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Failure to deploy a seafarer due to replacement by another seafarer is considered a breach of contract entitling him to damages. The Supreme Court awarded the seafarer his nine months’ worth of salary in the case…
Being an overwhelmingly and historically male-dominated industry, seafaring presents some unique and unusual challenges for women to take part in the game. Women lack the awareness and information of the bright career prospects marine life can offer. They generally do not receive…
A seafarer’s psychological disorder or schizophrenia is considered as a compensable work-related illness triggered by the work environment on board the vessel. In compensation and disability claims, probability and not the ultimate degree of certainty is the…
It is only in the exceptional case of clear and existing danger to the safety of the crew or vessel that the required notices are dispensed with in cases of a seafarer’s dismissal. The untimely termination of…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—A former seafarer was driving his multicab with his two children when he was shot dead in Barangay Soong, Lapu-Lapu City a few minutes past 6 a.m. on Thursday, August 15. According to Police Sergeant…
As with all other kinds of workers, the employment of seafarers is governed by the contracts they sign at the time of their engagement. As long as the stipulations therein are not contrary to law, morals, public…
Protection of eyes is of paramount importance while working on ships. Shipboard jobs such as welding, chipping, painting, and working with hazardous material such as oil and chemicals as well as exposure to the sun’s UV rays…
HONESTY is a virtue that 59-year-old street sweeper Avelino Sumagang swears by even if he earns barely enough to support his family. “Kita nga nanarbaho, be honest ta. Kay makatabang man na sa atong pagpanarbaho (We employees…
Within the streets of Maria Gochan, Barangay Mambaling, Cebu City, just a few meters away from the national road, Police Station 11 is a hustle and bustle of activities as people going about their business pass by.…
The Integrated Maritime Practical Assessment Center and Training Solution (IMPACT) opened its virtual maritime practical simulation program to assess seafarers. The simulator will provide actual navigation, automation and dynamic positioning systems built to test seafarer’s expertise. IMPACT…
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