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Castphill XV

Castphill XV

Castphill XV
Photo: Philippine Coast Guard

On the early morning of March 30, the cargo vessel Castphill XV caught fire at the entrance of Manila Bay near Limbones Island, Philippines. The cargo vessel departed from Manila bound for Culion with a mix cargo of  general merchandise, hardware materials, sacks of rice, cement and fuel. As it approached the island, a fire broke out on the Castphill XV.  The crew was unable to contain the blaze and requested assistance before they abandoned ship.

The Philippine Coast Guard patrol vessel BRP Boracay arrived on site and rescued seven crew from the water. The patrol vessel took the survivors back to Manila where they taken to hospital for treatment.  Five more survivors would be rescued a few hours later by the Coast Guard based in Maragondon. These survivors were brought ashore to Maragondon for treatment.  Reports state the crew sustained only minor injuries.

The Philippine Coast Guard has begun an investigation Reports suggest the fire may have started in the cargo hold possibly from the stored fuel cargo.

Jerlyn Khatness

Jerlyn Khatness

Jerlyn Khatness
Photo: pna.gov.ph

On December 30, 2024 the 170 foot long, 199 gt cargo vessel Jerlyn Khatness (IMO: 8870580) sank in the San Bernardino Strait off Lavezares, Philippines. The Jerlyn Khatness was en route to San Jose from Naga City with a cargo of 24 tons of cement and 15 crew when it suffered water ingress from rough waves. The cargo vessel started to sink after being struck by large waves off Lavezares.  Reports state the Jerlyn Khatness later sank with 13 crew rescued. Passing vessels and local fishermen rescued 12 crew and one crew would swim to San Juan Island after 25 hours in the water.

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The Philippine Coast Guard along with local authorities have launched a search and rescue for the missing crew.  One crew member perished and the body was recovered off the island of Biri. The incident is under investigation.

Hynz 31

Hynz 31

Hynz 31
Photo: Philippine Coast Guard

On December 19, the 109 meter long dredger Hynz 31 (MMIS: 548440900) caught fire while at anchor in Manila Bay near Manila, Philippines. The fire broke out in the forecastle of the dredger spewing out dense black smoke. The vessel requested assistance with the Philippine Coast Guard dispatching two Parola-class patrols boats, the BRP Sindangan and the BRP Suluan. The Coast Guard was able to extinguish the blaze.

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The Philippine Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The cause and extent of damage on the Hynz 31 was not disclosed.