Massive blaze engulfs Philippines ferry: 5 killed, 87 still missing
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- Channel News Asiaseen 10 Sept, 05:22headline rewritten
Philippine ferry fire kills 5, 87 missingPhilippine ferry fire kills 5, dozens missing - The Guardian Worldseen 10 Sept, 09:38headline rewritten
Deadly Philippines ferry fire leaves scores of people missingDeadly Philippines ferry fire triggers search for scores of missing - Le Monde Englishseen 10 Sept, 09:38description edited
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The fire aboard the M/V June Aster broke out on Wednesday evening about 2.2 kilometers (1.3 miles) offshore, the Coast Guard said. Video shared by the organization on Facebook showed the vessel completely engulfed in flames. The boat had departed from Manila, according to tracking data from MarineTraffic.The fire aboard the M/V June Aster broke out on Wednesday evening about 2.2 kilometers offshore, the Coast Guard said. Video the organization shared on Facebook showed the vessel completely engulfed in flames.
- South China Morning Postseen 10 Sept, 14:17headline rewritten
Fire engulfs Philippine ferry, killing 5 and leaving 86 missingPhilippines races to find survivors of ferry fire that killed at least 5 - Novinky (Czechia)seen 10 Sept, 14:17description edited
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Čtvrteční požár filipínského trajektu MV June Aster si vyžádal nejméně pět mrtvých, dalších 86 lidí se pohřešuje. Hašení komplikoval a záchranné operace ztěžuje silný vítr a velké vlny odnášející vrak od pobřeží ostrova Coron v provincii Palawan. Katastrofa tak může být nejhorší nehodou trajektu na Filipínách za několik let. Část cestujících neměla záchranné vesty.Požár filipínského trajektu MV June Aster si v noci na čtvrtek vyžádal nejméně pět mrtvých, dalších 86 lidí se pohřešuje, potvrdila to pobřežní stráž. Katastrofa tak může být nejhorší nehodou trajektu na Filipínách za několik let. Část cestujících neměla záchranné vesty. Požár na lodi propukl po výbuchu. Záchranné operace komplikuje silný vítr a velké vlny odnášející vrak od pobřeží ostrova Coron v provincii Palawan.
- ABC News (Australia)seen 11 Sept, 13:21headline rewritten
Search resumes for 80 missing in popular Philippines tourist spotBodies found on board burnt-out Philippines ferry - ABC News (Australia)seen 11 Sept, 18:09headline rewritten
Bodies found on board burnt-out Philippines ferryAt least 35 killed in Philippines ferry fire after bodies found on board - DW Top Storiesseen 11 Sept, 18:09description edited
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Firefighters searching for survivors combed through the smoking remains of a ferry off the coast of Coron island in the Philippines. Five people died and over 40 have been rescuedFirefighters searching for survivors combed through the smoking remains of a ferry off the coast of Coron island in the Philippines. Dozens of people have died, and more than 40 have been rescued.
- South China Morning Postseen 11 Sept, 18:09headline rewritten
Philippine rescuers find charred remains on burned ferryDeath toll from Philippine ferry fire jumps to 35 - straitstimes.comseen 11 Sept, 19:17headline rewritten
87 missing, 5 dead in Philippine ferry fire: Coast guardPhilippine ferry fire kills 5, leaves dozens missing - Times of Indiaseen 12 Sept, 04:52headline rewritten
Watch: Ferry erupts in flames off Philippines’ Palawan; 5 killedMassive blaze engulfs Philippines ferry: 5 killed, 87 still missing - Channel News Asiaseen 12 Sept, 09:32headline rewritten
First bodies of Philippines ferry fire victims land as toll hits 35First bodies of Philippines ferry fire victims brought ashore as toll hits 35 - BBC News Worldseen 12 Sept, 19:59headline rewritten
Death toll from Philippines ferry fire climbs to 35, with dozens still missingDeath toll from Philippines ferry fire rises to 76, with more still missing - South China Morning Postseen 12 Sept, 19:59headline rewritten
Bodies from Philippine ferry arrive at port after fire killed at least 35Bodies from Philippine ferry arrive at port after fire killed at least 76 - Le Monde (France)seen 12 Sept, 19:59description edited
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Après une explosion, les flammes, parties de la cale mercredi, ont envahi l’ensemble du MV June-Aster avec une extrême célérité, « en quelques secondes », avait expliqué vendredi à l’AFP Noemie Cayabyab.Après une explosion, les flammes, parties de la cale mercredi, ont envahi l’ensemble du MV « June-Aster » avec une extrême célérité, « en quelques secondes », avait expliqué vendredi à l’AFP la porte-parole des gardes-côtes.
- NYT Worldseen 13 Sept, 06:00headline rewritten
At Least 5 Dead, More Than 80 Missing After Ferry Fire in the PhilippinesAt Least 35 Dead, Dozens Missing After Ferry Fire in the Philippines - news4jax.comseen 13 Sept, 06:40headline rewritten
Philippine firefighters enter charred ferry as rescuers search for 84 missingDeath toll in Philippine ferry fire rises to 35 as more bodies are recovered - clickondetroit.comseen 13 Sept, 11:48headline rewritten
Philippine firefighters enter charred ferry as rescuers search for 84 missingDeath toll in Philippine ferry fire rises to 35 as more bodies are recovered - Libération (France)seen 13 Sept, 16:09headline rewritten
Au moins 76 morts après l’incendie sur un ferry aux PhilippinesAu moins 76 morts après l’incendie mercredi sur un ferry aux Philippines - hurriyetdailynews.comseen 15 Sept, 03:18headline rewritten
One dead, 102 rescued from stricken ferry off IndonesiaIndonesia says six killed, 130 missing after ferry capsizes off Java
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Wed, 9 September 2026
3 reports- Times of India17:56edited after publishing
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Watch: Ferry erupts in flames off Philippines’ Palawan; 5 killedTragedy struck as the M/V June Aster passenger ferry ignited flames near Coron, Palawan, claiming at least five lives, as confirmed by officials. The Philippine Coast Guard swiftly initiated rescue missions, successfully saving 42 individuals from the inferno. The ill-fated ferry had embarked on its journey from Manila, carrying numerous passengers and crew members.
- straitstimes.com18:14first to reportedited after publishing
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87 missing, 5 dead in Philippine ferry fire: Coast guardThe coast guard spokeswoman said some people may still be trapped inside. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
- Le Figaro (France)23:43
Un ferry dans l’ouest des Philippines a pris feu près d’un site touristique de la province de Palawan, ont annoncé les garde-côtes jeudi matin.
Thu, 10 September 2026
34 reports- Channel News Asia00:13edited after publishing
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Philippine ferry fire kills 5, 87 missingThe fire aboard the M/V June Aster broke out on Wednesday (Sep 9) evening about 2.2km offshore, the coast guard said.
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- Le Monde English10 Sept, 03:41their copy
- Le Monde (France)01:23
Un feu s’est déclaré, mercredi soir, dans le MV « June Aster » à environ 2,2 kilomètres du rivage, près d’un site touristique de la province de Palawan. Quarante-trois personnes ont pu être secourues jusqu’à présent, mais 86 autres restent recherchées.
- ABC News (Australia)01:42
Dozens of people have been rescued but scores remain missing following a fire aboard a Philippine ferry that has claimed a number of lives.
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- Al Jazeera English10 Sept, 03:43their copy
- DW Top Stories01:48
Footage released by the Coast Guard showed the vessel engulfed in flames as rescuers brought bodies ashore in body bags. The ship's manifest listed 134 passengers and crew.
- Times of India01:49
- ČT24 (Czechia)01:53
Nejméně pět lidí zemřelo a dalších 87 se pohřešuje po požáru trajektu na Filipínách. Informovala o tom agentura AFP s odvoláním na filipínskou pobřežní stráž.
- South China Morning Post02:06edited after publishing
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Fire engulfs Philippine ferry, killing 5 and leaving 86 missingThe Philippines has deployed coastguard, military and civilian vessels in a race to find survivors on a smouldering passenger-and-cargo ferry off the western island of Palawan, after a fire on board killed at least five people and left more than 80 missing. Drone footage released by the coastguard showed the blackened ferry surrounded by clear blue-green waters, with the vessel still generating smoke hours after the fire broke out on Wednesday night. Coastguard spokeswoman Commodore Noemie...
- The Guardian World02:23edited after publishing
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Deadly Philippines ferry fire leaves scores of people missingMultiple search and rescue vessels deployed after blaze off Palawan island leaves at least five dead, says coast guard A large-scale search and rescue operation is under way off the western Philippine island of Palawan on Thursday after a passenger ferry caught fire, killing five people and leaving scores of passengers missing. The Philippine coast guard said multiple vessels and other assets were searching for survivors as rescue teams used drift-modelling tools to identify areas where...
- Al Jazeera English02:50
Video from the Philippine Coast Guard shows a ferry engulfed in flames near Palawan.
- centralwesterndaily.com.au04:03
Almost 90 people are missing after a fire broke out on a passenger ferry off the western Philippines,...
- BBC News World04:08
The fire broke out as the vessel nearing its destination at the tourist hotspot of Coron in Palawan.
- Index.hr (Croatia)04:10
U POŽARU na trajektu MV June Aster na Filipinima poginulo je najmanje petero ljudi, a za 86 se traga. Spašene su 43 osobe. Potragu otežavaju loši vremenski uvjeti i jake morske struje.
- Polsat News (Poland)04:13
Co najmniej pięć osób zginęło, a 86 kolejnych uznano za zaginione w wyniku pożaru promu turystycznego na zachodzie Filipin. Władze informują, że akcję ratunkową utrudniają silne fale. Na liście pasażerów statku figurowało 117 pasażerów i 17 członków załogi.
- 24sata (Croatia)04:33
Spasilački timovi na Filipinima nastavljaju intenzivnu potragu za 87 nestalih putnika nakon požara na trajektu MV June Aster, dok obitelji očajnički čekaju vijesti o svojim najmilijima.
- NYT World04:49edited after publishing
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At Least 5 Dead, More Than 80 Missing After Ferry Fire in the PhilippinesThe June Aster was sailing from Manila to Coron, a popular tourist destination, when a fire broke out aboard the vessel.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)04:51
Trajekt je isplovio iz Baseca u Manili i plovio prema Coronu, a uzrok požara predmet je istrage
- RMF24 (Poland)05:14
Pięć osób zginęło w pożarze promu MV June Aster, dziesiątki zaginionych
- Google News - Top Stories05:18
Fire on passenger ferry in Philippines leaves dozens missing and at least 5 dead AP News Five dead and 86 missing after ferry catches fire in Philippines BBC Philippines deploys vessels as rescuers seek access to burned ferry Reuters Fire on ferry off Philippines leaves dozens missing, kills at least 5 CBS News At Least 5 Dead, More Than 80 Missing After Ferry Fire in the Philippines The New York Times
- N1 Info (Croatia)05:20
Pet je osoba poginulo, a više od 80 ih se vodi kao nestalo nakon što se u srijedu navečer zapalio trajekt kod otočnog arhipelaga Palawana na zapadu Fi
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- tportal (Croatia)10 Sept, 05:22their copy
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)05:22
Co najmniej pięć osób zginęło, a 86 uznaje się za zaginione po pożarze promu MV June Aster u wybrzeży prowincji Palawan na zachodzie Filipin. Akcja ratunkowa na morzu nadal trwa, a służby podkreślają, że warunki pogodowe utrudniają poszukiwania.
- El Mundo (Spain)05:26
El barco, en el que viajaban 134 pasajeros y tripulantes, de los cuales 42 han sido rescatados, sufrió el incendio en la noche del miércoles cuando se encontraba cerca de la costa de Coron Leer
- Novinky (Czechia)05:57edited after publishing
Požár filipínského trajektu MV June Aster si v noci na čtvrtek vyžádal nejméně pět mrtvých, dalších 86 lidí se pohřešuje, potvrdila to pobřežní stráž. Katastrofa tak může být nejhorší nehodou trajektu na Filipínách za několik let. Část cestujících neměla záchranné vesty. Požár na lodi propukl po výbuchu. Záchranné operace komplikuje silný vítr a velké vlny odnášející vrak od pobřeží ostrova Coron v provincii Palawan.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)06:45
MV June Aste was carrying 117 passengers and 17 crew members
- El País (Spain)07:23
134 personas viajaban a bordo de la embarcación, que se dirigía a la turística isla de Coron, en la provincia de Palawan, en el oeste del archipiélago
- bne IntelliNews07:51
The Coast Guard said the fire was still not fully extinguished during an update on September 10. Smoke remained visible and was continuing to emerge from the vessel, complicating efforts to enter the ship and assess the situation.
- Euronews08:09
At least five people were killed and 86 remain missing after a fire erupted aboard a ferry near a popular tourist destination in the Philippine province of Palawan, the coast guard said Thursday.
- Euronews08:09
At least five people were killed and 86 remain missing after a fire erupted aboard a ferry near a popular tourist destination in the Philippine province of Palawan, the coast guard said Thursday.
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- standardmedia.co.ke10 Sept, 10:56their copy
- 24sata (Croatia)08:19
Spasilački timovi na Filipinima nastavljaju potragu za desecima nestalih nakon što je u srijedu navečer izbio požar na putničkom trajektu MV June Aster u blizini otoka Palawan. Prema posljednjim informacijama, najmanje je pet osoba poginulo, 42 su spašene, a za 87 se još uvijek traga.
- Die Zeit (Germany)09:04
- BBC News World09:35
A survivor has told the BBC of the chaos onboard as the ferry caught fire near the popular tourist spot of Coron.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)10:18
Co najmniej pięć osób zginęło w pożarze promu MV June Aster u wybrzeży prowincji Palawan na zachodzie Filipin. Za zaginione uznano 86 osób. Dotychczas uratowano 43 pasażerów i członków załogi. Zdjęcia obrazują skalę zniszczeń.
- Al Jazeera English10:28
Drone video from the Philippine Coast Guard shows smoke rising from the burned out MV June Aster off Palawan.
- Euronews11:00
A ferry fire near Coron in the Philippines has killed at least five people and left 87 missing as coast guard crews search in rough seas.
- hngn.com15:51
A fire engulfed a passenger ferry off the Philippines’ Palawan province, killing five people and leaving 87 unaccounted for as search efforts continued.
Fri, 11 September 2026
14 reports- Channel News Asia03:09
The fire that tore through the ferry on Wednesday evening killed at least five people and left 84 missing.
- clickondetroit.com03:32edited after publishing
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Philippine firefighters enter charred ferry as rescuers search for 84 missingThe death toll from a ferry fire in the Philippines has risen to 35, with 54 still missing.
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- news4jax.com11 Sept, 03:32their copy
- mainlinemedianews.com11 Sept, 23:51their copy
- BBC News World04:23
Thick, toxic fumes and extreme temperatures pose a challenge to rescuers who have boarded the ship.
- Index.hr (Croatia)05:02
SPASIOCI su ušli na filipinski trajekt MV June Aster nakon požara. Pet je osoba poginulo, 43 su spašene, a za 84 se još traga. Istraga o uzroku nesreće je u tijeku.
- ABC News (Australia)05:43edited after publishing ×2
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Bodies found on board burnt-out Philippines ferryAuthorities are trying to determine whether any foreigners were on board the ferry, which is afloat off the town of Coron, known for its diving sites and island-hopping attractions.
- iRozhlas (Czechia)08:16
Filipínským hasičům se v pátek podařilo vstoupit na palubu vyhořelého trajektu, který v noci na čtvrtek začal hořet během plavby z Manily do západofilipínské provincie Palawan. Při neštěstí zahynulo pět lidí a více než 80 dalších se pohřešuje, informovala agentura AP.
- DW Top Stories08:18edited after publishing
Firefighters searching for survivors combed through the smoking remains of a ferry off the coast of Coron island in the Philippines. Dozens of people have died, and more than 40 have been rescued.
- Al Jazeera English10:29
Dozens of passengers are missing after a fire tore through a ferry in the Philippines, killing at least 5 people.
- South China Morning Post11:41edited after publishing
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Philippine rescuers find charred remains on burned ferryPhilippine rescuers recovered 30 bodies from a burned-out ferry on Friday, raising the death toll from the blaze to 35, authorities said. Firefighters found the remains after they gained access to the vessel for the first time, having extinguished a fire that had hampered search and rescue efforts since Wednesday night. Responders in protective suits were seen carrying black body bags from a small boat onto a coastguard vessel, video footage released by the coastguard showed. Thick smoke and...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)13:14
At least 43 passengers, crew rescued after MV June Aster caught fire Wednesday night while sailing from Manila to Coron, Palawan
- Times of India14:20
- Google News - Top Stories14:20
Death toll in Philippine ferry fire rises to 35 as more bodies are recovered AP News See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
- Google News - Top Stories14:50
Death toll in Philippines ferry fire rises to 35 as more bodies are recovered NBC News Death toll in Philippine ferry fire rises to 35 as more bodies are recovered ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos 35 Dead After Ferry Catches Fire on Its Way to Popular Tourist Island People.com Philippines ferry fire death toll rises to 35 after bodies recovered Al Jazeera Philippine ferry fire death toll jumps to 35 Reuters
- Al Jazeera English15:41
Coast Guard says 30 more bodies recovered after five people were initially confirmed dead in Wednesday's disaster.
Sat, 12 September 2026
20 reports- newcastleherald.com.au02:12
At least 35 people have been confirmed dead, with search efforts continuing for 54 still missing, after a...
- BBC News World03:02edited after publishing
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Death toll from Philippines ferry fire climbs to 35, with dozens still missingAccess to the burnt-out boat has been slowed by toxic fumes and lingering heat, the country's coast guard says.
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- bbc.co.uk12 Sept, 03:02their copy
- Google News - Top Stories03:02
Death toll from Philippines ferry fire climbs to 35, with dozens still missing BBC See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
- Le Monde English03:43
On Saturday morning, tents were being set up to receive the bodies of the passengers who were killed Wednesday in a ferry fire, which had begun in the cargo hold before tearing through the ship 'in seconds.'
- Channel News Asia03:55edited after publishing
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First bodies of Philippines ferry fire victims land as toll hits 35The remains will be turned over to police forensic investigators for "proper disposition and identification" before local authorities are allowed to inform family members, says a coast guard spokesperson.
- The Guardian World04:53
The deadly fire had begun in the ferry’s cargo hold, then tore through the ship within seconds The bodies of passengers killed in a ferry fire off the Philippines arrived at a port near the resort town of Coron, Palawan, on Saturday morning, as the country’s coast guard warned the death toll of 35 would grow. Tents were being set up to receive 30 bodies brought from the M/V June Aster, which ran aground near the tourist hotspot after a fire erupted on Wednesday evening and tore through the...
- Index.hr (Croatia)06:38
BROJ poginulih u požaru na trajektu na Filipinima popeo se na 35, a za više od 50 osoba se još traga. Nesreća se dogodila u srijedu u blizini turističkog središta Coron. Pokrenuta je istraga.
- 24sata (Croatia)06:46
Vatra je zahvatila trajekt koji je plovio prema turističkom otoku Coron. Spasioci su nakon gašenja požara pronašli još tijela u izgorjelom brodu, a potraga za nestalima se nastavlja
- asiaone.com08:28
CORON, Phliippines - Philippine authorities began the painstaking process of identifying victims from a ferry fire on Saturday (Sept 12), a day after responders recovered bodies from the burned-out vessel, raising the death toll to at least 35 and leaving more than 50 people missing.The bodies were transported to a port in Coron town, where temporary tents were set up...
- South China Morning Post09:22edited after publishing
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Bodies from Philippine ferry arrive at port after fire killed at least 35Rescuers retrieved more remains from a passenger ferry in the Philippines that was gutted by fire, bringing the death toll on Saturday to 76 with 13 missing. Forty-three people survived the fire on Wednesday night among the 132 on board. The ferry sailed from the capital, Manila, and was off the village of Turda some 39km (24 miles) from its destination, the Port of Coron, when the fire was reported on Wednesday evening. The cause of the blaze has not been determined but a survivor said it...
- Le Monde (France)12:08edited after publishing
Après une explosion, les flammes, parties de la cale mercredi, ont envahi l’ensemble du MV « June-Aster » avec une extrême célérité, « en quelques secondes », avait expliqué vendredi à l’AFP la porte-parole des gardes-côtes.
- Google News - Top Stories14:08
Death toll in Philippine ferry fire rises to 76 as rescuers recover more remains Reuters Death Toll From Ferry Fire in the Philippines Rises to 76 The New York Times Philippine rescuers board burning ferry 40 hours after blaze began bbc.com Death toll in ferry fire rises to 35; more bodies recovered newsinfo.inquirer.net Five dead and more than 80 missing in Philippine ferry fire CNN
- ABC News (Australia)14:37
The rescue mission comes after a deadly fire broke out on the MV June Aster ferry, carrying more than 130 people, as it sailed past tourist hotspot Palawan in the Philippines on Wednesday.
- ČT24 (Czechia)14:49
Na trajektu, který vyhořel v noci na čtvrtek cestou z Manily do provincie Palawan na západě země, našli filipínští záchranáři dalších 41 těl. Počet obětí se tak zvýšil na 76, informovala v sobotu odpoledne SELČ podle agentur mluvčí pobřežní stráže. Třináct lidí se stále pohřešuje.
- Le Figaro (France)16:00
L’incendie d’un ferry aux Philippines a fait au moins 76 morts, une douzaine de personnes sont toujours portées disparues, selon les gardes-côtes.
- NYT World16:08
Rescuers were still searching for victims days after a fire broke out on the June Aster en route to a popular tourist site. At least 43 people survived.
- France Info (France)16:22
Le ferry est échoué sur un îlot au large de Coron, destination touristique prisée de l'île de Palawan, dans l'ouest des Philippines. Une douzaine de personnes sont toujours portées disparues, selon les garde-côtes.
- NYT World18:52
Rescuers were still searching for victims days after a fire broke out on the June Aster en route to a popular tourist site. At least 43 people survived.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:16
43 people survived fire aboard MV June Aster off western province of Palawan
- Al Jazeera English23:50
The Philippine Coast Guard says 41 more bodies have been recovered from the M/V June Aster, with 13 people still missing
Sun, 13 September 2026
4 reports- hurriyetdailynews.com02:06edited after publishing
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One dead, 102 rescued from stricken ferry off IndonesiaRescuers in Indonesia said at least six people were killed and 130 others were missing on Sept. 13 after a ferry sailing between the islands of Java and Borneo was hit by bad weather and capsized.
- tribune.com.pk02:16
Death toll in Philippine ferry fire rises to 76
- sitkasentinel.com04:48
Thirty charred bodies found inside a burned passenger ferry in the western Philippines have arrived at a port for identification after a ship fire that killed at least 35 people. More than 50 others …
- Libération (France)09:59edited after publishing
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Au moins 76 morts après l’incendie sur un ferry aux PhilippinesUn feu aux origines encore inconnues s’est déclaré le 9 septembre au soir à bord du June Aster, à environ 2,2 kilomètres du rivage, au large de l’île touristique de Coron, piégeant de nombreux croisiéristes. Une douzaine de personnes sont toujours portées disparues ce dimanche.
Mon, 14 September 2026
1 report- maritime-executive.com20:19
The Philippine Coast Guard has completed its search of all passenger spaces aboard the burned-out ro/ro ferry June Aster, which caught fire off Palawa...
Tue, 15 September 2026
1 report- thestar.com.my18:24
MANILA: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday said 12 people are still missing after a passenger vessel caught fire off the Philippines on Sept. 9, and the number of survivors has risen to 44.
Wed, 16 September 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)22:56
MV June Aster was carrying 128 people when it caught fire in waters off Coron, Palawan, last week