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30K Pinoy seafarers deployed in May: POEA
Ferdinand Patinio June 25, 2021 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1145024

MANILA – The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) on Friday reported that the country has deployed close to 30,000 seafarers last month.

POEA administrator Bernard Olalia said the figure is only half of the number of sea-based workers sent abroad since January.

Pinoy seafarers’ rights, welfare among top DFA concerns
Joyce Ann L. Rocamora June 25, 2021 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1145034

MANILA – As the world celebrates International Seafarers Day, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) assured Friday the government will continue to promote the rights and welfare of over 300,000 Filipino nationals in the maritime industry.

1K seafarers get Pfizer jabs in Taguig
Ferdinand Patinio June 25, 2021

VAX FOR SEAFARERS. A health worker administers Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines to Filipino seafarers in celebration of the International Seafarer's Day 2021, at the Lakeshore Trade Center, Barangay Lower Bicutan in Taguig City on Friday (June 25, 2021). At least 1,000 individuals were inoculated with the American-made vaccines during the activity. (PNA photo by Jess M. Escaros Jr.)

PH manning sector: Riding the waves of change
Yashika F. Torib June 25, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/06/25/supplements/ph-manning-sector-rid...

The Philippine maritime industry and its manning sector is finally taking control of its helm after a year of crashing waves of change brought about by the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.

DoTr orders 7th day swabbing for arriving seafarers, OFWs
CIH June 23, 2021 https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/06/23/business/maritime/dotr-orders-7th...

Marino Partylist to build dormitories for seafarers
Mario Casayuran June 24, 2021 https://mb.com.ph/2021/06/24/marino-partylist-to-build-dormitories-for-s...

The MARINO Party-list, during the 47th anniversary of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), together with other key stakeholders in the maritime sector, agreed to contribute to the building of a dormitory for seafarers to ease their concerns about where to stay in Manila in between deployments.

AirAsia Philippines offers FREE 10kg extra baggage for Filipino seafarers
24 June 2021 https://ph.news.yahoo.com/airasia-philippines-offers-free-10kg-145900530...

AirAsia puts the spotlight on our modern day heroes -- our beloved Filipino seafarers, who have contributed immensely to the country’s economic growth even before and during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Availability, myths and regulations slow seafarer vaccinations
Gary Howard | Jun 23, 2021 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/regulation/availability-myths-and-regu...

Vaccination myths, availability and national regulations are among the challenges the maritime industry faces in vaccinating seafarers against COVID, according to a panel of experts.

Lockdowns leave future seafarer sitting on the sidelines
Jonathan Boonzaier 25 June 2021 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/insight/lockdowns-leave-future-seafarer-s...

Covid-19 restrictions have prevented Indian cadets like Rachel Rebello from taking the exams needed to complete their qualification

Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy (AEMA) cadet Rachel Rebello is impatient to begin her seagoing career as a deck officer.

Despite the efforts of trade unions and NGOs, seafarer abandonment is on the rise
Annick Berger (ranslated from French by Brandon Johnson) 25 June 2021 https://www.equaltimes.org/despite-the-efforts-of-trade#.YNWNUEwRW1s