DMW investigates legal action over MV Solong collision

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is investigating potential legal action following a collision between MV Solong and an oil tanker off England's northeastern coast on March 10.

Eight Filipino seafarers aboard MV Solong returned to the Philippines on Tuesday, while one remains missing.

Russian captain Vladimir Motin, 59, appeared in court on Saturday facing charges of gross negligence manslaughter related to the incident and was remanded in custody.

The DMW is providing financial assistance from both OWWA and itself for the returning seafarers and extending support to the family of the missing Filipino seafarer.

The department is evaluating evidence of potential negligence by the captain before deciding whether to file legal complaints against those responsible for the collision.