14 Filipino seafarers repatriated after MT Acheloos attack in Oman
Dubai: Fourteen Filipino seafarers have returned to the Philippines after leaving the MT Acheloos, which was damaged by a missile while sailing near the coast of Oman on July 20, 2026. The seafarers were safely disembarked at Shinas Port in Oman before being transported to Muscat International Airport for repatriation, according to the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Muscat. Upon their arrival in…
Fourteen Filipino seafarers made their way back to the Philippines after a maritime incident involving the MT Acheloos, which sustained damage from a missile attack near Oman's coastline on July 20, 2026. The crew members were safely removed from the vessel at Shinas Port in Oman before being flown to Muscat International Airport for repatriation, according to the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Muscat.
The MWO, Philippine Embassy in Oman, and OWWA collaborated to facilitate the seafarers' disembarkation, transportation, and return to the Philippines. The 14 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) flew from Muscat to Manila on Qatar Airways flight QR1125 and then connected to QR932, arriving in Manila on August 10. Upon their arrival in Pasay City, OWWA and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) provided airport assistance and special financial aid to the seafarers.
They also arranged medical checkups, temporary accommodation, and other support before the seafarers reunited with their families. OWWA and DMW coordinated with the seafarers' licensed manning agencies to ensure a smooth return process.
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