MV REINA HOSANNA

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Ferry sank in Balwharteco Port

The 'Reinna Hosanna' capsized and sank while docked at the Balwharteco Port in the town of Allen in Northern Samar province in the Philippines on the morning of May 13. The ship started to list to port side at 2:30 a.m. LT and then submerged by the stern. The cause was still unknown. The ferry had previously run aground in the same province due to an engine failure on the night of Feb 11. Strong currents had swept the ship toward the coast of Barangay. A total of 71 passengers were rescued during that incident. The CGS Northern Samar responded to the scene to assess the situation and collaborate with the Marine Environmental Protection Unit on potential measures to prevent any oil spillage. No reports of oil spillage or leakage have been reported so far. Reports with photo and video: https://www.newsflare.com/video/646654/cargo-ship-capsizes-at-port-in-the-philippines https://remate.ph/kalahati-ng-barkong-nasangkot-sa-maritime-accident-lumubog-habang-nakadaong/

71 passengers rescued from grounded ferry

The Reina Hosanna' ran aground off the Capul coast in the night of Feb 11, 2024, due to a sudden engine failure. Despite the efforts of another vessel, the 'Reina Immaculada', to tow it back safely, the mooring line broke under powerful currents. A forceful surge pushed the 'Reina Hosanna' toward the Barangay 1 shoreline. Upon receiving a distress call, the Philippine Coast Guard (abbreviated the PCG), alongside the municipal government and the local disaster office, promptly started a rescue mission. Amidst the challenging conditions, teams worked endlessly to save the 71 passengers. The ferry grounded, with about 30 cargo units on board. The Coast Guard personnel continued monitoring the vessel’s status and cargo. Report with photos: https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/71-passengers-rescued-after-roro-vessel-mv-reina-hosanna-runs-aground-near-capul/