The tugboat Little Junior capsized and sank off Merida, Leyte, Philippines. The Little Junior was en route to Ormoc to conduct salvage operations for vessels that had run aground. The tugboat began to list when the crew sent out a distress call before jumping overboard before the Little Junior sank. The crew were rescued by another nearby vessel and returned to Cebu. The Philippine Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.
The 667 dwt coastal freighter Tomi Elegance went ashore by strong waves caused by Typhoon Haiyan in Tacloban city, Philippines. Another unidentified freighter also went ashore next to the Tomi Elegance. The bow of the freighter sustained bow damage. Both vessels rest several hundred meters from the shoreline. No further details reported.
The 230 dwt tanker Alvin went aground near Coron, Palawan, Philippines. The double-hulled Alvin was loaded with 256,000 liters of diesel fuel when it grounded near the Coron Pier. No reports of injuries and no pollution was released. Authorities have placed booms around the vessel as a precautionary measure. A tug has been requested to refloat the tanker.
