The average salary for seaman vary on the position, employer, and salary guidelines set by the Maritime Board , but one thing is for sure: you can earn minimum of $1,000 or at least P20,000 every month. This is the reason why many Filipinos are aspiring to become a seaman because aside from the salary, you get to travel the world as part of your job.<\/p>\n
Riding the ship is not as easy as it seems. There are requirements you need to fulfill, which includes training and submission of certain documents. If you are planning to become a seaman, here’s what you need to do to be able to fulfill that dream:<\/p>\n
1)\u00a0Take the Basic Seaman Training (BST) Course<\/strong><\/p>\n This is the first thing you need to do if you want to become a seaman. The BST course is a seven-day training course that includes the following:<\/p>\n Make sure to get a certification of completion because BST is used and recognized worldwide to allow aspiring seamen to work on boats or ships. Once you have a certification, you can now start your maritime career.<\/p>\n You can enroll in training centers and schools recognized and accredited by Maritime Training Council of the Philippines, OWWA, and TESDA.<\/p>\n The training course also costs P4,500 or higher, depending on the training center you are applying for.<\/p>\n 2)\u00a0Apply for the Seaman’s requirements.<\/strong><\/p>\n This includes the following:<\/p>\n 3)\u00a0Apply for a job in manning and shipping agencies.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n When applying for a job, make sure to check the POEA website for a list of legitimate and accredited agencies to avoid falling for scam. This may take some time, so be patient.<\/p>\n 4) Legitimize your status as seaman.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Once hired, don’t forget to register at POEA to legitimize your status as an official and registered Filipino seaman.\u00a0You will also be issued a Seafarer’s Registration Certificate (SRC) as soon as your status is legitimized.<\/p>\n OWWA is another agency you need to check and apply for. OWWA offers various benefits to its registered members, which could be beneficial for you, especially when you want to retire from being an OFW.<\/p>\n 5)\u00a0Constantly look for learning opportunities.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Don’t settle with riding a ship and being able to send remittance to your family back home. If time permits, make sure to look for learning opportunities, which you can use to boost your credentials as a seaman. There are many maritime programs you can apply for to boost your knowledge.<\/p>\n If you are an active OWWA member, which means you pay your dues regularly, you can apply for the Seafarer’s Upgrading Program<\/a> or SUP for additional learning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The average salary for seaman vary on the position, employer, and salary guidelines set by the Maritime Board , but one thing is for sure: you can earn minimum of $1,000 or at least P20,000 every month. This is the reason why many Filipinos are aspiring to become a seaman because aside from the salary, … <\/p>\n\n
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