Orozco credits the anti-piracy course for his survival , but the Philippine Seafarer 's Union , the country 's second largest union of seafarers , says the course is simply not enough . ` One third of all sailors on international vessels are from the Philippines . Perils of being taken hostage or killed by pirates a very real threat . Those who have a hostage often say they will return to the sea . Pay for sailors is far higher than for many in the Philippines .
One third of all sailors on international vessels are from the Philippines . Perils of being taken hostage or killed by pirates a very real threat . Those who have a hostage often say they will return to the sea . Pay for sailors is far higher than for many in the Philippines .