Strait of Hormuz update: Two vessels exit safely as Filipino seafarers cleared from waters near 1,200

Dubai: Two vessels, Omicron Nikos and Nord, have safely exited the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

The safe departure on April 25 has marked another easing point for shipping traffic through the strategic waterway, one of the world’s most important maritime routes for global trade.

A total of 36 Filipino seafarers have been on board the two vessels, which sailed under Russian and Liberian flags.

"On board the vessels under the Russian and Liberian flags were 36 Filipino seafarers, bringing the total Filipino crew of vessels out of the strait to close to 1,200," said the Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in a statement.

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Close monitoring

According to the DMW, their communication lines remain open with affected seafarers and their families, providing regular updates and support as ships continue to operate in high-risk maritime zones.

"The DMW continues to closely monitor vessel movements in the region and maintain coordination with manning agencies and shipowners to ensure the safety and welfare of Filipino seafarers," stated the agency.

Earlier, 15 Filipino seafarers onboard Epaminondas and MSC Francesca have also been marked safe and unharmed after being stopped by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on April 22 while attempting to exit the strategic waterway.