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KMP Cemerlang No. 55

KMP Cemerlang No. 55

KMP Cemerlang No. 55
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On November 12, the 39 meter long, 553 gt ro-ro passenger ferry KMP Cemerlang No. 55 (IMO: 8032334)  became disabled in the Bali Strait some 1.8 nautical miles from Gilimanuk, Bali, Indonesia. The ferry was on its regular route between Ketapang to Gilimanuk with 56 passengers and 13 crew members when it suffered a mechanical breakdown. Authorities were alerted who dispatched a rescue team from Gilimanuk. Aided by multiple vessels from other agencies, the passengers were evacuated within an hour and safely transported to shore. Reports state the KMP Cemerlang No. 55 was assisted to the jetty in Gilimanuk where it unloaded the vehicles on board.  No reports of damage or pollution released.

KMP Cemerlang No. 55

Maria Rebecca

Maria Rebecca

Maria Rebecca
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On the morning of November 4, the 48 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Maria Rebecca (IMO: 7210379) allided in the Sulu Sea at the port of Jolo, Sulu, Philippines. The Maria Rebecca was attempting to berth at the dock in Jolo when it lost control and struck the moored 103 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Antonia 1 (IMO: 9053440). The bow of the Maria Rebecca struck the aft portion of the Antonia 1.  Both vessels would be later secured with reports of no injuries or pollution released.

The Philippine Coast Guard launched an investigation into the incident. The Coast Guard stated that rough seas conditions and large swells from Typhoon Tino contributed to the allision. The extent of damage for both vessels was not disclosed. Both vessels will undergo inspection and evaluation for repairs.  Both ship captains were advised to file marine protests for documentation.

Lite Ferry 10

Lite Ferry 10

Lite Ferry 10
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On the night of October 25, the 90 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Lite Ferry 10 (MMSI: 548665300)  ran aground in the Bohol Sea off Larena, Siquijor, Philippines. The Lite Ferry 10 had departed from Tagbilaran, Bohol with 359 passengers and 45 crew onboard with 250 passengers bound for Plaridel while 109 passengers were travelling to Siquijor. For undisclosed reasons, the ferry ran aground firmly on a coral reef near the shoreline with its bow nearly out of the water.

The Philippine Coast Guard was alerted to the incident and began efforts to rescue the passengers and crew. The Coast Guard arrived on scene and assisted in getting all 359 passengers and 45 crew were safely transferred off the ferry. Afterwards, the Coast Guard began attempts to pull the Lite Ferry 10 free. The first attempted failed as a tugboat was only able to pull the ferry a few meters.  Another attempt would be made the next day on the next high tide.

Reports state that divers made an inspection of the hull and found there were no breaches, but the coral reef had sustained damage. No oil pollution had been detected, but the Philippine Coast Guard had booms ready if any pollution is detected.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.