392 stranded as Inday disrupts sea travel in Visayas, S. Luzon

ILOILO CITY — At least 392 passengers, truck drivers and cargo helpers were stranded in 36 ports across Southern Luzon and the Visayas on Thursday as Super Typhoon Inday continued to whip parts of the country with strong winds and rough seas, prompting the suspension of sea travel, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said.

In its Maritime Safety Advisory covering 12 noon to 4 p.m. on July 9, the PCG said the weather disturbance also left 118 rolling cargoes, five vessels and 30 motorbancas unable to sail due to unsafe sea conditions.

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Meanwhile, 111 vessels and 117 motorbancas sought shelter while waiting for weather conditions to improve.

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Central Visayas accounted for the largest number of stranded travelers, with 156 passengers, along with 96 rolling cargoes, five vessels and 30 motorbancas affected.

Ports monitored in the region included Polambato Pier and Daanbantayan Pier in Cebu, as well as Mainit, Talibon, Ubay, Jagna, Popo, Mabini, Cogtong Bay, Tapal and Pilar ports in Bohol.

The Coast Guard also reported that 18 vessels and 12 motorbancas were taking shelter in Central Visayas.

In Southern Tagalog, authorities recorded 236 stranded passengers and 22 rolling cargoes across 19 ports, including Batangas Port, Port of Lucena, Real Port, Dinahican Port, Romblon Port, Roxas Port in Oriental Mindoro, and several ports in Quezon, Marinduque and Batangas provinces.

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The PCG also monitored 75 vessels and 105 motorbancas taking shelter in the region.

In Northwestern Luzon, no stranded passengers were reported, but 16 vessels sought shelter after sea conditions deteriorated near Magsaysay Port, the Port of Salomague, Pasuquin and Laoag ports.

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Southern Visayas likewise reported no stranded passengers, although one vessel sought shelter in the vicinity of Maria, Siquijor, while another remained at Sibulan Port in Negros Oriental.

The Coast Guard said the maritime safety advisory was issued as Super Typhoon Inday continued to generate hazardous sea conditions, prompting port authorities and local officials to suspend voyages to protect passengers, crews and vessels.

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Authorities advised the public, particularly those with scheduled sea travel, to coordinate with shipping companies and local Coast Guard stations for updates before proceeding to ports. The PCG said it continues to monitor affected ports and maintain readiness to assist stranded passengers and maritime operators until normal operations can safely resume. /jpv