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Wakay Disabled

Wakay Disabled

Map of Batanes showing the location of Basco
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The motor vessel Wakay becamed disabled near the port of Basco, Batanes, Philippines amidst rough seas.   The vessel was bound for Manila with cattle, empty gas tanks and recyclable plastic suffered engine problems and went adrift.   The Wakay contacted the Philippine Coast Guard for assistance.   Rescue vessels were able to reach the scene, but rough seas prevented getting close to the Wakay.   The following morning a rescue vessel was able to secure a towline to the Wakay and brought the vessel to Basco Port.  The Wakay is undergoing repairs.

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