Published April 17, 2021, 3:54 PM
The body of a missing crew member of a vessel that exploded at a private wharf in Zamboanga City yesterday was retrieved by rescuers Saturday morning, April 17.
FLAMING SHIP. The M/V Saidamae burst into flames after a mechanical mishap at a private wharf in Zamboanga City Friday night. (Photo courtesy of Ely Dumaboc / MANILA BULLETIN)
The crew member was identified as Rene Jimlani, a crew member of the M/L Saidamae.
Two other crew members believed to have been inside the boat during the explosion remain missing.
The M/L Saida Mae, a vessel carrying 150 drums of gasoline, exploded while docked at the Petron Wharf, Baliwasan Seaside in Barangay Baliwasan, Zamboanga City.