Somali pirates seize Panamanian-flagged vessel with 21 OFWs

22 April 2010 – The Philippine Embassy in Nairobi confirmed the hijacking of Panamanian-flagged, Liberian-owned bulk carrier Voc Daisy Wednesday morning.

The vessel has 21 Filipino crew members on board.

The Department of Foreign Affairs Office of the Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Affairs said in a press statement that Somali pirates seized Voc Daisy 190 miles southeast of Salalah.

The statement said DFA is coordinating with the vessel’s local manning agency to determine the condition of the Filipino seafarers.