Policy purpose and governing directive
- MARINA adopts precautionary security measures to ensure the safety and security of Filipino seafarers near a war area.
- MARINA acts to avoid unwarranted confusion and disarray in the evacuation.
- MARINA issues the advisory in compliance with a directive from President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to ensure the safety and security of Filipino seafarers on board ships irrespective of flag within the vicinity of the war zone.
Coverage: where and who is covered
- Filipino seafarers on board ships within the vicinity of the war zone fall under the advisory’s instructions.
- The advisory applies regardless of flag for Filipino seafarers on board ships within the vicinity of the war zone.
- The advisory applies specifically to Filipino seafarers on board Philippine-flagged ships within the war zone.
Required precaution for all Filipino seafarers
- Filipino seafarers on board ships (regardless of flag) that are within the vicinity of the war zone must be advised to take all necessary precautions.
- Filipino seafarers on board ships (regardless of flag) within the vicinity of the war zone must advise the nearest Philippine Embassy/Consulate of their need for assistance as may be warranted.
Mandatory assistance for Philippine-flagged ships
- Filipino seafarers on board Philippine-flagged ships within the war zone must render assistance when requested by OFWs.
- Assistance must include evacuation.
- Assistance must be performed with consideration of the safety and welfare of both crew and OFWs.
Compliance and enforcement posture
- MARINA requires strict compliance with the precautionary measures.
- The advisory is framed as an operational directive for evacuation-related security actions in the vicinity of the war area.