Manila Bulletin
11 Pinoy seafarers stranded aboard vessel to be repatriated soon
Eleven Filipino sailors aboard the MV Ocean Star 86 have been stranded in Chinese waters since March 24, 2019.
Their contracts expired in 2019, and they reported enduring poor conditions, including inadequate food and being forced to drink seawater.
The Philippine Consulate General in Xiamen learned of their plight on April 22, 2020, and has since been in contact with the seafarers, providing care packages.
The DFA stated that repatriation for the 11 seafarers is now underway, with arrangements being finalized due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
Migrante International had previously claimed the Philippine consulate was dismissive of the seafarers' concerns, which the DFA has denied.
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