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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.

Lite Ferry 8

Lite Ferry 8

Lite Ferry 8

The 72 meter long, 1680 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Lite Ferry 8 ran aground in Cebu City, Philippines.  The ferry was headed for Cagayan de Oro City with 41 passengers when it stranded during low tide.  The Philippine Coast Guard was alerted  and the voyage was cancelled. The 41 passengers were safely transferred back ashore by two tugboats. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Lite Ferry 8 was refloated on the following high tide and returned to the pier to be inspected for damage.

Unilink II

Unilink II

Unilink II
Photo: inquirer.net

On July 19, the 673 dwt cargo vessel Unilink II ran aground off  Barangay Poblacion, Naga, Philippines. The Unilink II had dropped anchor earlier that day, but the weather worsen with increased winds and waves causing the anchor to drag. The Unilink II drifted until it struck some concrete pilings and eventually ran ashore. No reports of injuries to the 19 crew on board or pollution released. The vessel was to be inspected for damage.  Authorities have detained the Unilink II until owner’s settle damages caused to the concrete piers by the incident.