Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Ferry Sinks in Southern Philippines
A big boat called MV Trisha Kerstin 3 was carrying many people from one place to another in the Philippines.
Unfortunately, the boat sank in the water after midnight.
13 to 15 people died, and many others are missing.
The boat had more than 300 passengers and 27 crew members.
The accident happened near an island called Basilan, and the boat was going to another island called Jolo.
People are trying to help find the missing people and understand what happened.
The boat had some technical problems, but it is not clear what exactly caused it to sink.
Many people were rescued, and the authorities are investigating the incident.
A passenger ferry, MV Trisha Kerstin 3, sank off the coast of Basilan, Philippines.
At least 13 to 15 people died in the accident, and many others are missing.
The ferry was carrying 332 passengers and 27 crew members.
The accident occurred after midnight on January 26, 2026.
Rescue operations are ongoing, with 244 to 300 passengers rescued so far.
- Who
- Passengers and crew of MV Trisha Kerstin 3
- What
- Passenger ferry sank
- When
- After midnight on January 26, 2026
- Where
- Off the coast of Basilan, Philippines
- Why
- Technical problems
Ferry Safety
Ferry Safety
Cause of Sinking
Ferry Safety
Technical problems
Ferry Safety
Not specified
- Location
- Basilan, Philippines
- Date
- January 26, 2026
- Time
- After midnight
- Vessel
- MV Trisha Kerstin 3
- Passengers
- 332
- Crew
- 27
- Fatalities
- 13-15
- Missing
- Scores
- Rescued
- 244-300
Sources
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