THE mass vaccination of Filipino seamen will help keep their competitive advantage in the global shipping industry as the most sought-after seafarers over other nationalities amid the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a maritime stakeholder.

The Associated Philippine Seafarers' Union (APSU) issued the statement after the inoculation of at least 500 seafarers' union members on Tuesday at the Taguig City Vaccination Hub in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) with industry-preferred Pfizer and Moderna vaccine brands.

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