April 8, 2013, 9:28 pm
USS Guardian being salvaged
The fishing vessel 63168 went aground in the Philippines on Tubbataha Reef. The Chinese fishing vessel with 12 crew was illegally fishing when it struck the reef. No reports of injuries. Philippine authorities dispatched a vessel to the scene to monitor the fishing vessel and the crew on board. The USS Guardian had run aground earlier on the reef on January 17.
March 21, 2013, 4:17 pm
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The 145 meter long, 6897 dwt ro-ro ferry Super Shuttle Roro 8 suffered a severe list after grounding while at Mandaue City, Philippines. The ferry was loading vehicles at the pier when the vessel’s bottom struck bottom during low tide. The Super Shuttle Roro 8 lost stability and listed over to one side. No reports of injuries to the 45 crew and workers on board at the time. A crane barge was requested to help the ferry regain its upright position while the crew lighten the vessel.
March 11, 2013, 8:39 pm
The ro-ro cargo vessel Maria Angelica Grace capsized and sank near Mandaue City, Philippines. The vessel had moored at a pier when a larger vessel passed the dock. The resulting wake caused the vessel to list and lose stability. No reports of injuries to the 18 crew and 7 drivers who were on board at the time. There were several trucks loaded with cargo of rice and sugar in the hold at the time of the incident. The Coast Guard responded to the scene and placed booms around the Maria Angelica to contain any pollution released. Reports state there was some 8,000 litres of diesel fuel on board .
February 23, 2013, 12:05 pm
Formerly: Our Lady of Good Voyage
The 1517 dwt passenger ferry Trans-Asia 9 went aground at Lawis Ledge near Talisay City, Philippines. The Trans-Asia 9 loaded with 364 passengers and 72 crew was en route to Cebu City from Cagayan de Oro when it went aground while trying to avoid a collision with another vessel . The vessel was able to refloat itself on the high tide and proceeded to Cebu City. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Philippine Coast Guard was notified and has detained the vessel until it can inspected for any hull damage. Reports state the mate was at the helm at the time and made a navigation error resulting in the grounding.
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