Spanish maritime authorities have initiated efforts to tow the abandoned coastal freighter Marine I, adrift in the Strait of Gibraltar for ten days. The crew of 17 faces dire conditions, lacking essential supplies. A tugboat has been dispatched to ensure the safety of both the ship and its crew.
During his meeting with Mauritian Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the significance of a free and secure Indian Ocean. He launched a $680 million development package to strengthen bilateral ties, highlighting shared cultural heritage and cooperation in health, infrastructure, and clean energy initiatives.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has instructed the Department of Migrant Workers to assist families of Filipino seafarers affected by the MV Eternity C sinking, attacked by Houthi rebels. Of the 22 crew members, 21 are Filipinos. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Cacdac reiterated the President’s directive: “Take care of the families.”
