CARRASCAL, Surigao del Sur — A cargo vessel identified as LCT 8 capsized off the coastal waters of Barangay Bon-ot in Carrascal, Surigao del Sur, early Tuesday, November 10, 2026, triggering an emergency response after an estimated 800 liters of oil spilled into the sea.
Initial information from the Coast Guard Sub-Station (CGSS) Carrascal personnel, together with the Task Group and the Maritime Environmental Protection Office in Surigao del Sur (MEPO-SDS), indicated that the incident occurred while the vessel was maneuvering backward from the beaching area or docking facility of Carrascal Nickel Corporation.
The vessel reportedly encountered unfavorable weather conditions during the maneuver, causing it to lose stability, tilt, and eventually capsize in the waters off Barangay Bon-ot.
Authorities estimated that approximately 800 liters of oil had leaked from the vessel, with the spill spreading across a stretch of seawater measuring more than 200 meters. The incident raised concerns over potential marine pollution, particularly its possible effects on coastal ecosystems, fishing grounds, and communities dependent on the surrounding waters.
Following the incident, response personnel immediately initiated containment operations to control the oil spill and prevent the contamination from spreading further.
The Carrascal Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) was also coordinated with to support the emergency response and environmental protection measures.
Despite the vessel’s capsizing and the reported oil leakage, all 16 crew members, including the ship’s captain, were confirmed safe and out of immediate danger.
Authorities continued monitoring the affected waters and implementing necessary response measures to minimize the environmental impact of the spill. Particular attention was being given to preventing the oil from spreading toward nearby coastal areas and potentially affecting marine resources and the livelihoods of local residents.
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While the safe recovery of all crew members was a significant development, the reported oil discharge presents another challenge for authorities, as the extent of possible environmental damage will depend on the effectiveness of containment and cleanup operations.
Further details on the vessel’s condition, the cause of the incident, and the extent of the oil spill’s environmental impact were not immediately available.