Corporate News
IMEC, ITF launch testing and quarantine facilities
We appeared in The Manila Times: “Quarantine and testing facilities for Filipino seafarers were recently launched by the International Maritime Employers Council (IMEC) and the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) in Manila. In a statement, IMEC said the move aims to address the concerns raised by many international crew change hubs in recent weeks over
Global demand for PH seafarers still high
We appeared in The Manila Times: “Seafarers lost jobs at the height of the enhanced community quarantine when lockdowns forced people to stay indoors, suspending pre-departure trainings, renewals of certificates and licenses, applications for visas, and medical examinations. The manning sector’s warning that the situation could force foreign shipowners to replace Filipino seafarers with other
Red Cross, ALMA team up for Covid-19 testing for seafarers
We appeared in Manila Times: “A memorandum of agreement (MOA) was just signed between the two allowing for the Covid-19 confirmatory polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests and other medical and wellness related services rendered to the seafarers who are members of ALMA at a much reduced, expedited and reliable cost.” Full Article: Red Cross, ALMA