One Filipino Dies in Explosion on Marshall Islands-Flagged Tanker in Persian Gulf

One Filipino Dies in Explosion on Marshall Islands-Flagged Tanker in Persian Gulf

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A fatal explosion occurred aboard the MT Velos Sapphire, a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker, while it was en route to Sitrah, Bahrain. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed that one Filipino national died in the incident. This event highlights ongoing risks faced by maritime workers in the Persian Gulf region.

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