Oil Spill Spreads Along Surigao del Sur Coast After LCT Sinks

Up to 200 meters of shoreline in Carrascal, Surigao del Sur, have been affected by an oil spill following the sinking of a motorized vessel, the Philippine Coast Guard reported. The vessel, identified as the Landing Craft Tank (LCT) 8, encountered strong winds and rough sea conditions while sailing in waters off Carrascal. The PCG said it received a call from the vessel's captain on Tuesday morning informing authorities that the LCT 8 had submerged, triggering the spill. Initial inspection indicated that up to 800 liters of oil leaked from the vessel and spread along the Carrascal shoreline. In response, the PCG deployed absorbent pads and spill booms to contain the contamination and has so far recovered 630 liters of oily water and debris. Cleanup and containment operations remain ongoing as authorities continue to assess the extent of environmental impact. All 17 officials and crewmembers aboard the LCT 8 were accounted for and sustained no injuries in the incident.”