The 11 Filipino seafarers who were in a ship hit by a missile launched by Houthi rebels off the Red Sea are traveling back to the Philippines , the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said Monday, March 11, 2024. In a statement, the DMW said 10 of the crew members were unharmed while one of them sustained minor injuries during the emergency evacuation of the ship. They are set to arrive in Manila on March 12.
They were crew members of True Confidence, a bulk carrier ship that was hit by a missile on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. The ship was on its way to Jeddah and Aqaba from China, carrying a cargo of steel products and trucks. The agency said two more Filipino seafarers who were injured during the attack remain in a hospital in Djibouti City. “Their condition is stable and being monitored by medical professionals. They will be repatriated to the Philippines as soon as they are medically certified as fit for travel,” DMW officer-in-charge Hans Leo Cacdac said
Filipino Seafarers Missile Red Sea Philippines Department Of Migrant Workers Houthi Rebels True Confidence Bulk Carrier Ship Jeddah Aqaba China Steel Products Trucks Djibouti City Repatriated Medical Professionals
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
President Marcos: Philippines Acts in Its Own Interest in West Philippine Sea IssuesPresident Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. on Monday said the United States has nothing to do with its decisions when it comes to issues in the West Philippine Sea, noting that the country 'acts for its own interest.' He emphasized that the Philippines acts in its own interest and makes decisions based on national interest, dismissing the notion that the country is influenced by the United States in matters concerning the West Philippine Sea. He also acknowledged the US as a stabilizing force for the Philippines.
Source: gmanews - 🏆 11. / 68 Read more »
China denies harassing Philippines in South China SeaChina rejects allegations of harassing Philippine boats in the South China Sea, stating that it is the Philippines who made provocative moves. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs defends China's actions as necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and interests.
Source: TheManilaTimes - 🏆 2. / 92 Read more »
Panamanian Tanker Struck by Missile in Red SeaA Panamanian-flagged tanker carrying crude oil bound for India was hit by a missile launched from Yemen in the Red Sea. The vessel sustained minor damage and the crew is safe. This incident highlights the ongoing attacks on international shipping.
Source: gmanews - 🏆 11. / 68 Read more »
9 Filipinos in seized oil tanker in Red Sea back in PHNine Filipino seafarers on the oil tanker seized in the Gulf of Oman on January 11 have returned to the Philippines.
Source: gmanews - 🏆 11. / 68 Read more »
US, French and British forces down dozens of drones in Red Sea areaUS, French and British forces downed dozens of drones in the Red Sea area overnight and on Saturday after Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis targeted bulk carrier Propel Fortune and US destroyers in the region, the US military said in a statement.
Source: gmanews - 🏆 11. / 68 Read more »
PH,US hold 3rd joint patrol in South China SeaMANILA, Philippines: The United States and the Philippines held their third joint sea and air patrol in three months off the Southeast Asian country's coast on Friday, the allies said.
Source: TheManilaTimes - 🏆 2. / 92 Read more »