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Better Trans

Better Trans

BETTER_TRANS

The 101 meter long, 8919 dwt general cargo vessel Better Trans sank in the Philippine Sea in an area  of 19 25 N 127 40 E between Taiwan and the Philippines. The Better Trans was en route to China from Davao, Philippines when the crew found the vessel had sprung a leak.  Unable to control the flooding, the vessel sent out a distress call and abandoned ship.  All 19 crew escaped into the life rafts. Four hours later the crew were rescued.  However, only 18 men were later rescued and one man was listed as missing.  No further details reported.

Sea Merchant

Sea Merchant

Sea Merchant
Photo: flickr

The 46 meter long, 300 dwt cargo vessel Sea Merchant capsized and sank off Batangas, Philippines. The Sea Merchant departed from Bauan en route to Antique with 20 crew and 20,000 bags of cement. As the vessel passed the Malabrigo Lighthouse near Lobo, the conditions worsen and the Sea Merchant suffered water ingress.  As the vessel flooded, the crew were ordered to abandon ship. Eleven crew were rescued by the passing cargo ship MT Mactan while eight others were picked up by the MV Divina Gracia. The Chief Engineer perished during the incident.

Goldeneye

Goldeneye

Goldeneye
Photo: theboholstandard.com

The 190 meter long, 52421 dwt bulk carrier Goldeneye sustained hull damage while berthed at Garcia Hernandez, Bohol, Philippines. The bulk carrier, loaded with limestone, was moored  when tropical storm Quennie sent the vessel against its berth.  Waves pushed the Goldeneye onto a berthing dolphin, a fixed structure extending above the water.  The vessel sustained multiple scrapes before it’s hull punctured three times in the vessel’s ballast tanks.  The storm  continued to slam against Goldeneye until it was pushed onto the top of a berthing dolphin.

GOLDENEYE

Reports state authorities are concern of potential pollution release with Typhoon Ruby approaching.  The Goldeneye has some 300 tons of bunker fuel on board.  Authorities have asked the  crew secure the vessel and to offload the fuel. No reports of injuries or pollution released.