Filipino sailors continue transiting Hormuz despite drone attacks on tankers

A Filipino seafarer recounts a drone attack on a tanker ahead of his vessel in the Strait of Hormuz in August, highlighting the ongoing threat to commercial shipping. Despite the danger, Filipino sailors continue to work in the region due to economic necessity, underscoring a persistent risk to a key labor supply for global shipping. The incident is part of a continuing pattern of attacks in the strait, with no indication of abatement.