The fishing vessel Fa Tsai went aground off Itbayat Island,Batanes, Philippines. The fishing vessel was empty when grounded near the island. All 5 crew were rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The vessel was later pulled free. No details why the Taiwanese vessel was operating in the area.
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.
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.
