MANILA - THE Philippine coast guard says a cargo ship with a crew of 20 has capsized in bad weather in the Luzon Strait and passing vessels have managed to pull nine sailors out of the raging sea.
The coast guard said in Wednesday's statement that the remaining 11 crew are wearing life jackets and clinging to ropes tied to the vessel, while at least four other ships are circling the area to try to get to them.
The stricken ship, Mark Jason, was on its way to Batanes islands in the northern Philippines when it encountered strong waves late on Tuesday.
The captain of another vessel nearby reported to the coast guard that the crew was seen abandoning the ship. He tried to get closer but could not because of strong waves. -- AP
