25 passengers injured in boat collision in Cebu

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The SuperCat fast ferry MV St. Jhudiel and the LCT Poseidon 23 collided along the Mactan Channel in Cebu on Sunday afternoon.

CEBU, Philippines – A total of 25 passengers were injured when the MV St. Jhudiel, a fast craft of SuperCat, collided with the LCT Poseidon 23 along the waters of the Mactan Channel in Cebu on Sunday afternoon, May 21.

“As per the investigation, the cause of the collision with the MV St. Jhudiel of Supercat [and LCT Poseidon 23] was a steering casualty and when they reached off of Barangay Looc, near the Mactan Bridge, they were having problems with maneuvering,” Philippine Coast Guard Cebu Deputy Commander CG Ensign Reynann Lagare Jr. said in a statement.

It was also found that the MV St. Jhudiel also experienced engine failure before to the collision. The incident was reported by officials at around 2:44 pm Sunday. Two boats collided against each other on Sunday, May 21, in the vicinity waters off Barangay Looc, Mandaue City, Cebu. Based on initial reports, MV St. Jhudiel experienced engine failure and steering casualty, colliding with LCT Poseidon 23.

 

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