2016 Revised POEA Rules and Regulations Governing the Recruitment and Employment of Seafarers

20162016 REVISED POEA RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE RECRUITMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OF SEAFARERSPART IGeneral ProvisionsRULE IStatement of PolicyIt is the policy of the Administration:1. To uphold the dignity and fundamental human rights of Filipino seafarers navigating foreign seas, and promote full employment and equality of employment opportunities for all; 2. To protect every Filipino seafarer desiring to work overseas by securing the best possible terms and conditions of employment;3. To allow the deployment of Filipino seafarers to ships whose owners or employers are compliant with international laws and standards that protect the rights of seafarers;4. To develop strategies and programs to ensure full and quality employment opportunities for Filipino seafarers, through possession of appropriate levels of competence, training and certification as required by the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, (1978 STCW Convention, as amended) and other applicable conventions, laws, rules and regulations;5. To ensure careful selection of Filipino seafarers for overseas employment, in order to protect the good name of the Philippines overseas;6. To pursue, with the active participation...