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Lite Ferry 10

Lite Ferry 10

Lite Ferry 10
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On the night of October 25, the 90 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Lite Ferry 10 (MMSI: 548665300)  ran aground in the Bohol Sea off Larena, Siquijor, Philippines. The Lite Ferry 10 had departed from Tagbilaran, Bohol with 359 passengers and 45 crew onboard with 250 passengers bound for Plaridel while 109 passengers were travelling to Siquijor. For undisclosed reasons, the ferry ran aground firmly on a coral reef near the shoreline with its bow nearly out of the water.

The Philippine Coast Guard was alerted to the incident and began efforts to rescue the passengers and crew. The Coast Guard arrived on scene and assisted in getting all 359 passengers and 45 crew were safely transferred off the ferry. Afterwards, the Coast Guard began attempts to pull the Lite Ferry 10 free. The first attempted failed as a tugboat was only able to pull the ferry a few meters.  Another attempt would be made the next day on the next high tide.

Reports state that divers made an inspection of the hull and found there were no breaches, but the coral reef had sustained damage. No oil pollution had been detected, but the Philippine Coast Guard had booms ready if any pollution is detected.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

Lite Ferry 5

Lite Ferry 5

Lite Ferry 5
Photo: Philippine Coast Guard

On April 19, the 65 meter long, 2668 gt ro-ro passenger ferry Lite Ferry 5 (IMO: 9873321) ran aground just outside the port of Jagna in Bohol, Philippines. The ferry departed for Cagayan de Oro when it drifted into shallow waters at low tide.  The Lite Ferry 5 only proceeded some 200 meters from the port of Jagna when it ran aground in the Bohol Sea.

The vessel contacted Philippine authorities requesting assistance and evacuation of the 506 passengers and crew onboard the Lite Ferry 5. The Philippine Coast Guard and the Philippine Navy assisted by local fishermen would take the entire night to safely transfer everyone to shore. No reports of injuries.

Authorities were able to conduct an inspection on the Lite Ferry 5 and found no damage. A tug was dispatched from Cebu to refloat the ferry. No reports of pollution released.

Jake Vincent Dos

Jake Vincent Dos

JAKE VINCENT DOS

The 1600 dwt freighter Jake Vincent Dos went aground on Bohol Sea near Bohol Island, Philippines.  The freighter suffered hull damage, but the crew was able to make temporary repairs.  Initial attempts to refloat the vessel failed.   Owners of the vessel dispatched another freighter to the scene to help lighter the cargo of corn and rice off the Jake Vincent Dos. No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Reports state the cause of the grounding was due to a GPS malfunction.

 

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