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Philippines Outlines New Initiatives to Improve Seafarer Training

Fri, 04/14/2023 - 10:02 — helmsman

Philippines Outlines New Initiatives to Improve Seafarer Training
Apr 12, 2023 https://maritime-executive.com/article/philippines-outlines-new-initiati...

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15 maritime programs shut for noncompliance

Wed, 04/12/2023 - 09:06 — helmsman

15 maritime programs shut for noncompliance
Nestor Corrales - April 12, 2023 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1755178/15-maritime-programs-shut-for-nonc...

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Higher Education (CHEd), the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), and maritime higher education institutions have crafted an enhanced curriculum to address deficiencies in the country’s maritime education and meet international standards.

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Who is a seafarer under the Magna Carta?

Wed, 04/12/2023 - 09:03 — helmsman

Who is a seafarer under the Magna Carta?
ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO - | April 11,2023 https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/498019/who-is-a-seafarer-under-the-ma...

A Seafarer refers to any person who “is employed or engaged or works in any capacity on board a ship to which this Act applies”.

The definition is lifted from House Bill 7325 or the proposed Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers which the House of Representatives approved on third and final reading last March 6, 2023.

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CHED: Additional manpower needed to monitor maritime schools

Wed, 04/12/2023 - 09:01 — helmsman

CHED: Additional manpower needed to monitor maritime schools
Job Manahan, Apr 11 2023 https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/11/23/ched-needs-more-allies-to-monitor...

MANILA — The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) said Tuesday it needed more personnel to monitor the compliance of maritime schools with international standards.

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Security Bank partners with MCP to offer loan products to seafarers

Wed, 04/12/2023 - 09:00 — helmsman

Security Bank partners with MCP to offer loan products to seafarers
April 12, 2023 https://www.bworldonline.com/banking-finance/2023/04/12/516011/security-...

SECURITY BANK Corp. (Security Bank) has partnered with electronic money provider MarCoPay, Inc. (MCP) to offer loan products to seafarers and their families, it said on Tuesday.

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MARINA: EU nod on PH seafarer certificates ‘normal recognition’

Wed, 04/12/2023 - 08:58 — helmsman

MARINA: EU nod on PH seafarer certificates ‘normal recognition’
Filane Mikee Cervantes April 11, 2023 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1199145

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) on Tuesday said the European Commission's decision to continue recognizing the country’s seafarer training and certification system is a "normal recognition" that is not subject to any requisite conditions.

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Singapore oil tanker boarded by 'unidentified persons' off Ivory Coast

Wed, 04/12/2023 - 08:57 — helmsman

Singapore oil tanker boarded by 'unidentified persons' off Ivory Coast
Reuters April 12, 2023 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/world/866647/singapore-oil-ta...

SINGAPORE/ABIDJAN - A Singapore-registered oil tanker was boarded by "unidentified persons" about 300 nautical miles (555 km) off Ivory Coast in the Gulf of Guinea on Monday, the city-state's authorities said on Tuesday night.