The general cargo ship Star Sabang began listing terrifyingly during a strong storm in the Sulu Sea, close to the Philippines. The 500 deadweight tonnages (dwt) ship ran aground south of Mindanao, on the western side of Bayangan Island, while travelling from Cebu to Zamboanga with a sizable cargo of 170 tons of cement.
The 321-foot-long ship faced severe winds and waves, which caused a sudden shift in its load. This change caused a considerable list, which brought the...