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Typhoon Opong

Typhoon Opong

June Aster
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On the afternoon of September 28, the Philippine Coast Guard reported 6 vessels had run aground while Typhoon Opong passed over the provinces of Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, and Romblon, Philippines.

June Aster

The 59 meter long ro-ro passenger cargo vessel June Aster (MMSI: 548848200) ran aground some 30 meters off the shoreline of Barangay Poblacion. The vessel was loaded with 14,000 litres of diesel fuel, vehicles and equipment. The 16 crew on board were safely rescued. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Julienne

The barge Julienne loaded with some 3,000 bags of rice bound for Botolan, Zambales ran aground after its mooring lines snapped by the strong winds.  The barge drifted ashore. Reports state all 4 crew onboard were safely rescued. No reports of injuries.

Big Glory

The barge Big Glory ran ashore off shoreline of Sitio Big Tabinay in Barangay Tabinay, Puerto Galera. The Big Glory had dropped anchor trying to shelter from the heavy seas and strong winds when its anchor chain snapped. The barge drifted ashore with all 8 crew members rescued. The Big Glory had 3.5 tons of sand bound for Navotas. No reports of injuries.

Big Joy

The barge Big Joy went aground on the rocky shoreline. Reports state the barge had been sheltering from typhoon. All eight crew members on board were rescued. No reports of injuries.

Jishun 2
Photo: mb.com.ph

Jishun 2

The fishing vessel Jishun 2 went aground some 10 meters off the shore at Sitio Pamustusin in Barangay Harrison, Paluan. The fishing vessel departed from Tayamaan, but had to find shelter after being battered by strong waves.  The crew attempted to drop anchor but the anchor line entangled with the propeller. Now disabled, the Jishun 2 drifted until it ran aground on a sandbar off the shoreline. The Philippine Coast Guard reports that all crew members were rescued. No reports of injuries. The fishing vessel was being monitored for any pollution being released.

Solid Harmony

Solid Harmony

The 104 meter long, 1738 dwt cargo vessel Solid Harmony (IMO: 9851397) ran aground near Barangay Cabolutan in San Agustin, Romblon. The Solid Harmony was bound for North Harbor in Manila when the vessel diverted and seeking shelter from Typhoon Opong. Large waves caused the anchor to drag and the cargo vessel went ashore. Reports state all crew members were rescued.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Storm I

Storm I

Storm I
Photo: puentedemando.com

On the evening of September 22, the 101 meter long, 6961 dwt cargo vessel Storm I (IMO: 9212448) became disabled  in the Bay of Biscay off the Ferrol estuary near Cape Prioriño Chico, Spain. The Storm I had just exited the Ferrol estuary bound for Aveiro when it suffered engine failure and went adrift. Unable to restart the engine, the crew requested assistance. The Salvamento Maritimó dispatched the tugs María de Maeztu (IMO: 9429091), Ibaizabal Cinco (IMO: 9261097) and Punta Redonda Uno (IMO: 9752230)  and took the cargo vessel under tow to outer port of Caneliñas. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Reports state the crew was able to make repairs and the Storm I was able to proceed on its voyage on September 24.

 

Didim Fatsa

Didim Fatsa

Didim Fatsa
Photo: KEGM

On the morning of September 19, the 67 meter long, 621 dwt cargo vessel Didim Fatsa (IMO: 8212336) became disabled in the Dardanelles Strait off Gocuk Burnu, Turkey. The Didim Fatsa was en route from Aliağa to Bandırma when it suffered engine failure in the strait. The cargo vessel requested assistance with the KEGM dispatching a tug to assist.  The tug took the Didim Fatsa under tow and proceeded to the Şevketiye Anchorage where it safely anchored. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.