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Grey Erron

Grey Erron

Grey Erron
Photo: Philippine Coast Guard

On the afternoon of July 13, the fishing vessel Grey Erron became disabled in the West Philippine Sea some 70 nautical miles west of Botolan, Zambales, Philippines. The Grey Erron had suffered a failure in the main engine and the fishing vessel went adrift. The crew sent out a distress call with the Philippine Coast Guard responding. The 97 meter long, 646 dwt  response vessel Teresa Magbanua (IMO: 9908669)  was dispatched to assist. The Teresa Magbanua would eventually reach the fishing vessel several hours later.  The responders would offer aid to a crew member while provide drinking water and medical supplies. An inspection of the engine found it could not be repaired and a service boat was requested. The service boat arrived the following morning.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Teresa Magbanua

 

Kosco 202

Kosco 202

The 52 meter long, 1320 dwt tuboat Kosco 202 and its barge under tow sank off Zambales, Philippines.  The tug was heading to Indonesia from Shanghai, China to deliver the barge when it encountered Typhoon Saola.   The tugboat and barge were quickly overwhelm by 16 to 20 foot waves.  The barge sank and the tug began to sink as the engine room began to fill with water.  The vessel contacted the Philippine Coast Guard requesting assistance.   The seven crew of the Kosco 202 then abandoned ship into the vessel’s rubber liferaft.   The Coast Guard dispatched a 56 meter long rescue vessel to the scene.  The rescuers found the liferaft and were quickly ushered to safety.   The crew were later taken to Subic Bay.   No reports of injuries.

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