Jul 2·Department of Migrant Workers3 min read "The 2026 DMW Standard Employment Contract Is Now in Effect — What Changes for Seafarers, Manning Agencies, Shipowners, and P&I Clubs"
"Two landmark DMW circulars took effect on July 2–3, 2026, replacing the 2010 POEA Standard Employment Contract and overhauling the rules governing the recruitment and employment of Filipino seafarers. This analysis breaks down every major change — disability increase, mental health provisions, abandonment definition, war-risk consent — and what each means for seafarers, manning agencies, shipowners, charterers, and P&I clubs."
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