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CEBU CITY, Philippines – For saving all crew and passengers in a sinking ferry even off-duty, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) honored a Boholono officer of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). Probationary Ensign Ralph Ofalla Barajan was…
The word “seafarer” has replaced the word “seaman” in the male-dominated maritime industry, often considered as politically-correct word due to the increasing presence of women in the profession in recent decades. In older times, the term “seaman” was…
Employers must have effective mechanisms and guidelines to promptly address sexual harassment and violence incidents committed against female seafarers and cadettes. The Women in Maritime Philippines (WiMaPhil) raised the issue during the recent online public forum…
Seafarers have a right to return home at the end of their contract at no cost to themselves. Unfortunately, thousands of seafarers, mostly from cruise liners, with expired employment contracts have been forced into continued labor aboard…
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