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Two Disabled Off Cebu

Two Disabled Off Cebu

The ro-ro ferries Trans-Asia 5 and Trans-Asia 3 became disabled off Cebu, Philippines.   The 3376 dwt Trans-Asia 5 became disabled after suffering engine failure.    The vessel requested assistance with  two tugboats responding.   The tugs took the Trans-Asia 5 under tow and proceeded back to port.    No reports of injuries to the 531 persons on board.   There was no damage or pollution released.

The 110 meter long ferry Trans-Asia 3 became disabled near Cebu City.   The Trans-Asia 3 had departed Ozamis City with 188 passenges and 16 crew when the vessel ran out of fuel.   After a short delay and refueling, the Trans-Asia 3 was able to continue and reached port safely.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  Authorities stated that both vessels will be inspected before they are allowed to sail again.

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Georich

Georich

The ferry Georich became disabled in the Tañon Strait while off Alcoy, Cebu, Philippines.  The Georich left Dumaguete bound for Cebu with 400 passengers and crew when one of its engines malfunctioned causing the vessel to go adrift.  The crew were unable to restore power and sent out a distress call.   The Georich’s sister vessel Zamboanga responded and headed to the scene.   The Zamboanga took the Georich under tow and proceeded to Dumaguete.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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Ferry Allision

Ferry Allision

The 1680 dwt  ro-ro ferry Lite Ferry 8 allided with the anchored barge Iron Man 1 off Bantolinao Point, Cebu, Philippines.  The ferry loaded with 221 passengers and 44 crew struck the anchor line of the barge.   The Lite Ferry 8 suffered only minor dent to it’s bow while the barge was undamaged.  No reports of injuries on the ferry or to the 3 crew on board the Iron Man 1 at the time of the incident.  The Lite Ferry 8 returned to Cebu to be inspected.  Authorities ordered the barge to be moved to the pier to avoid further accidents and to be inspected.   Reports state the barge had no running lights and was anchored in the navigation lane.  The Philippine Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.

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