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Ferry grounded off Romblon

The 'Maria Oliva' ran aground in the waters off Romblon, Romblon, on the morning of Nov 11, 2024. All passengers were safely transferred to Romblon Port, except for a dialysis patient and his companion since he needed access to his dialysis equipment, which was in his vehicle on the vessel. The 156 passengers of the ship were turned over to the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) in Romblon town for further assistance. The 'Maria Oliva' had departed from San Agustin Port with 38 crew members and 26 wheeled cargoes on board, and sailed toward Romblon port. The PCG immediately dispatched a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) to assist the provincial government’s speedboat and the rescue boat to assist in the rescue of passengers. The PCG-Romblon continued to monitor the grounded vessel’s position. Report with photos: https://maritime-executive.com/article/ferry-evacuated-after-running-aground-in-the-central-philippines