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Lady Mary Joy 1

Lady Mary Joy 1

Lady Mary Joy 1
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The 57 meter long passenger cargo vessel Lady Mary Joy 1 ran aground in the Sulu Sea off Pampat Point, Bongao Island, Philippines  The Lady Mary Joy 1 was en route to Bongao Island with 308 passengers from Zamboanga when it ran onto the rocks after a navigation error. The vessel was unable to refloat itself and requested assistance. Several rescue boats arrived on scene and evacuated all the passengers to shore. No reports of injuries.  Authorities have stated the vessel may have suffered hull damage, but no reports of pollution released.

M/L Sulna Express

M/L Sulna Express

The 16 ton wooden-hulled ferry M/L Sulna Express went aground in the Manalik Channel near Tawi-Tawi, Philippines.  The vessel was en route to Bongao when it was pushed off course due to strong current and high winds.  The 20 passengers and five crew were later rescued by another vessel who was dispatched by the Philippine Coast Guard.  Reports state the vessel was only permitted to carry cargo only.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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