The 354 gt ro-ro ferry Super Shuttle Ferry 10 went aground off Cebu, Philippines. The ferry was about to depart for Leyte when the vessel grounded. No reports of injuries to any of the 63 passengers or 18 crew. The Super Shuttle Ferry 10 suffered no damage and no pollution was released. The Philippine Coast Guard is investigating the incident.
The 69 meter long, 1598 dwt freighter Yuan Heng was blown aground off Pamarawan, Philippines. The freighter had been anchored when the waves from the typhoon Labuyo cause its anchor to drag. No crew was on board at the time. The Yuan Heng had been anchored Lucanin for over four years when it abandoned by the owner after failing to pay harbor fees. The freighter had its engine removed and was vessel was covered in rust. No reports of pollution.
The wooden ferry Sea Dayang 2 sank in bad weather while off Sulu, Philippines. The Sea Dayang 2 had left Zamboanga City bound for Bongao, Tawi-Tawi with 9 passengers and 10 crew when it became overwhelmed by heavy seas off Sulu. The master of the Sea Dayang 2 was able to send out a distress call before the ferry sank. The Philippine Coast Guard and Navy dispatched vessels to the scene and rescued all 19 persons.
