Senator Imee Marcos on Tuesday urged the government to act promptly and provide long-term solutions to the problems in the country’s maritime industry following the European Union’s decision to continue recognizing the certificates for seafarers issued by the Philippines.
She mentioned a forecast which indicated that global seafarer shortage might reach almost 90,000 by 2026. “It's a blessing in disguise that allows us to breathe a collective sigh of relief, but this is no time for complacency… This crisis can indeed be an opportunity for the government to increase Filipino employment abroad which significantly contributes to the country's foreign currency reserves. But the government must first reckon with how the Philippine maritime industry has come to such a sad state,” Marcos said.
“One long-term solution to make Filipino seafarers more competitive is to negotiate a reciprocal arrangement of educational and technical assistance from maritime countries for potential hands on deck from the Philippines. Maritime schools need to be equipped with more simulators and update training onboard,” she said.
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