Philippine Coast Guard patrol vessel suffers onboard fire

The coast guard has launched an investigation to identify the probable cause of the fire, which reportedly ignited as a result of an electrical short in the vessel's laundry room.

Officials have not yet disclosed the impact that the incident would have on the vessel's operations.

Cape Engaño is the final one of 10 Parola-class 44-metre MRRVs that the coast guard acquired from Japan Marine United between 2016 and 2018. Their missions have included anti-terrorism and anti-piracy patrols, search and rescue, and disaster relief.