Ten Filipino seafarers aboard the Liberian-flagged oil tanker M/V Yamilah III returned to the Philippines on Saturday after their vessel was attacked while navigating the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The crew arrived on Emirates flight EK332, landing at Terminal 3 of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
Upon their arrival, the seafarers were greeted by Maria Theresa Sanz, Assistant Regional Director of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) for the National Capital Region, along with representatives from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and the Manila International Airport Authority’s (MIAA) medical team. This reception ensured that the crew felt welcomed and supported after their harrowing experience.
The returning seafarers received various forms of assistance, including airport services and financial aid from the DMW and OWWA, designed to provide a safety net during their transition back home. Additionally, the MIAA medical team conducted initial medical examinations to address any health concerns following their ordeal at sea.
Representatives from BSM Crew Service Center Philippines Inc., the agency responsible for deploying the seafarers, were also present at the airport. They offered further assistance to the crew, ensuring that their immediate needs were met upon their return.
