Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of St.-Francis-Xavier

On June 8, 2024, the ferry 'Saint Fraincis Xavier', carrying 630 passengers, encountered technical difficulties while traveling towards Puerto Princesa. The situation was exacerbated by low tide conditions, causing the vessel to temporarily halt at Coron. While anchored, it unfortunately ran aground in shallow waters near the pier as efforts were underway to restore its power. After power was successfully reestablished at 10 p.m., the stern of the ferry remained immobilized. Fortunately, the Marine Environmental Protection Unit and the CGS Northeastern Palawan conducted inspections and confirmed there was no oil spill in the vicinity of the vessel. The ferry was scheduled to return to Coron for a thorough assessment prior to its next journey. Maritime officials, including the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), promptly evaluated the situation and allowed the ferry to resume operations once the generator issues were fixed. Passengers who disembarked in Coron were offered meals and had multiple options to continue their travels. They could choose to revalidate their tickets, request refunds, or find alternative transportation to Puerto Princesa. After the delays, the ferry successfully arrived in Puerto Princesa on June 10 at 5:40 a.m.