Video: Fire Burns Through Grounded Ropax Ferry off Cebu
The ro/pax ferryboat Trans-Asia 1 went stranded off the island of Cebu in the Philippines last December, and also it has actually been stuck simply off a breathtaking shoreline since. The salvage task obtained harder on Saturday: for factors that continue to be under examination, the vessel ignited and also shed for 13 hrs.
Trans-Asia 1 is a 1980-built ro/pax ferryboat run by Cebu- based Trans-Asia Shipping Lines In December 2021, as Typhoon Odette brushed up with the Philippines, the ferryboat ran stranded off Punta Engano, simply throughout the bay fromCebu City A skeletal system staff has actually been posted aboard to maintain the ship.
According to the Philippine Coast Guard, the fire burst out at concerning 0200 hrs Saturday early morning in the Trans-Asia 1’s economic situation traveler location. The 8 crewmembers aboard deserted ship, and also the PCG released an unique feedback group to aid them. Two were required to a health center for treatment.
A video clip of the fire published to social networks recommends that the vessel might have endured substantial damages to her top decks.
The reason for the fire is under examination, and also Trans-Asia is reviewing the damages and also checking out alternatives for recuperating the ship.
“Rest assured that the Trans-Asia Management Committee is on top of the situation to ensure the crew’s safety and well-being,” the business stated in a declaration.
