The IMO White List paves the way to secure employment and the continued employability of Filipino seafarers. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has welcomed the continuing inclusion of the Philippines in the White List of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Being on the White List means the country has properly implemented the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). The DMW said the IMO White List paves the way to secure employment and the continued employability of Filipino seafarers. DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said the placement of the country in the list is a global validation of Filipino seafarers’ exceptional abilities. “Inclusion on the IMO White List is a testament to our ongoing efforts to refine and elevate the skills of our maritime workforce,” he said. The DMW chief highlighted the dedication and expertise of Filipino seafarers working overseas and vowed to support their welfare.

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