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Author: Paul Hancock

Jhon David

Jhon David

Jhon David
Photo: mb.com.ph

On the afternoon of December 28, the motorized banca Jhon David capsized in the Olango Channel off Gilutungan Island, Cordova, Cebu, Philippines. The Jhon David departed from Getafe, Bohol with 18 passengers bound for Cebu City.  As the banca was off Gilutungan Island, the vessel lost stability and capsized.  The Philippine Coast Guard received reports of the incident and dispatched a search and rescue operation.

Oceanjet 10

Fourteen passengers were rescued by the 24 meter long, 249 gt passenger ferry Ocean Jet 10 (Official No: 07-0000196) who were later safely transported to Cebu City.  Two passengers were rescued by a nearby banca. The Philippine Coast Guard rescued the two banca crew members. There were no reports of injuries.

The adrift Jhon David was later recovered off Cuaming Island, Bohol. The Coast Guard attached a towing line and secured the banca.

Philippine authorities conducted an initial investigation in Cebu with interviews of the passengers. The Philippine Coast Guard stated it would look into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Nuevo Monteveo

Nuevo Monteveo

Nuevo Monteveo
Photo: Salvamento Maritimó

On the morning of December 29, the 13 meter long fishing vessel Nuevo Monteveo caught fire in the Bay of Biscay some 8 miles from Playa Franca Rivadeva, Spain. The four crew on the Nuevo Monteveo abandoned ship into a life raft as the fire swept through the fishing vessel.  Fortunately, all were rescued by the nearby 9 meter long fishing vessel Eva Dos (MMSI: 224224340) who transported them to San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain. An ambulance was waiting for the crew, but the crew were reported to be in good condition with only sustaining minor bruises.

Nuevo Monteveo
Photo: coperibadesella.com

The Salvamento Maritimó would dispatched the 15 meter long search and rescue vessel Salvamar Castor (MMSI: 224007650) to assist in fighting the fire on the Nuevo Monteveo.  The fire would be extinguished a short time later.

The Nuevo Monteveo sustained severe damage from the blaze with much of the superstructure gutted.  No further details reported.

 

 

Adrift off Ulleungdo Island

Adrift off Ulleungdo Island

Adrift off Ulleungdo Island
Photo: dkilbo.com

On the afternoon of December 27, an 20 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) became disabled in the Sea of Japan about 48 nautical miles northeast of Ulleungdo Island, South Korea. The fishing vessel had suffered engine failure and went adrift. The vessel requested assistance with the South Korean Coast Guard immediately dispatching a patrol vessel to the scene. The patrol vessel would reach the fishing vessel, but bad weather conditions prohibited towing.  The patrol vessel stood by the fishing vessel until the next morning when towing could be started. The vessels proceeded 96 kilometers to the safety of Sadong Port, Ulleungdo.

Adrift off Ulleungdo Island
Photo: dkilbo.com

There were no reports of injuries to the 8 crew on board the fishing vessel. The Coast Guard conducted breathalyzer tests and inspected the fishing vessel’s equipment. No further details reported.