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Sadong 33

Sadong 33

Sadong 33
Photo: Philippine Navy

On the early morning hours of March 25, the tugboat Sadong 33 capsized in Sarangani Bay near Maasim, Philippines.  The Sadong 33 was towing the 59 meter long landing craft LCT Sea Asia (IMO:8843551) from Glan, Sarangani to Iligan City when its towline was struck by the 169 meter long, 28388 dwt bulk carrier Universe Kaisa (IMO: 9283849). The bulk carrier passed too close to the towing line causing the line to snap and resulting in the Sadong 33 to suddenly rollover.

Six of the eight crew were later rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard.  The captain of the Sadong 33 and one other crew member perished. Authorities state the captain’s body was later recovered. There were no reports of injuries or damage on the Universe Kaisa or the LCT Sea Asia.  Authorities have placed booms around the overturn Sadong 33 to contain any pollution released. Reports state the Sadong 33 had somewhere between 50 to 100 meters of towline between itself and the LCT Sea Asia during the incident. The Philippine Coast Guard has stated that legal charges may be filed against the master and crew of the Universe Kiza.

 

Collision off Sarangani Bay

Collision off Sarangani Bay

The 48 meter long freighter Bulk Carrier I collided with the 161 meter long, 16,162 gt boxship HS Puccini off Tampuan Point near the entry to Sarangani Bay, Philippines.   The Bulk Carrier I had left the wharf at General Santos City into the bay.  The freighter was heading for Dumaguete City with a cargo of 246 tons of corn.   The HS Puccini was sailing from Davao City headed for General Santos City with 16,162 metric tons of cargo.   In the driving rain, the HS Puccini sliced into the starboard side of the Bulk Carrier I.  The freighter nearly rolled over as hull was breached near the engine room.  The Bulk Carrier I soon filled with water and sank.   After the collision, the master of the HS Puccini contacted the Philippines Coast Guard which dispatched rescue craft to the scene.   Other vessels including the passenger ship Superferry helped in the rescue operation.   Reports state 21 men were rescued while two perished from the HS Puccini.  Five of the crewmen rescued were found near the town of Maasim as they attempted to swim for shore.    Six men were reported injured.

An oil slick  has been reported where the Bulk Carrier I sank.   Officals stated that six tons of fuel was released.   The Coast Guard has released dispersants to break up the oil slick and environmental personnel are on scene to assist in the cleanup effort.

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