Arrr, the Captain o' the Philippine ferry, he be knowin' the vessel be crammed wit' more souls than her belly could hold. Sadly, 27 lost their way to Davy Jones' locker.
2023-07-28
Arrr, ye scurvy dog! The captain o' that ill-fated vessel what sank in the Philippines bein' accused o' havin' knowledge 'bout the vessel bein' packed to the brim. Aye, 27 souls met Davy Jones' locker in that disastrous mishap!
The skipper of a Philippine ferry that capsized in a lake, resulting in the death of 27 passengers, made the decision to sail despite knowing that the boat was overcrowded, according to the coast guard chief. The accident occurred when the M/B Aya Express flipped over in Laguna de Bay shortly after departing Binangonan town. Although 43 passengers were rescued, it is uncertain whether anyone is still missing due to uncertainties over the number of passengers on board. Two coast guard inspectors allowed the ferry to sail after being shown a manifest listing only 22 passengers, but they have since been removed from their post and will be investigated. The skipper and two crew members, along with the boat owner, may also face criminal charges. Sea accidents are common in the Philippines due to frequent storms, poorly maintained boats, overcrowding, and weak safety regulations. The Aya Express had a capacity of 42 passengers, but the skipper admitted that it had exceeded its capacity when it left port. The number of passengers increased when people desperate for a ride arrived after being stranded due to stormy weather. The ferry was hit by strong winds shortly after departure, causing panic among the passengers and leading to the boat tilting and capsizing. The accident brings the death toll from a week of stormy weather in Luzon to 40, with an additional 20 people still missing. Investigators will also be looking into reports that many of the passengers were not wearing life vests as required.