POEA Rules and Regulations Governing the Recruitment and Employment of Seafarers

May 23, 2003POEA RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE RECRUITMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OF SEAFARERSPART IGeneral ProvisionsRULE IStatement of PolicyIt is the policy of the Administration:a. To uphold the dignity and fundamental human rights of Filipino seafarers navigating the foreign seas and promote full employment and equality of employment opportunities for all;b. To protect every Filipino seafarer desiring to work overseas by securing the best possible terms and conditions of employment;c. To allow the deployment Filipino seafarers to countries which have existing labor and social laws or are signatories to international agreements protecting the rights of seafarers;d. To develop strategies and programs to ensure full and quality employment opportunities for seafarers through possession of appropriate level 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; DTEHIAe. To pursue, with the active participation of the private sector, the creation of an environment conducive to maritime employment in order to maximize opportunities for employment generation,...