MARINA extends validity of certificates for Filipino seafarers 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy MB OnlineThe Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) extended on Thursday the validity of certificates of affected Filipino seafarers amid the Middle East tension and coronavirus disease (COVID-19) threat. READ: MARINA extends validity of certificates of affected Filipino seafarers amid Middle East tension, COVID-19 Full story here: https://t.co/JeJIEksxfA#DOTrPH🇵🇭#MARINAPH#MaritimeSectorWorks pic.twitter.com/gIpnmQnJhv — Maritime Industry Authority (@DOTrMARINAPH) March 12, 2020“Amid rising tension in the Middle East and the outbreak of the COVID-19, MARINA extends the validity of certificates of Filipino seafarers onboard ships engaged in international trade for a period not exceeding two months from the date of expiry of the certificate to be renewed or revalidated,” MARINA said in an advisory. The concerned manning or crewing agencies and shipping companies shall apply for the extension of validity, through its authorized Liaison Officer accredited by this administration. READ MORE: MARINA suspends all maritime trainings due to COVID-19

Source: Manila Bulletin March 12, 2020 07:40 UTC