MANILA, Philippines — Fifteen survivors and the remains of two crew members from the ill-fated Singaporean-flagged cargo vessel M/V Devon Bay arrived in Manila early Monday aboard the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ship BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701), docking at Pier 13, Port Area.
PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Galvan, along with representatives from the Department of Migrant Workers, Bureau of Quarantine, and the vessel’s agent, were present to receive the survivors. Personnel from a funeral service provider also assisted in handling the remains of the two deceased crew members.
The M/V Devon Bay, carrying 21 Filipino crew members and loaded with iron ore, was en route from Gutalac, Zamboanga del Sur to Yangjiang, China when it capsized. The vessel was last located 141 nautical miles west of Sabangan Point, Ango Bay, Pangasinan, around 8:30 p.m. Thursday.
The China Coast Guard rescued the crew following the capsizing.
On Sunday, the PCG received the 15 survivors and the two deceased from the China Coast Guard during a turn-over operation conducted 168 nautical miles west of Tambobong, Pangasinan.
Meanwhile, search and rescue operations continue for the vessel’s remaining four crew members. The BRP Cape San Agustin (MRRV-4408) and a PCG Islander aircraft have been deployed in the search area.
In addition, the Coast Guard District Southeastern Mindanao, in coordination with partner agencies, has intensified search and rescue operations in the waters off Davao Gulf. Maritime and aerial assets remain deployed, with joint patrols and operational support ongoing to ensure comprehensive coverage and recovery of the missing personnel.