Twelve crew members were rescued after a fire struck a cargo vessel northwest of Limbones Island, Nasugbu, Batangas, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Sunday.

PCG said in its incident report that "at approximately 4:27 am, BRP Boracay successfully rescued seven crew members, including the vessel’s captain, who sustained only minor injuries".

"At around 7:35 am, the Coast Guard Sub-Station (CGSS) Maragondon, Cavite rescued an additional five crew members, who were then transported to CGSS Maragondon for medical attention", it added.

BRP Boracay arrived at Pier 15, South Harbor around 7:59 am and turned over the rescued crew members to Coast Guard Medical Dispensary for further medical evaluation. Marie Manalili/DMS