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Super Shuttle 7

Super Shuttle 7

Super Shuttle Roro 7
Photo: philstar.com

The 146 meter long, 4339 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Super Shuttle 7 capsized and sank outside the breakwater off Manila, Philippines. The ferry had been docked in the area for repair work when large waves from Typhoon Luis battered the vessel.  The ferry was attempting to seek shelter inside the port when it capsized and sank. The 15 crewmen on board were able to abandon ship. Several  crew were able to safely swim ashore while some were able to reach a life-raft.  Twelve of the 15 crew sustained minor injuries. Authorities inspected the area around the Super Shuttle 7 for any oil pollution. The wreck will most likely be removed as it is a potential navigation hazard.

 Correction: The vessel sank was the ro-ro ferry Super Shuttle 7 not  the Super Shuttle Roro 7.

Bayang

Bayang

The 1612 gt ro-ro cargo freighter Bayang allided with the barge Asian Roger in Manila Bay near Tondo, Philippines.  The Bayang’s anchor had dragged in the rough seas caused by Typhoon Gener.  The ro-ro was pushed by the waves until it struck into the anchored barge.   The Bayang’s hull suffered a two foot hole allowing water ingress.   The Bayang quickly flooded and partially sank with the hull resting on the bottom.  No details to whether the Asian Roger suffered any damages in the collision.   No reports of injuries from either vessel.   The Philippine Coast Guard requested the owner of the Bayang to place a boom around the vessel to contain any possible pollution released.

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