Rio Tinto has announced that Gel Aguaviva, a fitter aboard its RTM bulk carrier Zheng He, was reported missing on December 26, 2024 while the vessel was traveling from China to Western Australia.

A search and rescue operation, led by the Philippine Coast Guard, has been underway for seven days, with the collaboration of Rio Tinto, Anglo Eastern (manager of the vessel) and the relevant authorities.

Jakob Stausholm, Managing Director, expressed his support for Mr. Aguaviva's family, friends and colleagues, and thanked those involved for their efforts.

The vessel was in international waters near the Philippines at the time of the incident. Rio Tinto is cooperating fully with the authorities and is also conducting its own investigation.

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