Marina: Filipino seafarers must be computer savvy

To be competitive, Filipino seafarers must be highly skilled and computer savvy, according to the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina).

Marina Administrator Marcial Quirico Amaro 3rd stated this during the launching of the 10-year Maritime Industry Development Program (MIDP) Program at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City last week. Amaro said the country needs to produce more computer literate seafarers and port workers because of changing technology in ship management.