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MV Mirola 1

MV Mirola 1

MV Mirola 1
Photo: Philippine Coast Guard

The 54 meter long, 400 dwt cargo vessel MV Mirola 1 (IMO: 7903433) ran aground near Mariveles, Bataan, Philippines. Reports state the vessel sustained hull damage and oil pollution was released. Authorities state the pollution is a mix of diesel fuel and oil from machinery. No reports of injuries. The Philippine Coast Guard have placed booms around the vessel and begun removal of fuel and oil off the vessel. A total of 800 litres of oil have been removed along with other flotsam released by the MV Mirola 1.

Reports state the MV Mirola 1 owner was not clear and that the vessel had been detained last year by authorities.

 

MTKR Jason Bradley

MTKR Jason Bradley

MTKR JASON BRADLEY
Photo: Philippine Coast Guard

The 39 meter long tanker MTKR Jason Bradley sank in Manila Bay near Mariveles, Bataan, Philippines. The tanker sank some 600 yards offshore in 9 meters of water resting on the muddy bottom. No reports of injuries.

The MTKR Jason Bradley had no cargo onboard when it sank. The Philippine Coast Guard dispatched divers to the scene to inspect the vessel. Divers found there were several leaks from the engine room releasing diesel fuel. The owners of the MTKR Jason Bradley is preparing to salvage the tanker within one to two weeks.

Terra Nova

Terra Nova

The 65 meter long tanker Terra Nova capsized and sank six kilometers off Lamao Point, Bataan, Philippines. The tanker was enroute from Iloilo City with 1494 tons of fuel oil on board when it had suffered a mechanical breakdown and taken under tow.  As Typhoon Gaemi was passing over the area, the tanker was swamped by the heavy seas causing the Terra Nova to capsize and sink.  Reports state 16 of the 17 crew on board were later rescued.  One crewman perished when the Terra Nova sank.

Terra Nova
Photo: Philippine Coast Guard

The Philippine Coast Guard reported an oil slick had developed over the sunken tanker. The slick stretched some 12 kilometers threatening local fishing and beaches. Authorities dispatched barriers and oil skimmers to the scene to help mitigate the pollution. Divers inspected the sunken tanker to ensure the tank valves were sealed to prevent further oil leaking.  Authorities state they plan to siphon the oil off the tanker before the Terra Nova will be towed to a shallower area.

Update July 29:

News reports state the Terra Nova is still leaking oil and the oil slick has not yet been contained.