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Oil spill affects portion of Batangas waters after tugboat submerged —PCG
A tugboat named M/TUG STRONG BRAVERY sank off the coast of San Juan, Batangas, resulting in an oil spill that covered approximately 300 square meters.
The vessel sank on February 8, 2023, due to flooding caused by strong waves.
All crew members of the tugboat were able to safely abandon the vessel.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is assessing the impact of the incident, having found 30 to 40 liters of oil patches along the shoreline.
PCG personnel and the tugboat's crew are conducting manual oil spill recovery operations using sorbent pads and empty drums.
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