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Weesam Express 7

Weesam Express 7

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The passenger ferry Weesam Express 7 went aground off Lauis Ledge, Philippines.  The ferry departed from Ormoc with 160 passengers bound for Cebu when it encountered bad weather causing the vessel to go aground. The Philippine Coast Guard responded along with the ferry Weesam Express 8.  The Coast Guard was able to safely evacuated the passenger and crew to the Express 8 which arrived at Cebu. No reports of injuries.

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Starlite Atlantic

Starlite Atlantic

Photo: shipspotting.com
Photo: shipspotting.com

The 634 dwt ro-ro ferry Starlite Atlantic ran aground near Brgy Argao, Malay, Aklan, Philippines. The vessel was anchored off the Caticlan anchorage when high winds and large waves cause the anchor to drag.  The Starlite Atlantic continue to drift when the anchor chain parted and the vessel drifted into the shallows.   No reports of injuries to the 31 crew on board.  The captain reported he will attempt to refloat the vessel on the next high tide.  No reports of damage or pollution released.

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Three aground in the Philippines

Three aground in the Philippines

Three passenger-cargo vessels went aground near Lapu-Lapu City and Danahon, Bohol, Philippines.  The Joyful Stars, Subic Bay 1 and Our Lady went aground within a few hours due to strong currents and high winds caused by a low-pressure system passing over the area.

Photo: Flickr
Photo: Flickr

The Joyful Stars  left Maasin, Leyte with 72 crew and 238 passengers went aground off Lapu-Lapu city.  The Cebu Coast Guard dispatched rescue boats to the scene. No reports of injuries.

Photo: Flickr
Photo: Flickr

An hour later, the Our Lady of All Nations went aground off Danahon, Bohol with 90 passengers.  The Our Lady of All Nations had left Bato bound for Cebu City.  The Coast Guard sent a search and rescue vessel to the scene.  No reports of injuries.

Photo: Flickr
Photo: Flickr

 

Two hours later, the Subic Bay 1 went aground in shallow water off Lapu-Lapu City.  The Subic Bay 1 was en route to Cebu from Nasipit  with 61 persons on board.  A tug was sent to help refloat the vessel. No reports of injuries.

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