GMA Network
Rising tensions in the Middle East are once again putting global shipping routes and the safety of Filipino seafarers under the spotlight. As vessels continue to pass through increasingly unstable waters, an important protection is being revisited: the seafarers’ “right to refuse to sail.” This policy empowers maritime workers to decline assignments in high-risk or war-like zones without fear of losing their jobs or benefits, reinforcing their right to safety amid growing geopolitical uncertainty.
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