The 37 meter long, 363 dwt ro-ro ferry Grand Star RoRo 3 went aground in shallow water near Sorsogon, Philippines.  The ferry loaded with 155 passengers from Allen Northern Samar went aground when the vessel went off course due to a strong current.  The Grand Star was refloated later by the assistance of tugs and berthed safely at Sorsogon.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.