Sickness allowance of seafarers

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 07/09/2018

A medically repatriated seafarer would normally result in depriving him of compensation income due to his inability to perform his sea duties. Away from his family and working on board vessels sailing non-stop for weeks or months…

Escrow deposits in seafarer’s cases

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 07/02/2018

In terms of labor litigation, “escrow deposit ” plays a significant role in a seafarer’s favorable decision in his monetary claims for disability and death benefits, illegal dismissal awards as well as unpaid or underpayment of salaries…

Noise and seafarer’s hearing loss

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 06/25/2018

Noise is a major health hazard to seafarers. It causes hearing loss over years of being exposed to various sources like large diesel engines, turbines, cargo cranes, and other equipment. Hearing loss caused by noise exposure is…

Illness or accident reportcthe vessel

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 06/18/2018

If a seafarer is not feeling well while at sea, he must consult a medical person before disembarkation. A seafarer must present evidence or report that he complained of any medical condition while working on board the…

Pre-employment medical examination (PEME)

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 06/11/2018

The International Labor Organization (ILO) said that the aim of the Pre -Employment Medical Examination (PEME) is to ensure that the seafarer being examined is medically fit to perform his or her routine and emergency duties at…

Assumption of liability not a defense

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 06/04/2018

The original manning agency cannot claim that it will be exempted from liability because it is no longer the manning agency responsible to the dismissed seafarers since the new manning agencies had executed Affidavits of Assumption of…

Death benefits of Filpino seafarers

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 05/21/2018

A job of a seafarer is not exactly a walk in the park. Away from his family and working on board vessels sailing non-stop for weeks or months in the world’s oceans,he is mentally and emotionally stressed.…

Seafarers and infections

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 05/14/2018

It is a well-known fact that seafaring is one of the most hazardous occupations, in regards to personal health and safety concerns of seafarers. Apart from accidents, seafarers are prone to certain serious diseases and health hazards…

Occupational illnesses under the POEA seafarer’s contract

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 05/07/2018

The rule is that a seafarer’s right to disability benefits is a matter governed by law, contract and medical findings. In situations where the seafarer seeks to claim under the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration Standard Employment Contract…

Allotment / remittances of Filipino seafarers

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 04/30/2018

The seabased sector’s remittance comprise at least 22% of the total dollar OFW remittances which help spur domestic consumption in the Philippines and a key ingredient in the country’s drive to achieve higher but sustainable growth. Under…

The ‘David and Goliath’ battle for seafarers’ claims

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 04/23/2018

Away from his family and working on board vessels sailing non-stop for weeks or months the world’s oceans, he is mentally and emotionally stressed. Constantly exposed to fluctuating temperatures caused by variant weather changes of extreme hot…

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