A dredger runs aground in Binmaley, PangasinanI due to Kristine. Courtesy of Mayor Pete Merrera III via Lady Vicencio, ABS-CBN News

MANILA — Authorities have reported at least 3 incidents of vessels running aground due to bad weather caused by severe tropical storm "Kristine" as of Thursday.

• Kristine maintains strength as it flies over Cordillera region

In Binmaley, Pangasinan, a dredger was reported to have run aground along its coastal waters. Initial details from Binmaley MDRRMO said the vessel came from Sual town when it was battered by the storm surge along Lingayen Gulf Wednesday night.

Philippine Coast Guard-Pangasinan told ABS-CBN News it has identified the owner of the vessel but retrieval efforts cannot be done during severe sea conditions.

While no oil sheen from the vessel is visible as of press time, it remains under monitoring as the incident is subject to marine casualty investigation.

Earlier, a cargo vessel also ran aground in Sitio Noah, Barangay Calajoan, Minglanilla town in Cebu due to the strong winds brought about by Kristine.

• Vessel runs aground in Minglanilla, Cebu due to 'Kristine'

Two ships also ran aground in Batangas pier due to strong wind and heavy rains.

• 2 barko sumadsad sa Batangas port dahil kay 'Kristine'

In Obando, Bulacan,  a fishing boat capsized off the coast of Barangay Binuangan, leaving 1 fisherman missing while 9 others were rescued.

• 9 rescued, 1 missing after fishing boat capsizes off Bulacan coast

As of 11 a.m. Thursday, Kristine was spotted in the vicinity of Bauko, Mountain Province as it continues to move over the Cordillera region. 

Kristine may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Friday afternoon.

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