MANILA, Philippines - The Joint Maritime Committee of the Dutch-, German-, Nordic- and Norwegian Chambers of Commerce welcomes the decision of the European Commission to continue the recognition of Filipino Seafarers’ Certificates, which will ensure the stability of employment for Filipino seafarers.
“The decision of the European Commission to continue recognizing Filipino seafarer certificates presents a very positive development in the Philippine Maritime Industry” says Mr. Tore Henriksen, Chairperson of the Joint Maritime Committee. “It is commendable that the Philippine authorities have taken necessary steps towards complying with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), and have demonstrated their commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of Filipino seafarers who contribute significantly to the global shipping industry.”
The Joint Maritime Committee also commends the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Susan Ople, Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for their continued work on institutionalizing the changes recommended by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), as well as the European Commission for rendering technical assistance to this endeavour.
The Joint Maritime Committee together represent the interests of a large segment of the maritime private sector community of Europe (Denmark, Finland, Germany, Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden). It is represented by the Dutch Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce, the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines and the Philippines-Norway Business Council.
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