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Rescuers from the PCG immediately proceeded to the area to save passengers and crew members of the ship owned and operated by Kho Shipping Lines. Other passengers were rescued by fishermen and a passing Trans Asia vessel.
According to the PCG, MV Esperanza Star sailed at 4 p.m. on Saturday from Iligan City to Lazi, Siquijor, before its final destination in Tagbilaran City. The vessel, however, caught fire starting at the entrance of its engine room less than an hour before it was supposed to dock at Tagbilaran City Port.
Damalerio said the passengers were brought to the Tagbilaran City port terminal building where they were given breakfast, water and other needs in coordination with the management of the shipping firm.Kho Shipping Lines, owned by the family of Masbate Gov. Antonio Kho, on Sunday thanked all those who rescued the passengers and crew members of their ill-fated ship and assured the company would attend to the needs of its crew members and passengers.
“Functional fire suppression system long installed at the vessel such as fire hydrants, sprinkling system and others were immediately activated to put off the fire and avert further damages to the vessel,” it added.
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