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Tropical Storm Kristine

Tropical Storm Kristine

The following are vessels impacted by Tropical Storm Kristine on October 23, 2024.

ASC Big Boy

LCT ASC Big Boy

The cargo vessel LCT ASC Bigboy (MMSI: 548111381) broke its anchor chains and drifted ashore about 160 feet from Barangay Sugod. The vessel’s engines were unable to free the vessel from the beach. Reports stated the LCT ASC Bigboy released oil pollution from a puncture in the port fuel tank. No reports of injuries to the 17 crew on board.

LCT Golden Bella

The 62 meter long, cargo vessel LCT Golden Bella (MMSI: 600010885) ran aground in Cebu after strong winds and rough seas broke one of its anchor chains. The other anchor failed and the vessel ran ashore.  The vessel will be inspected by divers for damage before it is refloated by a tug.

 

MTKR Cassandra

Reports state the tanker Cassandra docked at the ferry berth in Batangas after seized by the Bureau of Customers on October 16.  The master and the 11 crew of the Cassandra have been charged with oil smuggling. When the storm struck the vessel a week later, the tanker sustained hull damage as wind and waves pressed the vessel against the quay.  Additional reports state the vessel sustained some water ingress possibly from hull damage below the waterline. The Cassandra has developed a list to port while still berthed in Batangas.  Authorities report oil pollution has been seen in the water around the tanker.

MV Xavier 1

The dredge MV Xavier 1 (MMSI: 548397700) ran ashore in Barangay Buenlag caused by storm surge. The vessel had been at anchor, but the strong winds and high waves blew the dredge ashore. No reports of injuries to the 13 crew on board.

Mystic

Mystic

Mystic
Photo: gcaptain.com

On the afternoon of October 24, the 16 meter long pilot vessel Mystic (MMSI: 367029020) ran aground on the Cape Cod Canal, near Bourne Bridge, Bourne Massachusetts. The Mystic had ran up   on the rocky shoreline leaving its bow high and dry. Local and state authorities along the US Army Corps of Engineers all responded to the scene. A tow truck attached lines to keep the pilot vessel stabilized on the ebb tide. Reports state the vessel would be refloated the next day on the high tide. The cause of the grounding was not disclosed. The incident is under investigation.

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.