Filipinos still face challenges of seafarer competency

By Genivi Verdejo

Jun 29, 2022 12:03 am

INTERNATIONAL business groups looked deeper into the Filipino seafarers' competency issues in global shipping to fill in the gaps.

Capt. Joeran Noestvik, global owner's representative of Noatun Maritime, said the demand for Filipino seafarers remains high, but there are gaps in the quality of seafarer training and education.

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