The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) responded to a fire aboard the motor tanker MTKR GINDARA at Balayan Distillery Inc. Port in Calaca City, Batangas, on September 30, 2026.

The tanker, carrying molasses with 22 crew members onboard, reportedly caught fire in its engine room. Twenty crew members were accounted for and safe, while two sustained injuries and received medical treatment.

Additional PCG personnel, medical teams, and BRP Malapascua (MRRV-4403) were deployed to support firefighting and response operations.

Smoke remained visible from the vessel as authorities continued monitoring the situation. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.