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Collision in the Iloilo Strait

Collision in the Iloilo Strait

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The cargo ship Sportivo collided with the cargo vessel Jehan in the Iloilo Strait, Philippines.  The Sportivo, loaded with 28,000 sacks of fertilizer bound for Palawan, had dropped anchor in the Iloilo Strait due to the bad conditions brought on by tropical depression Lingling.  A few hours later the Sportivo attempted to continue its voyage and lifted anchor.  However, the vessel suffered engine problems and began to drift.  The heavy seas and strong winds pushed the Sportivo until it struck the MV Jehan.  The Sportivo hull was holed and suffered uncontrolled water ingress.  The 29 crew on the Sportivo abandoned ship and were safely rescued a short time later.  The Sportivo sank with 12,000 litres of bunker fuel on board.  An oil sheen was reported where the vessel sank. The Philippine Coast Guard has dispatched an unit to the scene to help contain the pollution.

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Weesam Express 6

Weesam Express 6

Photo: Flickr
Photo: Flickr

 

The passenger ship Weesam Express 6 went aground off Bantolinao Point near Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines.  The Weesam Express 6 was en route to Cebu from Ormoc when it grounded due to the high winds and strong currents.  The Philippine Coast Guard dispatched a rescue vessel to the scene. The Weesam Express 7, sister ship of the Weesam Express 6, changed course to the area to help refloat the stranded vessel.  The Weesam Express 6 was later refloated the same day and escorted to Cebu.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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Typhoon Yolanda

Typhoon Yolanda

During the landfall of typhoon Yolanda on the Philippine coast, several vessels were driven aground or sunk.

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The passenger ferry Super Shuttle Ferry 17 sank near its pier in Mandaue City.  The ferry was overwhelmed by the strong waves.  No reports of injuries, but the vessel had some 8,000 litres of diesel and 200 litres of oil. The  127 meter long, 2311 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Cagayan Bay 1 and the 130 meter long, 2667 dwt  ro-ro passenger ferry Ozamis Bay 1 broke from their mooring lines at Gothong Wharf in Mandaue City.

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The tugboat Metro Tug II capsized near Consolacion, Cebu.  The tug was overturned by the strong waves.  The Philippine Coast Guard reported that the tug was salvaged and was returned to its upright position.


Four barges were driven aground at Cebu and Bohol.  The barge Roger went aground in Bohol.  The barge Big Champ went aground near Fishport, Poblacion Guindulman, Bohol. The barge Castor 6 went aground in a marine protected area near Mandaue City, Cebu.  The barge Rene went aground off Carols P. Garcia, Bohol. Reports state all crew members except one were safely rescued.  One crewman was reported as missing.

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