MANILA, April 3 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Wednesday launched an investigation into a collision between a passenger vessel and a barge that happened two nautical miles southeast of Barangay San Agapito, Isla Verde in Batangas.

In an incident report, the PCG said Barge Krizza Rica was being towed by Motor Tug Migi with 17 crew members on board when it collided with MV Fastcat M19 with 47 crew members and 41 passengers onboard.

One passenger of MV Fastcat M19 -- a 26-year-old man from Santa Fe, Romblon -- sustained lacerations in his upper right eye and upper right lip and some minor bruises.

The passenger ship incurred damage on the third deck starboard quarter while the barge acquired scratches on its port bow.

The barge w...