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Dead Filipino crew member was not informed about vessel's entry in conflict zone
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has confirmed that the Filipino, who died during the Houthi attack on the 'Minervagracht', was among 12 Filipino crew members who were not informed or consulted before their vessel entered the conflict-prone Gulf of Aden. DMW Secretary Hans Cacdac said that the crew was denied their “right to refuse to sail,” a policy allowing Filipino seafarers to decline deployment through high-risk maritime zones such as the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. The ship’s management also failed to notify the DMW before entering the area, a mandatory requirement under existing safety protocols. Ten crew members have returned home, while one remains under medical care in Djibouti. Cacdac, together with Department of Foreign Affairs officials, the victim’s wife, and his sister, has proceeded to Ethiopia en route to Djibouti to oversee the repatriation of the deceased seafarer and to visit the injured Filipino crew member. The man who was fatally injured, had continued performing his duties during the attack, helping ensure his crew mates’ safety until the end. The DMW and DFA were coordinating with the ship’s owner and international maritime authorities to determine accountability and ensure the protection of all Filipino seafarers deployed in high-risk zones.
IMO condems attack of Houthi terrorists
The International Maritime Organization (IMO), part of the UN, has condemned the attack on the 'Minervagracht', which killed one Filipino crew member and injured another. "Attacks on international shipping must stop," said IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez:: “I am deeply saddened by the death of the crew member. I strongly condemn any form of attack against international shipping, regardless of its motivation or cause. These regrettable attacks in the Red Sea violate international law and freedom of navigation. Innocent seafarers and local communities are the primary victims of these attacks and the pollution they cause. Constructive dialogue is the solution to resolving the ongoing geopolitical crises affecting seafarers and international shipping.” The Yemeni Houthis have claimed the attack on Sep 29 and said a cruise missile was used. Two crew members were evacuated to a hospital in Djibouti, one of whom died on Oct 6. Philippine officials were on their way to Djibouti along with the dead sailor’s sister and wife. They will meet the shipowner and arrange for the repatriation of his remains, Migrant Workers Minister Hans Cacdac saidon Oct 8. The IMO called for an end to the attacks and a commitment to international dialogue. The Dutch shipping company Spliethoff said. "We are deeply concerned about this week's incident, which was a direct attack on our innocent seafarers and a violation of the right to free navigation." Spliethoff is currently working with international authorities and salvage experts to secure and salvage the vessel.
Netherlands call on EU to classify Houthis as terrorist organisation after death of crew member
One crew member from the 'Minervagracht' has died as a result of injuries he sustained in the Houthi attack in the Gulf of Aden on Sep 29, the shipping company Spliethoff confirmed. The majority of the 19 crew members were now safely home, while one crew member was still undergoing treatment in Djibouti and was expected to be able to return home later this week. According to the security company EOS Risk Group, the incident was the third successful Houthi attack in 2025 and the first in the Gulf of Aden since July 2024. The EU-led Operation ASPIDES, which participated in the rescue operation, emphasized that the attacks were posing a serious threat to both the safety of sailors and freedom of navigation in the region. With this death, at least 14 sailors have now been killed as a result of Houthi attacks on merchant ships since 2023. In response, the Netherlands has called on the EU to classify the Houthis as a terrorist organization.
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