Philippine Seafarers' One-Stop Center (PSOC)

2009PHILIPPINE SEAFARERS' ONE-STOP CENTER (PSOC)FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhat is the Philippine Seafarers' One-Stop Center (PSOC)?The Philippine Seafarers' One-Stop Center or PSOC is a facility where relevant government agencies engaged in the promotion of the interests and well-being of Filipino seafarers shall be physically represented to provide integrated and essential services to Filipino seafarers and efficiently respond to their needs. IcSEAHIt is envisioned to be a one-stop shop with appropriate mechanisms, facilities, equipment, information technology and qualified and skilled personnel to enable and allow it to attend to the magnitude of Filipino seafarers' concerns and demands.What is the basis for the establishment of the PSOC?The PSOC was established by virtue of Administrative Order No. 56, signed and issued by Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on January 24, 2003.Why is there a need for the PSOC?Chiefly, it is the policy of the State to afford full protection to Filipino seafarers and their families, promote their interests and safeguard their well-being. CaSAcHAlso, as a party to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) 1995 Convention on the Standards for Training,...