Press Release: New Filipino Seafarers To Get Seaman’s Books For Free
Recognizing their role in the country’s economic growth, first-time Filipino seafarers will be issued the seaman’s book (seafarer’s identification and record book) free of charge, following the approval of the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) board.
Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade made this announcement during a televised briefing with President Rodrigo Duterte on January 24.
“First-time applicants of the seaman’s book will no longer pay P1,000 ($20) to P1,800 ($36) because it will be free,” Tugade said, adding that the maritime authority also discounted the renewal fees of expiring seaman’s books by 50 percent until December 2022.
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