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Monreal

Monreal

Monreal
Formerly the Lite Ferry 6

On the night of August 27, the 49 meter long, 274 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Monreal (IMO: 7225477)  caught fire in the Ragay Gulf one nautical mile off San Andres, Philippines. The Monreal was headed to San Andres from Aroroy, Masbate with 66 passengers and 53 crew on board when a fire broke out in a crew’s cabin. The fire was ignited by an electrical short and quickly spread through the cabin. The crew was able to react quickly and contain the blaze while an electrician on board the ferry was able to restore electrical power.

The ferry arrived at San Andres where passengers and crew disembarked and were given medical checks. There were no reports of injuries to the 119 people on board.  The Philippine Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident and has detained the Monreal.

LCT Golden Phoenix

LCT Golden Phoenix

LCT Golden Phoenix
Photo: Philippine Coast Guard

On August 7, the ~55 meter long, ~650 dwt ro-ro landing craft/cargo vessel LCT Golden Phoenix ran aground off San Miguel Bay near Camarines Sur, Philippines. The Philippine Coast Guard reported the LCT Golden Phoenix was carrying a cargo of construction materials when it was blown aground due to strong winds and currents in the bay. The 13 crew on board were rescued by the Coast Guard and there were no reports of injuries.

Local authorities and the Philippine Coast Guard were monitoring the cargo vessel for any release of pollution. Reports stated the vessel developed a sharp list to port after it ran aground with part of its railings were submerged. An aerial survey showed the cargo of construction materials had fallen overboard, but authorities have not reported any environmental damage.  Authorities do state the vessel’s owner have arranged for divers to inspect the hull and preparing plans to salvage the vessel. An initial attempt to conduct a full inspection had to be delayed due to rough sea conditions.

 

Details about the vessel and registration for the LCT Golden Phoenix were not clear. The length and dwt of the vessel is an approximation. The owners of the LCT Golden Phoenix may be the Rline Transport Inc based in Manila, Philippines, but this has not been confirmed.

Unity World

Unity World

Unity World
Photo: facebook

On the morning of July 23, the fishing vessel Unity World sank in Nasugbu Bay off Fortune Island, Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines. The Unity World had departed from Navotas City with 40,000 litres of diesel fuel bound for Cuyo, Palawan to deliver the fuel and pick up a cargo of fish.  The fishing vessel encountered rough seas caused by typhoon Emong off Fortune Island forcing the crew to abandon ship.  All 11 crew on board were able to reach the shore using floatation devices. Authorities stated the crew was given a health check and were in good condition.

Unity World
Photo: facebook

The Unity World would later sink in heavy seas some 2.25 nautical miles off the shoreline. The Philippine Coast Guard was unable to launch due to rough conditions. Authorities have stated that resources are in place and a response team was monitoring the area for pollution.