The Philippines is one of the primary source of seamen in the global shipping and transport market. According to the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), the Philippines is the world’s main supplier of seamen since 1987, making the Philippines the manning capital of the world.
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Efthimios E. Mitropoulos, the secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) described Filipino seamen as sailors who were “unsung heroes” of an “unsung industry”, namely the shipping industry that carried “most of the world trade in goods”. Mitropoulos further stated that the “international community should pay tribute to the Filipino seafarers” and to the Philippines for their contributions to the shipping and international seaborne trade. On a similar note, United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon hoped that many Filipino youth would join the seamen's profession. You can post your comments, photos, videos, discussions and experiences. Any suggestions are allowed to make this page work. Seafaring is not just a work, it's a job for Men with great courage and determination. Let us raise the quality of every seafarers. Posted discussions about Maritime Industry is highly appreciated. Thank you Merchant Marines! Check out websites on starboard side of this page for updates on what's new.
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