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November 22, 2021[br_tc]ICYMI: Last 07 September 2021, marked an important milestone in the Philippine maritime industry. MARINA and Domestic Shipping Operators nationwide inked agreement on fare discount for seafarers on board domestic passenger ships.

The Chelsea Group (Trans-Asia Shipping Lines, Inc., Starlite Ferries Inc, and [nbsp_tc]SuperCat Fast Ferry Corporation ) is one with the MARINA and ship operators in recognizing Filipino seafarers’ valuable contributions in the local and global trade.[nbsp_tc]

In the MARINA Press Release dated 9 September 2021, Domestic Shipping Operators Nationwide Ink Agreement on Fare Discount for Seafarers On-Board Domestic Passenger Ships to recognize Filipino seafarers’ valuable contributions nationally and globally.

In a mixed face-to-face and virtual signing event, the Agency, including its Regional Offices (MROs), and 45 shipping operators nationwide have joined hands to support the hard-working men and women who help keep world economies stable despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

MARINA Deputy Administrator for Operations Engr. Nannette Villamor-Dinopol shared in her welcome remarks that the fare discount for seafarers, once a vision, is now a reality with the help and support from shipping operators.

Dr. Conrado Oca, Associated Marine Officers and Seafarers’ Union of the Philippines (AMOSUP) expressed his appreciation to the MARINA, as well as all the domestic shipping operators, for this initiative as this will stand as significant token of appreciation for the work seafarers have been doing as key workers performing essential services, not only for the benefit of the Philippine economy, but also for sustaining the global economy.

On the other hand, MARINA Franchising Service Director Atty. Maximo Bañares Jr., mentioned that the MROs have provided significant contributions to make this effort happen. “With the help of our active MROs, there are currently 45 participating operators scattered all over our regional offices in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The MOA gives fare discounts to Filipino seafarers ranging from 10 to 100%. That means, anywhere in the Philippines, our seafarers would have the privilege to avail fare discounts whenever they use the passenger ships of participating operators.”

Finally, MARINA Administrator Vice Admiral Robert A Empedrad AFP (Ret) stated that the Agency, through each team and personnel, is continuously doing all the efforts – working and exploring possibilities in order to give back and honor our beloved seafarers.

To all our dedicated seafarers, a fare discount of 10% awaits at Trans-Asia Shipping Lines, Inc. for all routes and accommodation types. Just present either the Seaman’s Book (SIRB/ SRB) or Seaman’s Identification Card (SID) to avail the discount.[nbsp_tc][nbsp_tc]

Snappy Salute sa ating magigiting na Marino!

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