The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has now conveyed a set of country guidelines to be followed for the establishment of a ‘green lane’ in an effort by the Philippines’ to aid seafarers with “speedy and safe travel”.
The released guidelines have been made taking into consideration the recommendation by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to allow for safe crew changes and disembarkation for seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic, in the country.
In July, the Department of Foreign...