Philippine Seafarer’s Identity Document ILO compliant

Philippine SID ILO compliant
Lorenz S. Marasigan May 20, 2025 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2025/05/20/philippine-sid-ilo-compliant/

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) said on Monday it has successfully concluded the second Independent Evaluation of the Philippine Seafarer’s Identity Document (SID), bolstering the country’s compliance with global maritime standards and reinforcing the credibility of Filipino seamen abroad.

The week-long assessment, led by International Labor Organization (ILO) evaluator John William M. Campbell, ended on May 16.

Campbell lauded the Philippines’ implementation of the SID system, which he described as “very good” and “on track,” emphasizing that the system has been running reliably for the past five years.

“Congratulations on being able to deploy it and run it for the last five years,” Campbell said. “I am confident that everything will be accepted by the International Labor Organization.”

The SID, issued under the ILO Convention 185, serves as a secure identity document for seamen, facilitating their transit and shore leave in foreign ports while maintaining strict standards for data protection and security.

Marina Administrator Sonia Malaluan welcomed the ILO’s positive findings, saying the results affirm the agency’s continuing push for excellence.

“We are dedicated to enhance our systems further to ensure that our SID remains secure, efficient, and globally recognized,” she said.

The evaluation covered the processes and security features of SID issuance at the Marina’s Central Office and its Regional Offices in Western and Central Visayas (Regions VI and VII).

According to Malaluan, the “initiative supports Marina’s broader mission to safeguard the identity and credibility of Filipino seafarers in the global maritime sector.”