Philippine Employment: Overseas Administration

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Philippine
Overseas
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Republic of the PhilipPInes

Department of labor and Employment
BFO Building, Ortigas Avenue 00(. EDSA, Mandaluyong City 1501
website: www.poea.gov.ph E-mail: info@poea.gov.ph
Hotlines: 722 -11-44. 722-1155
MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO.

(Series of 2010)
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ALL PRINCIPALS/EMPLOYERS , LICENSED MANNING

AGENCIES AND FILIP INO SEAFARERS
SUBJECT
AMENDED STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS GOVERNING

THE OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT OF FILIPINO SEAFARERS ONBOARD OCEAN-GOING SHIPS
DATE
26 October 2010
Pursuant 10 Governing Board Resolution No. 09, series of 2010, the following
guidelines on the implementation of the Amended Standard Terms and Conditions
Governing the Overseas Employment of Filipino Seafarers on Board Ocean-Going Ships ,
which reflect the consensus of all the stakeholders after a series of tripartite consu ltations,
are hereby issued :
1. The terms and conditions provided therein are the minimum requirements acceptable
to the POEA for the employment of Filipino seafarers on board ocean-going ships .
2. The parties to the contract may improve on the minimum terms and
conditions,
provided such improvements shall be made in writing and appended to the contract
of employment.
3. Manning agencies shall use and submit to the POEA, the full text of the seafarer's
employment contract herein attached including improvements, if any, for approval
and processing. Such improvements in the contract shall have prospective
application .
4. Manning agencies are directed to inform and provide copies of the amended terms
and conditions to all its accredited principals/employers.
5. Manning agencies shall ensure that its departing seafarers are given a copy of the
processed and approved employment contract, including its improvements if any.
Under no circumstances shall seafarers be allowed to leave for their respective
vessels without a copy of the processed employment contract . Such contract shall
be randomly checked at the airports.
to include in the Pre-departure
6. POOS providers for seafarers are directed
Orientation Seminar (POOS) of its hired seafarers, the provisions of the amended
terms and conditions governing the employment of Filipino seafarers on board
ocean- going ships .
CONTROLLED ANi) vlSSEJ\tJNA TUD
BY CRD ON
'OCT 2 7 2QlO
This Circular shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in a newspaper of
general circulation.
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STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE OVERSEAS

EMPLOYMENT OF FILIPINO SEAFARERS ON-BOARD OCEAN -GOING SHIPS
Definition of Terms :
For purposes of this contract, the following terms are defined as follows :
1.
Allottee - refers to any person named or designated by the seafarer as the

recipient of his remittance to the Philippines.
2.
Basic Wage - refers to the salary of the seafarer exclusive of overtime, leave pay and
other all owances and benefits.
3. Beneficiary{ies) - refers to the pe rson(s) to whom the death compensation

and other benefits due under the emp loyment contract are payable in
accordance w ith rules of success ion under the Civil Code of the Philippines,
as amended.
4. Compassionate Ground - refers to incidence of death of an immediate member of
the seafarer's family which includes his parents, spouse and child ren jf the seafarer is
married or his parents if the seafarer is single
5. Convenient Port - any port where it is practicable, economical, safe and convenient to
repatriate the seafarer.
6. Dental Treatment - covers tooth extraction, or dental surgery if necessary, due to
accident
7. Departure - refers to the actual departure from the point of hire of the seafarer through
air, sea or land travel transport to join his ship at a Philippine or foreign port
8. Manning Agency - refers to any person, partnership or corporation duly
licensed by the Secretary of Labor and Employm ent to engage in the
recru itment and placement of seafarers for ships plying international waters and
for related maritime activities.
9. Philippine Port - refers to any Philippine airport or seaport.
10. Point of Hire - refers to the place indicated in the contract of employment which
shall be the basis for determining commencement and termination of contract.
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Pre-existing illness - an illness shall be considered as pre-existing if prior to

the
processing of the POEA contract, any of the following conditions are
present:
a. The ad vi ce of a medical doctor on treatment was given for such continuing

illness or condition; or
b . The seafarer had been diagnosed and has knowledge of s uch an illness or
condition but failed to disclose the same during pre-employment medical
examination (PEME), and such cannot be diagnosed during the PEME
12. Principal/Employer/Company - any person, partnership or corporation hiring Filipino
seafarers to work onboard ocean-going ships.
13 .Regular Working Hours - refers to the seafarer's eight (8) hour working hours with in a
period of 24 hours.
14. Seafarer - refers to any person wh o is employed or engaged in overseas
employment in any capacity on board a ship other than a government ship used
for mi litary or non-commercial purposes.
15. Shipwreck - refers to the damage or destruction of a ship at sea caused by collision ,
storm, grounding or any other marine peril at sea or in port rendering the ship
absolutely unable to pursue her voyage.
16. Work-Related Illness - any sickness as a result of an occupational disease listed
under Section 32-A of this Contract with the conditions set therein satisfied
17. Work-Related Injury - injury arisi ng out o f and in the cou rse of employment.
SECTION 1. DUTIES
A. Duties of the PrincipaIlEmployerfMaster/Company:
1. To faithfully comply with the stipulated terms and co nditions of this contract,
particularly the prompt payment of wages , remittance of allotment and the
expeditious settlement of valid claims of the seafarer.
2. To extend coverage to the seafarers under the Philippine Social Security
System (555), Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhiIHealth),
Employees ' Compensation Commission (ECC) and Home Developm ent
Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund), unless otherwise provided in multilateral or
bilateral agreements entered into by the Philippine government with other
countries.
3. To make operalional on board the ship the grievance machinery provided in this
contract and ensure its free access at all times by the seafarer.
4. To provide a seaworthy ship for the seafarer and take all reasonable precautions to
prevent accident and injury to the crew including provision of safety equipment,
fire prevention, safe and proper navigation of the ship and such other precautions
necessary to avoid accident, injury or sickness to the seafarer.
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5. To observe the Code of Ethics for Seafarers and conduct himself in the traditional
decorum of a master.
6. To provide a workplace conducive for the promotion and protection of th e
health of the seafarers in accordance with the standards and guidelines in
Title 4 of the ILO Maritime Labor Convention, 2006.
B. Duties of the Seafarer:
1. To faithfully comply with and observe the terms and conditions of this contract ,
violation of which shall be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to Section 33 of
this contract.
2. To abide by the Code of Discipline as provided in the POEA rules and regulations
governing overseas contract workers and the Code of Ethics for Seafarers.
3. To be obedient to the lawful commands of the Master or any person who shall
lawfully succeed him and to comply with the company policy including safety
policy and procedures and any instructions given in connection therewith.
4. To be diligent in his duties relating to the ship, its stores and cargo , whether on
board , in boats or ashore.
5. To conduct himself at all times in an orderly and respectful manner towards
shipm ates, passengers, shippers, stevedores, port authorities and other persons
on official business with the ship.
6. To take personal responsibility for his health while onboard by practi cing a
healthy lifestyle which includes taking medications and lifestyle changes as
prescribed by the company~designated doctor.
SECTION 2, COMMENCEMENT/DURATION OF CONTRACT
A. The employment contract between the employer and the seafarer shaH commence
upon actual departure of the seafarer from the Philippine airport or seaport in the
point of hire and with a POEA approved contract. It shall be effective until the
seafarer'S date of arrival at the point of hire upon termination of his employment
pursuant to Section 18 of this Contract.
B.
The period of e m p loyment shall be for a p erIod mutu a lly a g reed upon by the seafarer and the employer
but not to exceed 12 month s. Any exte nsIon of the contra ct sha ll b e subject to m utual consent of both
parties.
SECTION 3. FREE PASSAGE FROM THE POINT OF HIRE TO THE PORT OF

EMBARKATION
The seafarer shall join the ship and be available for duty at the date and time specified by
the employer. The seafarer shall travel by air or as otherwise directed at the expense of
the employer.
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SECTION 4. BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE

The seafarer traveling by air to join a ship or on repatriation shall be entitled to the normal
free baggage allowance offered by the airlines. The cost of the excess baggage shall be
for the account of the seafarer.
SECTION 5. HYGIENE AND VACCINATION

A. The seafarer shall keep his quarters and other living spaces such as: mess rooms ,
toilets , bathrooms, alleyways and recreation rooms in clean and tidy condition to the
satisfaction of the master. Such work is to be performed outside the seafarer's regular
working hours and for which no overtime pay shall be claimed .
B, The seafarer shall submit to the order of the master or to the laws of any country
within the territorial jurisdiction of which the ship may enter to have such vaccination
or inoculation or to undertake measures to safeg uard his health and the entire crew
complement.
c.
The company/employer shall ensure that the seafarer shall be informed on the
cause, prevention and consequences of HIV/AIDS.
SECTION 6. WAGES
A. All seafarers shall be paid for their work regularly and in full in accordance with
this contract. They shall be paid monthly wages not later than 15 days of the
succeeding month from the date of commencement of the contract until the date of
arrival at point of hire upon termination of their employment pursuant to Section 18 of
this contract
B. Seafarers shall be given a monthly account of the payments due and the
amounts paid to them, including wages, additional payments and the rate of
exchange used.
SECTION 7. PAYMENT ON BOARD
Payment of shipboard pay in foreign ports shall be subject to the currency control
regulations at the port abroad and to the official rate of exchange prevailing at the time of
payment. Advances shall be at the master's/employer's discretion and in accordance
with the foregoing conditions .
SECTION 8. ALLOTMENTS AND REMITTANCES
A. The seafarer is required to make an allotment which shall be payable once a month to
his deSignated allottee in the Philippines through any authorized Philippine bank. The
principallemployer/master/company shall provide the seafarer with facilities to do
so at no expense to the seafarer. The allotment shall be at least eighty percent (80%)
of the seafarer's monthly basic salary.
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B. The principalfemployer/master/company may also provide facilities for the seafarer

to remit any amount earned in excess of his allotment, including backwages, if any, to
his designated allottee in the Philippines through any authorized Philippine bank
without any charge to him.
C. The allotments shall be paid to th e designated allottee in Philippine currency at the

rate of exchange indicated in the credit advice of the local authorized Philippine bank.
SECTION 9. FINAL WAGE ACCOUNT & CERTIFICATE OF EMPLOYMENT
The seafarer, upon his discharge, shall be given a written account of his final wages
reflecting all deductions therefrom. Where a seafarer is landed in an emergency, the
written account of his wages shall be given to him not later than one month from
disembarkation . Upon the seafarer's request, he shall also be provided by his
principal/employer/master/company his certificate of employment or service record
without any charge.
SECTION 10. HOURS OF WORK
A. The seafarer shall perform not more than forty-eight (48) hours of regular work a
week. The hours of works shall be determined and prescribed by the master,
provided that it co nforms with the customary international practices and standards and
as prescribed in paragraph B below.
B. Regular working hours for the seafarer shall be eight (8) hours in every 24 hours,
midnight to midnight, Monday to Sunday. The normal practice is as follows :
1. The day worker shall observe the eight (8) regular working hours during the period
from 0600 hours to 1800 hours.
2. The steward personnel shall observe the eight (8) regular working hours during the
period from 0500 hours to 2000 hours.
3. The Radio Operator shall observe the eight (8) regular working hours in every
twenty-four (24) hours, midnight to midnight, from Monday to Sunday as
established by International Telecommunication Conventions and as prescribed
by the master.
4. For those who are on sea watch , their working hours shall be eight (8) hours per
day. Staggering of working hours will be at the master's discretion .
C. The record of th e seafarer's daily hours of work or of his daily hours of rest
shall be maintained to allow monitoring of compliance to the above provisions.
The seafarer shall be provided a copy of the records pertaining to him which
shall be endorsed by the master or a person authorized by the master, and by
the seafarer.
The seafarer shall be allowed reasonable rest period in accordance with international
standards.
SECTION 11. OVERTIME & HOLIDAYS
A. The seafarer shall be compensated for all work performed in excess of the regular
eight (8) hours as prescribed above. Overtime pay may be classified as open, fixed or
guaranteed.
In computing overtime, a fraction of the first hour worked shall be considered as one
full hour. After the first hour overtime, any work performed which is less than thirty
(3D) minutes shall be considered as half an hour and more than thirty (30) minutes
shall be considered one full hour.
8. Overtime work may be compensated at the following rates :
1. Open overtime - not less than 125 percent (125%) of the basic hourly rate computed
based on two hundred eight (208) regular working hours per month .
2. Guaranteed or fixed overtime - not less than thirty percent (30%) of the basic
monthly salary of the seafarer. This fixed rate overtime shall include overtime work
performed on Sundays and holidays but shall not exceed one hundred five (105)
hours a month.
3. Overtime work for officers shall be computed based on the fixed overtime rate .
4. For ratings, overtime work sha ll be based on guaranteed or open overtime rate , as
mutually agreed upon by the contracting parties. For ratings paid on guaranteed
overtime, overtime work in excess of 105 hours a month for ratings shall be further
compensated by their hourly overtime rate.
C. Any hours of work or duty including hours of watchkeeping performed by the seafarer
on deSignated rest days and holidays shall be paid rest day or holiday pay. The
following shall be considered as holidays at sea and in port.
New Year's Day
Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
Araw ng Kagitingan (Bataan& Corregidor Day)
Labor Day
Independence Day
National Heroes Day
August
All Sainls Day
Bonifacio Day
Christmas Day
Rizal Day
January 1
movable date
movable date
April 9
May 1
June 12
Last
Sunday
of
November 1
November 30
December 25
December 30
D. Emergency Duty
Nothing in this Contract shall be deemed to impair the right of the master of a
ship to require a seafarer to perform any hours of work nece ssary for th e
immediate safety of the ship, persons on board or cargo, for the purpose of
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giving assistance t o other ships or persons in distress at sea, or to conduct fire,

boat, or emergency drill. Accordingly, the master may suspend the schedule of
hours of work or hours of rest and require a seafarer to perform any hours of
work necessary until the normal situation has been restored or the drill has
been complet ed. As soon as practicable after the normal situation has been
restored or the drill has been completed, the master shall ensure that any
seafarer who have performed work in a scheduled rest period are provided with
an adequate period of rest.
No overtime work and pay shall be cons idered for such an emergency service
or for fire, boat, or emergency drill.
SECTION 12. LEAVE PAY
The seafarer's leave pay shall be in accordance with the number of days leave per month
as agreed upon. Days leave shall not be less than four and a half days (4 %) for each
month of service and pro-rated. Leave pay shall be settled onboard or settled within two
weeks after arrival of the seafarer at the point of hire.
SECTION 13. SHORE LEAVE
The seafarer shall be allowed shore leave when practicable, upon the consent of the
master or his deputy, taking into considera tion the operations and safety of the ship.
SECTION 14. SUBSISTENCE, SHIP STORES AND PROVISIONS
A. The seafarer shall be provided by the principal/employer/master/company with

subsistence consistent with good maritime standards and practices while on board the
ship.
8 . All stores and provisions issued ~o the seafarer are only for use and consumption on
board the ship and any unused or unconsumed stores or provisions shall remain the
property of the employer. The seafarer shall not take ashore, sell, destroy or give
away such stores and provisions.
SECTION 15. TRANSFER CLAUSE
The seafarer agrees to be transferred at any port to any ship owned or operated, manned
or managed by the same employer, provided it is accredited to the same manning agent
and provided further that the position of the seafarer and the rate of his wages and terms
of service are in no way inferior and the tota l period of employment shall not exceed that
originally agreed upon.
Any form of transfer shall be documented and made available when necessary.
SECTION 16. GRIEVANCE MACHINERY
A. If the seafarer considers himself aggrieved, he shall make his complaint in accordance
with the following procedures:
1. The seafarer shall first approach the head of the Department in which he is
assigned to explain his grievance.
a.
In the Deck, Radio and Catering Department, the head is the Chief Mate.
b.
In the Engine Department, the head is the Chief Engineer.
c.
In the Catering and/or Hotel Department in a passenger ship, the head is the
Chief Steward andlor Purser.
2 . The seafarer shall make his grievance in writing and in an orderly manner and shall
choose a time when his complaint or grievance can be properly heard.
3. The seafarer may also seek the assistance of the highestwranking Filipino
seafarer on board.
4. The Department head shall deal with the complaint or grievance and where
solution is not possible at his level, refer the complaint or grievance to the
Master who shall handle the case personally.
5. If no satisfactory result is achieved, the seafarer concerned may appeal to the
management of the company or with a Philippine Overseas Labor Office or
consular officer overseas. The master shall afford such facilities necessary
to enable the seafarer to transmit his appeal.
B. When availed of by the seafarer, the grievance procedure and all actions or decisions
agreed upon shall be properly documented for the protection and interest of both
parties.
c.
The aggrieved seafarer whose employment is covered by an existing CSA shall

elevate any unsatisfactory resolution of his grievance to voluntary arbitration as
agreed upon under the CBA. The aggrieved party whose employment is not
covered by an existing CSA may elevate his complaint to the Maritime Industry
Labor Arbitration Council (MILA) prior to any other forum.
D. The foregoing procedures shall be without prejudice to other modes of voluntary

settlement of disputes and to the jurisdiction of the Philippine Overseas Employment
Administration (POEA) or the National Labor Relations Commission (N LRC) over any
unresolved compla ints arising out of shipboard employment that shall be brought
before it by the seafarer.
SECTION 17. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
The Master shall comply with the following disciplinary procedures against an erring
seafarer:
A. The Master shall furnish the seafarer with a written notice containing the following :
1. Grounds for the charges as listed in Section 33 of this Contract or analogous
act constituting the same.
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2. Date, time and place for a formal investigation of the charges against the
seafarer concerned .
B. The Master or his authorized rep resentative shall conduct the investigation or hearing ,
giving the seafarer the opportun ity to explain or defend himself against the charges .
These procedures must be duly documented and entered into the ship's logbook.
C. If after the investigation or hearing, the Master is convinced that imposition or a
penalty is justified, the Master shall issue a written notice of penalty and the reasons
for it to the seafarer, with copies furnished to the Philippine agent.
D. Dismissal for just cause may be effected by the Master without furnishing the seafarer
with a notice of dismissal if there is a clear and existing danger to the safety of the
crew or the ship. The Master shall send a complete report to the manning agency
substantiated by witnesses , testimonies and any other documents in support thereof.
SECTION 18. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
A. The employment of the seafarer shall cease when the seafarer completes his period
of contractual service aboard the ship,
of hire.
signs~off
from the ship and arrives at the point
B. The employment of the seafarer is also terminated effective upon arrival at the point
of hire for any of the following reasons :
1. When the seafarer signs 0ff and is disembarked for medical reasons pursuant to
Section 20 (A)[5) of this Contract.
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2. When the seafarer signs~off due to shipwreck, ship's sale, lay~up of ship,
discontinuance of voyage or change of ship principal in accordance with Sections
22, 23 and 26 of this Contract.
3. When the seafarer, in writing, voluntarily resigns and signs off prior to expiration of
contract pursuant to Section 19 (G) of this Contract.
4. When the seafarer is discharged for just cause as provided for in Section 33 of th is
Contract.
SECTION 19. REPATRIATION
A.
If the ship is outside the Philippines upon the expiration of the contract, the seafarer
shall continue his service on board until the ship's arrival at a convenient port and/or
after arrival of the replacement crew provided that, in any case , the continuance of
such service shall not exceed three months. The seafarer shall be entitled to earned
wages and benefits as provided in his contract.
B. If the ship arrives at a convenient port before the expiration of the contract, the
principal/employer/master/company may repatriate the seafarer from such port,
provided the unserved portion of his contract is not more than one (1) month. The
seafarer shall be entitled only to his earned wages and earned leave pay and to his
basic wages corresponding to the unserved portion of the contract, unless within 60
days from disembarkation, the seafarer is rehired at the same rate and position, in
which case the seafarer shall be entitled only to his earned wages and earned leave
pay.
C. If the ship arrives at a convenient port within a period of three (3) months before the
expiration of his contract, the prin cipallemployer/master/company may repatriate
the seafarer from such port provided that the seafarer shall be paid all his earned
wages . In addition, ttie seafarer shall also be paid his leave pay for the entire contract
period plus a termination pay equivalent to one (1) month of his basic pay, provided ,
however, that this mode of termination may only be exercised by the
principal/employer/master/company if the original contract period of the seafarer is
at least nine (9) months; provided, further, that the conditions for this mode of
repatriation shall not apply to dismissal for cause.
D. The seafarer, if discharged at a port abroad for any reason shall be repatriated to
the Philippines via sea or air or as may otherwise be directed by th e
principal/employer/company. He shall be provided with accommodation and
food , allowances and medical treatment, if necessary, until he arrives at the
point of hire.
E.
When the seafarer is discharged for any just cause , the employer shall have the right
to recover the costs of his replacement and repatriation from the seafarer's wages and
other earnings.
F. The seafarer, when discharged and repatriated as directed by the

principallemployerfmaster/company shall be entitled to basic wages from date of
signing off until arrival at the point of hire except when the discharge is in accordance
with the above or for disciplinary reasons .
If th e seafarer delays or makes a detour or proceeds to a destination other than
through the travel itinerary arranged by the employer to the point of hire, the
employment of the seafarer will be cons idered terminated at the time the
seafarer signs off the ship and all additional expenses shall be to the seafarer's
accounf The seafarer shall be entitled to earned wages and basic wage
calculated based on the original scheduled date of arrival at the point of hire. All
oth er liabilities of the company in this event shall cease at the time the seafarer
is terminated. Any illness, injury or death sustained by the seafarer, due to the
above shall be considered non-work related and sh all not be compensated.
G. A seafarer who requests for early termination of his contract shall be liable for his
repatriation cost as well as the transportation cost of his replacement. The employer
may, in case of compassionate grounds, assume the transportation cost of the
seafarer's replacement.
H. The seafarer shall report to the manning agency within 72 hours upon arrival at
point of hire.
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SECTION 20. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

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COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR INJURY OR ILLNESS
The liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers work-related injury or illness
during the term of his contract are as follows:
1. The employer shall continue to pay the seafarer his wages during the time he is on
board the ship;
2. If the injury or illness requires medical and/or dental treatment in a foreign port, the
employer shall be liable for the full cost of such medical, serious dental, surgical
and hospital treatment as well as board and lodging until the seafarer is declared
fit to work or to be repatriated. However, jf after repatriation, the seafarer still
requires medical attention arising from said injury or illness, he shall be so
provided at cost to the employer until such time he is declared fit or the degree of
his disability has been established by the company-designated physician .
3. In addition to the above obligation of the employer to provide medical

attention , the seafarer shall also receive sickness allowance from his
employer in an amount equivalent to his basic wage computed from the time
he signed off until he is declared fit to work or the degree of disability has
been assessed by the company-designated physician. The period within
which the seafarer shall be entitled to his sickness allowance shall not
exceed 120 days. Payment of the sickness allowance sQ,all be made on a
regular basis, but not less than once a month.
The seafarer shall be entitled to reimbursement of the cost of medicines
prescribed by the company-designated physician. In case treatment of the
seafarer is on an out-patient basis as determined by the companydeSignated physician, the company shall approve the appropriate mode of
transportation and accommodation. The reasonable cost of actual traveling
expenses andlor accommodation shall be paid subject to liquidation and
submission of official receipts andlor proof of expenses.
For this purpose, the seafarer shall submit himself to a post-employment medical
examination by a company-designa ted physician within three working days upon
his return except when he is physically incapacitated to do so, in which case , a
written notice to the agency within the same period is deemed as compliance . In
the course of the treatment, the seafarer shall also report regularly to the
company-de's ignated physician specifically on the dates as prescribed by
the company-designated physician and agreed to by the seafarer. Failure of
the seafarer to comply with the mandatory reporting requirement shall result in his
forfeiture of the right to claim the above benefits.
If a doctor appointed by the seafarer disagrees with the assessment, a third
doctor may be agreed jointly between the Employer and the seafarer. The third
doctor's decision shall be final and binding on both parties.
4. Those illnesses not listed in Section 32 of thi s Contract are disputably presumed
as work-related.
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5, In case a seafarer is disembarked from the ship for medical reasons , the
employer shall bear the full cost of repatriation in the event the seafarer is
declared (1) fit for repatriation ; or (2) fit to work but the employer is unable to find
employment for the seafarer on board his former ship or another ship of the
employer.
6. In case of permanent tota l or partial disability of the seafarer caused by either injury
or illness the seafarer shall be compensated in accordance with the schedule of
benefits enumerated in Section 32 of his Contract. Computation of his benefits
arising from an illness or disease shall be governed by the rates and the rules of
compensation applicable at the time the illness or disease was contracted.
The disability shall be based solely on the disability gradings provided
under Section 32 of this Contract, and shall not be measured or determined
by the number of days a seafarer is under treatment or the number of days
in which sickness allowance is paid.
7. It is understood and agreed that the benefits mentioned above shall be
separate and distinct from, and will be in addition to whatever benefits
which the seafarer is entitled to under Philippine laws such as from th e
Social Security System, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration ,
Employees ' Compensation Commission, Philippine Health Insurance
Corporation and Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund).
B. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR DEATH

1. In case of work-related death of the seafarer, during the term of his contract, the
employer shall pay his beneficiaries the Philippine currency equivalent to the
am ount of Fifty Thousand US doliars (US$50,OOO) and an additional amount of
Seven Thousand US doliars (US$7 ,OOO) to each child under the age of twentyone (21) but not exceeding four (4) children, at the exchange rate prevailing
during the time of payment.
2. Where death is caused by warlike activity while sailing within a declared war zone
or war risk area, the compensation payable shall be doubled. The employer shall
undertake appropriate war zone insurance coverage for this purpose.
3. It is understood and agreed that the benefits mentioned above shall be separate
and distinct from , and will be in addition to whatever benefits which the seafarer is
entitled to under Philippine laws from the Social Security System, Overseas
Workers Welfare Administration, Employee's Compensation Commission ,
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation and Home Development Mutual Fund
(pag-IBIG Fund).
4. The other liabilities of the employer when the seafarer dies as a result of workrelated injury or illness during the term of employment are as follows:
a.
The employer shall pay the deceased's beneficiary all outstanding obligations
due the seafarer under this Contract.
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b.
The employer shall transport the remains and personal effects of the seafarer
to the Philippines at employer's expense except if the death occurred in a port
where local government laws or regulations do not permit the transport of such
remains . In case death occurs at sea, the disposition of tile remains shall be
handled or dealt with in accordance with the master's best judgment. In all
cases , the employer/master shall commun icate with the manning agency to
advise for disposition of seafarer's remains.
c.
The employer shall pay the beneficiaries of the seafarer the Philippine currency
equivalent to the amount of One Thousand US dollars (US$1 ,000) for burial
expenses at the exchange rate prevailing during the time of payment.
C. It is understood that computation of the tota l permanent or partial disability of the

seafarer caused by the injury sustained resu lting from warlike activities within the
warzone area sha ll be based on the compensation ra te payable within the warzone
area as prescribed in this Contract.
D. No compe nsation and benefits shall be payable in respect of any injury, incapacity,
disability or death of the seafarer resulting from his willful or criminal act or intentional
breach of his duties, provided however, that the employer can prove that such injury,
incapacity, disability or death is directly attributable to the seafarer.
E.
A seafarer who knowingly conceals a preexisting illness or condition in the

Pre-Employment Medical
Examination
(PEME)
shall
be
liable for
misrepresentation and shall be disqualified from any compensation and
benefits. This is likewise a just cause for termination of employment and
imposition of appropriate administrative sanctions.
F.
When requested , the sea farer shall be furni shed a copy of all pertinent medical
reports or any records at no cost to the seafarer.
G. The amounts paid to the seafarer due to accidental or natu ral death, or
permanent total disablement by virtue of the provisions of RA 8042 as amended
by RA 10022 and its implementing rules and regulations shall form part of and
shall be deducted from the total amount that the seafarer is determined to be
finally entitled to under this Contract.
M..- Subsistence allowance benefit as provided in RA 8042, as amended
The principal/employer/company shall grant to the seafarer
10022.
involved in a case or litigation for the protection of his rights in a
country, a subsistence allowance of at least One Hundred United States
(U S$100) per month for a maximum of six (6) months.
I.
by RA
who is
foreign
Dollars
CompaSSionate Visit as provided in RA 8042, as amended by RA 10022. Wh en

a seafarer is hospitalized and has been confined for at least seven (7)
consec utive days, he shall be entitled to a compassionate visit by on e (1) family
member or a requested individual.
The employer shall pay for the
transportation cost of the family member or requested individual to the major
airport closest to the place of hospitalization of the seafarer. It is, however, the
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responsibility of the family member or requested individual to meet all visa and
travel document requirements;
J . The seafarer or his successor in interest acknowledges that payment for injury, illness,
incapacity, disability or death and other benefits of the seafarer under this contract
and under RA 8042, as amended by RA 10022, shall cover all claims in relation with
or in the course of the seafarer's employment, including but not limited to damages
arising from the con tract, tort, fault or negligence under the laws of the Philippines or
any other country.
SECTION 21 . WAR AND WARLIKE OPERATIONS ALLOWANCE
A. The POEA shall be the sole authority to determine whether the ship is within a
war risk trading area. It shall also determine the amount of premium pay to
which the seafarer shall be entitled to when sailing in that warwrisk trading area.
B. The seafarer when sailing within a warwrisk trading area shall be entitled to such
premium pay as the POEA may determine through appropriate periodic
issuances.
C.
If at the time of the signing of the contract, an area is decl ared a war or warwrisk
trading area and the seafarer binds himself in writing to sail into that area, the
agreement shall be properly appended to the Contract for verification and
approval by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). The
seafarer shall comply with the agreement or shall bear his cost of repatriation
when he opts not to sail into a war or war-risk trading area.
D. If a war or warlike operations should arise during the term of this Contract in
any country within the ship's trading area, the seafarer may s ail with the ship
within and out of the trading area if required by the Master.
SECTION 22. TERMINATION DUE TO SHIPWRECK AND SHIP'S FOUNDERING

Where the ship is wrecked necessitating the termination of employment before the date
indicated in the contract, the seafarer shall be entitled to earned wages , medical
examination at employer's expense to determine his fitness to work , repatriation at
employer's cost and one month basic wage as termination pay.
In case of termination of employment of the seafarer before the expiration of the
term of his contract due to shipwreck, actua l or constructive total loss or
foundering of the ship, the seafarer shall be entitled to earned wages, medical
examination at employer's expense to determine his fitness to work, repatriation at

employer's cost and one month basic wage as termination pay.
SECTION 23.
TERMINATION
DISCONTINUANCE OF VOYAGE
DUE
TO
SALE
OF
SHIP,
LAY-UP
OR
Where the ship is sold , laid up, or the voyage is discontinued necessitating the
termination of employment before the date indicated in the Contract, the seafarer shall be
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entitled to earned wages, repatriation at employer's cost and one (1) month basic wage as
termination pay, unless arrangements have been made for the seafarer to join another
ship belonging to the same principal to complete his contract in which case the seafarer
shall be entitled to basic wages until the date of joining the other ship.
SECTION 24. TERMINATION DUE TO UNSEAWORTHINESS
A.
If the ship is declared unseaworthy by a classification society, port state or flag state,
the seafarer shall not be forced to sail with the ship.
B. If the ship's unseaworthiness necessitates the termination of employment before the

date indicated in the Contract, the seafarer shall be entitled to earned wages ,
repatriation at cost to the employer and termination pay equivalent to one (1) month
basic wage .
SECTION 25. TERMINATION DUE TO REGULATION Y., CONTROL PROCEDURES
OF THE 1978 STCW CONVENTION , AS AMENDED
If the seafarer is terminated and/or repatriated as a result of port state control
procedures/actions in compliance with Regulation % of the 1978 STCW Convention, as
amended, his termination shall be considered valid . However, he shall be entitled to
repatriation and earned wages and benefits only.
SECTION 26. CHANGE OF PRINCIPAL
A
Where there is a change of Principal of the ship necessitating the pre-termination of

employment of the seafarer; the seafarer should be entitled to earned wages and
repatriation at employer's expense. He, shall also be entitled to one (1) month basic
pay as termination pay.
B. In case arrangements have been made for the seafarer to directly join another
ship of the same Principal to complete his contract, he shall only be entitled to
basic wage from the date of his disembarkation from his former ship until the
date of his joining the new ship.
SECTION 27. LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO CREW'S EFFECTS BY MARINE PERIL
A
The seafarer shall be reimbursed by the employer the full amount of loss or damage
to his personal effects but in no case shall the amount exceed the Philippine currency
equivalent to the amount of Two Thousand US doliars (US$2,OOO) if his personal
effects are lost or damaged as a result of the wreck or loss or stranding or
abandonment of the ship or as a result of fire , flooding , collision or piracy.
B. In case of partial loss, the amount shall be determined by mutual agreement of both
parties but in no case to exceed the Philippine currency equivalent to the amount of
Two Thousand US dollars (US$2.000).
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C. Reimbursement for loss or damage to the seafarer's personal effects shall not apply if
such loss or damage is due to (a) the seafarer's own fault; (b) larceny or theft or (c)
robbery.
D. Payment of any reimbursement shall be computed at the rate of exchange prevailing
at the time of payment.
SECTION 2B. GENERAL SAFETY
A.
The seafarer sha ll observe and follow any regulation or restriction that the master may
impose concerning safety, drug and alcohol and environmental protection.
B. The seafarer shall make use of all appropriate safety equipment provided him and
must ensure that he is suitably dressed from the safety point of view for the job at
hand .
SECTION 29. DISPUTE SETTLEMENT PROCEDURES
In cases of claims and disputes arising from this employment, the parties covered by a
collective bargaining agreement shall submit the claim or dispute to the original and
exclusive jurisdiction of the voluntary arbitrator or panel of voluntary arbitrators. If the
parties are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the parties may at their
option submit the cla im or dispute to either the original and exclusive jurisdiction of the
National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC), pursuant to Republ ic Act (RA) 8042
otherwise known as the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 199 5, as
am ended , or to the original and exclusive jurisdiction of the VOluntary arbitrator or panel of
arbitrators. If there is no provision as to the voluntary arbitrators to be appOinted by the
parties, the same shall be appointed from the accredited voluntary arbitrators of the
National Conciliation and Mediation Board of the Department of Labor and Employment
The Philippine Overseas Employment Admi nistration (POEA) shall exercise original and
exclusive jurisdiction to hear and decide disciplinary action on cases , whi ch are
administrative in character, involving or arising out of violations of recruitment laws, rules
and regulations involving employers, principals, contracting partners and Filipino
seafarers.
SECTION 30. PRESCRIPTION OF ACTION

All claims arising from this contract shall be made with in three (3) years from the date the
cause of action arises, otherwise the same shall be barred.
SECTION 31 . APPLICABLE LAW

Any unresolved dispute, claim or grievance arising out of or in co nnection with this
contra ct including the annexes thereof, shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of
the Philippines, international conventions , treaties and covenants to wh ich the Philippines
is a signatory.
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SECTION 32.
SCHEDULE OF DISABILITY OR IMPEDIMENT FOR INJURIES
SUFFERED AND DISEASES INCLUDING OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES OR ILLNESS
CONTRACTED.
HEAD
Traumatic head injuries that result to:
1. Apperture unfilled with bone not over three (3) inches without brain injury .-_.-2. Unfilled with bone over three (3) inches without brain injury -----------------------3. Severe paralysis of both upper or lower extremities or one upper and one
lower e xtre m ity ----------------------------------------------------.-.---------------------------
Gr. 9
Gr. 3
Gr. 1
4.
Moderate paralysis of two (2) extremities producing moderate difficulty in

movem e nts wi th se If-ea re a ctivi ti es ---.----------------------------------------------------
Gr. 10
5.
Slight paralysis affecting one extremity producing slight difficulty with self-care
activities ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Severe mental disorder or Severe Complex Cerebral function disturbance or
post-traumatic psychoneurosis which require regular aid and attendance as to
render worker permanently unable to perform any work ----------------------------Moderate mental disorder or moderate brain functional disturbance which
limits worker to the activities of daily living with some directed care or
attendance --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Slight mental disorder or disturbance that requires little attendance or aid and
which interferes to a slight degree with the working capacity of the claimant ---
Gr. 10
Incurable imbecility -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gr. 1
6.
7.
8.
9.
Gr. 1
Gr.6
Gr. 10
FACE
1.
Severe disfigurement of the face or head as to make the worker so repulsive

as to greatly handicap him in securing or retain ing -----------------------------------2. Moderate facial disfigurement involving partial ablation of the nose with big
scars on face or head ------------------------------------------------------------------------3. Partial ablation of the nose or partial avulsion of the scalp -------------------------4. Complete loss of the power of mastication and speech function ------------------5. Moderate constriction of the jaw resulting in moderate degree of difficulty in
chewing and moderate loss of the power or the expression of speech ----------6. Slight disorder of mastication and speech function due to traumatic injuries to
jaw 0 r cheek bo n e ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EYES
Blindness or total and permanent loss of vision of both eyes ----------------------2. Total blindness of one (1) eye and fifty percent (50%) loss of vision of the
other eye -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3. Loss of one eye or total blindness of one eye ------------------------------------------4. Fifty percent (50%) loss of vision of one eye -------------------------------------------5. Lag 0 ptha Imos, 0 n e eye ----------------------------------------------------------------------6. Ectro pi on, 0 ne eye ------------------------- ----------------------------- --------------------7. E phi phora, 0 ne eye -------------------------------------- ---------------------------------8. Ptos is, one eye -.------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------.-Note: (Smeller's Chart - used to grade for near and distant vision).
1.
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Gr. 2
Gr.5
Gr. 9
Gr. 1
Gr.6
Gr. 12
Gr. 1
Gr. 5
Gr.7
Gr. 10
Gr. 12
Gr. 12
Gr.12
Gr. 12
NOSE AND MOUTH

Considerable stricture of the nose (both sid es) hindering breathing ----.-----.--2. Loss of the sense of hearing in one ea r -----------------------------.-------------------3. Injuries to the tongue (partial amputation or adhesion) or palate-causing
defective speech ------------------ ------------------------.-----.------------------------------4. Loss of the three (3) teeth restored by prosthesis --------------------------------------
Gr. 14
EARS
For the complete loss of the se nse of hearing on both ea rs ------------------------Loss of two (2) externa l ears ---------------------------------------------------------------Complete loss of the sense of hearing in one ear -------------------------------------Loss of one external ear ---------------------------------------------------------------------Loss of one half (1/2) of an external ear --------------------------------------------------
Gr. 3
Gr. 8
Gr. 11
Gr. t2
Gr. 14
NECK
1. Such injury to the throat as necessitates the wearing of a tracheal tube --------2. Loss of speech due to injury to the voca l cord -----------------------------------------3. Total stiffness of neck due to fracture or dislocation of the cervical pines ------4. Moderate stiffness or two thi rds (2/3) loss of motion of the neck ------------------5. Slight stiffness of the neck or one thi rd (1/3) loss of motion -------------------------
Gr. 6
Gr. 9
Gr. 8
Gr. 10
Gr. 12
1.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
CHEST-TRUNK-SPINE
Fracture of four (4) or more ribs res ulti ng to severe limitation of chest ----------Fracture offour (4) or more ribs with intercostal neuralgia resulting in
moderate limitation of chest expansion --------------------------------------------------Slight limitation of chest expansion due to simple rib functional without
myosi tis or in te rcosta I ne uraIg ia -----------------------------------------------------------Fracture of the dorsal or lumber spines resu lting severe or total rigidity of the
trunk or total loss of lifting power of heavy objects ------------------------------------Moderate rigidity or two thirds (2/3) loss of motion or lifting power of the trunk
Slight rigidity or one third (1/3) loss of motion or lifting power of the trunk ------Injury to the spina l cord as to make walk ing impossible without the aid of a
pa ir of c rutc hes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Injury to the spinal cord as to make walking impossible even with the aid of a
pa i r of crutch es ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Injury to the spina l cord resul ting to incontinence of uri ne and feces ------------ABDOMEN
Loss of the spleen ----------------------------------.------------------------------------------Loss of one kidney ----------------------------------------------------------------------------Severe residuals of impairment of intra-abdominal organs which requires
regular aid and attendance that wi ll unable worker to seek any gainful
employment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Moderate residuals of disorder of the intra-abdominal organs secondary to
trauma resulting to impairment of nutrition , moderate tenderness , nausea,
vomiting , constipa tion or diarrhea ---------------------------------------------------------Slight residuals or disorder of the intra-abdominal organs resulting in
impairment of nutrition, slight tenderness and/or constipation or diarrhea------Inguinal hernia seconda ry to traum a or strain ------------------------------------------18
Gr. 11
Gr. 11
Gr. to
Gr. 6
Gr.9
Gr. 12
Gr. 6
Gr. 8
Gr. 11
Gr.4
Gr. 1
Gr.1
Gr. 8
Gr.7
Gr. 1
Gr. 7
Gr. 12
Gr. 12
PELVIS
1.
2.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Fracture of the pelvic ri ngs as to totally incapacitate worker to work -------------Fracture of the pelvic ring resulting to deformity and lameness -------------------URINARY AND GENERATIVE ORGANS
Total 1055 of penis -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Total loss of both testicles ...................................
Total loss of one testicle ---------------------------------------------------------------------Scars on the penis or destruction of the parts of the cavernous body or
urethra interfering with erection or markedly affecting coitus ----------------------Loss of one breast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------Prolapse of the uterus ------------------------------------------------------------------------Great difficulty in urinating -------------------------------------------------------------------Inco nti nence of urine ------------------------------------------------------------------------
THUMBS AND FINGERS

Tota l loss of one thumb including metacarpal bone ----------------------------------Total loss of one thumb ----------------------------------------------------------------------Total loss of one index finger including metacarpal bone ---------------------------Total loss of one index finger ---------------------------------------------------------------Total loss of one middle finger including metacarpal bone -------------------------Total loss of one middle finger -------------------------------------------------------------Total loss of one ring finger including metacarpal bone -----------------------------Total loss of one ring finger -----------------------------------------------------------------Total loss of one small finger including metacarpal bone ---------------------------Total loss of one small finger ---------------------------------------------------------------Loss of two or more fingers . Compensation for the loss of use of two (2) or
more fingers or one (1) or more phalanges of two or more digits of a hand
must be proportioned to the loss of the hand occasioned thereby but shall not
exceed the compensation for the loss of a hand:
a. Loss of five (5) fingers of one hand ------------------------------------------b. Loss of thumb, index fingers and any of 2 or more fingers of the
same hand --------------------------------------------------------------------------c. Loss of the thumb, index fi nger and anyone of the rema ining fingers
of the same hand -----------------------------------------------------------------d. Loss of thumb and index finger ------------------------------------------------e. Loss of three (3) fingers of one hand not including thumb and index
finger ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------f. Loss of the index finger and anyone of the other fingers of the same
ha nd excl udi ng th urn b -----------------------------------------------------------g. Loss of two (2) digits of one hand not including thumb and index
finger ........
12. Loss of ten (10) fingers of both hands ............................
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
1O.
11 .
HANDS
Total loss of use of both hands or amputation of both hands at wrist jOints or
above -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2. Amputation of a hand at carpo-metacarpa l joints -------------------------------------3. Amputation between wrist and elbow joint ----------------------------------------------1.
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Gr, 1
Gr, 6
Gr. 7
Gr. 7
Gr. 11
Gr. 9
Gr.11
Gr. 13
Gr. 13
Gr. 10
Gr. 9
Gr. 10
Gr. 10
Gr. 11
Gr. 11
Gr. 12
Gr. 12
Gr. 13
Gr. 13
Gr. 14
Gr. 6
Gr. 6
Gr. 7
Gr. 8
Gr. 9
Gr. 9
Gr. 10
Gr.3
Gr. 1
Gr. 5
Gr. 5
4.
Loss of grasping power for sma ll objects between the fold of the finger of one
hand -------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------5. Loss of grasping power for large objects between fingers and palm of one
hand -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6. Loss of opposition between th e th umb and ti ps of the fi ngers of one hand ----7. Ankyclosed wrist in normal pos ition -------------------------------------------------------8. Ankyclosed wrist in position one th ird (1/3) flexed or half extended and/or
severe limited acti on of a w ri st --------------------------------------------------------------
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
SHOULDER AND ARM

Inability to turn forearm (forearm in normal position-s upination) ------------------Inability to turn forearm ( fo rearm in abnormal positi on - pronation) -------------Disturbance of the norm al carrying angle or wea kness of an arm or a forearm
due to deformity of moderate atrophy of muscles -------------------------------------Stiff elbow at full flexion or extension (one side) --------------------------------------Stiff elbow at right ang le fl exion ------------------------------------------------------------FIa iI e Ibow j oint ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pseudoarthrosis of the humerus with musculospi ra l or radia l paralysis ---------Ankylosis of one (1) shoulder, the shoul der blade rema ining mobile ------------Ankylosis of one sho ulder, the sho ul der bl ade remaini ng rigid --------------------Unreduced dislocation of one (1) shoulde r -----------------------------------------.----Ruptured biceps or pseudoarthrosis of the humerus, close (one side) ----------Inability to raise arm more than halfway from horizontal to perpendicular ------Ankylosis of the shoulder joint not permitting arm to be raised above a level
with a shou lder and/or irreducible fra ctu re or faulty union collar bone -----------Total para lys is of both upper extremities ------------------------------------------------Total para lysis of one upper extremity ---------------------------------------------------Amputation of one (1) upper extremity at or above the elbow ---------------------Scar the size of the palm in one extremity -----------------------------------------------
LOWER EXTREMITIES
1. Loss of a big toe -------------------------------------------------------------------------------_
2. Loss of a toe other than the big one ------------------------------------------------------3. Loss of ten (10) digits of both feet ---------------------------------------------------------4. Loss of a great toe of one foot + one toe ------------------------------------------------5. Loss of two toes not including great toe or next to it ---------------------------------6. Loss of three (3) toes excludi ng great toe of a foot -----------------------------------7. Loss of four (4) excluding grea t toe of a foot -------------------------------------------8. Loss of great toe and two (2) other toes of the same foot --------------------------9. Loss of five digits of a foot -------------------------------------------------------------------10. Loss of both feet at an kle joint or above -------------------------------------------------11 . Loss of one foot at ank le joint or above ---------------.-----------------------------_____ _
12. Depression of the arch of a foot res ulti ng in weak foot ------------------------------13. Loss of one half (1/2) metatarsus of one (1) foot ------------------------------------__ _
14. Loss of whole metatarsus or fo repart of foot -------------------------------------------15. Tearing of achilles tendon resu ltin g in th e impairment of active flexion and
extens ion of a foot ----- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------16. Malleolar fracture with displacement of the foot inward or outward ---------------17. Complete immobility of an ankl e joint in abno rmal position -----------------------.-18. Complete immobility of an an kle join t in normal position ----------------------------19. Tota l loss of a leg or amputation at or above the knee --------------------------------
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Gr. 10
Gr. 10
Gr 9
Gr 10
Gr 11
Gr 11
Gr 10
Gr 11
Gr 7
Gr. 8
Gr9
Gr 6
Gr 9
Gr. B
Gr. B
Gr. 11
Gr. 11
Gr 10
Gr. 1
Gr 3
Gr. 4
Gr14
Gr 12
Gr. 14
Gr5
Gr 10
Gr 12
Gr. 10
Gr 9
Gr9
GrB
Gr 1
Gr6
Gr 12
Gr. 8
Gr7
Gr. 12
Gr
Gr
Gr.
Gr
10
10
11
3
20. Stretching leg of the ligaments of a knee resulting in instability of the joint -----21 . Ankylosis of a knee in genuvalgum of varum -------------------------------------------22 . Pseudoarthrosis of a knee cap -------------------------------------------------------------23. Complete immobility of a knee joint in full extension ----------------------------------24. Complete immobility of a knee joint in strong flexion ---------------------------------25. Complete immobility of a hip joint in flexion of the thigh -----------------------------26. Comp lete immobility of a hip joint in full extension of the thigh --------------------27. Slight atrophy of ca lf of leg muscles without apparent shortening or joint
lesion or disturbance of weight-bearing line --------------------------------------------------28. Shortening of a lower extremity from one to three centimeters with either joint
lesion or disturbance of weight-bearing joint -------------------------------------------------29. Shortening of 3 to 6 em with slight atrophy of calf or thigh muscles --------------30. Shorteni ng of 3 to 6 cm with either jOint lesion or disturbance of weightbe ari n g joi nt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31 . Irregular union of fracture with joint stiffness and with shortening of 6 to 9 cm
prod uci ng pe rma ne n t Iame ness -----------------------------------------------------------------32. Irregular union of fracture in a thigh or leg with shortening of 6 to 9 cms --------33. Failure of fracture of both hips to unite ---------------------------------------------------34. Failure of fracture of a hip to unite --------------------------------------------------------35. Paralysis of both lower extremities --------------------------------------------------------36. Paralysis of one lower extremity -----------------------------------------------------------37 . Scar the size of a palm or larger left on an extremity ----------------------------------
Gr. 10
Gr 10
Gr. 10
Gr. 10
Gr. 7
Gr. 5
Gr 9
Gr. 13
Gr13
Gr 12
Gr 11
Gr9
Gr 10
Gr. 1
Gr. 3
Gr 1
Gr. 3
Gr. 14
NOTE: Any item in the schedule classified under Grade 1 shall be considered or shall
constitute total and permanent disability.
SCHEDULE OF DISBILITY ALLOWANCES

IMPEDIMENT GRAD
1
2
3
4
5
6
IMPEDIMENT
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
US$ 50 ,000
"
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
"
"
"
"
120.00%
88.81 %
78.36%
68.66%
58.96%
50.00%
41 .80%
33.59%
26.12%
20.15%
14.93%
10.45%
6.72%
3.74%
To be paid in Phil ippine Currency equivalent at the exchange rate prevailing during the time of payme
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SECTION 32 - A. OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES

For an occupational disease and the resulting disability or death to be compensable , all of
the following conditions must be satisfied:
1. The seafarer's work must involve the risks described herein;

2. The disease was contracted as a result of the seafarer's exposure to the described
risks ;
3. The disease was contracted within a period of exposure and under such other
factors necessary to contract it: and
4. There was no notorious negligence on the part of the seafarer.
The following diseases are considered as occupational when contracted under working
conditions involving the risks described herei n:
OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE
1. Cancer of the epithelial of the bladder
(Papilloma of the bladder)
NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT
Work involving exposure to
alphanapthyylamine, betanaphathylamin, or benzidine of any part
of the salts; and auramine or magenta
he use or handling of, exposure to
tar, pitch, bitumen, mineral oil
(including paraffin) soot or any
compound product or residue of any
of these substances
2. Cancer, epitheliomatous or
ulceration of the skin or of the corneal
surface of the eye due to tar, pitch,
bitumen, mineral oil or paraffin, or
compound product or residue of these
substances
3. Deafness - severe profound hearing
loss in an occupation where employee
is exposed to prolonged, significant
noise and vibration in his line of w ork
4. Decompression sickness
a. Caissons disease
Any
industrial
operation
excessive noise particularly
higher frequencies
having
in the
Any process carried on in compressed

or rarefied air.
b. Aeroembolism
Dermatitis due to irritants and
sensitizers
6. Infections
Pneumonia
Bronchitis
Sinusitis
Pulmonary TB
Anthrax
Cellulitis
Conjunctivitis (Bacterial and Viral)
Norwalk Virus
Salmonella
Anv process carried on in rarefied air

The use or handling of chemical agents
which are skin irritants and sensitizers
Work in connection with animals
infected w ith anthrax, handling of
animal carcasses or parts of such
carcasses, including hides, hoofs, and
horns
5.
Hepatitis A*, Norwalk, Salmonella
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Leptospirosis
Malaria
Otitis Media
Tetanus
Viral Encephalitis
Including other in f ections resu lting in
complications
necessit ating
repatria tion .
7.
Ionizing
radiation
disease,
inflammation, ulceration or malignant
Exposure to x-rays, ionizing particles of

radium or other radioactive substances
disease of the skin or subcutaneous
or other forms of radiant energy
tissues of the bones or leukemia, or

anemia of the aplastic type
due to xrays , ionizing particle, radium or other
radioactive substances
a. Acute radiation syndrome
Short dura tion of exposure to large

doses of x-rays, gamma rays, alpha
rays and beta rays
b. Chronic radiation syndrome
Chronic over-exposure to x-rays with a

long latent peri od affecting the skin,
blood and reproduc tive organ
c.
Among furnace men, glass blowers,

baker, blacksmith , foundry workers .
Th ese are wo rkers exposed to infrared
Glass Blower's cataract
ravs.
8.
Poisoning and its sequelae

caused by:
a. Ammonia
All work involving exposure to the risk

concerned
b. Arsenic or its toxic compound

concerned
c. Benzene or its toxic homologues;

nitro and aminotoxic derivatives

concerned
d . Beryllium or its toxic compounds

concerned
e. Brass, zinc or nickel

concerned
f.
Carbon dioxide

concerned
g. Carbon bisulfide

concerned
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h. Carbon monoxide

concerned
i.
Chlorine

concerned
j.
Chrome or its toxic compounds

concerned
k. Dinitrophenol or its homologue

concerned
I.
Halogen
derivatives
of
hydrocarbon of the aliphatic
series

concerned
rn . Lead or its toxic compounds
n. Man ganese
compounds
or
its

concerned
toxic

concerned
o . Mercury or its toxic compounds

concerned
p. Nitrous fumes
All work involving exposure to th e risk

concerned
q. Phosgene

concerned
r. Phosphorous
compounds
or
its
toxic

concerned
s. Sulfur dioxide
All work involving exposure to th e risk

concerned
Any occupation causing repeated
motions, vibrations and pressure of
upper extremities
9. Vascular disturbance in the upper

extremities due to continuous vibration
from pneumatic tools or power drills,
rivetinQ machines or hammers
10. Vascular disturbance in the lower
extremities - varicocoele causing pain,
varicose
veins
res ulting
in
discoloration and ulceration.
This is due to heavy straining upon the

lifting of heavy loads and prolonged
standing
Any occupation requiring prolonged
standinq and liftina of heavy loads
11 . Cardia-vascular events - to include

heart attack, chest pain (angina), heart
failure or sudden death. Any of the
following conditions must be met:
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a. If the heart disease was known to

have been present during employment,
there must be proof that an acute
exacerbation was clearly precipitated
by an unusual strain by reasons of the
nature of his work
a. if a person who was apparently

asymptomatic before working showed
signs and symptoms of cardiac injury
d urin g the performance of his/her work
and
such symptoms and signs
persisted, it is reasonable to claim
a
causal relationship
b. the strain of work that brings about

an acute attack must be sufficient
severity and must be followed within 24
hours by the clinical signs of a cardiac
insult to constitute causal relationship
b. if a person is a known hypertensive

or diabetic, he should show compliance
wi th
prescribed
maintenance
medications and doctor-recommended
lifestyle changes . The employer shall
provide a workp lace conducive for such
compliance in accordance with Section
1(A) paragraph 6.
c. If a person who was apparently

asymptomatic before being subjected
to strain at work showed signs and
symptoms of cardiac injury during the
performance of his work and such
symptoms and signs persisted, it is
claim a causal
reasonable to
relationship
c.
in a patient not known to have
hypertension or diabetes as indicated
on his last PEME
d. if a person is a known hypertensive

with
prescribed
maintenance
lifestyle changes. The employer shall
provide a workplace conducive for
such compliance in accordance w ith
Section 1(A) paragraph 5.
e.
hypertension or diabetes, as indicated
on his last PEME
12. Cerebro-vascular events
All of the following conditions must be
met:
during the performance of his/her work
and
persisted, it is reasonable to claim
a
causal relationship
a. If the heart disease was known to

have been present during employment,
there must be proof that an acute
exacerbation was clearly precipitated
by an unusual strain by reasons of the
nature
of his work
b. the strain of work that brings about
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an acute attack must be sufficient

severity and must be followed within 24
hours by the clinical signs of a cardiac
insult to constitute causal relationship

with
prescribed
maintenance
provide a workplace conducive for such
1(A) paragraph 5.
c. If a person who was apparently

asymptomatic before being subjected
to strain at work showed signs and
symptoms of cardiac injury during the
performance of his work and such
symptoms and signs persisted, it is
claim a causal
reasonable to
relationship
c.
hypertension or diabetes as indicated
on his last PEME
d. if a person is a known hypertensive

with
prescribed
maintenance
such compliance in accordance with
Section 1(A) paragraph 5.
e.
hypertension or diabetes , as indicated
on his last PEME
13. END ORGAN DAMAGE RESULTING
FROM
UNCONTROLLED
HYPERTENSION
Impairment of function of the organs
such as kidneys , heart, eyes and brain
under
the
following
conditions
considered compensable:
a. if a person is a known hypertensive
with
prescribed
maintenance
such compliance in accordance with
Section 1(A) paragraph

during the performance of his/her work
and
perSisted, it is reasonable to claim
a
causal relationship
b.
In a patient not known to have
hypertension has the following on
his last PEME: normal BP, normal
CXR and ECGltreadmill

with
prescribed
maintenance
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lifestyle changes . The employer shall

provide a workplace conducive for such
1(A) pa ragraph 6.
14. Cataract and pterygium
Caused by prolonged exposure to uv

light or welding, wind abrasion and sea
15. Poisoning by cadmium
Among workers in battery factories ,

who are exposed to cadmium fumes
16. Acute myeloid leukemia
Secondary
exposure
to
prolonged
benzene
17. Chronic lymphoc ytic leukemia
Secondary
exposure
to
prolonged
benzene
breeze
18.
Vitreal hemorrhage and retinal
Caused by th e strain upon lifting of
detachment
heavy loads
19. Hernia . All of the following conditions must be met:
a. The hernia should be of recent origin;
b. Its appearance was accompanied by pain, discoloration and evidence of a
tearing of the tissues;
c. The disease was immediately preceded by undue or severe strain arising out of
and in the course of employment; a protrusion of mass should appear in the
area immediately following the alleged strain.
20. Bronchial Asthma - all of the following conditions must be met:
a. there is no evidence or history of asthma before employment
b. the allergen is present in the working conditions
c. sensitivity test to allergens in the working environment should yield pos itive
results
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d. a provocative test should show positive results

21. Osteoarthritis. Any occupation involving:
a. Joint strain from carrying heavy loads, or unduly heavy physical labor, as
among laborers and mechanics;
b. Minor or major injuries to the joint;
c. Excessive use or constant strenuous usage of a particular jOint, as among
sportsmen, particularly those who have engaged in the more active sports
activities;
d. Extreme temperature changes (humidity, heat and cold exposures) and;
e. Faulty work posture or use of vibratory tools
22. Peptic Ulcer
Any occupation involving prolonged emotional or physical stress, as among
I professional people, transport workers and the like.

23. Viral hepatitis
In addition to working conditions already listed under Philippine Decree No. 626, as
amended, any occupation involving exposure to a source of infection through
ingestion of water, milk or other foods contaminated with hepatitis virus; provided
that the physician determining the causal relationship between the employment and
the illness should be able to indicate whether the disease of the afflicted worker
manifested itself while he was so employed, knowing the incubation period thereof.
24. Asbestosis. All of the following conditions must be met:
a. The seafarer must have been exposed to Asbestos dust in the work place, as
duly certified to by the employer, or by a medical institution, or competent
medical practitioner acceptable to or accredited by the System;
b. The chest X-ray report of the employee must show findings of asbestos or
asbestos-related disease, e.g. pleural plaques , pleural thickening, effusion,
neoplasm and interstitial fibrosis; and
c. In case of ailment is discovered after the seafarer's retiremenUseparation from
the company, the
claim must be filed with the System within three (3) years from discovery.
NOTE: Death or disability w hich is d irectly ca used by sexually t ransmitted disease
or arose from complicatiof"!s thereof s hall not be compensable nor shall be entitied
to the benefits provided in this Contract.
SECTION 33.
PENALTIES
TABLE OF OFFENSES AND CORRESPONDING ADMINISTRATIVE
28
A. Purs uant to Section 17 and 18 of the Contract, the disciplinary groun ds listed in
the Tabl e of Offenses and Adm inistrative Penalties hereunder or analogous acts
th ereto sh all be penalized ac cord ing to its gravity and frequency of
commission, imposed by the Master of the ship, Such offenses shall be
penalized as ind icated.
B. Comm issio n of a seafarer of any of the offenses enum erated in the Tab le of
Offenses and Administrat ive Penalties hereunder o r of similar offenses s hall be
ground fo r d isciplinary admin is trati ve action at th e POEA where the fo llowi ng
co rrespo ndin g penalty sh all be imposed .
c.
Th e penalties for administrative actions by the Master an d/o r th e POEA

prov ided herein shall be s eparate and distinct from wh atever appropriate
crim inal ac ti on th at may be filed against the seafarer.
OFFENSES
AGREED
ADMINISTRATIVE
PENALTIES
(IMPOSED BY THE
MASTER)
AGREED
ADMINISTRATIVE
PENALTIES
(IMPOSED BY POEA AFTER
DUE INVESTIGATION)
1. Smuggling or violation of
any custom rules and
regulations of the
Philippines and of foreig n
ports
1st Offense One (1) year to
two (2) years suspension
2'" Offense Two (2) years
and one (1) day suspension
to delisting
a. smugg ling any taxable

item
Dismissal and to pay

cost of repatriation and
cost of his replacement
b. possession or use of
prohibi ted drugs, narcotics
and other contraband
Dismissal and to pay cost

of repatriation and cost of
his replacement
c. gun.running or
possession of explosives
and the like

cost of hIs replacement
d. abetting or conn iving

with others to commit
smuggling

of repatriation and cost of 151 Offense: Two (2) years to
three (3) years suspension
his replacement
2'" Offense: Three (3) years
to delisting
e. misdeclara tion of or
fa iling to declare articles
leading to their seizure and
fine to ship

his replacement
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1st Offense: Detisting

151 Offense: Delisting
151 Offense: One (1) year to

2nd Offense: Two (2) years
to delisting
f. misdeclaration of or
failing to declare articles
leading to their seizure but
ship not implicated
1st Offense: Reprimand

and warning
2nd Offense: Dismissal
and to pay cost of
repatriation and cost of his
replacement
1st Offense: One (1) year to

2"" Offense: Two (2) years
and one (1) day to three (3)
years suspension
3rd Offense: Three (3) years
to delisting
g. possession of
pornographic materials
leading to its seizure and
fine to ship

1" Offense: One (1) year to

to delisting
h. possession of child
pornography
materials leading to its
seizure and fine to ship

his replacement
1sl 0ffense: One (1) year to

to delisting

and warning
2nd Offense: Dism issal
and to pay cost of
repatri ation and cost of his
replacement

to deli sti ng

cost of repatri ation and
his repl acement
cost of
1st Offense: (3)Three years

suspension to delisting
a. deserting or
attempting to desert
Dismi ssal and to pay

1s l 0ffense. Oelisting
b. advising , assisting or
persuading another to
desert

1st Offense: Five (5) years

suspension to delisting

1sl 0 ffense: One (1) year to

2"" Offense: Two years (2)
to delistino
i. Any other violation

which will not implicate ship
j. Any other violation

which will implicate the s hip
2. Desertion
3. Absence without leave

a. abandoning post or
duty without being
properly relieved
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b. leaving the ship

without permission from
respons ible officers
during working hours

15t Offense: One (1) year to

2"" Offense: Two years (2)
to delisting
c. Entrusting to others
assigned duties
without authority of
department head
Master's discretion (grave

or less grave, depending
on circumstances)
1st Offense: Six (6) months

to one (1) year suspension
from participation in the
overseas employment
program
2"" Offense: One (1)year and
one (1) day to two (2) years
suspension
3rd Offense. Two (2) years
to deli sting
d. Leaving the ship

without permission

or less grave. depending
on circumstances)
1st Offense Six (6) months

to one (1) year suspension
from participation in the
overseas employment
program
2"" Offense: One (1)year and
one (1) day to two (2) years
suspension
3rd Offense: Two (2) years
to delislinq
l ' Offense. One (1) year to
and one day suspension to
delistinq
4. Sleeping on post wh il e on
duty

5. Insubordination
a. any act of
disobedience to lawful
orders of a superior
officer

cost of repa tri ation and

and one day suspension to
deli sting
b. attempting to assault
a superior officer

cost of repatri'ation and
1st Offense: Six (6) months to

one (1) year su spension from
participation in the overseas
employment program
200 Offense: One (1) year
and one (1) day to two (2)
years suspension
3" Offense: Two (2) years
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to delisting from the POEA
Registry
his replacement
1sl Offense: One (1) year to

2'~ Offense: Two (2) years
to delisting
d. assaulting a superior
officer/other persons
on business with the
ship with the use of
deadly weapon

cost of his re pla cement
1sl 0 ffense: Delisting
e. behaving with
disrespect towards a
superior officer

1" Offense: Six (6) months to

one (1) year suspension
2"" Offense: One (1) year
years suspension
to delisting
f. insulting a superior

cost of repatriati on and
1SI Offense: Six (6) months to

years suspension
3" Offense: Three (3) years
to delisting


2"" Offense One (1) year
years suspension
to delistina
a. drunk while on duty

cost of his repla cement
1" Offense: Two (2) years to

to delisting
b. creating trouble on
1st Offense: ReDrim and
c , assaulting a superior
officer/other persons on
business with the ship
without the use of deadly
weapon
officer by words or deed
g. inciting another to
commit insubordination
6. Drunkenness
32
board due to intoxication
and warning
2nd Offense: Dismissal
and to pay cost of

replacement

and one (1) day to three
years suspension
3'" Offense: Three (3) years

to deli sting
c. failure to perform
assigned jobs due to
intoxication

and warning
nd
2 Offense: Dismissal

2'~ Offense: One (1) year
and to pay cost of
repatriati on and cost of his

re pl acement
yea rs suspension
3'" Offense Three (3) years

7. C reating trouble outside

the ship's prem ises
1s Offense: Reprimand
and warning
2nd Offense:
Dismissal
and
to pay cost of
replacement
to delistino
1 S Offense: Six (6) months to

years suspension
3'" Offense:
Three (3) years
and one ( 1) day suspension
to delistino
8. Gambling
a . whi ch results in
fighting or any incident
as to upset the
harmonious relationship
on board the sh ip
st
Dismissal and to pay cost 1 Offense: One (1) year to
of repatriation and cost of two (2) years suspension
his replacement
to delisting
b. any other form of

gambling which is not
purely recreational

or less grave , depending
on circumstances)


years suspension
3'" Offense:
Three (3) years
to delistinq
9. Violation of company
policies and regulations for:
a. pilferage or theft of
ship's sto re or cargo
b. pilleraqe or theft of
Dism issal and to pay cost 1" Offense: One (1) year to
of repatriation and cost of two (2) years suspension
his re placement
to delisting

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sh ips property , of crews of repatriation and cost of l' Offense: One (1) year to
or p assengers or oth er his replacement
pers ons with busines s at
the ship.
delisting
to
c.
embezzlement
company funds
of

of repatriation and cost of 1" Offense: One (1) year to
his replacement
2'" Offense: Two (2) years

to delisting
d . unauthorized
disposal of company
ship 's properties for
personal gain
e. any act of dishonesty

with intention to defraud the
company


2'" Offense: Two (2) years
to delisting

of repatriation and cost of 1" Offense: One (1) year to
his replacement
to delisting
f. gross negligen ce and

fa ilure to observe proper
storage and cargo handli ng
procedures resulting in
delay of ships and/or
damage to cargoes

of repatnation and cost of 1st Offense: One (1) year to
his replacement
g. failure to observe and

comply with regulation and
non-baggage shipmen t and
acceptance of parcels on
board

on circumstances)

to delisting

one (1) year suspension from
employment program
2'" Offense: One (1) year
years suspenSion
h. failure to observe
regulation s on expi ration of
shore liberty
3'" Offense: Two(2) years

to delisting
and warning
2r'ld Offense: Dismissal
and to pay cost of
34
1st Offense Six (6) months to

I participation in the overseas

replacement
employment program
years suspension
3" Offense. Two(2) years

to deli sting
i. being left behind by
ship in foreign port without
justifiable reason

replacement

employment program
years suspension
3rd Offense: Two(2) years
to deli sting
j. disorderly conduct
and/or disrespect towards
passengers o r other
persons

of repatri ati on and cost of
replacement

to delisting
k. for immorality so as to
cast aspersion on the good
name of the ship and
company

replacement

to delisting
I. infl icting harm or injury

to others
Dismiss al and to pay cost

his replacement
10. Incompetence and

inefficiency

his replacement
11 . Inciting mutiny,
malicious destruction of
ship's prooertv at any

of repa triation and cost of
his reolacement
35

2'ld Offense: Two (2) years
to delisting
l ' Offense: Two (2) years to

2"" Offense: Three (3) years
to delistma
l ' Offense Two (2) years to
three (3) years suspensIon
2"" Offense: Three (3) years
activity whi ch will hamper

the efficient operation of the
ship
12. Concerted action to
breach approved con tracts
13. Any activity which tends

to destroy harmonious
relationsh ip of the company

to delisting
Dismiss al and to pay cost
of repatri ati on and cost of
his replacement

his replacement
1" Offense: Two (2) years to

t"ld Offense: Three (3) years
to delisting
l ' Offense: One (1) year to
2'~ Offense: Two (2) years
to delisting
14. Grave abuse of

authority
his replacement
Delisting from POEA registry
b. grave abuse of
authority (without the use of
deadly weapon) resu lting in
harm or injury to
subordinate

his replacement
15t Offense: Two 92) years to

to delisting
d. any other case of abuse

of authority

on circumstances)
15. For gross misbehavior

prejudicial
to good order and
discipline
1$ offense: Reprimand
and warning
2nd offense: Dismissal and
to pay cost of repatriation
and cost of his
rep lacement
on circumstances)
a. grave abuse of
authority (with the use of
deadly weapon) resulting in
harm or inj ury to
subord inate
16. Causing through

neglect, damage loss,
spoi lage or deterioration of
ship's stocks and property
17. Connivance with or
cuddling of stowaway

his replacement
36

years suspension
to delistinQ
t"ld Offense: Two (2) years
to delisting
l' Offense: One (1) year to

to delisting
18. Willfully making false

statement, re ports ,
certification or documents
for personal gain or with
intent to mislead or defraud
the company or authorities
19. Any other case a s to
cast aspersion on the good
name of the company and

his replace ment

to delisting
Maste r's di scretion (g rave

on circumsta nces)
ship
20 . Violation to observe
safety and environmental
rules/ regulations
to delisting
Ma ster's discretion (grave

on circu mstances)


to delisting
2nd O ffense Two (2) years
to dell sting
21 . Failure to observe the
drug and alcohol policy of
the company

of repatria ti on and cost of
his replacement
s
1 Offense One (1) year to
two (2) years sus pension
2"" Offense
Two (2) years
and one (1) day suspensIOn
to delisti ng
This contract is pursuant to Governing Board Resolution No. 09 and POEA M emorandum
C ircular No. ~ , both series of 2010 .
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MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO.

ALL PRINCIPALS/EMPLOYERS , LICENSED MANNING

AMENDED STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS GOVERNING

STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE OVERSEAS

Allottee - refers to any person named or designated by the seafarer as the

3. Beneficiary{ies) - refers to the pe rson(s) to whom the death compensation

Pre-existing illness - an illness shall be considered as pre-existing if prior to

a. The ad vi ce of a medical doctor on treatment was given for such continuing

SECTION 3. FREE PASSAGE FROM THE POINT OF HIRE TO THE PORT OF

SECTION 4. BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE

SECTION 5. HYGIENE AND VACCINATION

SECTION 8. ALLOTMENTS AND REMITTANCES

B. The principalfemployer/master/company may also provide facilities for the seafarer

C. The allotments shall be paid to th e designated allottee in Philippine currency at the

SECTION 10. HOURS OF WORK

SECTION 11. OVERTIME & HOLIDAYS

giving assistance t o other ships or persons in distress at sea, or to conduct fire,

A. The seafarer shall be provided by the principal/employer/master/company with

In the Engine Department, the head is the Chief Engineer.

The aggrieved seafarer whose employment is covered by an existing CSA shall

D. The foregoing procedures shall be without prejudice to other modes of voluntary

SECTION 18. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT

from the ship and arrives at the point

SECTION 19. REPATRIATION

F. The seafarer, when discharged and repatriated as directed by the

SECTION 20. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR INJURY OR ILLNESS

3. In addition to the above obligation of the employer to provide medical

B. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR DEATH

C. It is understood that computation of the tota l permanent or partial disability of the

A seafarer who knowingly conceals a preexisting illness or condition in the

CompaSSionate Visit as provided in RA 8042, as amended by RA 10022. Wh en

SECTION 21 . WAR AND WARLIKE OPERATIONS ALLOWANCE

SECTION 22. TERMINATION DUE TO SHIPWRECK AND SHIP'S FOUNDERING

examination at employer's expense to determine his fitness to work, repatriation at

SECTION 24. TERMINATION DUE TO UNSEAWORTHINESS

B. If the ship's unseaworthiness necessitates the termination of employment before the

Where there is a change of Principal of the ship necessitating the pre-termination of

SECTION 30. PRESCRIPTION OF ACTION

SECTION 31 . APPLICABLE LAW

Moderate paralysis of two (2) extremities producing moderate difficulty in

Incurable imbecility -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Severe disfigurement of the face or head as to make the worker so repulsive

NOSE AND MOUTH

THUMBS AND FINGERS

SHOULDER AND ARM

SCHEDULE OF DISBILITY ALLOWANCES

SECTION 32 - A. OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES

1. The seafarer's work must involve the risks described herein;

Any process carried on in compressed

Anv process carried on in rarefied air

Hepatitis A*, Norwalk, Salmonella

Exposure to x-rays, ionizing particles of

disease of the skin or subcutaneous

or other forms of radiant energy

tissues of the bones or leukemia, or