Last updated May 9, 2024 | Career Guide, Education
If you’re someone who loves to travel, explore new places, and get paid while doing it, becoming a seafarer might be the perfect career choice for you. Working at sea offers a unique opportunity to see the world while earning a living. But, how do you become a...
Last updated Nov 24, 2023 | How-to Guide, Important Documents
The DMW eRegistration Account is the newest version of the digital platform for migrant workers. Seafarers, OFWs, and those planning to work abroad are required to register an account in this system. But before we dive into that, let us first take a look at some...
Last updated Nov 24, 2023 | Resources
The Department of Migrant Workers is a newly created agency dedicated to our modern heroes. It is the government’s arm for protecting the rights and welfare of OFWs and their families. This department was realized when PRRD signed the Department of Migrant Workers Act...
Last updated Nov 24, 2023 | Airport Tips, Travel & Immigration
Effective February 01, 2022, the Inter-Agency Task Force no longer requires mandatory quarantine for arriving seafarers, OFWs, and other passengers. IATF Resolution No. 159 laid out new guidelines for entering travelers as long as they met certain requirements listed...
Last updated Nov 24, 2023 | Important Documents, MARINA Updates
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) through the efforts of DoTr secretary Arthur Tugade provides FREE SEAMAN’S BOOK application for first-time seafarers. Aside from that, regular mariners are entitled to a 50% discount whenever they renew their seaman’s...
Last updated Nov 24, 2023 | Health
Crew change is very much overdue for many seafarers at sea during this pandemic. According to the IMO, there are approximately 400,000 seafarers whose contract is expired and can not go home. That figure also translates to another 400,000 sailors who can not join...
