Ship and boat catch fire in the middle of the ocean while sailing

• A ship caught fire in the middle of the sea near Turtle Island in Tawi-Tawi
• Caught on camera, a thick black smoke was seen rising from the burning vessel
• In a report by GMA 7's 'Balitanghali,' a nearby boat also caught fire during the incident
• According to reports, the cause of the fire is still being investigated

Thick black smoke filled the air after a ship caught fire at sea near Turtle Island in Tawi-Tawi. The incident happened earlier this week and was reported by GMA 7's 'Balitanghali' on Tuesday.

Another smaller boat near the ship also caught fire. People in nearby boats saw what was happening and rushed to help.

Authorities are still trying to find out what caused the fire.

It can be recalled that the most unforgettable sea accident in the Philippines is the MV Doña Paz tragedy, which happened on December 20, 1987.

The passenger ferry collided with the oil tanker MT Vector in Tablas Strait, between Mindoro and Leyte.

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The collision caused a massive explosion and fire, as the tanker was carrying flammable cargo.

More than 4,000 people were killed, making it the deadliest peacetime maritime disaster in world history. Only 24 people survived.

The ferry was overcrowded, had no working radio, and lifeboats were not properly used. Many of the victims were not even listed on the official passenger manifest.

This tragedy revealed serious safety problems in the maritime system and left a lasting mark on the country’s history.

Watch the video below by GMA 7's 'Balitanghali' courtesy of Anang Dambong:

News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh