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Tomi Elegance

Tomi Elegance

Photo: Japan Times
Photo: Japan Times

The 667 dwt coastal freighter Tomi Elegance went ashore by strong waves caused by Typhoon Haiyan in Tacloban city, Philippines.  Another unidentified freighter also went ashore next to the Tomi Elegance. The bow of the freighter sustained bow damage.  Both vessels rest several hundred meters from the shoreline.  No further details reported.

 

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Ocean Legacy

Ocean Legacy

Ocean Legacy

The 91 meter long, 3910 dwt freighter Ocean Legacy capsized while docked at Ormoc City, Leyte, Philippines.  The vessel began unloading its cargo when it lost stability and began to list to port.   The vessel continued to list until it capsized.   No one was injured.   Reports state that some oil pollution was released, but was later contained.

 

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