No Crew Change/Shore Leave in Yemeni Ports

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POEA Advisory No. 04: No Crew Change/Shore Leave in Yemeni Ports

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Title Supreme Court: No Crew Change/Shore Leave in Yemeni Ports

Law: Poea Advisory No. 04

Decision Date: Feb 25, 2015

Due to escalating violence in Yemen, shipping companies are mandated to enforce a no crew change and no shore leave policy for Filipino seafarers on vessels calling at Yemeni ports, following risk management advice from Norwegian maritime authorities.

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Risk Assessment Requirements for Voyages Involving Yemen

Shipowners must conduct careful risk assessments before entering contracts involving port calls in Yemen.
The assessment aims to ensure the safety and security of crew, considering the volatile situation.

War Risk Classification and Compensation Implications

Despite the advisory, there is no declaration that Yemeni ports automatically fall under war risk trading areas.
Absence of war risk classification means no automatic entitlement to premium pay for seafarers for calling at Yemeni ports.

Enforcement of No Shore Leave and No Crew Change Policy

The policy strictly prohibits shore leave and crew changes for Filipino seafarers on ships calling in Yemeni ports.
The directive targets shipping companies, manning agencies, and the seafarers themselves.

Official Guidance and Authority

The advisory is issued by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).
The directive is signed by Administrator Hans Leo J. Cacdac, emphasizing the regulatory authority and official guidance.

This advisory underscores the critical importance of prioritizing crew safety in high-risk maritime areas and confirms the regulatory stance that prohibits certain port-related crew activities in Yemen amid ongoing conflict.

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