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Ferry grounded while avoiding fishing boats

The 'Filipinas Surigao del Norte' ran aground en route to Cebu City from Masbate on Aug. 24, 2024, at 9:57 p.m, with 221 passengers and 55 crew members on board off Dimasalang in Masbate. The ferry tried to avoid fishing vessels when it hit a shallow. The ship issued a distress call. The Philippine Coast Guard-Central Visayas advised the ferry to return to Masbate but the master decided to proceed to Cebu, as it was halfway through its destination when the incident happened. While sailing for Cebu, the ferry was escorted by the PCG vessel BRP 'Sindagan'. The ferry arrived at Pier 1 in Cebu City 30 minutes late past 9 a.m. on Aug 25. All passengers and crew were safe.

20 injured when chlorine tank fell during loading oeprations

Five crew members of the 'Filipinas Suriago del Norte' were hospitalized after a tank of chlorine leaked after it fell and hit another tank while being loaded into the vessel onm Oct 7, 2023, at around 1 p.m. Over 20 crew members, including the captain Ervin Lumbah, were rushed to hospitals in Cebu City for treatment after being exposed to sulfuric acid. The accident happened while the crew was preparing for a trip to Samar. The ship was loading chlorine tanks, when the chemical tank, which was bound for Calbayog in Samar, was put on a forklift but suddenly fell and hit another tank, causing the leak. Many crew members suffered nausea while some vomited after inhaling the chemical. More than 10 crew members were treated by a medical team from the Cebu Port Authority. Fve crew members were brought to a nearby medical facility as they came in contact with the chemical. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Special Rescue Force, together with BFP-Cebu City Fire Station personnel and Emergency Medical Services, responded to the incident. Report with photo: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1975055/cebu/local-news/5-roro-ship-crew-members-rescued-after-chemical-leak