Nearly 1,000 passengers and hundreds of cargo units were stranded across multiple ports nationwide early Saturday as severe weather linked to Typhoon Inday disrupted sea travel, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said.

In a maritime safety advisory issued for the period from midnight to 4 a.m. on July 11, the PCG reported a total of 997 passengers, truck drivers and cargo helpers stranded in 62 affected ports across Southern Tagalog, North Western Luzon, Southern Visayas, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), North Eastern Luzon, Western Visayas and the Bicol Region.

At least 261 rolling cargoes, along with 12 vessels and 33 motorbancas, were also unable to sail due to rough sea conditions.

Southern Tagalog recorded 272 stranded passengers and 30 rolling cargoes across several ports, including Batangas, Lucena and Pola, while more than 100 vessels and 120 motorbancas sought shelter.

In Western Visayas, 253 passengers and 95 rolling cargoes were stranded, while Central Visayas logged 186 passengers and 116 rolling cargoes unable to depart.

The BARMM region reported 130 stranded passengers at Bongao Pier, while Palawan had 64 passengers affected in ports in Cuyo, Coron and El Nido.

In the Bicol Region, 92 passengers and 11 rolling cargoes were stranded, while smaller numbers were reported in other regions, including the Southern Visayas.

Meanwhile, a total of 162 vessels and 151 motorbancas took shelter in various ports nationwide to avoid the impact of strong winds and high waves.

The PCG said port operations remain suspended in affected areas as a safety precaution and advised travelers to coordinate with shipping lines and local authorities for updates.

Typhoon Inday continues to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing rough seas and hazardous conditions over much of the country’s seaboards.