Lite Ferry 5

Lite Ferry 5
Photo: Philippine Coast Guard

On April 19, the 65 meter long, 2668 gt ro-ro passenger ferry Lite Ferry 5 (IMO: 9873321) ran aground just outside the port of Jagna in Bohol, Philippines. The ferry departed for Cagayan de Oro when it drifted into shallow waters at low tide.  The Lite Ferry 5 only proceeded some 200 meters from the port of Jagna when it ran aground in the Bohol Sea.

The vessel contacted Philippine authorities requesting assistance and evacuation of the 506 passengers and crew onboard the Lite Ferry 5. The Philippine Coast Guard and the Philippine Navy assisted by local fishermen would take the entire night to safely transfer everyone to shore. No reports of injuries.

Authorities were able to conduct an inspection on the Lite Ferry 5 and found no damage. A tug was dispatched from Cebu to refloat the ferry. No reports of pollution released.

Lady Irene

Lady Irene
Photo: facebook

On the morning of April 3, the fishing vessel Lady Irene caught fire in Cape Cod Bay while berthed at the Wellfleet, Massachusetts.  Reports state the fire started on the fishing vessel and quickly spread to the supporting structure on the pier.  The fire continued to spread to a second fishing vessel when local fire fighters arrived on the scene. Fire fighters fought the fire for several hours before they were able to extinguish the blaze.  Both the Lady Irene and the second (undisclosed name) fishing vessel sustained significant fire damage to the hull and superstructure, but both vessels remained afloat.

Reports state that both local authorities and the Coast Guard were conducting an investigation into the incident. There are no reports of injuries.

Lavoro

Lavoro

On the morning of March 19, the 80 meter long self-propelled barge Lavoro (MMSI: 244850073) became disabled on the Western Scheldt east of Terneuzen, Netherlands. Reports state the Lavoro suffered engine problems and went adrift. The 135 meter long self-propelled container barge Salamanca (MMSI: 244821242) was nearby and secured the Lavoro. The 32.5 meter long tugboat Multratug 28  (IMO: 9727962) arrived a short time later and took the Lavoro under tow to Hansweert. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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