Lite Ferry 5
On April 19, the 65 meter long, 2668 gt ro-ro passenger ferry Lite Ferry 5 (IMO: 9873321) ran aground just outside the port of Jagna in Bohol, Philippines. The ferry departed for Cagayan de Oro when it drifted into shallow waters at low tide. The Lite Ferry 5 only proceeded some 200 meters from the port of Jagna when it ran aground in the Bohol Sea.
The vessel contacted Philippine authorities requesting assistance and evacuation of the 506 passengers and crew onboard the Lite Ferry 5. The Philippine Coast Guard and the Philippine Navy assisted by local fishermen would take the entire night to safely transfer everyone to shore. No reports of injuries.
Authorities were able to conduct an inspection on the Lite Ferry 5 and found no damage. A tug was dispatched from Cebu to refloat the ferry. No reports of pollution released.