POEA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 09, S. OF 2000

: The purpose is to issue amended standard terms and conditions governing the employment of Filipino seafarers on board ocean-going vessels to ensure minimum acceptable requirements are met for their employment.
: The amended terms took effect on 25 June 2000.
: The terms and conditions are the minimum requirements acceptable to the POEA but the parties to the contract may improve on these terms in writing, which will have prospective application.
: Manning agencies must submit the full text of the seafarer's employment contract, including any improvements, for approval and processing.
: They are directed to inform and provide copies of the amended standard terms and conditions to all their accredited principals.
: Every departing seafarer must show a copy of the processed and approved employment contract, including any improvements.
: They must include the discussion of the amended standard terms and conditions governing the employment of Filipino seafarers on ocean-going vessels.
: No, any improvements or amendments to the contract have prospective application only.
: All inconsistent circulars and issuances are repealed and superseded accordingly.
: Department Order No. 4, Series of 2000 serves as the basis.