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MARITIMEINTELLIGENCEDAILY11 MAY 2026 MONDAY
P&I / InsuranceSkuld·over 22 years ago

Enforcement of POEA Contracts in American Courts

Skuld

A short summary of the current position in the US. Despite the plain language in the POEA contract, which requires Philippine arbitration for claims arising from the seaman’s employment, crewmembers repeatedly file suit in state courts in the U.