The passage of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers heralds a new era for the industry, but the implementation process faces challenges and requires widespread awareness among seafarers.
It was a tumultuous year for the Philippine maritime industry, marked by the passage of the controversial Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers. This landmark legislation, the culmination of a protracted battle involving diverse stakeholders and a complex legislative process, has ushered in a new era for Filipino seafarers, amid uncertainty and challenges.
Republic Act (RA) 12021 or An Act Providing for the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers establishes comprehensive protection for seafarers both at sea and onshore, ensuring they receive fair compensation, adequate training, and access to social and welfare benefits. FOR THE FILIPINO SEAFARERS The passing of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers into law after 20 years was seen as a victory for the maritime crewing industry and Filipino seafarers despite all the challenges it faced. Key provisions of the law include mandatory shipboard training, fair treatment in the event of illness or injury, and strict regulations to prevent ambulance-chasing among others. The industry is expected to release the law's implementing rules and regulations (IRR) within 90 days upon signing by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. last Sept. 23. But 86 days into the deadline, how close is the industry to coming up with a comprehensive and all-inclusive IRR? According to veteran ship captain and president of Navigator International Maritime Training and Assessment Center Inc. Edgardo Flores, the Magna Carta of Seafarers' IRR may take longer to finish 'because of the numerous unsettled issues that stakeholders have yet to agree upon.' Flores said that while the law has a significant impact on the industry and its stakeholders, it is apparent that about 80 percent of Filipino seafarers are ill-informed of its contents and interpretation. This observation was echoed by Gaudencio Morales, president of Integrated Seafarers of the Philippines (ISP) and IMP Shiptard. 'There are a few provisions in the law which may be confusing', he said.
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