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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy on Wednesday rescued 106 passengers and 15 crew members of ML J Sayang 1, after being stranded in the waters off Tawi-Tawi province for six days.
The vessel was reported missing on Jan. 8 after it lost fuel and communication capabilities due to engine trouble near Pangutaran Island.
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Article continues after this advertisementIt was en route from Zamboanga City to Turtle Islands, Tawi-Tawi.
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Article continues after this advertisementThe Naval Forces Western Mindanao, in a Facebook post on Wednesday, said the Navy located the ship 5.4 nautical miles (10 kilometers) west of Siklangkalong Island, Tawi-Tawi at 12 noon on Jan. 14.
Rescuers aboard the BRP Jose Loor Sr. gave food, fresh water and medical aid to the 121 passengers and crew aboard the ML J Sayang 1.
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The distressed vessel was towed safely to Taja Island in the Pearl Bank then again to its destination Turtle Islands, with assistance from relief vessel ML Arneza, by 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
“This successful rescue highlights the Philippine Navy’s dedication to maritime safety and security,” Naval Forces Western Mindanao said in its Facebook post.
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“The cooperation among local authorities, the Philippine Navy, and the Philippine Coast Guard demonstrates the importance of unified efforts in responding to maritime emergencieshola play,” it added.
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