The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) and the domestic shipping operators have granted a 10 percent fare discount to seafarers onboard vessels owned by local shipping lines.

Marina Administrator Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad conceptualized the seafarer discount on domestic passenger ships, which has been a long-overdue benefit for them. Marina with its Regional Offices (MROs) and 45 shipping operators held the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on fare discount in a virtual ceremony on Tuesday.

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