SUPER SHUTTLE RORO 1

The ferry Super Shuttle Roro 1 (IMO: 7700439) has length of 97.00 m and beam of 18.00 m. The ship has deadweight of 2,131 DWT and gross tonnage of 4,090 GRT. The ship was built in 1978 in Norway, where was operating for long years. When the ship was sold in Philippines, was refurbished and fully repaired. The ex names of the ship are Mihara Maru, Cebu Trader, Loulan and etc.

The passenger ro-ro ferry Shuttle RORO 1 ran aground in Looc Bay, Philippines. The ferry was en route to Odiongan with 106 passengers and crew from Dumaguit on its scheduled route. Conditions began to worsen as tropical storm Gener approached. The vessel soon was battling big waves and heavy rains. The master of the Shuttle RORO 1 decided to seek shelter and headed for Looc Bay. As the vessel entered the bay, it struck the coral reefs. The ferry suffered hull damage and extensive water ingress. After contacting the Philippine Coast Guard, the master ordered to abandon ship as the vessel flooded. The Coast Guard dispatched rescue craft to the scene. Reports state four passengers had perished or were missing while the rest were rescued by the Coast Guard. The survivors were taken to Odiongan Island. Authorities are conducting a search and rescue of the area. No signs of oil pollution, but authorities are monitoring the situation.

Imagen de GOOGLE EARTH de Diciembre de 2012:
https://i.ibb.co/8YsqCkJ/SUPER-SHUTTLE-RORO-1-1.jpg

LOCATION: 12°14'53.4"N 121°57'53.9"E

In 2014 sunk in deep waters

INFORMATION:
https://sale-ships.com/ferry-fire-aground-philippines/
https://shipwrecklog.com/log/2012/07/shuttle-roro-1/

SALUDOS!!!