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Philippine vessels rescue 17 Vietnamese at sea
The Vietnamese cargo ship MV Viet Hai Star, carrying 4,000 tons of rice, ran aground approximately 800 yards off Balabac Port, Palawan, after water entered its hull.
The 16-year-old vessel was en route from Ho Chi Minh City to Cagayan de Oro City when it encountered issues on Tuesday night.
The Philippine Coast Guard and PNP Maritime Group responded to a distress call from the ship.
All 17 Vietnamese crew members abandoned the vessel early Wednesday morning and were safely rescued by responding authorities.
The crew arrived at Balabac Port in good physical condition.
The MV Viet Hai Star was reported to be half-submerged by Wednesday morning.
An initial assessment has not detected any oil spill in the vicinity of the vessel.
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