The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) confirmed the Philippines has maintained its spot on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) White List of countries compliant with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) 1978, which governs seafarers worldwide.

This means the country will continue to be the most sought-after maritime nation, and Filipino seafarers will be continuously hired in all international ocean-going vessels, especially in European countries, which hire the bulk of local mariners.

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