Cargo vessel sinks off Guimaras

ILOILO City, Philippines (Xinhua) - A cargo vessel sunk off Guimaras Island in central Philippines this morning due to inclement weather, no casualty is reported so far, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).

Operatives of the Philippine Coast Guard are racing against time to contain oil spillage in the said venue.

Nemesio Igona, captain of the vessel coming from Cebu City, said the cargo vessel collided with another boat, after the anchor of the boat was washed away and drifted to sea.  

Igona said all the 29 crew of the cargo vessel were safe and they are staying at the PCG headquarters in Iloilo.

Investigation on the incident is underway.