Philippines says no ban on Filipino seafarers in war-hit regions

MANILA — Philippine shipowners and crewing agencies are still permitted to rotate Filipino seafarers into areas like the Persian Gulf, but all workers are free to refuse deployment in regions where they may be at risk, the government said on Monday. “We have already told the industry in a meeting that we are allowing seafarers to replace the crew,” […] The post Philippines says no ban on Filipino seafarers in war-hit regions appeared first on Interaksyon.