The number of Filipino sailors working in the world’s merchant fleet is expected to hit 400,000 before the end of 2011.
Carlos Cao, Philippine Overseas Administration Office (POEA) administrator, attributed the rising number to the seamanship skills and competence of the Filipino seafarers.
“We are targeting to reach a 400,000-mark deployment of our seafarers overseas this year, and it is indeed, very encouraging, indications have surfaced that we may even surpass this target,” he added.
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