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Ferry ran aground in Nasipit

The "Trans Asia 8" ran aground for two hours as it left the port of Nasipit, Agusan del Norte for Cebu City on Apr 26 at 8 p.m. The incident happened when the vessel maneuvered out of the port. The ferry, which was carrying 124 passengers and 51 crew members, was allowed to proceed by Coast Guard authorities in Nasipit. It safely arrived in Cebu City’s Pier 5 on Apr 27 at 9 a.m. The Cebu Coast Guard Station Commander Aordered the MV Trans-Asia 8 captain Oliver Alguno to file a marine protest before the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina 7). He also recommended that the vessel be subjected to underwater hull inspection to ensure its seaworthiness. The vessel was cleared to resume its normal operation after the underwater survey conducted by a Marina-accredited underwater surveyor. The inspection was also witnessed by a Marina 7 safety engineer.