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"We have earned another tomorrow by the work we did today" "Crossworld" Top Performing Agency for the year 2009 Pirated video materials Ph Gov’t Provides Economic Aide for ship owners, seafarers PH Adjusts Protocols for Inbound Passengers Amid Omicron Threat CROSSWORLD HELPS LOCAL GIRL REACH HER DREAMS IMO "Whitelist" CROSSWORLD DEPLOYS 5,000TH CREWMEMBER PH Probes COVID-19 Outbreak Among Seafarers PH Coordinating Within Other Countries on Vaccination Proof Ukraine Conflict disrupts Seafaring Industry PH Maritime Agency Solidifies Workforce with Appointment of New Officials Ph Drafts Policy on Online Shipping Info Systems Filipino Seafarers Get COVID-19 Vaccines Shore Singapore allows shore leave for vaccinated seafarers Ph Gov’t adopts resolution for better seafarer benefits in 'war-like' areas Ph Continues to Ease Border Restrictions; Allows entry of fully vaccinated foreigners Ph Opens up Borders to Travelers; Crossworld Ready for Principal Visits COVID-19 Testing Lab for Seafarers Open in Manila Ph Transitions to ‘New Normal’; Metro Manila Placed Under Lowest Restriction Level Ukraine Conflict to Impact Seafaring Industry Typhoon Odette Relief Operation Supreme Court rejects benefits as seafarer failed to submit to medical examination within three days from repatriation Omicron variant poses new challenge to Crew Changes Crossworld’s ETO Training Program Reaches New Highs Be aware on what is Happening onboard your ships Recommended Pre-Deployment Protocol eyed to lessen Crew Change Disruption Gov’t implements online health pass platform for travelers arriving in PH Vaccination for Filipino Seafarers continues but supply issues still a Problem Crossworld Operations Continue as Metro Manila Goes on Lockdown COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Still a Challenge in Ph COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Guide for Foreign Countries Ph Seafarer Deployment Figures Rebound Ph allots Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines for Filipino Seafarers and Overseas Workers China Stops Repair Services for Ships that Conducted Crew Change In India Emergency Relief Fund for Seafarers Established Ph Drafts Policy on Online Shipping Info Systems Philippines on MECQ: Potential Impact on Crewing Filipino Seafarers Now Included in Ph Priority List for Covid-19 Vaccination Crossworld Marine Services Celebrates 17 years in the Industry Group asks for Seafarers to be prioritized in Gov’t Vaccination Program Crossworld Launches Photo Contest for Seafarers Ph Maritime Dept. Extends Working Hours Global firms vow to help seafarers in despair at sea Crossworld Holiday Season Incentive Program a Success Crossworld holds Virtual Christmas Party Ph lifts ban on Int’l Crew Change Ph Gov’t Extends validity of Seafarer’s Record Books, Other Documents Ph Tightens Crew Change protocols amid threat of new Covid-19 variant Ph Included in ILO list of ‘Member States with clear, complete SIDs’ Crossworld Launches New Holiday Season Incentive Program Philippines Opens 4th Crew Change Hub in Cebu Government Urged to Speed Up Deployment of Filipino Seafarers through Accredited Assessment Centers 90 Japanese Ships Divert to Philippines for Crew Change Over 136,000 Filipino Seafarers Deployed and Gradually Growing Crossworld takes into heart World Maritime Day 2020 through Responsible E-waste Management Filipino Seafarers ‘One of the bravest in the world’ Philippines issues One-year Extension to expiring STCW certificates Philippines All Set to Handle Growing Crew Change Demand Philippines sends "Green Lane" Procedures to IMO First Crew Change in Hub Outside Metro Manila Goes Smoothly COVID-19 Metro Manila remains under General Community Quarantine until 30 September Philippine Senator Pushes for Faster Deployment of Filipino Seafarers Philippines Opens Additional Crew Change Hubs, Aims to be Crew Change Capital of the World Groups Push for More Flights for Stranded Seafarers COVID-19 Philippine President Eases Metro Manila to General Community Quarantine until 31 August Local Airline Starts Seafarer Flights to Sri Lanka DFA Releases Updated List on Travel Bans, Restrictions MARINA Releases New Guidelines for Seafarers More International Airports Open for Filipinos Amidst MECQ COVID-19 Metro Manila Reverts to Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine until August 18 More International Flights Slated to Open in August Update on PH Travel Restrictions, Commercial and Charter Flights Philippines to Open More "Green Lanes" for Seafarers Philippines Signs International Crew Change Pact COVID-19 Community Quarantine Extended until July 31 Philippine Government Opens Green Lanes for Seafarers Philippines Tackles Crew Change Issues COVID-19 Community Quarantine Extended until July 15 COVID-19 Improved Online Process for Returning Filipinos to the Philippines IMSAS Audit Pushed Back, Philippine Preparatory Documents Approved COVID-19 Community Quarantine Extended until June 30 COVID-19 General Travel Restrictions by Country COVID-19 Crew Repatriation and Departure Process Flows, Guidelines and Costs Crossworld Successfully Sends Stranded Seafarers Home COVID-19 Updates on Modified ECQ Areas and Quarantine Procedures Travel Advisory One-Stop-Shop Process for Repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) COVID-19 Latest Guidelines of International Labour Organization and Philippines Maritime Industry Authority Philippines Extends Luzon Lockdown until April 30 COVID-19 Latest POEA Guidelines on Deployment, Repatriation and Extension of Seafarer Contracts New POEA Rules on Shipping and Manning Industry during COVID-19 Pandemic Stranded Filipino Seafarers due to COVID-19 Lockdown Updated Quarantine Procedures for COVID-19 Crossworld Charity Invitation to Dance for Hope Crossworld Gives Love through Blood Drive Crossworld Aides Taal Volcano Eruption Victims Crossworld Spreads Holiday Cheers to its Employees and Crew Crossworld Charity celebrates Christmas with street children and children with cancer PH Not Worried about EMSA Audit in early 2020 PH Defense Chief Vows Full Support in Country's Maritime Development Initiative Filipino Ship Captain Honored for Bravery PH Coast Guard recognizes Crossworld's contribution in Maritime Education IMO names First Woman Goodwill Maritime Ambassador Manila Archbishop lauds Filipino Seafarers' Courage, Love for Family PH celebrates "National Maritime Week" PH vows strong commitment in following new Southeast Asian conventions Panama Officials 'Impressed' with PH Maritime Training Centers PH maintains spot in IMO white list Marine Environment Protection Meeting held in PH PH focuses on Modernizing Domestic Ships Marineros Seafarer's Movie Block Screening held for Crossworld Charity Crossworld Employees join ‘Hope Project’ Charity Event held in Bulacan Apostleship of the Sea calls for cooperation to combat piracy Senator files bill making it mandatory to help Filipinos in distress at sea Philippine Government Institutionalizes IMSAS Council Seafarer Identity Document Launched Group asks ILO to make ‘wellness training’ mandatory for seafarers Ph vows to remain as world’s top source for quality seafarers 6 Diana Scholars among PMMA Class of 2019 Diana Shipping Crew Honored for time in service Crossworld Joins 13th FAME fun run Golden Union Officer’s Seminar: Strengthening Competence of Seafarers Ph Becomes First Country to use ‘block chain’ for Certification Shipping Firms Brace for Implementation of Sulphur Cap In 2020 World Class Training Center for Filipino seafarers to be built in Manila Revisions on Ph Maritime Programs Await Approval Ph gov’t to develop standards for shipbuilding, ship repair MARINA to Enhance Maritime Industry Investment Climate PH vows to keep IMO ‘White List’ status AIMS Shipping Holds Safety Conference Marina emphasizes role of women in seafaring industry Workshop for PSC officers held Crossworld founders celebrates 15th year anniversary and 40 years in crewing business American Club official Visits Crossworld’s Office House Bill aims to make Ph as a ‘Maritime Nation’ Marina boosts ties with overseas shipping stakeholders Shipping Firms brace for implementation of Sulphur Cap in 2020 Ph Gov’t Champions Filipinos seafarers rights MARINA, CHED, PMMA, MHEIs revamp PH maritime education programs First Ever Ph Maritime Hub Eyed ASTRA holds Christmas Party Crossworld Participates In Tradewinds Events Golden Union Crew Conference 2018 Conference Held For AIMS Officers, Crew Crossworld partners with PGH for Blood donation drive Crossworld crewmembers top PMMA class of 2018 Crossworld Builds Santa’s Sleigh Crossworld’s Partners, Clients & Friends get together for Possidonia Event MARINA launches 10-year Program Labor Secretary welcomes continued pay for captive seafarers Guerrero takes oath as New Marina Chief Lawmaker pushing for maritime education under k-12 school system Duterte names new Marina Chief BOURBON wins the “Shipowner of the Year” award by GST & Shipping2030 for its “Smart Shipping” program Crossworld holds Christmas party for kids Crossworld Holds Special Christmas Party; MV Elpida Heroes Honored Marina Chief Sacked Ph re-elected to Int’l Maritime Council Category C TradeWinds Shipowners Forum, Hong Kong Marina, PDEA form Alliance to Fight Illegal drugs Russia to help boost Ph Maritime-Transport Education Astra honors hero crewmembers of MV Elpida TESDA Supported Maritime School Opens in Negros Oriental HealthPlus Diagnostic Clinic Soft Opening Crossworld sponsors TradeWinds inaugural Shipowners Forum in Singapore Labor Dep’t Encourages Seafarers to Submit Business Proposals Crossworld, UP hold Benefit Concert Gov’t allots P 50 million for Maritime Training Maritime Forum held in Marina Office Crossworld Vessel rescues two Filipino crew of Stellar Daisy Ph prepares for EMSA audit Marina meets with Greek Shipowners Association Crossworld Holds Christmas Party for Employees Diaz makes rounds in Cebu schools, training centers Marina-STCW holds Thanksgiving Forum Crossworld’s charity arm spreads holiday cheers Advisory Group Formed for Upcoming EMSA Audit Crossworld President is new Marina STCW office Executive Director Crossworld Boosts in-house training Dinner with training center Thanksgiving for Ex-crew Kadaywan Festival Crossworld Company Outing 2016 New Administrator of Marina Seafarers Day 2016 at IloIlo Lauritzen Kosan Officers Conference Spring 2016 Splash: A Benefit Fun Run John B Lacson Sinulog 2016 Dinagyang 2016 Crossworld Charity Foundation Crossworld Christmas Party 2015 Lauritzen Kosan Conference International Safety Management (ISM) Code Familiarization Crossworld, Cassiopeia and TB Marine conference Crossworld Marine on the 16th Intermanning Bowling Tournament Crossworld on the 2015 Seafarers' Day - Iloilo office Crossworld on the 2015 Seafarers' Day - Cebu office Crossworld triples presence in the Philippines with new Cebu office Crossworld receives Top Presidential Honors Manila's ports (de)congested Aquino cites Crossworld as one of the Philippine’s best Manning Agencies Posidonia 2014 Philippines elected as Vice Chair of International Committee on Seafarers’ Welfare New law centralizes Seafarer training in the Philippines Shipping Industry lend hand for Haiyan victims in the Philippines EMSA set to release Ph audit result this month Crossworld’s first seafarer’s symposium a success Crossworld to hold seafarer’s symposium on Oct. 21 Obama cancels scheduled visit to Manila Maritime group push for women’s right in the industry New guidelines for seafarer rights to come out soon New medical requirements set for seafarers Hotline numbers for MLC 2006 released POEA temporarily bans deployment of Filipinos to Egypt Court allows closing of deficient maritime schools Government sectors working together to pass second EMSA audit MARINA confident that Philippines will pass EMSA audit Working Visas now required for seafarers passing in Saudi waters Over 26,000 Filipino seafarers eyed to participate in absentee voting North P&I Club Launches Post-Repatriation Medical Scheme for Pinoy Seafarers International Shipping Federation Launches New on Board Training Book New Training Center Opens in Manila Finland & Greece ratify ILO MLC 2006 Piracy Incidents drops in Number Department of Labour praises establishment of “Center for Seafarers” Norwegian Prime Minister praises Philippine Government's efforts for Filipino seafarers Two Major Seafarers’ Welfare Organization Merge Philippines welcome new UN Assistance Program for piracy victims “Legal” recruiting practices confuses manning agencies in the Philippines Filipino makes history after being named as new President of International Shipping Association Hazard Pay for Filipino Seafarers cleared in new POEA Resolution ASEAN Maritime Forum to be held in the Philippines IMO Appointment in Steering Group to help protect the interest of Filipino Seafarers Demand for Filipinos to man yachts in Europe grows Seafarers and Maritime Stakeholders looking forward to MLC 2006 Implementation Big vacancies in the Global Maritime Industry to be filled by Filipino Seafarers MARINA OIC confident in producing more competent Filipino Seafarers in the future Crossworld Marine Services Inc. holds dinner for loyal and new clients at Posidonia 2012 New museum exhibits Philippines’s maritime history Filipino seafarers no longer required to present OECs in NAIA Aquino promises to keep Filipino seafarers safe IMO to establish guidelines on shipping vessels with armed guards Day of Seafarers to be celebrated this month Filipino Seafarers advised to take MLC Philippines Takes a Major Step in Resolving Maritime Problems Philippines Celebrate 110th Labor Day EMSA visits the Philippines for re-assessment Philippines Partners with Netherlands to produce World-Class Seafarers Philippines lifts deployment ban in three African Countries IMO in full support of further developments in Philippine Maritime Industry Revised Training Manual for Engine Seafarers Published International Maritime Leaders laud Seafaring Academy in the Philippines Changes in new ITF Standard Crew Contract Alters Seafarer’s Benefits New Curriculums in Philippine Maritime Training Now Underway President Aquino ratifies ILO Convention 185 and ensures safety of Filipino Seafarers Philippines pushing for Maritime Education Improvements Firecrackers and other Filipino Practices for the New Year True spirit of Christmas experienced in some areas in the Philippines Licensed Maritime Professionals in the Philippines Continue to Grow Seafarers arming themselves with information to fight piracy European Union ruling on Filipino Seafarers to come out next month Filipino Seafarers Receive Early Christmas Gift English Competency Continues to be Filipino Seafarer’s Top Advantage Two Maritime Schools shut down by the “Commission on Higher Education”. Philippines: One of the World’s leaders in shipbuilding Restriction of Filipino Seafarers through Brazilian ports lifted 400,000 Filipino Seafarer Deployed Overseas while demands continue to Grow Philippine Seafaring makes IMO “White List” Filipino Seafaring Competency set to Improve Philippine Government to give seafarers more benefits Overseas Employment Certificate added “Burden” for Overseas Filipino Workers Equal Protection of Law for Filipino Seafarers Pushed Filipino Seafarers unfazed by possible EU ban Metro Manila’s “Facelift” to increase Philippine’s Economic Potential Same Old Problems Plague Filipino Seafarers Scholarship Programs to Maintain Steady Supply of Filipino Seafarers Filipino seafarers can possibly face a ban on EU flagships Philippine Government to protect Shipbuilding and Motorcycle Industries in the country Crisis in Marine Engineering Licensing in the Philippines Continues Ship Management Industry in the Philippines Continues Global Dominance Subic Bay Free Port all set for Expansion Philippines reports a grow in volume of Local Containerized Cargo Philippine Coast Guard to Enhance SAR operations Filipino Seafarers can be the answer for Global Maritime Needs Private Sector Investments to boost Maritime Industry in the Philippines Latest Study shows Shortage of Seafarers Worldwide Filipinos Welcome the Year of the Metal Rabbit Filipino Seafarers Condemn killing in Somalia Filipino Seafarers to Undergo Anti-Piracy Training Philippine’s announce New Ways of documenting Overseas Workers and local Seafarers Q & A on the Amended Migrant Workers Act (AMWA - Republic Act No.10022) Warning against drug trafficking New currency declaration requirement of the Central Bank of Malaysia "Mandatory Anti-Piracy Awareness for Seafarers" POEA issues guidelines on the computation of benefits due to seafarers on board vessels transiting the Gulf of Aden Supreme Court rejects benefits as seafarer failed to submit to medical examination within three days from repatriation IMO "Whitelist" Manila to host IMO diplomatic conference