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Update: Fire Onboard MV Diamond Highway
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28 April 2023 
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The Coast Guard Sub-Station Lapu-Lapu and Marine Environmental Protection Unit (MEPU)-Central Visayas assist the BFP Lapu-Lapu in combating the fire on board MV DIAMOND HIGHWAY at the vicinity shoreline of Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, yesterday, 28 April 2023.
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Harbor Star's MTUG STARGAS also augments the firefighting operations.
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Per inquiry to MV DIAMOND HIGHWAY's Operations Manager, Mr. Arnel Villaganas, the fire started from the starboard bow while cutting the vessel's scrap metals.
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Pilipinas Precious Metal Resources Inc. (PPMRI) Supervisor, Mr. Butch Orasaga, said they safely disembarked all personnel conducting scrap operations.
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PCG responds to a fire onboard incident involving MV Diamond Highway
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28 April 2023 
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) responds to a fire onboard incident involving MV DIAMOND HIGHWAY at the vicinity shoreline of Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, yesterday, 28 April 2023.
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Based on the initial investigation, the subject vessel ran aground during the onslaught of Typhoon Odette - still undergoing salvage operations up to present.
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As of press time, MTUG STARGAS with firefighting capabilities has proceeded to the reported location for necessary assistance.
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