The 183 meter long, 50472 dwt cargo vessel Belle Rose ran aground off Monad Shaol near Daanbantayan, Philippines. The Belle Rose was headed to San Fernando from Japan with a cargo of cement when it struck the shoal. No reports of injuries. The Belle Rose sustained hull damage with three holes in the ballast tanks. Authorities state the vessel rests on top of the coral reefs, but no oil pollution has been detected.
The 70 meter long, 567 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Trans-Asia 8 ran aground near Nasipit, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. The ferry was en route to Cebu City with 124 passengers and 51 crew when it grounded while doing a maneuver. The vessel remain aground a few hours before it was able to refloat itself. The ferry was inspected by divers and was allowed to proceed on its way to Cebu City. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 172 meter long, 28611 dwt bulk carrier Tivoli ran aground off Balabac Island, Philippines. The Tivoli was headed to Ho Chi Minh from Port Moresby. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports state the vessel was later refloated.