The double-decker ferry Aung Tagun 3 capsized and sank near Myebon, Myanmar. The Aung Tagun 3 was headed to Sittwe with some 209 persons on board when it was struck by heavy seas. Survivors stated that ferry was struck by a huge wave causing the vessel to capsize. Reports state some 167 survivors were pulled from the water. Another 34 bodies were also recovered by rescuers.
The 28 meter long, 20 dwt ro-ro catamaran ferry St. Sealthiel allided with the pier in Cebu City, Philippines. The St. Sealthiel had departed from Tagbilaran City with 119 passengers bound for Cebu. As the ferry was maneuvering toward the dock, it suffered a failure with the steering system a few meters off the pier. The St. Sealthiel sustained some bow damage and 21 persons suffered minor injuries. No reports of pollution released.
The passenger ferry M.L. Mosta capsized and sank on the Padma River northwest of Dhaka, Bangladesh. The M.L. Mosta was making a river crossing with some 140 passengers when it was struck amidships by a cargo vessel. The M.L. Mosta quickly capsized and sank in 6 meter of water. Initial reports state that 48 bodies were recovered from the ferry. A surviving passenger stated many passengers on deck were rescued, but many were trapped inside when the ferry sank. Authorities have stated an investigation has been launched into the incident.