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Day: August 12, 2013

Yuan Heng

Yuan Heng

Photo: odin.tc
Photo: odin.tc

The 69 meter long, 1598 dwt freighter Yuan Heng was blown aground off Pamarawan, Philippines.   The freighter had been anchored when the waves from the typhoon Labuyo cause its anchor to drag.   No crew was on board at the time.   The Yuan Heng had been anchored Lucanin for over four years when it abandoned by the owner after failing to pay harbor fees.  The freighter had its engine removed and was vessel was covered in rust.  No reports of pollution.

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