Seafarers from the Philippines and Indonesia should be paid the same wages as their Dutch counterparts, according to a Dutch foundation which has called on shipping firms to take action or face a mass claim court case.
The Philippines remains to be a top source of seafarers worldwide due to its pool of English proficient and highly skilled talents, according to global marine travel and logistics company ATPI.
The safety of seafarers in times of geopolitical unrest dominated the opening sessions of the Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global conference in Manila, as industry leaders stressed the urgent need to protect crews navigating increasingly volatile seas.
