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Tanker slammed into navy ship

On Sep 19, 2016, at 7.46 p.m. the "Tosca" allided with the anchored sealift ship "Tarlac", 11583 dwt, of the Philippine Navy, which was moored 1,000 yards south of the Ensign Majini Pier at the Naval Station Romulo Espaldon in Zamboanga City, Mindanao. The navy ship had just arrived in this city from Jolo, Sulu where it delivered the necessary support to soldiers engaged in focused military operations against the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG). Read more at http://www.mb.com.ph/tanker-collides-with-navy-ship-in-zamboanga/#P0uMs4ZTQ3SqMU2z.99The "Tosca" suffered only slight or even no damage, the "Tarlac" was slightly damaged at the starboard side bulwark, and the ramp suffered dents. The tanker with a crew of 21 Filipinos and Ukrainians, anchored near the collision site for investigations. The naval vessel was leading the naval blockade against the Abu Sayyaf Group in Mindanao. Report with photo: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/zamboanga/local-news/2016/09/20/navy-vessel-tanker-collide-near-zamboanga-city-498753