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Super Shuttle Roro 2

Super Shuttle Roro 2

Super Shuttle Roro 2
Photo: Philippine Coast Guard

On the afternoon of October 23, the 90 meter long, 1463 dwt ro-ro vehicle carrier Super Shuttle Roro 2 (IMO: 8615722) went aground in Batangas Bay at Batangas, Philippines. The Super Shuttle Roro 2 had been at anchor with a minimal crew on board when it broke free caused by strong winds and rough seas from Tropical Storm Kristine. The vessel drifted until it grounded close to the port. The vessel’s owners have requested a tug to tow the vessel free, but operations were suspended due to the weather conditions.  No reports of injuries to the 3 crew on board.

Authorities state the vessel has been secured to a berth and the Philippine Coast Guard is monitoring the situation.  When weather conditions improve, the tug will tow the Super Shuttle Roro 2 back to its anchorage. Report state the vessel’s engine was not functional and the vessel had been at anchor since late 2023 awaiting to be drydocked for repairs.

 

Four Aground off Navotas City

Four Aground off Navotas City

Patriot III
Photo: philstar.com

On September 2, four vessels were driven aground by tropical storm Enteng in Manila Bay near Navotas City, Philippines.

Patriot III

The 50 meter long, 793 dwt bunkering tanker Patriot III (IMO: 8946183) went ashore near Barangay Bagumbayan North. Reports state the owners plan to pull the vessel free with a tugboat when conditions improve.

ASC Regine

The barge ASC Regine went ashore near Barangay Bagumbayan North. The barge struck a breakwater resulting in damage to the vessel and breakwater. The barge will be pulled free by the tug Cleofe when weather conditions improve.

EBC Maricel VI

The tanker EBC Maricel VI ran aground off Barangay San Roque, Navotas City.

TM 1900

The 53 meter long, 867 gt deck barge TM 1900 went ashore near Rosario. Owned by a Malayan salvage company, the barge will be refloated when conditions improve.

 

Other reported incidents caused by tropical storm Enteng.

Tamban

The barge Tamban broke free and went adrift. Reports state a tug was able to attach a towline and towed the vessel to an anchorage

Kamilla

Kamilla

As Typhoon Enteng struck Manila Bay on September 2, the 25 meter long training vessel Kamilla (MMSI: 548372500) caught fire.  The Kamilla was at anchor in the Navotas anchorage when it was struck by the 64 meter long cargo vessel LCT GT Express.  The strong waves caused by the typhoon cause the LCT GT Express to break free of its anchor. The LCT GT Express drifted into the Kamilla damaging the bridge and starting a fire.

The Philippine Coast Guard attempted to rescue the crew on the Kamilla, but were unable to reach the vessel because of weather conditions and strong currents. The 18 crew on the Kamilla were forced to abandoned ship. All the crew was later recovered with one crewman sent to hospital for injuries. No details reported on the damage or condition of the LCT GT Express.