List of maritime disasters in the Philippines - Wikipedia
WebThis is a list of notable maritime disasters in the Philippines. This includes both freshwater and seawater incidents. Events must include at least five deaths.
Seven Dead and More Than 100 Rescued in Philippine Ferry Fire
WebBy Jason Gutierrez. May 23, 2022. MANILA — At least seven people were killed and more than a hundred were plucked out of the sea on Monday after a passenger ferry caught fire in the Philippines,...
Philippine ferry was overloaded when it flipped over, leaving 27 …
WebJul 28, 2023 · Sea accidents are common in the Philippines because of frequent storms, poorly maintained boats, overcrowding and weak enforcement of safety regulations. In December 1987, the ferry Dona Paz sank after colliding with a fuel tanker, killing more than 4,300 people in the world’s worst peacetime maritime disaster.
‘Unacceptable’: Alarm sounded on 782 maritime mishaps in last 5 …
WebSep 12, 2023 · Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) Administrator Hernani Fabia, in a Senate hearing on the proposed 2024 budget of the Department of Transportation on Tuesday bared that a total of 782 maritime accidents were recorded in the country from 2018 to 2022. ADVERTISEMENT. “This is unacceptable.
List of maritime disasters involving the Philippine Span Asia …
WebThe Philippine Span Asia Carrier Corporation (PSACC) formerly named Sulpicio Lines currently holds the world record for the worst peacetime maritime disaster due to the sinking MV Doña Paz which is said to have claimed more than 4,000 lives in the Philippines. [1] Notable incidents as Sulpicio Lines. MV Doña Paz (December 1987)
Maritime accidents in Philippines ‘alarming’ at 782 —MARINA
WebSep 12, 2023 · Maritime accidents in Philippines ‘alarming’ at 782 —MARINA. By GISELLE OMBAY, GMA Integrated News. Published September 12, 2023 6:03pm. The passenger-cargo vessel M/V Esperanza Star burns in the waters off Panglao, Bohol on June 18, 2023. PCG file photo.
Philippine ferry fire leaves 31 dead, at least 7 missing, a governor ...
WebMar 30, 2023 · A ferry carrying about 250 passengers and crew caught fire in the southern Philippines and 31 people drowned or died in the blaze and were discovered later, a provincial governor said Thursday.
Deadly fire engulfs Philippine ferry as dozens of passengers jump ... - CNN
WebMar 30, 2023 · Hong Kong CNN — At least 29 people were killed Wednesday night after an inter-island ferry caught fire in the southern Philippines, with many of the 250 passengers jumping overboard into dark...
Fierce winds caused panic on ferry that capsized in Philippines ...
WebJul 28, 2023 · MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A small Philippine ferry turned upside down when passengers suddenly crowded to one side in panic as fierce winds pummeled the wooden vessel, leaving at least 26 people dead while 40 others were rescued, officials said Friday. Coast guard and police said search and rescue efforts had resumed after a pause Thursday night.
At least 7 dead after blaze on Philippine passenger ferry - RAPPLER
WebMay 23, 2022 · maritime accidents. At least 7 dead after blaze on Philippine passenger ferry. May 23, 2022 10:55 AM PHT. Reuters. INFO. (1st UPDATE) A high-speed Philippine ferry carrying 134 people catches...
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