THE International Maritime Organization (IMO) has expressed concern over the recent hijacking of a car carrier in the Red Sea and called for the immediate release of its 25 crew members, 17 of whom are Filipinos.

"I would like to voice my grave concerns regarding the seizure of the car-carrier Galaxy Leader in the Red Sea," IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim said in a statement.

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