On November 8, the 86 meter long cargo vessel LCT PanPhil 8 (IMO: 1081300) ran aground at Currimao, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. The LCT PanPhil 8 had been at anchor in the port of Currimao when strong waves and winds from Typhoon Marce (Yinxing) struck the area. The cargo vessel’s anchor dragged and the LCT PanPhil 8 was blown ashore. Local authorities responded and found the 15 crew on the LCT PanPhil 8 were uninjured.

The LCT PanPhil 8 had arrived in Currimao a week earlier waiting for the processing of the certificates for conversion as a domestic trader.  Authorities are monitoring the vessel for possible oil pollution released.