MV Danica Joy was a passenger ferry owned and operated by Aleson Shipping Lines.

September 22, 2016 when, MV Danica Joy arrived to Zamboanga International Seaport by 4 p.m. coming from Sandakan.

After all passengers had already disembarked, the ship listed on its starboard side and capsized by around 9:30 PM, resulting in no casualties.

Commodore Pablo Gonzales Jr., PCG district commander for Southwestern Mindanao, said initial investigation showed no other safety issue on the Danica Joy.

[10] The Coast Guard has called up the management of the MV Danica Joy to shed light on the mishap and pinned the responsibility on the chief mate, being the cargo officer.