A motorized boat carrying eight crew members, including the captain, of the landing craft tank (LCT) “PMI 3” capsized off the municipality of Looc in Romblon province, Philippines, amid rough seas caused by the southwest monsoon. The Philippine Coast Guard reported that all eight were safely rescued and escaped injury. The incident underlines the vulnerability of small craft used to move personnel between vessels and islands in challenging monsoon conditions.
Philippine media report that a motorized boat used to transport eight crew members of the landing craft tank (LCT) “PMI 3” capsized off the coast of Looc in Romblon province under heavy swells generated by the southwest monsoon. According to the Philippine Coast Guard, all eight individuals on board, including the captain, were quickly rescued and brought ashore without serious injuries. Local coast guard units led the response, and regional outlets note that the operation was coordinated with municipal authorities and maritime services to ensure that no other people were in distress in the area.
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