Can the Philippines' seafaring sector survive?

by The Manila Times

Oct 11, 2022 12:17 am

The challenges and threats have come at a time when there is strong demand for Filipino seafarers amid a weakening pandemic, the gradual revival of the global cruise industry, and the supply crisis caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

THE Philippines' multibillion-dollar manning industry is in a more precarious situation today than at any time in the past. Not even almost failing to make it to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) White List some 20 years ago comes close to the situation the sector faces now.

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