The European Commission says the Philippines has made 'serious efforts' to comply with international seafarer standards.
The European Commission will continue to recognize certificates for seafarers issued by the Philippine government.on Friday, citing Manila's"serious efforts" to comply with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers.
It can be recalled that in December 2021, the EU had warned the Philippine government that its seafarer certificates would be revoked if it fails to follow international standards. "We appreciate the constructive cooperation with the Philippine authorities and welcome their efforts to improve the system for training and certifying seafarers. The Philippines provide a significant and valued part of the European and global shipping industry's maritime workforce," EU Commissioner for Transport Adina Vălean said.
The government has bolstered efforts to improve the maritime sector after the European Maritime Safety Agency's previous audit on the Philippines found some shortcomings - including lack of training equipment and inconsistencies in teaching and assessment. The Department of Foreign Affairs also warned that 50,000 Filipino seafarers deployed in the EU will be at risk of losing their jobs if EMSA's standards are not met.Meanwhile, the commission said it will provide the Philippines with technical assistance to further improve the education, training, and certification system for seafarers.
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