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Collision off Lucena City

Collision off Lucena City

Peñafrancia VI
Photo: Philippines Coast Guard

On the morning of July 3, the fishing vessel Sr. Fernando II collided with the ro-ro passenger ferry Peñafrancia VI in Tayabas Bay off the port of Lucena, Quezon, Philippines. The two vessels collided head-on resulting in damage to the Peñafrancia VI‘s starboard section of the bow and ramp. The Sr. Fernando II also sustained bow damage. There were no injuries to the 82 passengers and 18 crew on the ferry and the 16 crew on the fishing vessel.  No pollution was released.

The Philippine Coast Guard were alerted and ordered the Peñafrancia VI back to port. The Coast Guard then assisted having all passengers and vehicles off the ferry while the Peñafrancia VI was inspected for damage. An investigation found the fishing vessel had made an error with steering causing it to turn towards the approaching ferry. Reports state the owners of the vessels have settled over the costs from the incident.

 

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

Photo: newsinfo.inquirer.net
Photo: newsinfo.inquirer.net

The 11,405 dwt passenger ro-ro ferry Thomas Aquinas sank after collision with the 146 meter long,  9,691 dwt freighter Sulpicio Express Siete.   The ferry was approaching the port around 9 p.m; when the Sulpicio Express Siete bow struck into her side.  The Thomas Aquinas began to fill with water and listing over before it sank in waters 200 meters deep.

Photo: newsinfo.inquirer.net
Photo: newsinfo.inquirer.net

The 752 passengers and 118 crew on board had to abandon ship into the waters.  Many jumped into the sea with life vests. The crew sent out a distress call with the Philippine Coast Guard dispatching rescue craft to the scene.  The Sulpicio Express Siete, local fishermen and rescuers were able to rescue 682 passengers and crew.  Many survivors were sicken by ingesting oil and seawater. Reports state 28 bodies were recovered and over 200 passengers and crew were listed as missing.   No reports of injuries on the Sulpicio Express Siete.   The freighter suffered hull damage to its hull above the waterline. When the ferry sank some of the ferry’s 20 tons of diesel fuel and 120 of bunker oil was released into the water.   Authorities dispatched oil containment equipment to the area.

 

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