Gov’t sets to open Cebu Port for crew change
During the interview at the launch of the RT-PCR testing facility on Monday, ASec. Vingson said “the Cebu Port will be activated (for crew change) any time soon.” The DOTr official was among the guests at the official opening of the molecular laboratory at the the premises of the Philippine Ports Authority at Gate 6 […]
Green Lane very effective – POEA
He said that this is due to the establishment of the green lane, which allowed crew change in the country, and the lifting of travel restrictions in many countries. “Kung matatandaan po ninyo noong April, bumagsak ang deployment natin sa three digit (less than 1,000) lamang,” Atty. Olalia recalled during yesterday’s DOLE Café organized by […]
Gov’t rushes the P30k cash aid to OFWs’ children
In an interview in Gising Pilipinas over Teleradyo this morning, Secretary Bello said it would start as early as this coming October 15. “Inaapura na namin (ang pagbibigay niyan) kasama namin si Secretary. Popoy de Vera ng CHED (Commission on Higher Education).. Ibibigay iyan ng cash para sa kanilang pang tution at iba pang panganngailangan nila.” […]
Deployment of Seafarers starts to recover
This was announced by Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) Bernard Olalia during a recent Laging Handa briefing. “Last month, a number of seafarers not below 49,000 were able to board their ships. It only means, slowly the industry started to pick up. Slowly, we are getting back our deployment because of the easing up by […]
RT-PCR Lab is now open for seafarers amidst challenges in crew change
This morning PPA General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago is joined by Transportation Assistant Secretary VAdm. Narciso Vingson Jr. in inaugurating the one-stop shop facility with a molecular laboratory to cater to seafarers disembarking and joining their ships at the ports of Manila and nearby Capinpin in Orion, Bataan. Atty. Santiago said the COVID-19 testing facility […]
Simple Tips to avoid having Mental Health issues
A top official of one of the biggest maritime clinics in the country, Health Metrics Inc. admitted to an increasing number of mental health cases among seafarers during the pandemic and shared important tips in preventing them. At the webinar organized by the Maritime Law Association of the Philippines (MARLAW) last October 2, Health Metrics […]
3% of Filipino Seafarers tested positive for COVID
Dr. Antonio Robert Abaya, chief medical officer of the maritime clinic Health Metrics Inc., broke this unfavorable news during a webinar titled, “All Hands on Deck: Ensuring the Health and Wellness of Filipino Seafarers and Vessel Passengers in the Time of COVID-19,” on October 2, 2020. Dr. Abaya said his clinic has been subjecting seafarers applying for jobs abroad […]
Stakeholders will win back lost seafarers’ jobs – Santos
VAdm. Santos is one of the guests at the opening ceremony yesterday for the National Maritime Week 2020 held via zoom. In his brief message, he acknowledged albeit tacitly the fact that the country failed to deploy Filipino seafarers overseas at the height of the pandemic. “The Indians and Eastern Europeans they can move freely […]
About 35 schools plan to close down BSMT/BSMarE programs
The national organization of maritime schools in the country, Philippine Association of Maritime Institutions (PAMI), said 48 % of its members are considering to close down their BS Marine Transportation (BSMT) and BS Marine Engineering programs (BSMarE). This was disclosed by PAMI President Engr. Felix Oca during the virtual symposium held this morning organized by […]
Pandemic paving the way for more MLC 2006 violations?
A Bloomberg report said the Australian Maritime Safety Agency (AMSA) detained MV Unison Japer after it learned last July that a third of its crew have been on the ship for 14 months in violation of the Maritime Labor Convention 2006. Seven of the 22-person crew had been on the ship for 14 months, beyond […]
