Thirty-two fishermen from San Jose, Occidental Mindoro have been safely returned to their home port after being rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard following a maritime incident off the coast of Balabac, Palawan.

The fishing vessel F/V ANDREI SARAH was stranded near Onok Island on January 29, 2025 due to engine failure and adverse weather conditions, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Mimaropa region.

The vessel was initially carrying 37 fishermen, with five crew members remaining behind to guard fishing equipment left at the location.

The Philippine Coast Guard successfully conducted the rescue operation, bringing the stranded fishermen to safety.

The rescued fishermen were transported to Caminawit Port in San Jose by vessels from the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.

Medical personnel from the Occidental Mindoro Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office confirmed that all rescued fishermen were in good health.

Photos: Courtesy of BFAR Occidental Mindoro