71 Passengers Rescued After RORO Vessel MV Reina Hosanna Runs Aground Near Capul

MV Reina Hosanna, a RoRo vessel, recently ran aground off the Capul coast due to a sudden engine failure. Despite many efforts to tow it, the ship was reportedly pushed ashore. The Philippine Coast Guard, the disaster office, and the local government rescued seventy-one guests. The vessel’s fate, as well as associated cargo, is uncertain.

In Capul, Northern Samar, a roll-on/roll-off (abbreviated as RoRo) vessel, MV Reina Hosanna, met with an unfortunate event on Sunday as it ran aground owing to an unforeseen engine failure. Despite the efforts of yet another vessel, MV Reina Immaculada, to tow it back safely, the mooring line tore under powerful currents. Eventually, such a forceful surge pushed MV Reina Hosanna toward the Barangay 1 shoreline.

INCIDENT REPORT: The @coastguardph has assisted in rescuing 71 passengers of a distressed passenger / RoRo vessel, MV REINA HOSANNA that encountered engine failure in the vicinity waters off Capul, Northern Samar.

✍️ https://t.co/kkPpJqGsyx#DOTrPH🇵🇭#CoastGuardPH pic.twitter.com/QRDSfg8a9u

— Philippine Coast Guard (@coastguardph) February 12, 2024

Image Credits: PCG/Twitter

A Race Against Time: Rescue Operations Spearheaded by the Philippine Coast Guard

Upon getting the distress call, the Philippine Coast Guard (abbreviated the PCG), alongside the municipal government and the local disaster office, promptly started a rescue mission.

Amidst the challenging conditions, teams worked endlessly to save 71 guests who had been on the MV Reina Hosanna. Their dedication, as well as coordinated efforts, reportedly extricated the individuals from such a dire situation, making sure of their safe return to the land.

Video Credits: ABS-CBN News/YouTube

Monitoring the Aftermath: The Fate of the Vessel and Its Cargo Remains Uncertain

The incident left MV Reina Hosanna grounded, with about 30 cargoes on board. Following the successful rescue, the Coast Guard personnel continued monitoring the distressed vessel’s status and cargo. As the situation deepens, the authorities stay vigilant, assessing the potential hazards and taking action on the ship and its contents. MV Reina Hosanna’s voyage, which started in Matnog in Sorsogon and was headed toward Allen, Northern Samar, took a sudden turn on the fateful day.

The events that unfolded serve as a reminder of the perils of maritime journeys and the importance of effective rescue missions. As the sun set on the shores of Capul, the rescue of 71 guests on the MV Reina Hosanna reportedly marked a triumph of human dedication and resilience in times of adversity. However, the future of such a stricken vessel and the cargo stays uncertain, with the Philippine Coast Guard and the local authorities watching the scenario.

Reference: MB

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