Philippines – Seafarers Protection Act Signed into Law 9 December 2015 No.789 Download PDF (106KB) We have obtained information about a new law “An Act Protecting Seafarers Against Ambulance Chasing and Imposition of Excessive Fees and Providing Penalties Therefor” (simply called the Seafarers Protection Act), from our correspondents in the Philippines, Del Rosario Pandiphil Inc. Please find the attached their circular.   The Act recognizes that seafarers, who have suffered disability or death, have fallen victims to an unfair scheme where unscrupulous lawyers promise them huge monetary award in exchange for exorbitant fees and intends to put an end to such situation.   Link to the Act: http://www.gov.ph/2015/11/26/republic-act-no-10706/ 7842.pdf (34KB) Crew Other Acts Asia Japan P&I News ロスプリベンション Japan P&I News ナイロビ条約 日本 組合員限定 --> Most read News Result of the Safety Measure for Navigation During the Peak Season of Stownet-fishing in Bisan-Seto, JAPAN Ebola virus disease in West Africa (No.20) Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.54