Another Phillipine ferry capsized
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued all 15 crewmembers of the "Super Shuttle Roro 7" after big waves caused by the typhoon Luis battered the vessel on Sep 14, 2014, at around 7 p.m., after the ship had been seeking shelter in the port of Manila.
The ferry had been docked in the area for about a year because of repair works.
It capsized and sank outside the breakwater, leaving only parts of the starboard side visible above water.
All of its crew prepared to abandon ship. The incident was immediately reported by engine cadet Mark Anthony Gonzales to his brother who is assigned at the Coast Guard Action Center (CGAC) in Manila.
The Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) Manila immediately alerted all vessels within the area to provide assistance and tried to locate a tugboat for the conduct of search-and-rescue (SAR) operation. The crewmembers held on aboard life rafts for two hours after the ferry sank at about 8 p.m. Around 10:15 p.m., a SAR team composed of personnel from Coast Guard District National Capital Region-Central Luzon, Coast Guard Station Manila and Special Operations Group rescued seven crew members aboard a life-raft at the vicinity of U.S. Embassy in Roxas Boulevard, Manila. They were shivering from the cold and had difficulty walking. One had difficulty even sitting because of body pains. One was rescued near the breakwater by the tug "Energy Star".
He was a security guard of the vessel and was found at midnight clinging on to a piece of plywood. The other seven crew were able to swim safely towards Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila with the help of floating debris and reported the sinking to the nearby Police Station 5. The survivors were the chief mate, an electrician, a boatswain, an engine cadet and an oiler and 10 crewmen.
Two of the crew members were cleared of any physical injuries and allowed to go home. The remaining 12 survivors were immediately brought to Coast Guard Medical Service (CGMed Svc) at Headquarters, Philippine Coast Guard for physical examination and medical treatment of minor injuries mostly skin lacerations and abrasions. The survivors were then turned-over to the representatives of Asian Marine Transport Incorporated while Bolo, who incurred right foot injury and was ailing due to exhaustion for excessive swimming was left at CGMed Svc for further observation by attending physician.
The Coast Guard inspected the wreck at the anchorage area of Manila Bay to see if it was leaking oil. It noted that the capsized vessel could be a navigational hazard. Meanwhile five more bodies including an infant girl about two years old have been recovered on Sep 15 by the Philippine Navy off the coast of Southern Leyte after the "Maharlika 2" sank. A total of 113 passengers were rescued.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued all 15 crewmembers of the "Super Shuttle Roro 7" after big waves caused by the typhoon Luis battered the vessel on Sep 14, 2014, at around 7 p.m., after the ship had been seeking shelter in the port of Manila.
The ferry had been docked in the area for about a year because of repair works.
It capsized and sank outside the breakwater, leaving only parts of the starboard side visible above water.
All of its crew prepared to abandon ship. The incident was immediately reported by engine cadet Mark Anthony Gonzales to his brother who is assigned at the Coast Guard Action Center (CGAC) in Manila.
The Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) Manila immediately alerted all vessels within the area to provide assistance and tried to locate a tugboat for the conduct of search-and-rescue (SAR) operation. The crewmembers held on aboard life rafts for two hours after the ferry sank at about 8 p.m. Around 10:15 p.m., a SAR team composed of personnel from Coast Guard District National Capital Region-Central Luzon, Coast Guard Station Manila and Special Operations Group rescued seven crew members aboard a life-raft at the vicinity of U.S. Embassy in Roxas Boulevard, Manila. They were shivering from the cold and had difficulty walking. One had difficulty even sitting because of body pains. One was rescued near the breakwater by the tug "Energy Star".
He was a security guard of the vessel and was found at midnight clinging on to a piece of plywood. The other seven crew were able to swim safely towards Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila with the help of floating debris and reported the sinking to the nearby Police Station 5. The survivors were the chief mate, an electrician, a boatswain, an engine cadet and an oiler and 10 crewmen.
Two of the crew members were cleared of any physical injuries and allowed to go home. The remaining 12 survivors were immediately brought to Coast Guard Medical Service (CGMed Svc) at Headquarters, Philippine Coast Guard for physical examination and medical treatment of minor injuries mostly skin lacerations and abrasions. The survivors were then turned-over to the representatives of Asian Marine Transport Incorporated while Bolo, who incurred right foot injury and was ailing due to exhaustion for excessive swimming was left at CGMed Svc for further observation by attending physician.
The Coast Guard inspected the wreck at the anchorage area of Manila Bay to see if it was leaking oil. It noted that the capsized vessel could be a navigational hazard. Meanwhile five more bodies including an infant girl about two years old have been recovered on Sep 15 by the Philippine Navy off the coast of Southern Leyte after the "Maharlika 2" sank. A total of 113 passengers were rescued.