POEA (historical) · Rules (superseded)

2016 POEA rules on sea-based recruitment and employment (superseded)

What changed: Historical POEA sea-based recruitment framework. DMW Department Circular No. 06, s. 2026 is the replacement master rulebook according to that circular’s own description on this registry. Kept so old citations still resolve. Not independently re-verified in this pass.
Who is affected: Seafarers; Manning agencies
What action may be required: Read the official text and your contract/CBA. Eagle’s summary is not a compliance instruction.
Effective date: Superseded when DMW DC No. 06, s. 2026 took effect
Legal status (derived): superseded. An overdue review does not mean the instrument is invalid.
Verification: unverified. Last verified: not recorded. Next review: not scheduled.
Official source: https://dmw.gov.ph/resources/issuances/department-circulars/2026-dmw-rules-and-regulations-governing-the-recruitment-and-employment-of-seabased-overseas-filipino-workers-which-shall-take-effect-on-2-july-2026
Limitations: Listed as superseded by DC 06 (2026) based on the replacement circular, not a fresh reading of the 2016 text.
Change history: Superseded by 2026 Rules and Regulations Governing the Recruitment and Employment of Seabased Overseas Filipino Workers

Citation

POEA (historical), 2016 POEA rules on sea-based recruitment and employment (superseded). Official: https://dmw.gov.ph/resources/issuances/department-circulars/2026-dmw-rules-and-regulations-governing-the-recruitment-and-employment-of-seabased-overseas-filipino-workers-which-shall-take-effect-on-2-july-2026. Eagle record https://eagleintelmari.com/registry/poea-2016-rules. Verification date: none on file.

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