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On February 3, the Family and Crew Relations (FCR) Team conducted their ‘New Year, New Me’ Kickoff Activity for Jebsen PTC Global Maritime Professionals and their allottees at McDonald’s in Macapagal, Pasay City. The event was well-attended, with the FCR Team welcoming around 76 Jebsen PTC GMPs and their allottees. The main objective of the …
Previous Next Jebsen PTC takes pride in recognizing and celebrating the invaluable contributions of our Global Maritime Professionals (GMPs). From September 25 to 29, a week-long celebration took place filled with special treats and engaging activities. Our offices in Makati, Cebu, and Iloilo were adorned to set the tone for the festivities. Throughout the …
Jebsen PTC Celebrates the 2023 National Maritime Week Read More »
Seafaring is widely regarded to be a man’s job. Currently, women represent just a little over 1% of the maritime industry’s workforce. This figure seems small, but it’s already a huge improvement from the past years. However, this is a sign that the industry is actively making an effort to keep up with the times …
Why women seafarers are the future of the maritime industry Read More »
In just a few years, the global maritime industry will face a perfect storm of challenges. An aging workforce, a shortage of skilled workers, and the need to adopt new technologies will combine to create a perfect storm for the maritime industry. Whether you’re an ordinary seafarer, a ship manager, or a sea captain, you’ll …
In the Philippines, seafaring is a profession that is looked up to in most regions. It is not uncommon to hear of families having one or multiple members engaged in seafaring due to the relatively higher salary it offers to workers. According to Payscale, the average salary of an ordinary seafarer with 1-4 years of …
Plan ahead: How seafarers should prepare for retirement Read More »
Ship services Part of the problem that continues to plague the maritime sector of the Philippines is unsustainable and inefficient marine management. The pandemic highlighted areas that can be improved upon in the sector such as ship or vessel management. As it is, backlogs continue to pile up in ports due to the global supply …
How will the Philippine maritime sector recover from the pandemic? Read More »
The ISM code stands for International Safety Management code. It was drafted for the safe operation of ships and pollution prevention adopted by the International Maritime Organization. It’s an international standard that aims to ensure the safety of people on board, the vessel and its cargo, and the environment. The international shipping industry, like many …
The importance of the ISM Code for Philippine shipmasters Read More »
Industries all around the world have suffered because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The global health crisis proved that there are issues and challenges that still need to be hurdled with proper preparation. While it was largely an unforeseen roadblock, the effects could have been lessened with ample planning and foresight. The shipping industry in the …
What is the post-pandemic future of the Philippine shipbuilding sector? Read More »
The shipping industry accounts for roughly 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. A far cry from meeting the goals of the Paris climate agreement. Big economies around the world like the US and EU are starting to draw up plans and policies to decarbonize the shipping sector in an effort to go green. An industry …
The effects of the climate crisis on the Philippine shipping industry Read More »
The shipping industry has been a key player in economic growth and development for centuries, with the ability to transport goods from all corners of the globe. But over the past few years, it has seen a dramatic shift from traditional heavy cargo ships to small-scale container vessels that rely on digital technology to make …
The Importance Of Digitalization In Improving The Philippine Ship Industry Read More »