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Anna Jinky

Anna Jinky

The freighter Anna Jinky went aground off Oslob, Cebu, Philippines.   The freighter was en route to Dipolog City from Isabel, Leyte with 10,000 bags of fertilizer when it encountered bad weather and rough seas.  The Anna Jinky attempted to seek shelter when it went aground.  No reports of injuries to the 19 crew on board.  No reports of pollution released.  The Philippine Coast Guard stated a tugboat was requested to help refloat the freighter on the next high tide.

 

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Jake Vincent Dos

Jake Vincent Dos

JAKE VINCENT DOS

The 1600 dwt freighter Jake Vincent Dos went aground on Bohol Sea near Bohol Island, Philippines.  The freighter suffered hull damage, but the crew was able to make temporary repairs.  Initial attempts to refloat the vessel failed.   Owners of the vessel dispatched another freighter to the scene to help lighter the cargo of corn and rice off the Jake Vincent Dos. No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Reports state the cause of the grounding was due to a GPS malfunction.

 

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