SWM SALVE REGINA

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Ferry ran aground off Romblon

A total of 223 passengers and crew members were rescued from the 'SWM Salve Regina', which ran aground off Romblon in the night of March 10, 2024, off Sitio Agbuyog in Barangay Capaclan, at around 11: 45 p.m. The vessel had departed from Magdiwang Port, Romblon, and was bound for Romblon, when the incident happened. It was carrying 168 passengers and 55 crew members, as well as 21 vehicles. Personnel from the Coast Guard Station Romblon responded and rescued all passengers who were subjected to a medical checkup. Meanwhile, the crew members were also checked but they opted to stay onboard the vessel for monitoring. No sign of oil spill was observed following the incident. Report with photo: https://mb.com.ph/2024/3/10/223-passengers-crew-saved-from-distressed-ship-off-romblon?__cf_chl_tk=5PPmTEZtGOwoO9tx4iZnQemc5Yuwy2fmq5xbzAdij.k-1710151170-0.0.1.1-1749