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Many seafarers tend to be blind followers on board the vessel for fear of early repatriation using insubordination as an alleged ground for contract termination. Insubordination is one of the twenty one (21) offenses which are considered…
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…
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 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…
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.…
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…
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…
Securing documents will soon be more convenient for seafarers once a regional processing center, the first one in Central Visayas, will rise in Cebu. The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) last Thursday signed a a contract of usufruct…
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