700 missing after ferry capsizes

[Zeus]

According to news, all Sulpicio ships are grounded...

Sulpicio Lines’ vessels grounded; task force formed


By Lira Dalangin-Fernandez
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 07:46:00 06/23/2008


MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) has grounded all vessels of Sulpicio Lines two days after one of its vessels, MV Princess of the Stars that was carrying 862 passengers, sank in the waters off Sibuyan island in Romblon province at the height of typhoon “Frank” (international codename: Fengshen).
At the same time, during the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) meeting early dawn Monday in Malacañang, Vice President Noli de Castro ordered the formation of a task force to investigate the ferry's sinking.
DOTC Secretary Leandro Mendoza said the task force would look into the cause of the sinking and determine liability. It would also coordinate search and rescue efforts for some 800 passengers and crew who remain missing. Initial reports put the death toll from the incident at 10. But this has yet to be confirmed.
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo convened the NDCC meeting at around 2:30 a.m. Monday to get an update on the search and rescue mission for victims of the ferry sinking, and relief efforts for victims of the typhoon.
Mendoza reported to the President that he has ordered the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to look into the sea-worthiness of all passenger and cargo vessels.
He said he has directed the Board of Marine Inquiry to lead the investigation to determine the cause of the ferry’s sinking and whether there was violation of any Coast Guard rules when it allowed the ferry to sail on the path of the typhoon.
"The Board of Marie Inquiry is composed not only of the Coast Guard and MARINA (Maritime Industry Authority) but experts from the industry. They will determine what was the cause of the accident and, at the same time, of course recommend measures of prevention. Maraming sisilipin dito, kasi meron ding report na nagkaroon ng engine trouble, nag-conk out daw yung engine so we will determine if it's internal, or if it's caused by elements of the typhoon like waves," Mendoza said in an interview after the meeting.
"It could also be the liability of MARINA because if the vessel was not sea-worthy, it should not have sailed. It could also be the owner because they should ensure that their vessels are sea-worthy, so we'll know the accountability of each party," he added.
Authorities will also look for possible traces of oil spill as the ferry was carrying some 200 liters of oil when it sank.

[Flagg]

...He said the lashing that tucked the cargo was torn, which probably affected the balance of the ship while it was being smashed by strong winds and big waves...
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakin...-the-boat-sank

Ships of this size are built to weather storms like Frank. Ito yung cause, nag-shift yung cargo. In other words, human negligence. Kulang ang pagka-tie-down ng cargo. Tsk tsk.

[Innova_Boy]

never seen this boat in actual, but I've seen superferry boats, are they just similar in size?

RIP to those who might perish in this horrible incident...


WBR,

[Innova_Boy]

never seen this boat in actual, but I've seen superferry boats, are they just similar in size?

RIP to those who might perish in this horrible incident...


WBR,

[Monseratto]

never seen this boat in actual, but I've seen superferry boats, are they just similar in size?

RIP to those who might perish in this horrible incident...


WBR,

It WAS the biggest interisland vessel in the country. Flagship of Sulpicio Lines Inc.

The 23, 824 gt, 192.92 m Princess of the Stars was built by the Aichi Works of Japan's IHI and delivered in 1984.

Until 2004, when it was transferred to the Philippines flag, the vessel served as the Ferry Lilac with Japan's Shin-Nihonkai Ferry.

The ship is classed with BV as a RO/RO passenger ship with the the navigation notation "Coastal area--trade limited to Philippines national waters."

http://www.marinelog.com/DOCS/NEWSMM...8jun00220.html

[s_quilicot]

Looks familiar?

philippine virsion ..

[theveed]

How many ships have they sunk so far?

[s_quilicot]

How many ships have they sunk so far?

sink? 2 or 3 po ata .. suki na yan sulpicio sa tragedy ..

[glenngj]

ganon ba sa kanila ba yung m/v dona paz at yung m/v princess of the orient?

[CVT]

Ships of this size are built to weather storms like Frank. Ito yung cause, nag-shift yung cargo. In other words, human negligence. Kulang ang pagka-tie-down ng cargo. Tsk tsk.

Other than this, first and foremost, the loss of power in that sea condition is a damning incident....

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