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POEA Files Suit Against 19 Manning Agencies

Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has filed charges against 19 manning agencies, 16 of which are with valid license for conducting recruitment activities at Luneta Seafarer's Center near the National Library in T.M. Kalaw street in Manila despite a government ban.

Regional Maritime Forums to Be Held in Manila

Manila, Philippines is set to be the venue of regional maritime forums- the “Third ASEAN Maritime Forum (AMF) and First Expanded ASEAN Maritime Forum (EAMF) to be held on October 3 to 5, 2012.

Seafarers’ Complaints Prompts POEA to Suspend Manning Agency, Foreign Employer

Due to the complaints filed by twelve (12) seafarers, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) suspended the license of a manning agency and banned foreign employers from taking part in any overseas recruitment in the Philippines.

Multiple Travel Exit Clearance for Seafarers in Hong Kong

Filipinos in Hong Kong working as pilots, cabin crew, seafarers, and the like can now avail of Multiple Travel Exit Clearance or multiple-OEC (MTEC).

For Seafarer Applicants: Documents You Need to Prepare

For the reference of seamen, here is a list of documents that a seaman should always keep updated and available.

PRC: List of Passers for 2012 Seaman Exam

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has released the list of seaman passers who tool licensure exams for different marine professions such as Master Mariner, Chief Mate and Officer-In-Charge of Navigational Watch given by the Marine Board for the Marine Deck Officers.

POEA: Recruitment of Seafarers in Luneta is Illegal

He said, “Because of reported hiring malpractices, the POEA stopped in May 2009 the issuance of SRA to manning agencies, and  ordered those occupying booths managed by Luneta Seafarers’ Welfare Foundation, Inc. (LUSWELF) at Rizal Park to end their recruitment activities or face administrative sanctions.”

Advice to Filipino Seafarers: Take HIV Test

Filipino seamen specifically those with active sex life abroad are encouraged to have themselves tested for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The advice was given by a party list representative, Congressman Arnel Ty who said the HIV test is necessary to ensure the safety of their partners at home.

Ship Jobs Tip:How to Apply for Seaman Book

A Seaman’s Identification Record Book or what is commonly known as Seaman’s Book is given to all aspiring seafarer for them to be eligible to work on seas.

Manning Agencies Wants to Ratify Maritime Labor Convention of 2006

To protect Filipino seamen from rampant sea piracy, manning agencies in the Philippines are calling for immediate ratification of the Maritime Labor Convention (MLC) of 2006. This is because the International Labor Organization (ILO) implemented a number of major changes to current international regulations that involves the security and protection of the ships crew.