40 Philippine seafarers safe after Singapore Strait collision

MANILA, Philippines - About 40 Filipino seafarers on Panama-flagged bulk carrier First Margaux were confirmed safe after it collided with a China-registered fishing vessel in the Singapore Strait.

None of the Filipino crew members were reported injured, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said yesterday.

The Department of Migrant Workers is still gathering information from the vessel's manning agency.

The DMW is coordinating with the families of affected seafarers and will provide aid as needed.

First Margaux collided with Lu Qing Yuan Yu on Sept. 17, the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore said.