Crew member dies aboard vessel in Quezon waters

The Philippine Coast Guard provided assistance to a passenger-cargo vessel operating in Quezon province after a crew member died while the ship was en route from Real town to Polillo Island on Tuesday.

The PCG's Real station received notification through its Polillo sub-station regarding the fatality aboard the vessel. Coast Guard personnel responded to the incident and provided necessary assistance to the vessel and its remaining crew members.

The exact circumstances surrounding the crew member's death were not immediately disclosed in the initial report. Investigation into the incident is ongoing as authorities gather additional details about what transpired during the voyage.

The Philippine Coast Guard regularly patrols waters throughout the archipelago and responds to maritime emergencies, medical incidents, and other situations affecting vessels and their crews in Philippine waters.