In-Country Situationers of the Philippine Contributions to the Seafarer’s Global Labor Market

Abstract

Global indicators suggest that the demand for seafarers will continue to increase in the succeeding years due to the foreseen expansion of international trades across the different economies of the world.  The role of the Philippines being one of the top producing countries of both ratings and officers is salient in addressing this demand in the labor market.  In this study, the different in-country situationers relative to the capacity of the Philippines to supply the expected need of seafarers are examined.  This study utilized the reports from international organizations; the data generated, and issuances by the Philippine government agencies responsible for regulating and supervising the maritime education and deployment of seafarers in the country.  This study establishes that all indicators show that there is an annual decrease in the number of seafarers being produced by the Philippines commencing from the number of individuals who finish a maritime degree to the number of maritime officers who passed the required theoretical examination.