The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a measure seeking to address prevailing issues and concerns pertaining to Filipino seafarers and the Philippine maritime industry. Know more:
THE House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a measure seeking to address prevailing issues and concerns pertaining to Filipino seafarers and the Philippine maritime industry.
“Our seafarers are our unsung heroes. Almost 400,000 of them are on board merchant shipping vessels around the world at any given time. They are not only a source of income for the country through their remittances but also a source of pride,” Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez said. It also mandates that the standard employment contract, or SEC, be reviewed and approved by the Department of Migrant Workers to ensure that the terms adhere to or protect the rights of seafarers as laid down in the law.
“Seafarers shall be entitled to adequate compensation in the case of injury, loss or unemployment arising from the ship’s loss or foundering, in accordance with the SEC or the CBA ,” the bill read. The Secretary of the DMW, or a duly authorized representative, shall also have access to foreign-registered ships and Philippine-registered ships operating internationally and “conduct inspection to ensure compliance with working and living standards of seafarers as provided under this proposal.
The proposed law shall establish Seafarer Welfare Centers which will be a one-stop shop in processing the seafarers’ licenses, permits, clearances and other required documents.
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