MANILA – Tiniyak ng Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) na iniimbestigahan na ang pagkamatay ng isang Filipino crew member ng MV Arvia, isang cruise ship na pinapatakbo ng P&O Cruises.

Sa isang statement nitong Huwebes, kinumpirma ng DMW ang pagkamatay ng Pilipinong marino, na hindi pa pinapangalanan, at nagpahayag ng taos-pusong pakikiramay sa naulilang pamilya.

“The licensed manning agency that deployed the seafarer reported that the circumstances surrounding the crew member’s death are still under investigation and that they are in ongoing coordination with the vessel owner to ensure a thorough and transparent process,” pahayag ng DMW.

“We join the family in mourning and send our heartfelt sympathies. May our kababayan’s soul rest in peace,” sinabi ng ahensiya.
Ayon sa mga ulat, namatay ang Filipino crew member habang nasa barko noong Linggo, sa biyahe nito mula Southampton patungong Tenerife.

Ang cruise ship ay nasa isang 14-gabing transatlantic crossing patungong Caribbean matapos umalis sa Southampton noong Biyernes, at nakatakdang dumating sa Barbados sa Nobyembre 7.

Sinabi ng DMW na ibinibigay ang lahat ng kinakailangang suporta sa pamilya ng marino, kabilang ang regular na pag-update sa bawat pag-usad ng kaso.

“This loss is profoundly mourned throughout the maritime community. Our seafarers serve with dedication and bravery in international waters, and we honor their service, professionalism, and sacrifice. The department remains committed to protecting the welfare, safety, and dignity of every Filipino worker abroad, especially during times of grief and hardship,” pahayag ng DMW.

PNA