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Strengthening crew change and increasing access to COVID-19 vaccine
Industry social partners in Manila also call on all concerned Flag and Port States to Read More
Seafarers get vaccinated
AMOSUP in full force, Seamen’s Hospitals all hands on deck in nationwide inoculation of Filipino Read More
MAAP wins second prize in higher education institutions internationalisation award
The First Philippine HEIs Internationalisation Award highlights the importance of universities’ and colleges’ transnational and Read More
AMOSUP hospitals administer COVID-19 jabs for seafarers
President Dr Conrado F Oca says the Union has the personnel, facilities and equipment readily Read More
Vaccination on Seafarers
Dear Comrades and Friends The International Maritime Employers Council (IMEC) and the International Transport Read More
INTER-AGENCY TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP, AMOSUP COLLABORATE ON DAY OF THE FILIPINO SEAFARER TO LAUNCH SIMULTANEOUS NATIONWIDE VACCINATION FOR OVER A THOUSAND SEAFARERS; TAGUIG CITY GOV’T JABS MORE THAN 500 AMOSUP MEMBERS
Over 1000 seafarers were inoculated on the Day of the Filipino Seafarer, as the Inter-agency Read More
Day of the Seafarer is meaningless without vaccines and our rights restored
(Credit: Anoop Kumar Vaswani) Today’s theme for Day of the Seafarer is ‘a future fair Read More
MAAP advances into online teaching and learning
Academy president, Vice Admiral Eduardo Santos, shares how academic instructions quickly migrated to remote virtual Read More
AMOSUP ramps up aid to seafarers despite COVID-19 surge
The Union has distributed over 40,000 food packs to mariners across the country as of Read More
Singapore task force cites AMOSUP Seamen’s Hospital, PCR Lab as safe facilities for crew changes
The Singapore-based SG-Star Fund Task Force (SFTF) has accredited and cited the AMOSUP Seamen’s Hospital Read More
AMOSUP marks 60th anniversary
The maritime union’s top officers, President Dr Conrado Oca and EVP Vice Admiral Eduardo Santos, Read More
Beating the crew change challenge continues
Maritime stakeholders still grapple with finding solutions to the ongoing problem of relieving and sending Read More
Unions-employers’ testing facilities assure safest way of ship crew changeover
The IMEC-ITF-AMOSUP Safe Corridor Manila addresses concerns over the authenticity of PH Covid-19 negative tests Read More
‘THE HEAT IS ON’: Landmark UN, ILO Decisions Puts Pressure on Governments Over Crew Change
Pressure is mounting on governments to designate seafarers as ‘key workers’ to avoid the prospect Read More
AMOSUP member wins top prize in “Still at Sea” Photography Competition
With great pride and honor, we congratulate one of our members, Mr. Ike Dagandanan, for Read More
ITF Seafarers’ Trust Prize Photography Competition Winners
STILL AT SEA, the ITF Seafarers’ Trust photography competition was launched on 25 August 2020 Read More
AMOSUP Seamen’s Hospital frontliners hurdle challenges amidst COVID-19 threat
The Union’s chain of healthcare system in the country owes its success in serving seafarers Read More
Seamen’s Hospital Manila sets up lab for COVID-19 test
AMOSUP President Dr Conrado Oca says the need for testing facilities in the Philippines Read More
AMOSUP houses stranded seafarers in Manila
About a thousand officers and crew stayed in AMOSUP and JSU facilities during the state-imposed Read More
Covid corner-cutting will lead to deaths, ‘environmental catastrophe’ – new shipping report
20 SEPTEMBER 2020 The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has issued a stark warning that Read More
ITF Seafarers’ Trust launches “Still At Sea” seafarer photography competition.
The ITFST has today launched the Still At Sea photography competition for seafarers. Open Read More
Coronavirus update and advice
The ITF is closely following all advice from the World Health Organisation (WHO) regarding the current outbreak Read More
Mixed Manning: Start ‘em young learning to live and work with other cultures
MAAP hosted a cross-cultural training for its cadets and their counterparts in Japan through the Read More
Seafarers get basic life support training
Hundreds of AMOSUP members got a full-day training as lay rescuers in a series of Read More
AMOSUP breaks ground for next sailor’s home
President Dr Conrado Oca reckons the completion of Annex II will provide over a thousand Read More
Seamen’s Hospital Manila upgrades facilities
AMOSUP members and their dependents can avail of improved healthcare and medical services in the Read More
A miracle at Seamen’s Hospital
Dr Roderic Ng, head of the hospital’s Hemodialysis Unit, shares the journey of the first Read More
Bracing for Danger: Sailing Through Hormuz
Seafarers who are subject to an attack in the zone are entitled to a bonus Read More
Seafarers’ Foremost Fears
Assistant Professor Lucia P Tangi of the Department of Journalism at the University of the Read More
Maternity Ward gets Upgraded.
The Maternity Ward alongside the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the AMOSUP Seamen’s Hospital Read More
NICU: Providing specialised delivery, care and management of newborns
Dr. Jose Salazar, in-charge of the NICU, shares updates on technology and specialists needed in Read More
Safety training on board ships
Seafaring is a profession full of potential dangers that include the threat of heavy weather Read More
Where are we with mental health at sea?
The shipping industry is in an interesting position when it comes to the mental health Read More
AMOSUP Women tackles gender equality
The group hopes to break down barriers preventing women from working at sea and get Read More
Jasmin Labarda, Shipmaster: Inspiring women in merchant marine profession
She may have suffered a spell of sexual harassments and discriminations in her early years Read More
MV Kapitan Gregorio Oca: New ship to boost cadets’ on board quality training
The MV Kapitan Gregorio Oca can accommodate more than 100 cadets for their shipboard training Read More
Fascinating insight to seafarers’ daily lives
Men and women in shipping shared images of what a “Good day at sea” actually Read More
AMOSUP Seamen’s Hospital Manila expands new ward
The AMOSUP Seamen’s Hospital has partly completed the refurbishment and expansion of its facilities in Read More
#THIS IS OUR WORLD TOO!
Suntec City, SINGAPORE– Libyan Trade Unionist Nermin Al-Sharif stole the show at the Women Read More
Seafarers Tackle Automation: Is it a boon or a bane in the Maritime Industry?
Suntec City, SINGAPORE– Automation is here to stay and the ITF stands firm: No automation Read More
Inspectors’ Team: Unique and Crucial Role that Supports Seafarers
Their contributions are making the ITF stronger, maintaining the current number of collectives that have Read More
The Long and Difficult Journey
Dr Agnes Gorospe, chair of the Oncology Section at the AMOSUP Seamen’s Hospital, shares the Read More
AMOSUP Seamen’s Hospital Dedicates its Oncology Section to Nina Espeli Allen’s Memory
Nina served the Norwegian Seafarers Union and created a positive and lasting impact to the Read More
Hemodialysis Unit expands to Address Increased Patients
This section of the Seamen’s Hospital prides itself in providing the standard of care that Read More
MAAP Graduates 169 cadets of Class 2018
Transportation secretary Arthur Tugade highlighted love of parents and country and to follow rules and Read More
MAAP’s new Workshop Skills Lab
Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade (pictured second from right) looks over one of the engines at Read More
Unions and Owners Make United Call on Seafarer Visas
Seafaring unions and shipowners have made a joint appeal for action to facilitate seafarers’ travel Read More
Members, employees begin their Zumba workout
It’s the fitness class that has quickly grown to a popular group exercise Read More
MAAP Celebrates 20th Year
The festivity saw the street dancing competition with four groups of cadets who partake in Read More
ENT/Ophthalmology Dep’t: A strategy to cope with increasing patients
In the newly opened South Wing building, it has a dedicated operating theater that speeds Read More
Radiology Department: At pace with innovations in medical imaging technology
The Radiology Department of AMOSUP Seamen’s Hospital offers an array of diagnostic imaging procedures using Read More
New Fitness Equipment Installed at Sailor’s Home
The aptness gears provide one of the easiest and most powerful tools for improving heart Read More
Announcement: Amosup Sailor’s Home Cebu scales down operation for Renovation
The Seamen’s Hospital Cebu announced a limited operation of the Sailor’s Home facilities inside their Read More
AMOSUP Cebu marks 20th year
AMOSUP Seamen’s Hospital Cebu celebrated its 20th anniversary, honouring the people who have set Read More
Rehabilitation Medicine Department: Bringing you back into motion
This section of the AMOSUP Seamen’s Hospital provides short and long term rehab medicine services Read More
GUIDANCE ON MARITIME SECURITY TRANSIT CORRIDOR | Combined Maritime Forces
The following information from the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) relates to transits through the Gulf Read More
ReCAAP urges crews for extra vigilance in Sulu-Celebes Sea
During 15-21 August, two incidents of armed robbery against ships were reported to the ReCAAP Read More
Seamen’s Hospital Family Doctors Carry Out ‘Operation Tuli’ at Seamen’s Village
Doctors from the Department of Family and Community Medicine carried out their “Operation Tuli” Read More
Department of Family and Community Medicine: Gatekeeper of Union’s Healthcare System
The department also renders service projects geared towards health and wellness programme for AMOSUP Read More
Cruise Seminar Draws More Participants
This year’s workshop generated one of the largest in attendance of seafarers from different cruise Read More
MAAP Turns Over Senior Cadets To Their Respective Ships
A total of 150 midshipmen who obtained their bachelor’s degrees in Marine Transportation and Marine Read More
Gender Equality Testing for Transport Survey
Gender inequality, discrimination and violence in workplaces negatively affect all workers, men and women, and Read More
Day of the Seafarer – June 25, 2017
Day of the Seafarer (25 June 2017) Activities Planned AMOSUP Sailor’s Home, Cabildo cor. Sta. Read More
Withdrawal Reminder Notice of Singapore’s SOS Seafarers’ Provident Fund (SPF)
ATTENTION: To Filipino Seafarers Who Boarded SOS (Singapore) CBA Covered Vessel Withdrawal Reminder Notice of Read More
First network of HIV positive seafarers launched
The first network of HIV-positive seafarers has been launched in the Philippines, with technical and Read More
MAAP graduates second batch of Class 2016
The finishers join the more than 3,000 alumni of the AMOSUP-managed academy More than 180 Read More
MAAP receives full IAMU membership
MAAP president Vice Admiral Eduardo Ma R Santos, AFP (ret) and Prof Angelica Baylon receive Read More
SH Pediatrics Dep’t: Delivering medical care services for seafarers’ children
Department chair Dr Jesusa Godoy looks at how its hospitalists and consultants extend their Read More
Rontale tallies days arrest in Panama
AMOSUP, ITF and Nautilus exerted efforts for the dismissal of the Filipino Bosun’s case to Read More
Seamen’s Hospital Pathology: A Modern, Well-Equipped Department
The department showcases the hospital’s sincerity and determination in the treatment of illnesses and delivery Read More
Union’s Slop Chest expands
AMOSUP’s grocery section now serves a monthly average of 1,090 availing members for their shopping Read More
MAAP goes farther away with e-learning launch
The project is the first of its kind developed in the field of maritime higher Read More
Happier Holidays
An early Christmas offer from our long time partner ABENSON VENTURES, INC. Bundle of promos Read More
AMOSUP launches its Tele Health project
Through the system crew’s medical conditions on board can be managed better and minimise their Read More
Department of Surgery: Delivering services for more complex procedures
Dr David Geollegue Jr, Surgery Department chairman at AMOSUP Seamen’s Hospital Dr David Geollegue Jr, Read More
Western Marketing Account Reactivation
Good news to all AMOSUP Members and Allottees! In response to your inquiries, starting this Read More
Seamen’s Hospital Ob-Gyn Department: In the frontline for women health care
The department also conducts regular lectures on pre-natal, breastfeeding, family planning, and disease prevention such Read More
MAAP to Provide Crew to Red Cross Vessel
The 195-ft Susitna is a catamaran ferry that can load up to 129 passengers, 20 vehicles Read More
AMOSUP Sports Complex Cebu
In the middle of 2011, Dr. Conrado F. Oca had a vision to foster the Read More
Iloilo Activity Centre: Hub for members recreations in the region
The Centre is a one-stop facility where seafarers can look forward to a host of Read More
Provident Fund: Expedient processing of members claims
The Fund’s Regina Lansang says AMOSUP makes sure that members’ requirements are efficiently served to Read More
Slop Chest: Progression of union members’ shopping privilege
From a variety store-type of operation, availing of goods at AMOSUP’s mini mart transforms into Read More
Union’s main accommodation services resume operation
Newly renovated Sailor’s Home now provides spacious facilities for about 300 seafarers AMOSUP’s main accommodation Read More
Rehab Medicine: Mission to provide quality healthcare to union members
This department in the AMOSUP Seamen’s Hospital handles common conditions such as low back Read More
Danish owners to fund education of select 50 Filipino MAAP cadets
The academy expects to exert its best efforts to educate and train the students to Read More
Community Learning: Revisiting Aspire. Achieve. Ascend.
The Seamen’s Village, a subdivision nestled in the progressive city of Dasmarinas, Cavite, comprises about Read More
Seamen’s Hospital – Davao Reinforces Medical Staff
In line with its aim of providing better healthcare to AMOSUP members in the Davao Read More
Health survey carried out for female seafarers
Majority of the participants or 67% agree that health challenges are work related AMOSUP has Read More
Thousands enjoy night of rock to commemorate Union’s 55th year
AMOSUP members and their families nearly filled the 15,000-seat MOA Arena to celebrate the momentous Read More
AMOSUP celebrates ‘Day of the Seafarer’
Geared up to honour the unsung heroes of shipping, the Union marks the occasion with Read More
Happy Fifty Five
Amosup celebrating its 55th year anniversary. LET’S ALL HAVE FUN!!! FREE: *Tickets (with food stubs) Read More
Maritime academies to conduct HIV training
The inclusion of the module is a groundbreaking development in cadet training as part of Read More
Davao Activity Centre Launched
AMOSUP and the All Japan Seamen’s Union inaugurated their own Davao Activity Centre last 27 Read More
Home Seas Home
You’re invited to HOME SEASE HOME, Life in the Sea Lanes, a photo exhibit by Read More
Seamen’s Hospital Manila begins further expansion
The groundbreaking ceremony in November gives a glimpse of the soon-to-rise South Wing building with Read More
PCDC houses state seafarers assessment, certification facility
MARINA’s examination and licensing system at the Union’s place intends to accelerate and streamline the Read More
Seamen’s Hospital Gets Further Upgrades
A surgeon’s ‘mechanical assistant’, imaging machines, obstetrics aid are some of the new medical equipment Read More
Union Clinches Norwegian Collective Accord
Parties okay 3% wage increase for officers and ratings AMOSUP and the Norwegian shipowners and Read More
AMOSUP Seamen’s Village Opens its Cultural Centre
A cultural or events centre at AMOSUP Seamen’s Village in Dasmariñas City has opened for Read More
Yolanda Medical and Relief Operation Mission Report
CONSOLIDATED REPORT ON THE MEDICAL AND RELIEF OPERATIONS CONDUCTED FOR THE SURVIVORS OF TYPHOON YOLANDA Read More
AMOSUP Welcomes Maritime Labour Convention
The Associated Marine Officers’ and Seamen’s Union of the Philippines (AMOSUP) today welcomed the coming Read More
Blessing and Inauguration of AMOSUP’ Sailor’s Home Annex
On 17 January 2013, AMOSUP-PTGWO-ITF, a labor organization of 85,000 seafarer-members, inaugurated the Sailor’s Home Read More
Manila International Seafarers’ Center Soft Opening
The Manila International Seafarers’ Center (MISC) – a new Center for Seafarers in the heart Read More
AMOSUP Pangkabuhayan Program Awardees
Here are the final list of awardees of the AMOSUP Pangkabuhayan Program. Congratulations to all Read More
Overseas Absentee Voting Pre-Deployment Registration Center
The COMELEC in cooperation with the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Joint maritime group and Read More
Day of the Seafarer 2012
25 June of each year is the “Day of the Seafarer”, recognizing the invaluable contribution Read More
MAAP continues its pursuit of excellence with the Center for Advanced Maritime Studies
In response to the growing need of its principals for senior officers to fill high Read More
New Sailor’s Home Rises in Intramuros
In line with its mission of serving its growing membership better, AMOSUP officially launched the Read More
Union Caps 50Th Year With Launch Of Commemorative Book
AMOSUP culminated its 50th year milestone with the launching of the book “AMOSUP, Looking Back, Read More
1st Batch AMOSUP Pangkabuhayan Program Awardees
The verified recipients for the last draw held on Friday, 11/11/11, are the following registered Read More
AMOSUP-PTGWO-ITF celebrates its 51st Foundation Day
On Friday, 11/11/11, AMOSUP-PTGWO-ITF celebrated its 51st Foundation Day with a Holy Mass and a Read More
Entrance Examination for Class 2016 Starts at MAAP
Last Saturday, August 6, 2011 (0630 – 1400H) MAAP hosted the first scheduled examination for Class Read More
Dynamic Positioning Induction Course
DP (Dynamic Positioning) Induction Course was conducted by Maritime Institute Willem Barentsz (MIWB) last 23 Read More
Distance Education for Seafarers Project
May 12-13, 2011. MAAP headed “Workshop on the Formulation/Development of Policies Standards and Guidelines for Read More
ICSW JOINS THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL SEAFARER FAMILY CONVENTION
The International Committee on Seafarers’ Welfare (ICSW) recently participated in the first ever International Seafarers Read More
Seafarers face escalating violence at the hands of pirates says new report
Seafarers are being subjected to increasing levels of violence at sea including physical and psychological Read More
ITF honors AMOSUP founder Oca
MANILA, Philippines - The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has accorded an honor of international Read More
AJSU and AMOSUP inaugurates Mariners’ Home Annex
MANILA, Philippines — The All Japan Seamen’s Union (AJSU) & The Associated Marine Officers and Read More
Seamen’s Hospital – Manila Bolsters Service Staff With New Specialists
Five doctors recently joined the roster of Seamen’s Hospital Manila, further reinforcing its present staff. Read More
Seamen’s Hospital – Cebu Adds New Consultant, Promotes Resident
Seamen’s Hospital – Cebu beefs up its medical staff with the addition of Wardell N. Mayol Read More
Shipping bodies raise alarm as pirates take ransom yet keep hostages
The International Chamber of Shipping, ITF, Indian National Shipowners’ Association, NUSI, MUI, IMEC, InterManager, Intertanko Read More
Holding of seafarers in Indian Ocean condemned
The worldwide shipping industry as well as the ITF and unions have roundly condemned the Read More
SEAMEN’S HOSPITAL – ILOILO READIES FOR ISO CERTIFICATION
Det Norske Veritas (DNV), the accrediting body for ISO Certification of the upcoming Physical and Read More
Comprehensive Array of Equipment Provide MAAP and ASTC Students World-Class Learning
Dedicated to its mission of providing the Filipino seafarer truly world-class education, the Maritime Academy Read More
ESWL Non-Invasive Procedure For Kidney Stones Benefits Scores Of Members
Since 2003, Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL) offered at Seamen’s Hospital – Manila has made a Read More
AMOSUP Hosts Three (3) ITF Meetings
From March 1 through March 4, 2011, the union welcomed and hosted over 65international delegates Read More
AMOSUP Statement on Somali Piracy
AMOSUP believes that the time is ripe for the whole global maritime industry, especially governments, Read More
2nd Gig Book Storywriting Contest
Following the successful printing and acclaim for the Gig Seafarer Children’s Stories, the Gig and Read More
ITF Press Release on Piracy
Joint press release from the Round Table of international shipping associations and the ITF: Shipping Read More
Kap’s Legacy of Healthcare
FMDP and Seamen’s Hospital: Healthcare as one of Kap’s Enduring Legacies. Exposed to Read More
Captain’s Court Groundbreaking
From Seamen’s Village to Captain’s Court, Cap’s legacy of community development Read More
PRC-WES Licensure Examinations at PCDC
The PRC-WES facility at AMOSUP PCDC Intramuros, Manila had a total of 255 examinees for Read More
The Passing of the Torch
Dr. Conrado Oca is the new AMOSUP President. With the demise of our Union founder Read More
AMOSUP Kabuhayan Program
Dreaming of starting your own business? AMOSUP’s Pangkabuhayan Program can get you started It has Read More
NIS And Model CBAs Renewed
Union officials led by Dr. Conrado F. Oca, together with the Norwegian Maritime Unions (NMU) Read More
AMOSUP Marks 50th Year Milestone with Big Celebration
As a way of honoring and thanking its 50,000-strong membership, the Union mounted an event Read More
Dutch CBAs Renewed
AMOSUP concluded last 20 October 2010 negotiations with the Dutch Shipowners’ Association (a three-member organization Read More
The Groundbreaking of the Center for Advanced Maritime Studies
The ground breaking of the Center for Advanced Maritime Studies was held last September 9, Read More
8th GRADUATION CEREMONY OF MAAP
The graduation ceremony of the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP), was held Read More
MAAP CONVOCATION
The convocation ceremony was held last 07 June 2010 to announce the formal opening of Read More
ITF Holds APRC & APSRC Meetings in the Philippines
The International Transport Workers Federation recently held in Manila the Asia/Pacific Seafarers’ Regional Committee (APSRC) Read More
AMOSUP HOSTS ICSW REGIONAL CONFERENCE
The Fifth South East Asia Regional Seafarers’ Welfare Committee Meeting of the London-based International Committee Read More
Greek seafarers 2
Organising in the US aviation and rail sectors is set to become easier thanks to Read More
MAAP-KIMFT Cooperation
Admiral Eduardo Ma R Santos, President of Maritime Academy presents a memento to Mr Chan-Jo Read More
MAAP produces 2nd Cook’s Course Grads
The First Chemical and Product Tanker Simulator Practical Simulator Training Course was held at the Read More
Greek seafarers win wage deal
Organising in the US aviation and rail sectors is set to become easier thanks Read More
GALLERY
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AMOSUP Events
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AT MARITIME WEEK 2018 KICK-OFF RITES
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MAAP Graduates 169 Cadets of Class 2018
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New Seafarer’s House Opens
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AMOSUP Inaugurates Seamen’s Hospital-South Wing
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AMOSUP celebrates National Maritime Week 2017
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AMOSUP Celebrates Day of the Seafarer 2017
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Seamen’s Hospital Manila Celebrates 30th Year
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Mariners’ Home Annex II Opening and Inauguration
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JSU-AMOSUP Mariner’s Home Annex III, Groundbreaking Ceremony
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Day of the Seafarers 2016
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1st Cruise Seminar Held in Cebu
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