India has condemned the attack on MV ROYAD MAMMADOV in the Black Sea, which resulted in two seafarer deaths. Fortunately, all three Indian nationals aboard are safe, though some crew members were injured. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized the need for dialogue to ensure maritime security and protect global commerce.
In a tragic incident on September 9, 2026, a Russian attack on the foreign-flagged tugboat Tedy in Ukraine’s Odesa region resulted in the deaths of two Azerbaijani crew members and injuries to two others. Ukrainian authorities confirmed the escalating threat to maritime safety amid ongoing conflicts in the Black Sea.
The Department of Migrant Workers honored Filipino seafarer Able-Bodied Seaman Pagunsan, whose remains were repatriated from Romania on August 28. Tragically killed in a drone attack while aboard the M/V Venturo, his sacrifice was recognized by officials during a solemn tribute at Loyola Memorial Park, emphasizing the need for enhanced safety for seafarers.
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