World · Philippines Bureau
RoRo vessel successfully refloated after running aground in Mindoro
A roll-on/roll-off cargo vessel that ran aground off Occidental Mindoro has been refloated and safely towed to port. The M/V Roromaster 5 was successfully pulled free early Friday morning with assistance from local emergency responders.
LSN Philippines ·
The M/V Roromaster 5 was refloated at approximately 1:30 a.m. on September 18 after running aground off Barangay Udalo in Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro, according to local emergency officials in Calapan City. Following the successful refloating operation, the vessel was towed safely to Abra de Ilog Port.
The RoRo vessel had become stranded near the coastal community, prompting response efforts from regional maritime and emergency authorities. Details regarding the circumstances that led to the grounding were not immediately disclosed.
The successful refloating and safe towing of the vessel concluded the incident without reported casualties or significant environmental impact. The vessel was returned to operational control at the port facility.