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Grounding caused substantial damage

Afte the "HTK Energy" ran aground in Sarangani Bay, General Santos City, the assistant superintendent of the Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape, said that substantial damages on artificial reefs installed near the shores of Barangay Dadiangas South was found as a result of the grounding of the vessel. Local authorities found that around 100 artificial reef domes were damaged, which could amount to around $13,000. They will immediately recommend the convening of the Sarangani Bay's Protected Area Management Board to further assess the damages and impose possible sanctions against the vessel. The board will determine whether there is a need to temporarily detain the vessel pending the resolution of the case. The vessel was supposed to dock at the Makar port when it hit the artificial reefs.

Grounding on artificial reefs

The "HTK Energy" ran aground on artificial reefs in the Sarangani Bay near Mindanao island shortly sfter leaving General Santos Port on June 18, 2018. She was refloated the same day and was taken to port. The vessel damaged some 100-20 square meters of reefs, so she will have to remain in port until reefs damages assessment have been made.