Republic Act 12021 enumerates the rights and duties of seafarers and the obligations of maritime agencies for overseas workers.
Employment terms, accommodation, medical treatment, termination procedures, dispute settlement, repatriation and reintegration of overseas seafarers and emergency rescue of domestic seafarers are also covered by the measure.
Marcos cited threats to the safety of maritime workers in the Red Sea, where Iran-backed Houthi rebels are carrying out drone and missile attacks amid the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
RA 12021 establishes a green lane for seafarers and promotes seafarer education and maritime industry incentives.
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