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Tanker ran aground off Barangay San Antonio
The 'MTKR Espada', ballasting from Calaca, Batangas, to Bais, Negros Oriental with 13 crew membes on board, ran aground in the waters of Barangay San Antonio in Naujan town on Feb 9, 2026. The tanker had encountered adverse weather conditions and sought shelter, but got stuck in muddy-sand water, about 300 metres from a river estuary. The CGSS Calapan was notified of the incident and conducted an on-site verification to ensure the safety of all crew members. who were reported to be in good physical condition. The Philllipine Coastguard inspected the vessel, which was found to be stable, with no hull damage or water ingress. No fuel leakage or marine pollution were observed,Oil booms were positioned as a precaution. an inspection by the Maritime Safety Services Unit confirmed that the tanker’s certificates were complete and valid. The Coast Guard Station Oriental Mindoro filed a formal notification about the grounding with the Maritime Industry Authority. They requested the suspension of the vessel’s Cargo Ship Safety Certificate, pending a mandatory safety re-evaluation before operations could be resumed. At 1:36 p.m. LT, the refloating operation began, after towing lines were attached to a salvage tug. The vessel has since moved approximately five meters from the grounding site and remained upright and stable, with efforts ongoing to tow it into deeper water. A full inspection of the hull was planned once the vessel has been refloated. The Coast Guard District Southern Tagalog continued to closely monitor the situation and has directed the vessel’s operators to strictly comply with all safety and precautionary measures. The ship was to be taken to the nearest port after the salvage, and only after an inspection and approval by the Coast Guard would be allowed to set sail again. Report with photos: https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/2026/02/11/tanker-espada-loopt-aan-de-grond-voor-filipijnse-kust/
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