Disciplinary Guidelines.

The Philippine Government has a very protective view of their country men and women who choose to work overseas. The rules governing their employment, while fair and reasonable, are to be taken seriously.

Accordingly, disciplinary measures taken against any Filipino crew member must be carried out and documented in accordance with strict procedural guidelines in order to avoid unnecessary difficulties.

In order to assist our clientele with these – and many other – specific procedures, we have compiled a comprehensive guide which helps to explain some of the most cogent issues regarding the hiring and disciplinary procedures of Filipino crew.

Topics covered in this document include:

  • Disciplinary Procedures: Due Process
  • Dismissal due to Incompetence
  • Missing Crew Members
  • Crew member illness, injury, or death
  • Crew member resignation
  • Termination due to shipwreck
  • And more…

You may download the entire document (provided in Adobe Acrobat format) by choosing the "Disciplinary Guidelines" link from the Download Page under Industry Section.