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Business > Maritime
Seafarers to receive 10% fare discount on board domestic ships
By Genivi Verdejo
Sep 08, 2021 12:10 am

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) and the domestic shipping operators have granted a 10 percent fare discount to seafarers onboard vessels owned by local shipping lines.

Marina Administrator Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad conceptualized the seafarer discount on domestic passenger ships, which has been a long-overdue benefit for them. Marina with its Regional Offices (MROs) and 45 shipping operators held the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on fare discount in a virtual ceremony on Tuesday.

Marina Administrator Robert Empedrad with Dr. Gregorio Oca of the Associated Marine Officers and Seamens Union of the Philippines ( Amosup), representatives of local shipping lines and Marina personnel during the signing ceremony of the MOA. PHOTO COURTESY OF MARINA

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