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Christmas came early for Filipino seafarers this year as they receive the news about the pay hike increase set for 2012 as the International Bargaining Forum (IBF), International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and Joint Negotiating Group (JNG) reached a final agreement regarding the issue.

Manila, Philippines - “More and more foreign ship operators continue to choose Filipino crew members for their superior English and writing skills”, said Ret. Vice Admiral Eduardo Ma. Santos, President of the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP).

Manila, Philippines — Two maritime schools in the Philippines was recently shut down in line with the country’s bid to improve the overall maritime quality education of the country.

Manila, Philippines- The Philippines is already considered worldwide as the leading source for good and quality seafarers in the maritime industry.

Filipino seafarers are now clear to join and sign off vessels with their seaman’s book in Brazil as the country recently revoked its restriction on Pinoy seafarers passing through Brazilian ports.

Manila, Philippines - Around 400,000 Filipino seafarers will be deployed aboard international vessels overseas by the end of the year as demands to hire Filipino crewmembers and officers continue to grow.

Manila, Philippines - For the third time this decade, the Philippines was able to comply with global seafaring standards and has made it in the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) “white list”.

Manila, Philippines – The competency of the country’s maritime industry is set to improve as the Nautical Institute (NI) expands its accreditation services.