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Day: August 28, 2025

Monreal

Monreal

Monreal
Formerly the Lite Ferry 6

On the night of August 27, the 49 meter long, 274 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Monreal (IMO: 7225477)  caught fire in the Ragay Gulf one nautical mile off San Andres, Philippines. The Monreal was headed to San Andres from Aroroy, Masbate with 66 passengers and 53 crew on board when a fire broke out in a crew’s cabin. The fire was ignited by an electrical short and quickly spread through the cabin. The crew was able to react quickly and contain the blaze while an electrician on board the ferry was able to restore electrical power.

The ferry arrived at San Andres where passengers and crew disembarked and were given medical checks. There were no reports of injuries to the 119 people on board.  The Philippine Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident and has detained the Monreal.

Allision off Iowa

Allision off Iowa

Bridge Strike
Photo: 101theeagle.com

On the early morning hours of August 26, a string of barges allided on the Mississippi River near Keokuk, Iowa. The barges being pushed by an undisclosed towboat was heading north when it struck the bridge connecting Keokuk, Iowa and Hamilton, Illinois.

The Coast Guard stated there was no damage or injuries from the incident. Reports stated that some cargo crates had fallen overboard, but were later recovered. There has been on official release of the towboat’s name involved in the incident. Some speculation on social media suggests the towboat was the 39 meter long Bernard G (MMSI: 367505650), but this could not be confirmed.