On March 21, the 85 meter long cargo vessel LCT Marc Jason III capsized and sank off the shore of Malabuyoc, Cebu, Philippines. The LCT Marc Jason III was headed to Bantayan Island from Tampi, Amlan with a cargo of sand. As the vessel was off Malabuyoc, it began to list. The LCT Marc Jason III berthed at Malabuyoc where it continued to list forcing all 17 crew abandoned ship. No reports of injuries.
The following day, the LCT Marc Jason III capsized completely and sank just 50 meters from the shore. No reports of pollution released, but local authorities are concern that pollution may be released if the vessel isn’t salvaged quickly.
