OceanJet vessel bound for Tagbilaran runs aground

By Bohol Island News Staff | 11:23 AM January 06, 2020
Image: Analyn Lingatong Abajar

A vessel from OceanJet ran aground a few minutes after leaving the port of Plaridel on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020.

The said boat left Plaridel Port at 4 a.m. and reportedly the vessel ran aground at 6:30 a.m.

Passenger Analyn Lingatong Abajar posted videos while the passengers were instructed to wear life jackets.

Another video she posted showed that passengers were fetched by a banca and ferried safely to the mainland.

No injury or casualty was reported.

OceanJet cancelled its 8 a.m. trip from Tagbilaran to Plaridel and its 12 noon trip from Plaridel to Tagbilaran.

In their post, they cited big waves as the reason of the cancellation.

Image: Analyn Lingatong Abajar

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