2025年3月25日凌晨，菲律宾萨兰加尼省马阿辛附近海域发生一起严重事故：一艘巴拿马籍散货船在航行中撞击拖轮缆绳，导致菲律宾籍拖轮"M/TUG Sadong 33"倾覆，造成船上2名船员死亡。

菲律宾海岸警卫队（PCG）展开紧急救援，成功救起6名幸存者，后续打捞起船长与加油工的遗体。  

事故发生于凌晨4时20分许，当时该拖轮正从萨兰加尼格兰镇拖带货驳"LCT Sea Asia"前往伊利甘市。

据调查，由中国公司所有、巴拿马注册的散货船"Universe Kiza"（亦称Universe Kaisa）试图从拖轮与驳船之间穿越，撞击拖缆导致拖轮失衡翻沉。  

PCG派出四艘载有潜水员和应急小组的巡逻艇赶赴现场。

获救6名船员经医疗评估确认状态稳定。

这艘载重28,388吨、建于2004年的散货船当时正从越南运输水泥制品，现已被勒令停靠桑托斯将军城接受调查。

PCG法律部门拟对涉事船舶船长及船员提起司法诉讼。  

作为预防措施，当局已在沉船周边布设围油栏，目前未报告燃油泄漏。

打捞作业由专业公司Harbor Star负责。

船舶AIS数据显示，"Universe Kiza"曾于2024年9月因航行灯和水密装置等多重安全缺陷在中国被扣留。

该船技术管理方为深圳鹏海航运，保险由英国西英船东保赔协会承保。

▲Image Credits: Philippine Coast Guard/X

▲Image Credits: Philippine Coast Guard/X

▲Image Credits: Philippine Coast Guard/X

英文原文

A tragic accident occurred off the coast of Maasim, Sarangani Province, on March 25, 2025, when a Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier struck a tugboat’s towline, causing it to capsize and killing two of its crew members.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) launched a rescue operation, saving six survivors while later recovering the bodies of the tug’s captain and an oiler.

The accident occurred at approximately 4:20 am when the M/TUG Sadong 33, a Philippine-flagged tugboat was towing a cargo vessel, LCT Sea Asia, from Glan, Sarangani, to Iligan City.

Per reports, the bulk carrier Universe Kiza (also referred to as Universe Kaisa), registered in Panama and owned by a Chinese company, attempted to pass between the tug and the barge, hitting the towline and causing the tug to overturn.

PCG dispatched four ships carrying divers and emergency response teams. The six rescued crew members underwent medical evaluations and were confirmed to be in good conditions.

However, search teams later recovered the bodies of the two dead crew members.

The bulk carrier, built in 2004 and weighing 28,388 dwt, was transporting a shipment of concrete from Vietnam. It was ordered to process to General Santos City and has since been detained for investigation.

The PCG has ordered its legal officers to file appropriate charges against the vessel’s master and crew.

As a precautionary measure, oil booms were deployed around the capsized tug to prevent potential pollution. Though no oil spill has been reported.

The PCG has assigned the salvage company Harbor Star to recover the sunken tug. Authorities have ensured a full investigation into the circumstances that led to the tragedy.

AIS tracking data shows that the Universe Kiza arrived in General Santos City on March 26, 2025. The vessel previously detained in China in September 2024 due to multiple safety deficiencies, including issues related to navigation lights and watertight conditions.

The ship’s technical management is handled by Shenzhen Penghai Shipping, while its insurance is covered by the West of England Shipowners P&I Club in the UK.

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