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ADVISORY FOR SEAFARERS (MANDATORY REQUIREMENT OF PAG-IBIG MID NUMBER)

DATE PUBLISHED 19-04-22

Advisory for Seafarers 
(Mandatory Requirement of Pag-IBIG Member ID Number)

Integrating Pag-IBIG member-contributions into POEA's Electronic Payment and Collection System (EPCS).
Beginning 01 February 2022, the POEA shall-now require all OFWs and aspiring OFWs to provide and encode their Pag-IBIG Member ID Number (Pag-IBIG MID) into their E-Registration System Account.
Pag-IBIG Fund shall require its members to provide their Pag-IBIG MID Number for all Pag-IBIG Fund Transactions, effective immediately, to ensure uninterrupted availment of Pag-IBIG Fund benefits and to avoid delays in the processing of loan and provident fund benefit claim applications of Pag-IBIG OFW-members.

For more details, see attachment here.

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VACCINATION UPDATE SEAFARERS (Q&A)

DATE PUBLISHED 02-05-21

PLEASE FIND BELOW UPDATE AS PER MAY-2, 2021. While we will try to keep this updated as best as we can the situation is still very fluid and things may change without notice.

Q1 : Are seafarers prioritized in the Philippines for Covid Vaccinations?

A1 : Yes they have been upgraded from priority-group B5 to A4 for essential workers. This puts them in front of the line after A1-Health care workers, A2-senior citizens, A3-people with co-morbitities.

Q2 : From when will priority vaccination of seafarers start?

A2 : At the moment (May-2) most cities in the Metro Manila area are finalizing the first vaccination of priority group A2 & A3. It is expected that in those cities will make a start with vaccinating group-A4 (essential workers incl seafarers) in May. The city of Manila has already started vaccinating group-A4.

However progress very much depends on the locality where the seafarer is living. In the province the progress will be slower as the urban areas with the highest prevalence of the virus are prioritized over areas in the province with lower number of cases. 

Q3 : From when can we expect the first seafarers to be vaccinated?

A3 : Realistically if the process starts gradually in May and given the fact that all vaccines available in the Philippines require at least two shots the earliest would be sometime in May. However as group A4 is a large group and the demand is high, supply will probably determine how many and how fast seafarers can be inoculated. The bulk of vaccines ordered is not expected to arrive in the country until July this year.

Q4 : Does Avior have access to vaccines?

Q4 : Avior has ordered 1500 doses AZ and 500 doses Novovax as a back up in case Government action remains lacking. Avior did so in a tri-partite agreement with the government as it is not possible to buy direct from manufacturers and import vaccines outside government channels. Those vaccines are expected to arrive some time in the third quarter. The government will then have to make those doses available through Department of Health (DOH) accredited vaccination sites. Until those doses arrive the industry will be dependent on the supply secured by the government.

Q5 : What vaccines will be used?

Q5 : At the moment (May-2) it is not possible to choose a vaccine. What vaccine will be used in this phase mainly depends on what is available. At present and until Q3 this will be mainly Sinovac and AZ. No choice is offered or allowed in government vaccination centers at the moment.

Q6 : What proof will seafarers get of vaccination?

Q6 : The government has commissioned the department of IT & Communications to come up with a digital solution but this is still a work in progress. It is not clear yet how this will be organized. At the moment one registers on line and will be issued a hard copy vaccination card. It is assumed that in the absence of a digital solution, the vaccination will be mentioned on the International Certificate of Inoculations.  

Q7 : What vaccines have been ordered and when are they expected to arrive?

A7 :  The government is still in the process of procuring and approving vaccines and real momentum on arrivals is not expected until Q3. (see infograph at bottom. Please take indicated arrival months as estimate as present supplied very depending on available flights)

Q8 : How can a seafarer qualify for vaccination?

A8 : As the A4 group is a large priority group it is expected that the authorities will prioritize within this group. It was communicated that seafarers scheduled to leave within 2 months (having a signed contract to prove it) will have the highest priority. It is not clear yet where they can obtain this vaccination but it is expected that with the proof they can report either in their own LGU (where they live) or be referred by Avior to a DOH vaccination site in Manila.

Q9 : Who will pay for Covid-vaccinations?

A9 : As it is now the Covid Vaccinations obtained through the government will be free of charge but are always pending availability. In future when government supply falls short we hope Covid vaccines can be obtained through PEME clinics or from the stock ordered by Avior Marine Inc. Vaccines provided in this way will have to be charged to the Principal. Please note that all vaccines ordered under tri-partite agreements with the government will have to be given to seafarers free of charge. This is a condition in the agreement.

No need to say that if Government vaccines are available Avior will refer seafarers to obtain those free vaccines and only if preference of Principal is not available Avior will use our own channels once available.  

 
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CORONA UPDATE PHILIPPINES

DATE PUBLISHED 01-05-21

FOR THE LATEST UPDATE REGARDING THE STATUS OF RESTRICTIONS ICW COVID-19 PLEASE CLICK LINK BELOW

LATEST AVIOR COVID-19 UPDATE MAY-02 2021

STAY SAFE

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SEAFARERS PRIORITIZED FOR COVID VACCINATIONS

DATE PUBLISHED 11-04-21

MANILA - Filipino seafarers were brought higher in the country’s list of COVID-19 vaccine priority groups as their work is considered crucial in keeping the economy alive, the Department of Transportation said Monday. FOR AVIOR VACCINATION UPDATE CLICK HERE

From being part of B3 (other essential workers) or B5 (overseas Filipino workers), Filipino seafarers are now under the sub-group A4 (frontline personnel in essential sectors, including uniformed personnel), or the Top 4 priority sector. Its previous classifications only rank 8th and 10th in the government’s vaccination priority framework. (FOR TOTAL LIST CLICK HERE)
The DOTr said in a statement that the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases approved the recommendation to reclassify seafarers in the priority list.

Based on government data, a total of 549,000 active seafarers are deployed overseas, while some 51,000 are working domestically. There are also 181,000 seafarers with no updated sea service within the last 3 years, the DOTr said.

“This is a very good development for our maritime industry champions— our seafarers. Now, our Filipino seafarers will be given priority to be vaccinated. Paulit-ulit ko pong inilalarawan ang ating maritime workforce bilang mga silent workers ng bayan. They work silently, yet their contribution is as crucial as keeping the economy thriving,” Transportation Secretary Athur Tugade said.

“The working group is in the unified position to push for the prioritization of Filipino seafarers in the country’s COVID-19 vaccination program to secure their employment, and to ensure the safe shipping operations of essential goods amid the pandemic,” added DOTr Asec. Narciso Vingson, Jr.

Top priority will be given to active seafarers or those with recorded sea service within the last three (3) years, while new seafarers or those with last recorded sea service beyond 2018 shall be ranked second, the DOTr said.

In late March, the International Civil Aviation Organization, International Labor Organization, International Maritime Organization, International Organization for Migration and World Health Organization called on governments to prioritize seafarers and aircrew in the COVID-19 vaccination program “to facilitate their safe movement across borders.”

(source : ABS-CBN News)

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AVIOR JOINS ASSOCIATION OF LICENSED MANNING AGENCIES

DATE PUBLISHED 02-02-21
Avior Marine is one of the founding members of the Association of Licensed Manning Agencies (ALMA). Avior MD Capt Gregory Sevilla serves as one of the Trustees on the Board and was officially installed during an oath taking ceremony at MARINA on January 29.
 
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), led by Administrator Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad, together with the Association of Licensed Manning Agencies (ALMA) Maritime Group, Inc., held an oath taking ceremony last Friday, 29 January 2021, at the MARINA Central Office.
The oath taking ceremony was attended by the following (ALMA) Maritime Group, Inc. officers and trustees:
Ms. Cristina Garcia - President
CE Jessie Rex Martin - Treasurer
Atty. Iris Baguilat - Corporate Secretary
Capt. Jose Remo Librodo- Trustee
Mr. Sergio Sarno - Trustee
Capt. Rommel Salinas - Trustee
Capt. Gregory Nick Sevilla - Trustee
Capt. Nathaniel Dojillo - Trustee
Atty. Julius Yano - Trustee
In his message, Administrator Empedrad conveyed his appreciation for the support extended by the Association to the MARINA and to the Filipino seafarers, especially at the peak of the implementation of community quarantine protocols to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID19).
Administrator Empedrad also extolled them to remain committed and faithful to their sworn duties and responsibilities and solicited their support and participation in the implementation of the 10-Year Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP).
#DOTrPH🇵🇭
#MARINAPH
#MaritimeSectorWorks
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Foreign Crew Change Ban extended until Jan-31

DATE PUBLISHED 16-01-21
The Philippines temporary ban on international crew change has been extended to the end of January and now covers 35 countries with the addition of the UAE and Hungary.

Marcus Hand | Jan 15, 2021 (Seatrade-Maritime)

The Philippine Port Authority (PPA) said that a memo from the Philippines government Department of Transport had extended the temporary ban due to expire today, 15 January, had been extended until the 31 January.

The list of countries on the ban, which relates to the new mutation of the Covid-19 virus that spreads more easily, and has now been increased to 35 countries with the addition of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Hungary.

“The memo provides that all vessels coming from any of the flagged countries within 14 days immediately preceding arrival in the Philippines are barred from disembarking their foreign seafarers,” PPA said. The move is in line with a travel ban to the Philippines from the same 35 countries.

For Filipino national seafarers arriving from the 35 listed countries in the last 14 days disembarkation is not prohibited, however, is only allowed in the Port of Manila with transfer by shipping agents to dedicated facilities for a strict 14-day quarantine.

The PPA has set up six crew changes hubs in the country at Manila South Harbor, Port Capinpin in Bataan, Port of Batangas, and Sasa Wharf in Davao. (source : Seatrade-Maritime)

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ADVISORY FOR SEAFARERS (MANDATORY REQUIREMENT OF PAG-IBIG MID NUMBER)

DATE PUBLISHED 19-04-22

Advisory for Seafarers 
(Mandatory Requirement of Pag-IBIG Member ID Number)

Integrating Pag-IBIG member-contributions into POEA's Electronic Payment and Collection System (EPCS).
Beginning 01 February 2022, the POEA shall-now require all OFWs and aspiring OFWs to provide and encode their Pag-IBIG Member ID Number (Pag-IBIG MID) into their E-Registration System Account.
Pag-IBIG Fund shall require its members to provide their Pag-IBIG MID Number for all Pag-IBIG Fund Transactions, effective immediately, to ensure uninterrupted availment of Pag-IBIG Fund benefits and to avoid delays in the processing of loan and provident fund benefit claim applications of Pag-IBIG OFW-members.

For more details, see attachment here.

Read More

VACCINATION UPDATE SEAFARERS (Q&A)

DATE PUBLISHED 02-05-21

PLEASE FIND BELOW UPDATE AS PER MAY-2, 2021. While we will try to keep this updated as best as we can the situation is still very fluid and things may change without notice.

Q1 : Are seafarers prioritized in the Philippines for Covid Vaccinations?

A1 : Yes they have been upgraded from priority-group B5 to A4 for essential workers. This puts them in front of the line after A1-Health care workers, A2-senior citizens, A3-people with co-morbitities.

Q2 : From when will priority vaccination of seafarers start?

A2 : At the moment (May-2) most cities in the Metro Manila area are finalizing the first vaccination of priority group A2 & A3. It is expected that in those cities will make a start with vaccinating group-A4 (essential workers incl seafarers) in May. The city of Manila has already started vaccinating group-A4.

However progress very much depends on the locality where the seafarer is living. In the province the progress will be slower as the urban areas with the highest prevalence of the virus are prioritized over areas in the province with lower number of cases. 

Q3 : From when can we expect the first seafarers to be vaccinated?

A3 : Realistically if the process starts gradually in May and given the fact that all vaccines available in the Philippines require at least two shots the earliest would be sometime in May. However as group A4 is a large group and the demand is high, supply will probably determine how many and how fast seafarers can be inoculated. The bulk of vaccines ordered is not expected to arrive in the country until July this year.

Q4 : Does Avior have access to vaccines?

Q4 : Avior has ordered 1500 doses AZ and 500 doses Novovax as a back up in case Government action remains lacking. Avior did so in a tri-partite agreement with the government as it is not possible to buy direct from manufacturers and import vaccines outside government channels. Those vaccines are expected to arrive some time in the third quarter. The government will then have to make those doses available through Department of Health (DOH) accredited vaccination sites. Until those doses arrive the industry will be dependent on the supply secured by the government.

Q5 : What vaccines will be used?

Q5 : At the moment (May-2) it is not possible to choose a vaccine. What vaccine will be used in this phase mainly depends on what is available. At present and until Q3 this will be mainly Sinovac and AZ. No choice is offered or allowed in government vaccination centers at the moment.

Q6 : What proof will seafarers get of vaccination?

Q6 : The government has commissioned the department of IT & Communications to come up with a digital solution but this is still a work in progress. It is not clear yet how this will be organized. At the moment one registers on line and will be issued a hard copy vaccination card. It is assumed that in the absence of a digital solution, the vaccination will be mentioned on the International Certificate of Inoculations.  

Q7 : What vaccines have been ordered and when are they expected to arrive?

A7 :  The government is still in the process of procuring and approving vaccines and real momentum on arrivals is not expected until Q3. (see infograph at bottom. Please take indicated arrival months as estimate as present supplied very depending on available flights)

Q8 : How can a seafarer qualify for vaccination?

A8 : As the A4 group is a large priority group it is expected that the authorities will prioritize within this group. It was communicated that seafarers scheduled to leave within 2 months (having a signed contract to prove it) will have the highest priority. It is not clear yet where they can obtain this vaccination but it is expected that with the proof they can report either in their own LGU (where they live) or be referred by Avior to a DOH vaccination site in Manila.

Q9 : Who will pay for Covid-vaccinations?

A9 : As it is now the Covid Vaccinations obtained through the government will be free of charge but are always pending availability. In future when government supply falls short we hope Covid vaccines can be obtained through PEME clinics or from the stock ordered by Avior Marine Inc. Vaccines provided in this way will have to be charged to the Principal. Please note that all vaccines ordered under tri-partite agreements with the government will have to be given to seafarers free of charge. This is a condition in the agreement.

No need to say that if Government vaccines are available Avior will refer seafarers to obtain those free vaccines and only if preference of Principal is not available Avior will use our own channels once available.  

 
Read More

CORONA UPDATE PHILIPPINES

DATE PUBLISHED 01-05-21

FOR THE LATEST UPDATE REGARDING THE STATUS OF RESTRICTIONS ICW COVID-19 PLEASE CLICK LINK BELOW

LATEST AVIOR COVID-19 UPDATE MAY-02 2021

STAY SAFE

Read More

SEAFARERS PRIORITIZED FOR COVID VACCINATIONS

DATE PUBLISHED 11-04-21

MANILA - Filipino seafarers were brought higher in the country’s list of COVID-19 vaccine priority groups as their work is considered crucial in keeping the economy alive, the Department of Transportation said Monday. FOR AVIOR VACCINATION UPDATE CLICK HERE

From being part of B3 (other essential workers) or B5 (overseas Filipino workers), Filipino seafarers are now under the sub-group A4 (frontline personnel in essential sectors, including uniformed personnel), or the Top 4 priority sector. Its previous classifications only rank 8th and 10th in the government’s vaccination priority framework. (FOR TOTAL LIST CLICK HERE)
The DOTr said in a statement that the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases approved the recommendation to reclassify seafarers in the priority list.

Based on government data, a total of 549,000 active seafarers are deployed overseas, while some 51,000 are working domestically. There are also 181,000 seafarers with no updated sea service within the last 3 years, the DOTr said.

“This is a very good development for our maritime industry champions— our seafarers. Now, our Filipino seafarers will be given priority to be vaccinated. Paulit-ulit ko pong inilalarawan ang ating maritime workforce bilang mga silent workers ng bayan. They work silently, yet their contribution is as crucial as keeping the economy thriving,” Transportation Secretary Athur Tugade said.

“The working group is in the unified position to push for the prioritization of Filipino seafarers in the country’s COVID-19 vaccination program to secure their employment, and to ensure the safe shipping operations of essential goods amid the pandemic,” added DOTr Asec. Narciso Vingson, Jr.

Top priority will be given to active seafarers or those with recorded sea service within the last three (3) years, while new seafarers or those with last recorded sea service beyond 2018 shall be ranked second, the DOTr said.

In late March, the International Civil Aviation Organization, International Labor Organization, International Maritime Organization, International Organization for Migration and World Health Organization called on governments to prioritize seafarers and aircrew in the COVID-19 vaccination program “to facilitate their safe movement across borders.”

(source : ABS-CBN News)

AVIOR-VACCINATION UPDATE CLICK HERE


 

Read More

AVIOR JOINS ASSOCIATION OF LICENSED MANNING AGENCIES

DATE PUBLISHED 02-02-21
Avior Marine is one of the founding members of the Association of Licensed Manning Agencies (ALMA). Avior MD Capt Gregory Sevilla serves as one of the Trustees on the Board and was officially installed during an oath taking ceremony at MARINA on January 29.
 
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), led by Administrator Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad, together with the Association of Licensed Manning Agencies (ALMA) Maritime Group, Inc., held an oath taking ceremony last Friday, 29 January 2021, at the MARINA Central Office.
The oath taking ceremony was attended by the following (ALMA) Maritime Group, Inc. officers and trustees:
Ms. Cristina Garcia - President
CE Jessie Rex Martin - Treasurer
Atty. Iris Baguilat - Corporate Secretary
Capt. Jose Remo Librodo- Trustee
Mr. Sergio Sarno - Trustee
Capt. Rommel Salinas - Trustee
Capt. Gregory Nick Sevilla - Trustee
Capt. Nathaniel Dojillo - Trustee
Atty. Julius Yano - Trustee
In his message, Administrator Empedrad conveyed his appreciation for the support extended by the Association to the MARINA and to the Filipino seafarers, especially at the peak of the implementation of community quarantine protocols to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID19).
Administrator Empedrad also extolled them to remain committed and faithful to their sworn duties and responsibilities and solicited their support and participation in the implementation of the 10-Year Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP).
#DOTrPH🇵🇭
#MARINAPH
#MaritimeSectorWorks
Read More

Foreign Crew Change Ban extended until Jan-31

DATE PUBLISHED 16-01-21
The Philippines temporary ban on international crew change has been extended to the end of January and now covers 35 countries with the addition of the UAE and Hungary.

Marcus Hand | Jan 15, 2021 (Seatrade-Maritime)

The Philippine Port Authority (PPA) said that a memo from the Philippines government Department of Transport had extended the temporary ban due to expire today, 15 January, had been extended until the 31 January.

The list of countries on the ban, which relates to the new mutation of the Covid-19 virus that spreads more easily, and has now been increased to 35 countries with the addition of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Hungary.

“The memo provides that all vessels coming from any of the flagged countries within 14 days immediately preceding arrival in the Philippines are barred from disembarking their foreign seafarers,” PPA said. The move is in line with a travel ban to the Philippines from the same 35 countries.

For Filipino national seafarers arriving from the 35 listed countries in the last 14 days disembarkation is not prohibited, however, is only allowed in the Port of Manila with transfer by shipping agents to dedicated facilities for a strict 14-day quarantine.

The PPA has set up six crew changes hubs in the country at Manila South Harbor, Port Capinpin in Bataan, Port of Batangas, and Sasa Wharf in Davao. (source : Seatrade-Maritime)

philscovidlist35.PNG

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