A tragic accident occurred off the coast of Maasim, Sarangani Province, on March 25, 2025, when a Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier struck a tugboat’s towline, causing it to capsize and killing two of its crew members.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) launched a rescue operation, saving six survivors while later recovering the bodies of the tug’s captain and an oiler.
The accident occurred at approximately 4:20 am when the M/TUG Sadong 33, a Philippine-flagged...