday afternoon, July 8, as rough seas generated by Super Typhoon ‘Inday’ threatened the safety of sea travel.

In a public advisory, the PCG station in Real, Quezon cited the latest weather bulletin issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), which warned of strong to gale-force winds affecting parts of northern Quezon.

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The affected areas include the Polillo Islands, the northern coast of Panukulan, Burdeos, the eastern coast of Patnanungan and Jomalig.

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As a result, all vessels and small watercraft of 250 gross tons and below operating within the affected routes were ordered to suspend trips until further notice.

The suspension will remain in effect until weather and sea condition improve, and authorities determine that it is safe to resume operations.

In a separate report, the PCG said 11 vessels have taken shelter in the waters off Real Port to ensure the safety of passengers, crew members, vessels and cargoes.

A total of 28 stranded passengers are currently being accommodated at the port after several boat operators suspended their regular trips from Real to the island municipalities of Jomalig and Patnanungan on Wednesday morning.

The PCG station in Real oversees maritime operations in northern Quezon, including the island municipalities of Polillo, Burdeos, Panukulan, Jomalig and Patnanungan. /apl

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