LOS ANGELES, California — Filipino crew members aboard a 700-foot freighter are asking for “humanitarian parole” from the US Customs and Border Protection after being stuck for over four months on a shop anchored in the Delaware River.
The ship is manned by 17 Filipinos (not 18 as previously reportec), aged 23 to 54, two Ukrainian officials and an Egyptian captain.
Although provided with cell phones, Internet connection, food and water and regular paychecks, the Filipino seamen demanded they be let out of the ship Nikol H.
“They want to get out, so now, Seaman’s Church Institute is helping them …read more
Source: The Philippine Daily Inquirer
