A barge loaded with 1,600 metric tons of industrial coal ran aground in Negros Oriental on Wednesday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported yesterday. TML Blue Sky Jay was being towed by motor tug TML The CEO in the waters off Barangay Okiot in Bais City when the accident occurred. The barge and the motor tug were headed to Barangay Campuyo in Manjuyod town when they encountered rough sea condition.

Macairan, E., & Amoroso, E. (2023, November 17). Barge runs aground off Negros; fisherman missing in Quezon. The Philippine Star, p. A15.