The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) allayed concerns regarding the status of the 13 Filipino crew members of a bulk carrier hit by four missiles launched by Houthi rebels on Tuesday, May 28.
DMW assured on Wednesday, May 29, that the Filipinos as well as the Ukrainian onboard the vessel remain safe but the ship sustained damages from the missile attack.
The agency reported that the missile attack happened while the vessel traversed the Yemeni coast near Hodeidah, Yemen.
"The vessel is continuing its voyage to its next port of call," DMW said.
"The DMW is communicating with the shipping and manning agencies, monitoring the safety and condition of our Filipino seafarers," the department assured.
DMW also communicates with the families of the 13 Filipinos in order to provide any assistance that they may need.
