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2 Filipino crew of tanker safe in foiled hijack attempt off Yemen
John Eric Mendoza - November 27, 2023 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/223541/2-filipino-crew-of-tanker-safe-...

MANILA, Philippines — At least two Filipino seafarers were reported safe after the hijacking attempt of their vessel was foiled in the Gulf of Aden off Yemen, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Monday.

One dead, 12 missing as cargo ship sinks off Greek island
Adis Ajdin November 27, 2023 https://splash247.com/one-dead-12-missing-as-cargo-ship-sinks-off-greek-...

A major rescue operation was launched over the weekend after a cargo ship with 14 crewmembers sank in the rough seas off the coast of Lesbos island in Greece.

The Comoros-flagged ship Raptor sank 4.5 nautical miles southwest of Lesbos early on Sunday.

Ilonggo seafarer among 17 Filipinos hostaged by Houthi rebels in Yemen
Teresa D. Ellera Nov 24, 2023 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/bacolod/whereabouts-unknown-ilonggo-seafarer-...

The family of an Ilonggo seafarer is worried about his situation after it was confirmed that he is among the 17 Filipinos held captive aboard the cargo vessel Galaxy Leader hijacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea on November 19.

Coast Guard-Bacolod directs distressed vessel to prove seaworthiness
Nanette Guadalquiver November 22, 2023 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1214169

Bulk carrier crew still in Turkish prison, in shabby “drug trafficking” case
Mikhail Voytenko November 25, 2023 http://www.maritimebulletin.net/2023/11/25/bulk-carrier-crew-still-in-tu...

'NO INTENTION TO HARM' | DFA: 17 Filipinos in hijacked cargo ship safe
Nov 25, 2023, https://www.sunstar.com.ph/bacolod/no-intention-to-harm-dfa-17-filipinos...

THE 17 Filipino seafarers who have been held hostage by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in a hijacked Israel-linked cargo ship in the Red Sea were safe, said the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday, November 24, 2023.

Prioritize welfare of Filipino seafarers
November 25, 2023 https://www.panaynews.net/prioritize-welfare-of-filipino-seafarers/

Filipino crew members of tanker seized off Yemen safe
November 27, 2023 | https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/11/27/2314636/filipino-crew-memb...

MANILA, Philippines — The crew members of a tanker that was seized off Yemen, which include two Filipino seafarers, are now safe, according to media reports.

Yemen rebels warn they may seize more Red Sea ships
Agence France-Presse November 24, 2023 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/223322/yemen-rebels-warn-they-may-seiz...

HODEIDA, Yemen—The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen warned allies of Israel Wednesday that their shipping in the Bab al-Mandab Strait at the entrance to the Red Sea is a “legitimate target.”

Seafarer Salaries Up but Room for Improvement in Crew Welfare Says Danica
Nov 21, 2023 https://maritime-executive.com/corporate/seafarer-salaries-up-but-room-f...

Salaries are rising by at least 10% as the crew employment market tips in the favour of seafarers, reveals Danica Crewing Specialists as it announces the findings of its 2023 Seafarers’ Survey.