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Ferry aground on Oriental Mindoro

October 22, 2010 | Grounding
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The ro-ro ferry Super Shuttle Ferry 22 ran aground shortly after leaving the pier at Barangay, Roxas, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. The ferry lost power in the engine room and heavy winds pushed the vessel onto shallow water soon after leaving the pier. All 141 passengers on board were transferred to another ferry and continued on to Caticlan. Reports state recovery of the ferry is delayed due to the heavy cargo and vehicles onboard.

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Ferry Karya Terang sinks

October 22, 2010 | Sank
East Nusa Tenggara
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The ferry Karya Terang sank off the coast of East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia. The vessel was carrying around 66 passengers onboard when it was overwhelmed in bad weather. Waves upto 3 meters resulted in engine failure and the vessel to sink. Reports state there were 44 survivors.

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Freighter Sail Queen aground

October 5, 2010 | Grounding
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The Russian dry-bulk freighter Sail Queen with a load of steel products ran aground in the Aegean Sea near the coast of Turkey. The vessel had earlier hit bottom holing the bottom of the hull. The damage was severe enough that the crew directed the freighter onto a sandbank. None of the 16 member crew were injured.

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