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The inclusion of the Philippines in the International Maritime Organization’s “white list” is a global validation of the abilities of Filipino seafarers, the Department of Migrant Workers said Tuesday.According to the agency, the white list signifies compliance with the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping convention. It said that the STCW is an international agreement promoting safety at sea and environmental protection.
It is a global validation of our Filipino seafarers' exceptional abilities,” Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said in a statement.The DMW said that Filipino seafarers are considered to be the “world’s preferred crew” and constitute an estimated 30% of the global maritime workforce.“In 2023, the Philippines deployed 570,959 seafarers, reflecting a 16% increase, particularly in passenger vessels, from the previous year,” the DMW said.
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