Insubordinaton and seafarer’s dismissal

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 07/23/2018

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…

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…

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…

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…

Processing center for seamen to be set up in Cebu — Marina

Victor Anthony V. Silva 12/20/2015

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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