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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.
September 25th, 2012 Demand for Filipinos to man yachts in Europe growsThe preference and demand for Filipino seafarers continues to grow as privately owned yachts in the European Region look for Filipino crew members.
September 3rd, 2012 Seafarers and Maritime Stakeholders looking forward to MLC 2006 ImplementationA 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.
August 29th, 2012 Big vacancies in the Global Maritime Industry to be filled by Filipino SeafarersManila, 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.
August 24th, 2012 MARINA OIC confident in producing more competent Filipino Seafarers in the futureThe 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.
July 2nd, 2012 Crossworld Marine Services Inc. holds dinner for loyal and new clients at Posidonia 2012Athens, Greece - Crossworld Marine Services Inc., one of the top crew management service providers in the shipping industry recently hosted a party not only for its loyal clients but also for shipping executives and friends, where everyone enjoyed the good atmosphere and the spectacular sunset view of the Attica Sea.
June 28th, 2012 New museum exhibits Philippines’s maritime historyManila, Philippines - The Philippines has been known to be the home to millions of seafarers currently sailing around the world which inspired the city of Pasay to open a new museum that showcases the rich maritime history of the country over the past decades.
June 25th, 2012 Filipino seafarers no longer required to present OECs in NAIAManila, Philippines – The Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA) has recently announced that Filipino Seafarers are no longer required to present their Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) in the country’s international airports.