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Fastcat M11

Fastcat M11

Fastcat M11
Photo: philstar.com

The 50 meter long ro-ro passenger vessel Fastcat M11 ran aground just outside the port of Tubigon, Bohol, Philippines. The Fastcat M11 was headed for Cebu with 69 persons on board when it struck bottom just a few minutes after leaving Tubigon. The coast guard was alerted and dispatched rescue boats to the scene. Several passengers were safely evacuated, but many decided to remain on board the Fastcat M11. The ro-ro vessel was able to refloat itself later the same day. The Fastcat M11 returned to Tubigon where it was to be inspected. The coast guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

Kanzam Express

Kanzam Express

Kanzam Express
Photo: Philippine Coast Guard

The 272 gt passenger ship Kanzam Express (possibly the formerly Royal Ferry IMO: 9137375) sank off Itbayat Island in Batanes, Philippines. The ferry was near Itbayat with seven crew when it began to sink by the stern. As the bow lifted out of the water, the crew remained on deck when the passing 190 meter long bulk carrier Ingrid C came to the rescue. The bulk carrier rescued five of the seven crew. Two crew were reported as still missing. The Philippine Coast Guard dispatched a search and rescue team to the area where the Kanzam Express sank. The cause of the water ingress and later sinking had not yet been reported.

Danica Joy 2

Danica Joy 2

Danica Joy 2
Photo: dailyexpress.com.my

The 60 meter long, 249 dwt  ro-ro passenger ferry Danica Joy 2 capsized and sank at its berth in Zamboanga, Philippines. The ferry had arrived from Sandakan with 799 passengers and cargo including food items and dry goods. All the 799 passengers disembarked and the crew began offloading cargo along the port side of the vessel. Unfortunately, the crew had not ballast the vessel during the unloading process. The Danica Joy 2 lost stability and rolled over onto her starboard side partially sinking. No reports of injuries to the crew on board at the time of the incident. Authorities placed booms around the vessel to contain any pollution released.