On December 19, the 109 meter long dredger Hynz 31 (MMIS: 548440900) caught fire while at anchor in Manila Bay near Manila, Philippines. The fire broke out in the forecastle of the dredger spewing out dense black smoke. The vessel requested assistance with the Philippine Coast Guard dispatching two Parola-class patrols boats, the BRP Sindangan and the BRP Suluan. The Coast Guard was able to extinguish the blaze.
The Philippine Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The cause and extent of damage on the Hynz 31 was not disclosed.
On the afternoon of November 2, the 107 meter long, 11,014 dwt dredger Stuyvesant (IMO: 7915838) caught fire at the entrance to St. John’s River off Jacksonville, Florida. The fire started in the dredger’s engine room with the vessel requesting assistance. Both local authorities along with the U.S. Coast Guard dispatched crews to assist in extinguishing the blaze. Reports state the fire was quickly extinguished, but one crewmember of the Stuyvesant sustained injuries and taken ashore to treatment. No reports of pollution released.
The following are vessels impacted by Tropical Storm Kristine on October 23, 2024.
LCT ASC Big Boy
The cargo vessel LCT ASC Bigboy (MMSI: 548111381) broke its anchor chains and drifted ashore about 160 feet from Barangay Sugod. The vessel’s engines were unable to free the vessel from the beach. Reports stated the LCT ASC Bigboy released oil pollution from a puncture in the port fuel tank. No reports of injuries to the 17 crew on board.
Photo: sunstar.com.ph
Photo: sunstar.com.ph
LCT Golden Bella
The 62 meter long, cargo vessel LCT Golden Bella (MMSI: 600010885) ran aground in Cebu after strong winds and rough seas broke one of its anchor chains. The other anchor failed and the vessel ran ashore. The vessel will be inspected by divers for damage before it is refloated by a tug.
MTKR Cassandra
Reports state the tanker Cassandra docked at the ferry berth in Batangas after seized by the Bureau of Customers on October 16. The master and the 11 crew of the Cassandra have been charged with oil smuggling. When the storm struck the vessel a week later, the tanker sustained hull damage as wind and waves pressed the vessel against the quay. Additional reports state the vessel sustained some water ingress possibly from hull damage below the waterline. The Cassandra has developed a list to port while still berthed in Batangas. Authorities report oil pollution has been seen in the water around the tanker.
MV Xavier 1
The dredge MV Xavier 1 (MMSI: 548397700) ran ashore in Barangay Buenlag caused by storm surge. The vessel had been at anchor, but the strong winds and high waves blew the dredge ashore. No reports of injuries to the 13 crew on board.
