THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Friday reported that a Filipino crew member of MV Tutor which was attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels while traversing the Southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday is missing.
DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said the Greek-owned bulk carrier have 22 crew members, mostly Filipinos when attacked.
“Right now, we are still in the process of trying to ascertain. We’re trying to account for the particular seafarer in the ship and are praying that we could find him,” Cacdac said.
“Rest assured that all of the next of kin of the seafarers have been contacted,” he added.
He said the other seafarers on board are safe and he had checked with them through a video call.
According to Cacdac, they have coordinated with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the manning agency and ship owner.
“The rescue is forthcoming within the day. I cannot disclose any details with respect to the rescue for security reasons,” he said.
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