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(NAR) VOL.8 NO. 1 / JANUARY-MARCH 1997

[ POEA DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 33, S. 1996, December 12, 1996 ]

REVISION OF THE EXISTING STANDARD EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT GOVERNING THE EMPLOYMENT OF FILIPINO SEAFARERS ON BOARD OCEAN-GOING VESSELS



In view of recent changes in international policies for the recruitment and employment of Filipino seafarers on board ocean-going vessels, and following a series of consultation meetings among representatives of shipmanning associations, seamen's organizations, NGO's and other government agencies, the existing Standard Employment Contract Governing the Employment of Filipino Seafarers on Board Ocean-Going Vessels is hereby revised.

The POEA shall formulate guidelines for the implementation of the new contract which shall form part of this Order and which shall be effective by 01 January 1997.

All Orders and issuances which are inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed and superseded.

Adopted: 12 Dec. 1996



(SGD) LEONARDO A. QUISUMBING
Secretary
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