The Philippine government has welcomed the European Commission’s decision to continue to recognize the certificates of Filipino seafarers, and vowed to continue working on other areas for improvement in the maritime sector.
In a statement on Saturday, Department of Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said the government is “deeply elated” by the move of the commission, which cited the country’s"serious efforts" to comply with international seafarer standards.
In December 2021, the European Union had warned the Philippines that its seafarer certificates would be revoked if it fails to comply with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. The government has since boosted efforts to address these gaps. The European Commission lauded the Philippines for these steps, and also pledged additional technical assistance to improve education and training of local seafarers.“Rest assured we will not waver in our efforts to raise the level of expertise of our seamen to international standards,” he noted.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
No ban: EU to continue recognizing PH seafarers’ certificatesThe European Union will continue recognizing the certificates of Filipino seafarers, noting its “constructive cooperation” with Philippine authorities in upgrading the maritime workers’ training program and accreditation system. | BPinlacINQ
Read more »
Ople says ‘crisis averted’ after EU continues to recognize Pinoy seafarersMigrant Workers Secretary Susan Ople on Saturday lauded the European Union’s decision to continue its recognition of the certificates issued by the Philippines to Filipino seafarers to onboard European vessels.
Read more »
PHL passes EU audit; 50,000 Filipino seafarers can stay in EU ships | Malou Talosig-BartolomeAROUND 50,000 Filipino seafarers employed by European-flagged vessels can now breathe a sigh of relief after the European Commission (EC) decided to continue recognizing their safety certifications issued by Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA). The EC Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport said the Philippine government showed 'serious efforts to comply with…
Read more »
Filipino priest named apostolic administrator of Guam archdiocesePope Francis has appointed Filipino priest Romeo Convocar as apostolic administrator of the Archdiocese of Agaña in Guam.
Read more »
Creamline outlasts Petro Gazz in four sets, cops All-Filipino titleCreamline overcame a first set hiccup to turn back Petro Gazz, 20-25, 25-20, 25-18, 25-15, in Game 3 of the Premier Volleyball League finals and cop the 2023 All-Filipino Conference title on Thursday at the MOA Arena.
Read more »
Creamline bags 2nd straight PVL All-Filipino titleCreamline outplayed Petro Gazz, 20-25, 25-20, 25-18, 25-15, in the winner-take-all Game Three to repeat as champion in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference on Thursday, March 30, at the Mall of Asia Arena. PVL2023
Read more »