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The International Shipping Industry’s Trade Association known as InterManager recently elected Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc. (PTC) Vice-Chairman and CEO Gerardo A. Borromeo as its President making him the first Filipino and first Asian to hold the prestigious position.

Manila, Philippines – A new resolution was recently passed by The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) to clarify the benefits of Filipino seafarers passing through high-risk areas entitled Governing Board (GB) Resolution No. 12 of 2012.

The third ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) Maritime Forum or AMF is set to be held in the Philippines on October 3-5 this year which will also include the first Expanded ASEAN Maritime Forum (EAMF).

The Department of Foreign Affairs recently reported that Philippine Embassy in London Minister Francisco Noel Fernandez III was appointed to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Steering Group by the IMO Secretary General.

The preference and demand for Filipino seafarers continues to grow as privately owned yachts in the European Region look for Filipino crew members.

A seafarer’s right for safe and secure workplace, fair terms of employment, decent working conditions and medical care will finally be established as the Maritime Labor Convention 2006 (MLC 2006) is set to be implemented in a year’s time.

Manila, Philippines – Pre-employment Services of Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) Director Nini Lanto recently talked about the vast opportunities for Filipino seafarers in the maritime industry as numerous European and Japanese marine officers are estimated to retire soon. 

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) officer-in-charge Nicasio Conti recently assured international shipping companies that the Philippine government is keen on continuously producing more qualified and competent seafarers.