Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Belle-Rose

The vessel 'Belle Rose' faced detention in Yantai after arriving from Tsukumi, following a Port State Control inspection conducted on April 20, 2026, in accordance with the Tokyo MOU. During the inspection, the maritime authorities identified eight deficiencies, with three classified as serious enough to warrant detention. The ship resumed its journey, departing from the port on April 21, and is now en route to Fukuyama, expecting to arrive by May 1.

The incident involving the Panamanian-registered bulk carrier, 'Belle Rose', which ran aground at Monad Shoal near Malapascua Island, has raised questions regarding the total compensation for environmental damages. Although the vessel's owner, Crest Ocean Traders SA, has pledged a maximum of US$ 1.5 million to cover damages, this figure remains provisional. According to Ahmad Clay Escolar, a legal officer from the Cebu Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (Penro), various stakeholders are still evaluating the final compensation amount, as well as a comprehensive rehabilitation plan for the affected area. The grounding occurred in the early hours of June 12 when the vessel attempted to navigate around fishermen in a small boat, causing damage to approximately one hectare of coral reef. The insurance provider for Crest Ocean is expected to manage the compensation payment. The plan includes installing fish habitat enhancement devices across various locations within and surrounding Monad Shoal, fostering a thriving environment for marine life, particularly thresher sharks—an attraction for divers in the region. The planned enhancements are also designed to support small-scale fishers impacted by the grounding, allowing them to continue their fishing activities outside of the protected areas of Monad Shoal. Following the final assessment, the Cebu Provincial Board will review and approve the comprehensive rehabilitation program, and allow Governor Hilario Davide III to sign the compromise agreement with the ship owner on behalf of the provincial government. The 'Belle Rose' was subsequently docked at Keppel Subic Shipyard on July 6, marking a significant milestone as authorities work towards rectifying the ecological impact of the incident.

On June 20, 2023, the bulk carrier ‘Belle Rose’ was safely refloated off the coast of Malapascua Island in Daanbantayan, Cebu, at approximately 10 a.m. after two intensive days of salvage operations led by Malayan Towage and Salvaging Corp. The vessel, previously stuck in shallow waters, was maneuvered approximately 100 meters into deeper depths ranging from 100 to 200 meters with the help of three tugboats. The ship had run aground at Monad Shoal while on its way to San Fernando town in southern Cebu. In addition to pulling the vessel back to safety, salvage crews undertook the crucial task of discharging water from the forward section to reduce the ship's weight, initially aiming to offload 500 tons. This successful operation underscores the complexities of maritime salvage and the importance of quick response efforts in such situations. For more detailed reports along with photos and videos, visit http://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/96003/mv-belle-rose-moved-backward and http://www.maritime-executive.com/article/operation-to-refloat-belle-rose-under-way.

A major salvage operation is currently unfolding to free the bulk carrier, MV Belle Rose, which unfortunately ran aground on a shoal. The operation, which began on June 17 at approximately 9 a.m. during high tide, involved three powerful tugs. Two of these tugs were tasked with pulling the vessel forward, while the third maintained stability at the stern to prevent any further mishaps. The salvage attempt was temporarily halted at around 10:30 a.m. to facilitate the discharge of approximately 500 tons of water from the ship. This crucial step was necessary to increase the vessel's buoyancy by around 10 centimeters. Salvage crews employed a hose to siphon the water off, as the ship's ballast pump was unfortunately damaged and non-functional. On June 18, the dedicated teams from Malayan Towage and Salvaging Corp. made some progress, managing to edge the beleaguered cargo ship slightly further into deeper waters. For more updates and visuals of the ongoing efforts, readers can check the complete reports linked here: [NewsInfo](http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/791321/operations-start-to-remove-ship-from-coral-area#ixzz4BxT5AiQA), [Cebu Daily News](http://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/95935/mv-belle-rose-moved-slightly-away-from-shoal), and [Cebu Daily News Update](http://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/95925/salvors-to-refloat-mv-belle-rose-today).