Rescue Team Mobilized to Locate Missing Filipino Seaman

Adrian Parungao reported on the latest updates from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) regarding the search operation for a missing Filipino seafarer aboard the MV Tutor. The vessel was attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, prompting President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to order the search for the seafarer who was in the engine room during the incident.

Secretary Hans Cacdac confirmed that the remaining seafarer is still missing, as the ship took in water in the engine room where he was located. The 21 other Filipino crew members were rescued and will be brought to Bahrain, with the DMW providing full support and assistance to them. Cacdac emphasized the importance of finding the missing seafarer and continuing the search efforts.

The DMW is actively coordinating efforts to locate and rescue the missing seafarer, highlighting the urgency and importance of the situation. Cacdac expressed the government’s commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of Filipino seafarers affected by the recent attack in the Red Sea, reaffirming the need for swift action and support for those involved.

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