(Photograph by Joan Bondoc)
MANILA, Philippines – The Division of Migrant Staff (DMW) reiterated its warning to shipowners and manning companies with vessels traversing the Crimson Sea and the Gulf of Aden to divert voyages or not deploy Filipino seafarers on their ships.
Migrant Staff Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac made the strict name throughout a digital press briefing on Tuesday, amid escalating assaults by armed teams within the two high-risk areas.
Cacdac mentioned Filipino seafarers will now not be allowed to board MV Magic Seas and MV Eternity C following the consecutive armed assaults on the 2 ships by Houthi rebels on Sunday and Monday.
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The Liberian-flagged bulk provider Eternity C is seen in Break up, Croatia, Jan. 30, 2023. (Sinisa Aljinovic through AP)
“The Magic Seas and Eternity C, prohibited na, absolute na ang prohibition sa principal to board a Filipino seafarer sa barko nilang dadaan ng (they’re now prohibited, it’s an absolute prohibition on the principal to board a Filipino seafarer on their ship that can cross) Crimson Sea and Gulf of Aden. Huwag nyo na isali please ang mga Pilipino sa Gulf of Aden at Crimson Sea the place undoubtedly we at the moment are seeing one other spate or rush of assaults from the Houthis,” he mentioned.
“The danger has returned as recurrent. And please, please keep away from the Crimson Sea. And when you do wish to cross by the Crimson Sea, don’t board Filipino seafarers in your ship,” he added.
On Sunday, Houthi rebels attacked MV Magic Seas with computerized weapons and rocket-propelled grenades from eight skiffs in addition to missiles and 4 uncrewed floor vessels, whereas crusing the Crimson Sea close to Hodeidah, Yemen.
Seventeen Filipino seafarers and two different crew members have been in a position to abandon the ship and have been rescued by the passing container ship Safeen Prism.
Cacdac mentioned they’re now protected and en route dwelling after surviving the assault.
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The Liberian-Flaged Bulk Provider Magic Seas is seen in Ambelakia Bay, Salamis Island, Greece, Aug. 9, 2022. (Knetios papasakis through AP)
In the meantime, on Monday, Houthi militants additionally claimed assaults on Eternity C with 22 members on board, 21 Filipinos and one Russian, with sea drones and skiffs.
Worldwide media reported that two crew members have been critically injured whereas two have been lacking.
Cacdac mentioned the DMW is at present verifying the veracity of the reviews and whether or not it concerned any of the Filipino seafarers on board.
“We’re nonetheless confirming this at this hour, we’re in shut coordination with the manning agent, the principal, or the ship proprietor, we’re having problem speaking with them. We’re somewhat pissed off about this, however we hope that we’ll come ahead quickly,” he mentioned.
Cacdac mentioned the DMW is now additionally in touch with the households of the Filipino seafarers.
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The DMW reminded ship homeowners and manning companies that underneath its Division Order 1, issued in March 2024, they have to report deliberate passages by the Crimson Sea and Gulf of Aden and guarantee Filipino crew are totally knowledgeable of the dangers.
Cacdac additionally confused that Filipino seafarers have the appropriate to refuse crusing in “warlike zones” with out concern of shedding their jobs.
“Relaxation assured, we’re monitoring the scenario. We’ll discover a reference to the seafarers by way of communication as quickly as doable. And in addition the households. We’ll meet the households later face-to-face or digital,” Cacdac mentioned.
“We’ll present the mandatory help. All of this, in fact, as directed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.. Greater than something, yan ang habilin ng (that’s the directive of the) President, please just remember to deal with the households and monitor the scenario,” he added. (PNA)
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