Tropical Storm Ramil Brings Rough Seas, Disrupting Sea Travel in the Philippines

Strategic Insights -

As Tropical Storm Ramil continues to move through the country, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has suspended sea travel in several provinces, citing rough sea conditions and the potential risks to vessels and their passengers. The suspension, announced by PCG stations in Romblon, Marinduque, and Batangas, affects all vessels and watercraft traveling within the respective areas of responsibility.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has suspended sea travel in the provinces of Romblon, Marinduque, and Batangas due to rough sea conditions caused by Tropical Storm Ramil.
  • The suspension, announced by PCG stations in the three provinces, covers all vessels and watercraft traveling within their respective areas of responsibility.
  • The PCG reminded all vessels to take precautionary measures and be extra vigilant in monitoring the movement of the typhoon.
  • Voyages will resume only upon improvement of weather and sea conditions, according to the PCG.
  • Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 has been hoisted in the affected areas, indicating the possibility of risks to vessels and their passengers.
  • Ramil made its first landfall in Gubat, Sorsogon past 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, and is forecast to make another landfall over the vicinity of Quezon province on Sunday morning.

Statistics:

  • Tropical Storm Ramil is moving at 25 km per hour (kph) west northwestward.
  • The maximum sustained winds of Ramil are 65 kph, with gusts of up to 90 kph.
  • Ramil is forecast to traverse the Southern-Central Luzon landmass before emerging over the coastal waters of Pangasinan or Zambales in the afternoon or evening.

Sources:

https://www.facebook.com/pg/pcgromblon/posts/

(Public advisory posted by PCG in Romblon)

https://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/ (Latest update from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration)

( Update from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration)