Tag: Philippines

Armed robbery against ships in Manila Bay have prompted ReCAAP ISC to warn crews to exercise extra vigilance when staying at Philippine ports.

Nearly 100,000 of the country’s seafarers have been vaccinated against COVID-19 so far, Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) told to Inquirer news agency.

After a series of incidents where crews’ rights have been abused, a manning agency in the Philippines is close to being red listed by the ITF.

The Philippines is considering several measures in order to revive its shipbuilding and ship repair sector.

ReCAAP ISC recently issued an Incident Alert focusing on incidents at Manila Anchorage Areas, the Philippines.

In its weekly report for 10-16 Aug, ReCAAP ISC informed of two incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia, including one incident to a container ship while anchored off South Harbour Anchorage Area, Manila, Philippines and another one to a bulk carrier while berthed at Haldia Port, India on 13 July. 

The Philippines status as the world’s largest supplier of seafarers took a huge hit in 2020, with Covid-19 leading to lockdowns, causing the crew change crisis.

IMB received reports of 68 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships globally in the first half of 2021, down from 98 incidents during the same period last year and the lowest number of reported incidents for the first half of any year since 1994.

Philippines has extended the ban on travelers from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates until July 15.

In its weekly report for 15-21 June, ReCAAP ISC informed of one armed robbery against ships in Asia. The incident occurred to a container ship while anchored at South Harbour Anchorage, Manila, the Philippines.