ZAMBOANGA CITY (Mindanao Examiner / May 20, 2013) – A small boat carrying 78 people were rescued after it suffered from engine trouble off Palawan province and brought to Zamboanga City in southern Philippines, authorities said Monday.
The boat, ML April Jane, was heading to Zamboanga from the Palawan when its engine malfunctioned. The boat was towed to Zamboanga and authorities said all passengers were safe.
But the Coast Guard said the boat had no pertinent maritime papers and that it was illegally sailing. It was unknown whether the skipper would be charged or not for violating the laws at sea. (Mindanao Examiner)
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