Gingo Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On September 12, 2023, the 26 Filipino crew members aboard the bulk carrier 'Gingo' were successfully repatriated to the Philippines, merely eight days after the vessel was attacked. The crew had managed to escape unharmed by September 4 and arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 on Emirates Airlines Flight EK334. Upon their arrival, they were warmly welcomed by DMW Assistant Secretary Julyn Ambito-Fermin, alongside representatives from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and the Manila International Airport Authority Medical Team. The seafarers were provided with airport and financial aid from both the DMW and OWWA, and they underwent initial medical screenings to ensure their well-being. Coordination for their return involved the Philippine Embassy in Warsaw, the Honorary Consulate in Kyiv, and the Migrant Workers Office in Prague, while the shipping company and the licensed Philippine manning agency played critical roles in facilitating the crew’s welfare and securing the necessary travel documentation.

On September 2, 2026, the bulk carrier 'Gingo', manned by a Filipino crew, came under drone attack in the Black Sea near the port of Pivdennyi. The vessel was struck at its stern, igniting a fire that rapidly engulfed the accommodation area and the navigation bridge. Despite the crew's valiant efforts to extinguish the flames using onboard firefighting equipment, the situation escalated quickly, leaving the ship disabled and adrift amidst ongoing threats of further aerial attacks. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely to ensure the safety of the crew and the vessel. For more insights, check out the video here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dczh2-hDj9-/