Pinalawig ng tatlo pang buwan ng Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) ang validity ng mga mapapasong dokumento ng Filipino seafarers na sakay ng mga barko na apektado ng giyera sa Middle East.
Ayon sa ahensya, sakop lamang ng extension ang mga seafarer na sakay pa rin ng mga barko at ang pagbaba ay na-delay dahil sa kaguluhan.
Ang aksyong ito ay ayon sa Advisory No. 2026-21 ng MARINA na may petsang Abril 23 at isinapubliko nitong Sabado, Abril 25.
“In view of these extraordinary circumstances, and to alleviate the plight of the Filipino seafarers unable to disembark as scheduled, all holders of Seafarer’s Record Books (SRBs), Seafarer’s Identification and Record Books (SIRBs), and Seafarer’s Identity Documents (SIDs) that have expired OR will expire by 30 June 2026 while onboard ships operating in or affected by the Middle East crisis will be granted an extension of three (3) months from the expiration date of their respective documents without the need to file for an application at the MARINA,” sinabi ng Marina.
Dapat na i-report ng lahat ng shipping companies, shipowners, at Licensed Manning Agencies ang lahat ng mga kaso sa Marina sa pamamagitan ng mds@marina.gov.ph.
Sa kabilang banda, ang authorized company representatives o vessel masters ay obligadong pirmahan ang lahat ng submission at sundin ang prescribed format sa ilalim ng Annex 1 ng Marina Advisory No. 2026-21.
“MARINA moves to ease the burden on seafarers who continue to serve at sea under difficult and uncertain conditions, ensuring that documentary requirements do not add pressure to those already delayed onboard due to circumstances beyond their control,” saad pa sa hiwalay na pahayag ng MARINA.
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