THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has contained a fire that broke out aboard one of its patrol vessels while docked at the Puerto Princesa International Cruise Ship Port early Monday morning.
The incident involved BRP Cape Engaño (MRRV-4411), which was berthed at the port in Barangay Bagong Silang, Puerto Princesa City.
According to the PCG, crew members detected black smoke coming from the bosun’s store at around 5:29 a.m., prompting the vessel’s skipper to immediately order a fire alarm and muster of personnel. All crew members were accounted for.
The ship’s engineering team quickly secured the power supply while onboard firefighting teams were deployed to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to other parts of the vessel.
Firefighting operations were later reinforced by personnel from the Coast Guard District Palawan and the Bureau of Fire Protection, who helped bring the situation under control.
Authorities declared the fire out at around 6:30 a.m. A follow-up assessment indicated that the fire originated in the vessel’s laundry area. No casualties or injuries were reported.
Subsequent inspections were conducted to determine the extent of damage and to facilitate the restoration of onboard systems.
