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1.
| What categories of deck ratings are required to be certified under the STCW Convention?
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These are deck ratings forming part of a navigational watch, particularly able-bodied seamen.
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2.
| What categories of engine ratings are required to be certified under the SCTW Convention?
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These are engine ratings forming part of a watch in a manned engine room, or in a periodically unmanned engine room, particularly oilers.
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3.
| Are personnel in the stewarding services like a messman, steward and cook required to be certified under the STCW Convention?
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No, but they may want to apply for a National Certificate of Competency that will indicate their occupational qualifications to improve their chances of employment onboard ships as well as in land based jobs. Such certificates, especially for cooks, are sometimes required by specific Flag States.
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4.
| Are manning agencies allowed to file applications for Ratings Certificates on behalf of their crew?
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Yes, manning agencies as well as seafarers unions and other seafarers organizations may file applications for Ratings Certificates, especially on behalf of ratings who are still on board.
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5.
| Are applications filed by individual seafarers allowed?
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Yes, experienced seafarers and new entrants are encouraged to file their applications personally.
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6.
| What are the requirements to be submitted by an experienced rating upon application for assessment?
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An experienced rating has to comply with the following requirements:
1. Accomplished Application Form (available without cost)
2. Two (2) passport-size photo (with name in print at the back)
3. Medical Certificate (in PEME form from a DOH-accredited medical clinic)
4. Certified true copy of the Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book (SIRB)
5. Proof of sea service
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7.
| Aside from the SIRB, what other documents shall be submitted as proof of sea experience?
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Any of the following may be submitted as proof of sea service:
1. Employment certificate or service record issued by the shipping company or manning agency;
2. Certification from the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) attesting to the seafarer’s employment records
3. Embarkation/disembarkation certificate issued by the Flag State
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8.
| What is the procedure for the assessment of experienced ratings?
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An experienced rating shall undergo a process referred to as Portfolio Assessment where his qualifications are determined primarily through documentary assessment.
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| As soon as an experienced rating has completed the documents required for assessment, what shall he do?
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The application documents may be filed in the appropriate venue accredited by TESDA:
1. Applicants for Deck Rating COC shall file their application documents with the identified assessment venue for deck ratings.
2. Applicants for Engine Rating COC shall file their application documents with the identified assessment venue for engine ratings.
3. Catering personnel (messman, steward, cook) who wish to secure a certificate of competency for their trade may file their application documents with the identified assessment venue for catering personnel.
Application forms may be secured and inquiries may also be made with the NCR Regional Office and any of the six (6) TESDA District Offices in Metro Manila or the Skills Standards and Certification Office, TESDA Central Office, Taguig, Metro Manila.
Only complete applications shall be received in these venues. Incomplete application documents shall be promptly returned. Once the application documents are officially received, the assessment fee shall be paid and an official receipt shall be issued.
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10.
| How much is the cost of the assessment process?
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Experienced ratings who are accepted for portfolio assessment shall pay the amount of P200 as assessment and certification fee. The fee shall be paid to the appropriate officer who shall issue the corresponding receipt with the due date indicated at the back of the receipt.
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| How long shall a rating wait for the issuance of his Ratings Certificate?
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One week from the time the application is received and the assessment fee is paid, the Certificate of Competency shall be ready for release (if the applicant is assessed as qualified and a valid Medical Certificate from a DOH-accredited medical clinic is presented).
Note: The Certificate of Proficiency for Basic Safety from the NAC shall not be a requisite for the issuance of the Certificate of Competency.
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12.
| What happens if the assessor entertains some doubts on the qualifications of the applicant?
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The applicant shall be formally notified to report to the assessment venue for a thorough interview to properly establish his qualifications. After a satisfactory interview the applicant shall be immediately advised of the final results.
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| What are the requirements to be submitted by new entrants and less-experienced ratings?
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The following documents should be submitted:
1. Accomplished application form (available without cost)
2. Two passport-size photos (with name printed at the back)
3. Certificate of completion of the Ratings Course (with two (2) months practicum or 6 months sea service)
4. Medical certificate (in PEME form from a DOH-accredited medical clinic)
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14.
| What are the procedures in the assessment of ratings for the new entrants?
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When the application documents submitted are complete, the applicant is required to pay the assessment and certification fee of P800 (P200 for the written test and P600 for the practical test) which shall be duly receipted. The written test shall be given three (3) days from the date of payment. Such date shall be duly indicted at the back of the official receipt. The applicant shall not need to wait for the results of the written examination before proceeding to the practical test. The schedule of the practical test shall be indicated at the back of the official receipt. In the practical test, the applicant shall be required to demonstrate his knowledge and skills before the assessor. The issuance of the certificate (if the applicant qualifies in both written and practical test) shall be one (1) week after the date of the last examination.
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15.
| What are the cut-off passing scores in the written and practical examinations?
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An applicant should register not less than 70% correct answers in the written test. On the other hand, in the practical test, an applicant should be able to demonstrate all the minimum standard competencies in accordance with Table A-II/4 or A-III/4, as the case maybe, to obtain a passing mark.
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16.
| When will the results of the practical test be officially made known?
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The assessor shall be required to immediately evaluate the results of the practical test and inform the concerned applicants with the same day of the final results, through the Manager of the assessment venue. Successful applicants shall be required to claim their Certificates of Competency one-week after the date of the practical test. The due date shall be indicated at the back of the receipt.
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| If an applicant fails the written test, can he retake the examination?
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Yes, provided that he pays the examination fee again. After a possible failed second retake (three failures), the applicant shall be advised to go through a refresher course before attempting another third retake.
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| If an applicant fails the practical test, can he retake the examination?
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Yes, provided that he pays the examination fee again. After a possible second retake (three failures), the applicant shall be advised to go through a refresher course before attempting another retake.
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19.
| What is the validity period of the Certificate of Competency?
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Five (5) years unless sooner revoked.
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20.
| What are possible reasons for the revocation of the Certificate of Competency?
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The Certificate of Competency may be revoked if it is tampered or the holder is found to have made misrepresentations in securing such certificate.
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21.
| How does a certified rating verify that he has been included in the official records of ratings with valid certificates of competency?
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TESDA shall maintain an Official Registry of Certified Ratings which can be accessed in the TESDA website – www/tesda.org. Digital copies of all certificates issued may be accessed through the website to verify the authenticity of any Certificate of competency issued under Regulation II/4 and III/4. The site shall be linked to and accessed through the MARINA website since MARINA has been mandated through Executive Order 242 as the official repository of all records of certified seafarers at all levels.
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22.
| Can we claim our retirement fund to AMOSUP?
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Yes. If you already have 10 years of service and if you reached the retirement age of 50 you may now claim your retirement fund 100%.
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23.
| What are the requirements for claiming my AMOSUP fund?
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1.Personal letter stating the reason why you are going to claim your retirement fund
2. Endorsement letter from the company
3. Seaman book/ Sea Service
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| Am I a member of Amosup/ NIS Provident Fund?
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Yes. If your present vessel is enrolled under AMOSUP Collective Bargaining Agreement and if your present vessel is enrolled under NIS Provident Fund/Storebrand or it is a NIS/NON-NIS Amosup vessels.
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25.
| What are the benefits that we can get from Amosup?
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You can avail any of the following upon disembarkation for 6 months:
1. Family Medical and Dental
2. Hospitalization
3. Training
4. Slop chest (allottee can avail during crew is onboard)
5. Sailor's Home
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26.
| How can I get an Amosup Identification Card?
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Upon disembarkation you can get your AMOSUP ID if you can bring the ff. requirements:
1. Last wage account (stating vessel under AMOSUP)
2. Seaman’s book
3. One by one picture
Reminder: Requesting of AMOSUP ID is valid for one month after disembarkation.
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27.
| How can we claim our NIS Provident Fund?
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You may claim your NIS Provident if you reach the Retirement Age of 50, Disability and Death.
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28.
| What are the requirements in claiming my NIS Fund?
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RETIREMENT AGE OF 50
a. A completed claims form
b. Copy of Personal Identification (Seaman’s Documentation)
c. Copy of Membership letter
DEATH
Reminder: Your beneficiaries will be your LEGAL spouse, your children and parents.
a. A completed claim form
b. A copy of letter
c. A copy of Personal Identification
(Marriage contract, birth certificate - authenticated/notarized by a lawyer)
d. A copy of death certificate
(Notarized by a lawyer)
DISABILITY
Claims for Disablement in all cases cannot be made unless the disablement has occurred as a result of disease or injury whilst in service on a participating vessel.
In the event of disability whilst in service on a vessel connected to the FUND, payment will be made provident the disability is:
a. Permanent
b. Caused by an occupational injury or disease, and that you have received compensation in accordance with the NSACBA.
c. Certified by a doctor approved by Norwegian Authorities.
1. A completed claim form
2. A copy of letter
3. A copy of Personal Identification
Seaman’s documentation)
4. A copy of medical certificate
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29.
| How can I avail of SSS Salary Loan?
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An ex-crew can avail of SSS Salary Loan if he is ONBOARD or PRESENTLY LINED-UP.
Reminder: For new entrant, they have to serve the company for at least 3 months before they can avail of SSS salary loan.
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30.
| What are the requirements for availing City Savings Loan?
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An ex-crew must be presently lined-up. Processing of loan will be two weeks before departure. Following are the required to submit:
a. A duly accomplished form (you may get it at CSS Section)
b. Two by two picture
c. Income tax return/ W2
d. Copy of seaman's book/passport
e. Copy of contract
f. Copy of latest resident certificate
g. Copy of bank account/name
Reminder: New entrants have to serve the company for one year before they can avail of the City Savings Loan
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31.
| Can we avail of Philhealth?
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Can we avail of Philhealth?
It depends, if crew has 3-6 months latest contribution, yes you may, but if crew lacks the number of contributions required, you cannot avail of the said Philhealth.
For those who will avail:
In case of delivery (panganganak), only those under caesarian section can avail in every child.
For normal delivery only for the first baby.
Reminder: Releasing of the certificate should be done before the patient has to get out of the hospital.
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32.
| Am I a member of Amosup/ NIS Provident Fund?
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Yes. If your present vessel is enrolled under AMOSUP Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Yes. If your present vessel is enrolled under NIS Provident Fund/Storebrand or it is a NIS/NON-NIS Amosup vessels.
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33.
| Can I make cash advance from the company? How much?
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Yes. It depends on how much you make and the approval of the Vice-President and Asst. Vice-President
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34.
| When are the off signers arriving?
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It is better to call our crewing processor for the complete detail of arrival of our off signers.
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35.
| How long will it take to process the ff. documents: ertificate of Employment, Certificate of Separation, Certificate of Employment & Compensation, Certificate of Sea Service and Crew ID
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All of these will be released after two (2) working days from date of request.
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36.
| How can I send/receive letters and packages to/from my family?
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You will just include the name and the vessel of the receiver.
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37.
| What are the limitations of the packages?
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1. Packages should not be bigger than one square foot.
2. Packages should not weigh more than one kilo.
3. Packages should not contain fragile things that may have a greater tendency of being broken in the process of shipping.
4. Medicine packages should have a prescription
5. Prohibited items (Any kind of food, odorous or seasoning, liquid, deadly weapons.)
6. Religious materials and pornographic materials are prohibited when joining Muslim countries.
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38.
| Does Jebsen Maritime Inc. (JMI) conduct its own Pre-Departure Seminar (PDOS)?
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Yes, we do. We have a total of 5 accredited PDOS trainors in our pool.
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39.
| Are you a recipient of the ISO certificate? When was it issued?
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Yes. Our certificate was issued on September 22, 1998
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40.
| What is the relationship between Aboitiz Jebsen Bulk Transport Corp.(Abojeb) and Jebsens Maritime Inc. (JMI)?
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Abojeb is the mother company of JMI which offers the following services shipmanagement , chartering & operations, accounting & IT , special projects and crewing.
JMI is the affiliate company in-charge of all crewing matters.
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41.
| Do you have your own training center?
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Yes we have our own training center. It is called Harbor Training Center, which was accredited by the Maritime Training Council in August 2001 to conduct the following courses:
- Crowd Management Training, Familiarization Training, and Safety Training for Personnel Providing Direct Services to Passengers in Passenger Spaces
- Crisis Management and Human Behavior Training Including Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity
We also offer the following in-house training courses
- Shipboard Familiarization Course
- ISM Code Familiarization Course
- STCW’95 Familiarization Course
- Port State Control Familiarization Course
- Basic Computer Course (Word / Excel)
- AMOS-D and AMOS-W Planned Maintenance System
- TM Master Planned Maintenance System
- Commercial Shipboard Operations (in cooperation with NTC-M)
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42.
| Do you have welfare centers or similar centers/ units in the Philippines, which caters to your workers and their families?
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YES, we have established our own Crewing Support Services (CSS) section which caters to the needs of our crew and their families.
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43.
| How can i reach your office?
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Our office address is:
ABOITIZ JEBSEN BULK TRANSPORT CORP.
2nd Flr., Harbor Center II Bldg.,
Railroad & Chicago Sts.
South Harbor, Port Area, Manila
PHILIPPINES
Tel. No: +63 2 5279980
Fax. No.: +63 2 5279990
The nearest landmarks to our office are the Manila Hotel and the Caltex Station.
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44.
| As an employer, what sets JMI apart from other manning agents?
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We offer services beyond the basic. These are as follows:
- Competitive exchange rates when changing the U.S. dollar with an option to open and use a dollar account for home allotment and special remittances.
- Leave pays which can be paid onboard or at shore depending on instructions by the crew.
- Forward plans so that each crew is assured of future assignments. In this regard, career plans are also monitored so those aspiring officers are given utmost assistance in pursuing their careers.
- A crewing support service team which handles all the officers and crew’s concerns as well as that of their family such as issuance of certificates as well as delivery of crew mails and packages, among others.
- Assist crew in SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-ibig transactions
- Assist crew in securing cash advances or salary loans.
- Assist crew in availing sickness and other benefits.
Aside from the above, we have also initiated several activities for the benefit of our crew. The following is an outline of these activities:
1. Officers' Conference
This is a biannual event set-up for the main purpose of continuing the education of the Company's officers and to update them on current Maritime developments and relevant domestic/international issues. It is participated by both the Company's shipboard officers as well as the Management and staff. This is a strategy used in order to promote camaraderie between the shore based and ship based personnel.
2. Cash Advances & Loan Facility
JMI offers Cash Advance & Loan assistance in coordination with City Savings Bank to seafarers. Interest is only 1% per month.
3. Officers' Night
The objective of this project is to promote camaraderie among ship officers, shore staff as well as the various Crewing Leaders from the Crewing Department. This activity is being held quarterly wherein we invite all Officers (together with their wives ) who are on vacation for a get-together party thereby giving them a chance to meet, interact and know more each other and at the same time have fun through singing, dancing, and playing parlor games..
4. Seafarers & Families Christmas Party
This is an annual event for the seafarers on vacation and their families. For the crew who are onboard the ships, they are represented by their families. Also invited are representatives from government and the private sector, diplomatic corps, maritime training, education and service institutions and celebrities to add spice and vigor to this event. Giveaways are given to all seafarers as well as raffle prizes. It is during this event that recognition is awarded to seafarers who served the company for more than ten years.
5. Entertainment Materials
The Crewing Support Section of JMI arranges the sending of various entertainment materials from Manila to each of the ships. These materials include the daily newspapers in the country, magazines (dealing on the interest of our crew which are sports, health, movie stars, travel, agriculture and business), videos of recent local films in Manila and other materials which the crew request. These materials are basically for entertainment onboard and those meant to help alleviate the loneliness of being away from their families.
6. Crew Website - JebsenCrew.Com
To further improve communications not only with our officers but also with the rest of the crew and their respective families, JMI has created a Crew Website, which serves as another venue for various exchanges between JMI, the crew and their families. The website provides updates of JMI’s new services, latest info about the company & the maritime industry, interesting articles about the crew, and other issues which may affect the crew and their family’s daily life. It also highlights crew with exceptional achievements in the section "Our Seafarers, Our Heroes" and recognizes model seafaring families in the "Family of the Month."
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45.
| What types of rates do you offer to the crew?
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We offer PRV, NIS, DIS, GIS, JSU, and TCCC rates
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46.
| Do you supply Filipino crew only?
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We are capable of supplying Filipino, Chinese, Indians, Russians, Polish and Indonesian crew.
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47.
| Do you also supply landbased personnel?
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Yes, we do.
NFL INTERNATIONAL INC., an affiliate of Aboitiz Jebsen, is a certified landbased agency.
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