Amidst report of mass layoff and global financial crisis, seamen can still be confident that there will be jobs available for them. The seafaring industry remains strong as job opportunities for seafarers continue to pour in.

According to the president of United Filipino Seafarers (UFS), Nelson Ramirez, the shipping industry would need around 12,000 seafarers until 2012. Filipino seamen are assured that they will get the job because they are well- known for their excellent work ethics. Read more.