The Philippines is considered as the major supplier of maritime labor globally as it is estimated that there is one Filipino seafarer for every four to five complements on board a vessel at any time. According to the BIMCO/ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2021, the top five largest supplier for both
Pinoy Marino Rights: Celebrating the 28th National Seafarers’ DayThe Philippines is considered as the major supplier of maritime labor globally as it is estimated that there is one Filipino seafarer for every four to five complements on board a vessel at any time.
In 1996, there were 175,469 documented seafarers deployed abroad with dollar remittances reaching US$251.24 million. In 2022, Filipino seafarers deployed reached 489,852 with the corresponding dollar remittances amounting to US$6,715,880,000. The Stella Maris Philippines is tasked to coordinate with the public and private sectors in activities related to the NSD celebration.
Masses, novenas and prayers for the safe voyage of seafarers are traditionally part of the annual NSD. This year’s NSD theme is lifted from “MARPOL at 50 – Our commitment goes on” theme of World Maritime Day that will take place on 28 September 2023. September is declared as the Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month by virtue of Presidential Proclamation 316 signed on 14 September 2017. It aimed to synchronize the celebration of all maritime-related events and activities, including NMW, Fish Conservation Week and International Coastal Cleanup Day aimed to raise awareness about maritime and archipelagic issues.
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