The Ro‑Pax ferry Roromaster 5 grounded about 30 meters from shore near Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro, while carrying over 100 passengers and freight; the Philippine Coast Guard evacuated all 114 people without serious injuries or pollution.
The Roromaster 5 Ro‑Pax ferry, of about 779 GT, ran aground in the early hours of Thursday, September 17, 2026, just off the coast of Abra de Ilog in Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. The vessel was on a scheduled voyage from Batangas, just south of Manila, to Abra de Ilog when it deviated from its intended track and grounded on a rocky area roughly 30 meters from shore while approaching its final destination. According to the Philippine Coast Guard, more than 100 passengers plus freight were on board, and a total of 114 people were safely evacuated to the port of Abra de Ilog by 06:00 local time, with no serious injuries reported. Authorities said they detected no oil spill or water ingress and noted that the hull appeared intact at the grounding site.
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