Discover the Antonia-1: Ratings & Maritime News

On November 4, 2025, at the Port of Jolo in Sulu, the ferry 'Maria Rebecca' (IMO: 7210379) lost control and collided with the moored vessel 'Antonia 1'. This incident occurred around 7:45 a.m. as the region experienced the powerful effects of Typhoon Tino, including rough seas and wind speeds reaching up to 80 mph, with gusts soaring to 110 mph. The fierce weather conditions contributed to the ferry's inability to maneuver effectively while attempting to dock. The impact involved the starboard side of the 'Maria Rebecca' striking the port side bow of the 'Antonia 1', situated at coordinates 06° 48' N 121° 53' E. Fortunately, the initial assessment confirmed no casualties or injuries resulting from the crash, and there were no oil spills or immediate threats to maritime safety. Damage assessments are ongoing, with both vessels undergoing joint inspection. 'Maria Rebecca' suffered damage to its starboard side superstructure, while the 'Antonia 1' bore damage to its port side above the waterline. After the incident, the 'Maria Rebecca' was able to proceed to a dock for further inspection. The Philippine Coast Guard is actively overseeing the situation and has instructed both captains to prepare documentation for a thorough investigation. For further details, check out these reports with photos and video: [Inquirer Article](https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2134124/ro-ro-boat-crashes-with-another-ship-as-tino-brings-high-waves-in-sulu), [PNA Report](https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1262550), [YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiVN3LQRpKE).

In a dramatic turn of events on March 19, 2023, a Vietnamese father and his three-year-old daughter made a desperate leap from the ferry 'Antonia 1' to evade deportation. Nguyen Thanh Truc, aged 37, hailing from Ho Chi Minh City, had arrived on the vessel from Sandakan, Sabah, on March 14. The ferry was anchored between Barangay Sta. Barbara and Sta. Cruz Island for mandatory quarantine and inspection. Upon receiving an order from the Bureau of Immigration, instructing the ferry crew to return the foreign passengers to Sabah due to insufficient documentation, Truc and his young daughter took the drastic step of jumping into the waters at approximately 5:40 a.m. Fortunately, they were rescued soon after. This incident highlights ongoing challenges faced by individuals seeking refuge and the complexities of maritime immigration processes.

In a significant triumph against human trafficking, the Philippine Coast Guard, in collaboration with various law enforcement agencies, successfully intercepted a sex trafficking operation aboard the vessel 'Antonia 1'. The operation took place on December 16, 2019, in Zamboanga, where authorities acted swiftly to rescue 13 women who were allegedly being trafficked. The 'Antonia 1' was preparing to set sail for Sandakan, Sabah, at the time of the intervention. Most of the rescued individuals hailed from Luzon, highlighting the ongoing challenges posed by trafficking networks in the region.