What Crew Members Say About Tiara-108

In a concerning incident on the morning of June 2, 2017, a gas leak from the vessel 'Tiara 108' caused health complications for 20 individuals, comprising both crew members and port workers. The leakage occurred while the ship was docked in the Phra Pradaeng district of Bangkok during a cargo offloading operation. Emergency services responded promptly, transporting ten affected individuals to the hospital; among them were four who lost consciousness. The remaining individuals opted against hospitalization after receiving initial first aid. Investigations into the cause of the frean gas leak are underway to ensure the safety of port operations.

MindaNews (12 May) — Last week's grounding of a Panamanian-registered reefer vessel has led to the destruction of approximately 800 square meters of coral reefs off the coast of General Santos. Valiente Lastimoso, the head of the City Environment and Natural Resources Office, reported on Tuesday that Taku Tago Reef in Barangay Bawing experienced significant damage when M/V Tiara 108 went off course and ran aground. The incident occurred last Wednesday and not only affected the natural coral formations but also caused harm to several artificial reefs in the area. Following an assessment by divers hired by the local government, Lastimoso indicated that the total affected area is substantial. 'The damage covers around 800 square meters, which is quite extensive,' he told reporters. The initial cost of the damage has been estimated at around PHP 100,000. This assessment will be submitted to City Mayor Ronnel Rivera and the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) for further action. The owners and crew of M/V Tiara 108 may face legal repercussions for violating Republic Act 7586, the National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992. The affected coral reefs are part of the Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape, which spans 211,913 hectares. M/V Tiara 108, which had departed from Papua New Guinea, was navigating towards the city fishport complex when it drifted and grounded about 0.3 nautical miles from Bawing Beach. Reports indicate that the crew miscalculated their navigation while trying to avoid a group of small fishing vessels. For more detailed information, visit http://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2015/05/12/800-sq-m-of-corals-damaged-by-grounded-panamanian-ship-in-gensan/

On May 5, 2015, the fishing vessel 'Tiara 108', carrying a hefty cargo of 4,000 tons of tuna, experienced a grounding incident near General Santos City in Mindanao. The mishap occurred due to a navigational error while the ship was making its way from Papua New Guinea to its destination in General Santos. Fortunately, after two days of efforts, the vessel was successfully refloated on the morning of May 7, thanks to the assistance of Harbor Star Shipping Services.