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The Conservationist

The Conservationist

Photo: Mississippi DMR
Photo: Mississippi DMR

The 65 foot long vessel The Conservationist capsized and sank in the Mississippi Sound near Graveline Bayou, Mississippi. The vessel, owned by the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, was en route to Biloxi from Pascagoula with oysters on board when the vessel capsized. The two men on board were rescued as both the Marine Patrol and Coast Guard responded to the scene. No reports of injuries. A boom was placed around the vessel to contain any pollution until salvage efforts are made to recover the vessel.

Super Shuttle 7

Super Shuttle 7

Super Shuttle Roro 7
Photo: philstar.com

The 146 meter long, 4339 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Super Shuttle 7 capsized and sank outside the breakwater off Manila, Philippines. The ferry had been docked in the area for repair work when large waves from Typhoon Luis battered the vessel.  The ferry was attempting to seek shelter inside the port when it capsized and sank. The 15 crewmen on board were able to abandon ship. Several  crew were able to safely swim ashore while some were able to reach a life-raft.  Twelve of the 15 crew sustained minor injuries. Authorities inspected the area around the Super Shuttle 7 for any oil pollution. The wreck will most likely be removed as it is a potential navigation hazard.

 Correction: The vessel sank was the ro-ro ferry Super Shuttle 7 not  the Super Shuttle Roro 7.

Ferry Maharlika II Lost

Ferry Maharlika II Lost

Maharlika Dos
Photo: Flickr

The 58 meter long, 1007 dwt ro-ro ferry Maharlika Dos capsized and sank off Pintuyan, Leyte Island, Philippines. The Maharlika Dos was en route to Surigao from Liloan with a manifest of 58 passengers, 26 crew and 13 vehicles.  The Maharlika Dos was making the voyage with some difficulties.  Nearly halfway of the voyage, the vessel suffered a mechanical breakdown with it’s turbine.  Without power, the ferry was left to struggle with the heavy rains, high waves and strong winds.  When the vessel developed a list, the captain sent out a distress call and ordered to abandon ship.  The Maharlika Dos would eventually roll over and sink. Three nearby vessels received her distress call and rushed to the area.  Reports stated some 63 people were rescued from the water. Survivors stated that there may have been upwards to 100 people on board the vessel.