Ferry capsizes East of Manila rescue effort underway

[intrepid]

A frantic rescue effort was underway in the Philippines on Thursday after a ferry carrying 251 people capsized.

At least four people died and 88 others were still missing, according to officials. The coast guard, with help from navy ships and fishing boats, saved 166 people from the sinking Mercraft 3 inter-island ferry, coast guard spokesman Armand Balilo said.

The accident occurred east of Manila, in water between Quezon province's Infanta town and the ferry's destination, Polillo island. Seven crew members were aboard the vessel according to reports.

full story:    http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/12/21/ferry-capsizes-in-philippines-rescue-effort-underway.html

[JJReyes]

When the useful life of a ferry boat ends, it is sold to third world countries for continuing use for another 20 or 30 years. The buyer is suppose to recondition the vessel, but this is more of a suggestion than a requirement. 

[scott h]

1 hour ago, JJReyes said:

suppose to

Now that's the operative word. Supposed to! Like most rules and regulations here