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MV Mirola 1

MV Mirola 1

MV Mirola 1
Photo: Philippine Coast Guard

The 54 meter long, 400 dwt cargo vessel MV Mirola 1 (IMO: 7903433) ran aground near Mariveles, Bataan, Philippines. Reports state the vessel sustained hull damage and oil pollution was released. Authorities state the pollution is a mix of diesel fuel and oil from machinery. No reports of injuries. The Philippine Coast Guard have placed booms around the vessel and begun removal of fuel and oil off the vessel. A total of 800 litres of oil have been removed along with other flotsam released by the MV Mirola 1.

Reports state the MV Mirola 1 owner was not clear and that the vessel had been detained last year by authorities.

 

MTKR Jason Bradley

MTKR Jason Bradley

MTKR JASON BRADLEY
Photo: Philippine Coast Guard

The 39 meter long tanker MTKR Jason Bradley sank in Manila Bay near Mariveles, Bataan, Philippines. The tanker sank some 600 yards offshore in 9 meters of water resting on the muddy bottom. No reports of injuries.

The MTKR Jason Bradley had no cargo onboard when it sank. The Philippine Coast Guard dispatched divers to the scene to inspect the vessel. Divers found there were several leaks from the engine room releasing diesel fuel. The owners of the MTKR Jason Bradley is preparing to salvage the tanker within one to two weeks.

Collision in Manila Bay

Collision in Manila Bay

The 175 meter long, 22183 dwt container ship Prosper collided with the barge Jupiter 333 in Manila Bay near Mariveles, Bataan, Philippines.  The Prosper’s bow struck the barge causing it to capsize.  The crew on board the Jupiter 333 were forced into the water, but were quickly rescued.  No reports of injuires.  The Prosper’s bow suffered some damage above the waterline from the collision.  The Jupiter 333 was last reported as sunk or partially submerged in 40 meters of water.  The Jupiter 333 was carrying 1050 tons of soybeans under the tow of the tug Stargate to Manila from Subic.  The Philippine Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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