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Shuttle Roro 1

Shuttle Roro 1

 

Photos: Romblon Sun

The passenger ro-ro ferry Shuttle RORO 1 ran aground in Looc Bay, Philippines.   The ferry was en route to Odiongan with 106 passengers and crew from Dumaguit on its scheduled route.  Conditions began to worsen as tropical storm Gener approached.   The vessel soon was battling big waves and heavy rains.   The master of the Shuttle RORO 1 decided to seek shelter and headed for Looc Bay.   As the vessel entered the bay, it struck the coral reefs.   The ferry suffered hull damage and extensive water ingress.   After contacting the Philippine Coast Guard, the master ordered to abandon ship as the vessel flooded.   The Coast Guard dispatched rescue craft to the scene.   Reports state four passengers had perished or were missing while the rest were rescued by the Coast Guard.   The survivors were taken to Odiongan Island.   Authorities are conducting a search and rescue of the area.   No signs of oil pollution, but authorities are monitoring the situation.

Update

Updated reports state the vessel had capsized by a strong surge of waves striking the ferry after it ran aground.   Afterwards, a fire broke out and has burned most of the superstructure of the vessel.   The survivors, 59 passengers and 41 crew, were being housed at Romblon State University.   The one passenger perished during the rescue effort.

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Azamara Quest: No Distress Call

Azamara Quest: No Distress Call

The 180 meter long, 2000 dwt passenger ship Azamara Quest suffered a fire in the engine room while in the Sulu Sea near Mapun Island, Philippines.  The crew quickly extinguished the blaze, but the fire disabled the vessel with a complete power blackout.  Smoke from the fire spread to other parts of the vessel and passengers were issued life jackets.   The vessel remained adrift for 24 hours before the crew was able to make repairs.  The crew was able to get one of the vessel’s engines operating and restore power.   The  Azamara Quest proceeded to Sandakan, Boreno where it safely berthed.  No reports of injuries to the 590 passengers on board.   One crewman was seriously injured while another five crewmen were treated for smoke inhalation.  The Azamara Quest had left Hong Kong on March 26 for a 17-day cruise around Southeast Asia.

The Azamara Quest was assisted by several vessels from the Philippine Coast Guard.  Five vessels along with aircraft were dispatched to assist with the disabled cruise ship.  However, the crew of the Azamara Quest did not send out a distress call to the authorities.  Details to the extent of damage to the vessel has not been reported.

 

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Cebu Ferry 1

Cebu Ferry 1

Photo: Shipspotting.com

The 1181 dwt ro-ro ferry Cebu Ferry 1 caught fire near Batangas, Philippines.  The ferry had left port en route to port of Caticlan on Boracay Island with 25 passengers when it caught fire off Matuko Point.   The vessel requested assistance with the Philippine Coast Guard dispatching rescue vessels and aircraft to the scene.  The ferry Supercat 38  was in the area and headed to the Cebu Ferry 1.  The 43 passengers on the Cebu Ferry 1 were transferred safely to the Supercat 38 while the crew and rescue vessels extinguish the blaze.  The ferry was taken under tow by a tug and proceeded to Batangas.  No reports of injuries.   The cause of the fire has not been determined.   The vessel is to be inspected by the Coast Guard to check the extent of damage from the blaze.

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