TS Crising strands nearly 100 passengers, 54 vessels in Bicol

Nearly 100 passengers and 54 vessels are stranded in various ports in the Bicol region due to Tropical Storm Crising.

A total of 64 passengers and 21 roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) ships are currently stranded at the Tabaco Port in Albay.

In Catanduanes province, 27 passengers and 13 RoRo ships are stranded at the Virac Port, with an additional seven passengers stranded in San Andres Port.

All vessel trips are suspended in Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, and Camarines Sur, and also for vessels heading to Catanduanes from Albay, as these areas are under Tropical Wind Cyclone Signal No. 1.

The Philippine Coast Guard is monitoring the situation and coordinating with other agencies to ensure passenger safety.

Vessels with less than three gross tonnage are advised against traveling in and out of Sorsogon waters, while mariners in Masbate are warned to take precautions or avoid sailing.

The PCG commander emphasized the suspension of vessel trips due to the prevailing weather conditions.