The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Southwestern Mindanao has responded to a distress call involving one missing crewman of RTM Zheng He, a bulk carrier bearing the Singaporean flag travelling from China enroute to Australia.
The vessel’s skipper, Ashok Chandru Krishna Kumar, said his missing crewman was last seen at the port side main deck shortly before noon Thursday (Dec. 26).
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The tanker was traversing 111 nautical miles Northwest off Zamboanga City.
The PCG has launched search and rescue operation in the area, with two private ships helping out to find the missing sailor.
The PCG deployed BRP Capones for the mission, and radioed all vessels within the vicinity to help look for the missing seaman.
