19/12/2025
🔴 Flashback in maritime history: Philippine ferry MV Dona Paz collision, sinking and death toll of 4,386 people – 20 Dec 1987.
👉 While most of the passengers slept in the fatal night, the Doña Paz collided with MT Vector, an oil tanker en route from Bataan to Masbate.
👉 The Vector was carrying 8,800 US barrels of gasoline and other petroleum products owned by Caltex Philippines.
👉 Upon collision, the Vector’s cargo ignited and caused a fire on the ship that spread onto the Doña Paz. Survivors recalled sensing the crash and an explosion, causing panic on the vessel.
👉 The ferry sank within two hours of the collision, while the tanker sank within four hours.
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Flashback in maritime history - Philippine ferry MV Dona Paz collision, sinking and death toll of 4,386 people – 20 Dec 1987