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Manila, Philippines – Around 300 seafarers attended Crossworld Marine Services Inc.’s symposium last October, where the latest issues concerning the maritime industry was discussed.
October 16th, 2013 Crossworld to hold seafarer’s symposium on Oct. 21Manila, Philippines – Crossworld Marine Services Inc., one of the country’s leading maritime manning agencies, is set to hold a seafarer’s symposium on October 21 at the AIM Conference Center in Makati City.
October 7th, 2013 Obama cancels scheduled visit to ManilaManila, Philippines - US President Barack Obama cancels a scheduled visit to the country due to the ongoing US government shutdown.
October 4th, 2013 Maritime group push for women’s right in the industryManila, Philippines – A maritime group has filed a new resolution urging the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) to help in advancing the global seafaring careers of Filipino women mariners.
September 10th, 2013 New guidelines for seafarer rights to come out soonManila, Philippines – The Labor Department is now working on providing seafarers with better working conditions as well as reducing the number of substandard ships in the country.
September 4th, 2013 New medical requirements set for seafarersThousands of seafarers are expected to re-take medical examinations after the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) fully implements the Maritime Labor Convention of 2006.
August 26th, 2013 Hotline numbers for MLC 2006 releasedManila, Philippines – The government opens a hotline for seafarers, ship owners and maritime stakeholders that will provide information on the implementation of the Maritime Labor Convention 2006 (MLC 2006).
July 15th, 2013 POEA temporarily bans deployment of Filipinos to EgyptMANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has imposed a temporary ban on the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Egypt due to escalating violence in Cairo.