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Three aground in the Philippines

Three aground in the Philippines

Three passenger-cargo vessels went aground near Lapu-Lapu City and Danahon, Bohol, Philippines.  The Joyful Stars, Subic Bay 1 and Our Lady went aground within a few hours due to strong currents and high winds caused by a low-pressure system passing over the area.

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The Joyful Stars  left Maasin, Leyte with 72 crew and 238 passengers went aground off Lapu-Lapu city.  The Cebu Coast Guard dispatched rescue boats to the scene. No reports of injuries.

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An hour later, the Our Lady of All Nations went aground off Danahon, Bohol with 90 passengers.  The Our Lady of All Nations had left Bato bound for Cebu City.  The Coast Guard sent a search and rescue vessel to the scene.  No reports of injuries.

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Two hours later, the Subic Bay 1 went aground in shallow water off Lapu-Lapu City.  The Subic Bay 1 was en route to Cebu from Nasipit  with 61 persons on board.  A tug was sent to help refloat the vessel. No reports of injuries.

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Weesam Express 6

Weesam Express 6

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The passenger ship Weesam Express 6 went aground off Bantolinao Point near Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines.  The Weesam Express 6 was en route to Cebu from Ormoc when it grounded due to the high winds and strong currents.  The Philippine Coast Guard dispatched a rescue vessel to the scene. The Weesam Express 7, sister ship of the Weesam Express 6, changed course to the area to help refloat the stranded vessel.  The Weesam Express 6 was later refloated the same day and escorted to Cebu.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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Asia Peace

Asia Peace

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The 7698 dwt freighter Asia Peace sank in stormy seas in the Luzon Strait, Philippines.  The freighter had departed from Papua New Guinea bound for China with a cargo off timber.  While off the northeastern Philippines, the Asia Peace was swept by waves four to five meters high.   The waves caused the timber cargo to shift resulting in hull plates fracturing.  The freighter suffered water ingress and began to list.  The crew sent out a distress call and abandoned ship before the vessel sank.  The 32573 dwt bulk freighter Yangtze Eternal responded and was able to rescue 20 crewmen from the Asia Peace.  Conflicting reports state there was 20 or 25 crew on board at the time.

 

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