Amended Standard Terms and Conditions Governing the Employment of Filipino Seafarers on Board Ocean-Going Vessels

June 14, 2000

POEA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 009-00

 

Pursuant to Department Order No. 4, Series of 2000, the following guidelines on the implementation of the Amended Standard Terms and Conditions Governing the Employment of Filipino Seafarers on Board Ocean-Going Vessels are hereby issued:

1. The terms and conditions provided therein are the minimum requirements acceptable to the POEA for the employment of Filipino seafarers on board ocean-going vessels. The parties to the contract may therefore improve on the minimum terms and conditions provided such improvements shall be made in writing and appended to the contract of employment. Such improvements in the contract shall have prospective application.

2. Effective 25 June 2000, manning agencies shall use and submit to the POEA the full text of the seafarer's employment contract herein attached including improvements, if any, for approval and processing.

3. Manning agencies are directed to inform and provide copies of the amended standard terms and conditions to all its accredited principals.

4. Every departing seafarer is required to show a copy of the processed and approved employment contract, including its improvements, if any, at the POEA's Labor Assistance Center (LAC) at the international airports. cdlex

5. Manning agencies are directed to include the discussion of the amended standard terms and conditions governing the employment of Filipino seafarers on board ocean-going vessels in the Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar/Briefing of all its hired seafarers.

All Circulars and issuances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed and superseded accordingly. llcd

For strict compliance.

(SGD.) REYNALDO A. REGALADOAdministrator

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Labor and Employment

PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATION

CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This Contract, entered into voluntarily by and between:

Name of Seafarer: _____________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________

SIRB No.: ____________________________ SRC No. _______________________

License No. __________________________________________________________

hereinafter referred to as the Employee

and

Name of Agent: _______________________________________________________

For and behalf of ______________________________________________________

 (Principal/Country)

for the following vessel:

Name of Vessel: _______________________________________________________

Official Number: _____________ Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT): _____________

Flag: ____________ Year Built: _________ Classification Society: ______________

hereinafter referred to as the Employer,

WITNESSETH

1. That the employees shall be employed on board under the following terms and conditions:

1.1 Duration of Contract: _______________________________________

1.2 Position: _________________________________________________

1.3 Basic Monthly Salary: ______________________________________

1.4 Hours of Work: ____________________________________________

1.5 Overtime: ________________________________________________

1.6 Vacation Leave with Pay: ____________________________________

1.7 Point of Hire: _____________________________________________

2. The herein terms and conditions in accordance with Department Order No. 4 and Memorandum Circular No. 9, both Series of 2000, shall be strictly and faithfully observed.

3. Any alterations or changes, in any part of this Contract shall be evaluated, verified, processed and approved by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). Upon approval, the same shall be deemed an integral part of the Standard Terms and Conditions Governing the Employment of Filipino Seafarers On Board Ocean-Going Vessels.

4. Violations of the terms and conditions of this Contract with its approved addendum shall be ground for disciplinary action against the erring party.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have hereto set their hands this _______ day of _______ 20___ at _______________, Philippines

	___________________	____________________
	Seafarer	For the Employer
Verified and approved by the POEA
	__________________	_________________________
	Date	Signature of POEA Official