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MARINA warns vs unauthorized online services for seafarers
May 23, 2024 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/907732/marina-unauthor...

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) on Thursday cautioned the public against unauthorized online groups offering to process documents for seafarers.

Seafarer Explains Why They Bring Two Months’ Worth of Food on Ships
Jay-r Santiago May 18, 2024 https://philnews.ph/2024/05/18/seafarer-explains-why-they-bring-two-mont...

A seafarer bravely shared the reasons behind the practice of bringing plenty of food before boarding a ship for work.

SSS pledges strong social security protection for Filipino seafarers
John Lester M. Naguna May 17, 2024 https://pia.gov.ph/news/2024/05/17/sss-pledges-strong-social-security-pr...

MANILA, (PIA) -- The Social Security System (SSS) vowed to champion the social security benefits of Filipino seafarers following the creation of the Maritime Industry Tripartite Council (MITC) on Friday.

Labor group lauds Laguesma, Remulla for upholding Pinoy seafarers rights
Aaron Recuenco May 19, 2024 https://mb.com.ph/2024/5/19/labor-group-lauds-laguesma-remulla-for-uphol...

A federation of labor groups advocating for the welfare of seafarers lauded on Sunday, May 19, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) for opposing the imposition of an execution bond in awards of disability claims.

PH reaffirms commitment to safety at MSC 108
Genivi Verdejo May 22, 2024 https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/05/22/business/maritime/ph-reaffirms-co...

THE Philippines actively contributes to international maritime safety and security at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) meeting, reaffirming its commitment to global safety standards.

PH remains in IMO White List
May 21, 2024 https://www.portcalls.com/ph-remains-in-imo-white-list/

DOJ echoes opposition of DOLE in ‘bond provision’ of stalled seafarer bill
Joel R. San Juan May 21, 2024 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/05/21/doj-echoes-opposition-of-dole-i...

THE Department of Justice (DOJ) has backed the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in opposing the “bond provision” in the proposed Magna Carta For Seafarers bill.

Group lauds DOLE, DOJ for opposing bill imposing bonds on disability claims
Faith Argosino -May 20, 2024 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1942567/group-lauds-dole-doj-for-opposing-...

MANILA, Philippines — The largest labor federation in the country commends the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) for opposing the section of the Magna Carta for Seafarers bill on execution bond.

More jobs seen on Norwegian ships
22/05/2024 https://headtopics.com/ph/more-jobs-seen-on-norwegian-ships-52939328

The Norwegian Maritime Authority and the Maritime Industry Authority signed a memorandum of agreement to recognize seafarers' certificates, paving the way for the employment of 25,000 additional Filipino seafarers on Norwegian -flagged ships.Ambassador Enrico Fos facilitated the signing ceremony on May 13, 2024.

Norway recognizes Filipino seafarers’ STCW certificates
Raffy Ayeng May 16, 2024, 00:21

Norwegian shipowners to honor Filipino crews’ STCW certificates

The maritime authorities of the Philippines and Norway have signed an agreement for the recognition of Filipino seafarers’ Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Convention for Seafarers (STCW) certificates.