I think its because of their skill. And as far as I know Filipinos are very honest and devoted t their work that's why they are indemand not only seafarers but a lot more jobs on foreign countries
The Philippines has the largest number of seafarers in the world, with hundreds of thousands of Filipino sailors working on various international vessels. This is largely due to the country's strong maritime training programs and the high demand for skilled maritime labor globally. Filipino seafarers are known for their proficiency and adaptability, making them highly sought after in the shipping industry.
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officially around 330,000 which is a quarter of the world 1.2million seafarers. However it is thought there are many illegal seafarers from the Philippines also working.
"Ensuring Global Competitiveness of Filipino Seafarers"
Ancient Malays and ancient Filipino tribes are called the "Austronesians". Now, closely related and both were skilled seafarers. China, Indonesia and Taiwan, are two places of origin for the ancient Filipino and ancient Malay seafarers. Because, at first people thought that the ethnic Malays sailed from Indonesia/Malaysia and up to the Philippines. There's one very good term I can use to describe this, "bogus". Because, Malays and Filipinos share an origin in Taiwan. They reached the Philippines, and then the Indonesian archipelago. They sailed aboard a boat called the "balangay". Ancient villages in the Philippines are called "barangays", based on these seafarers.
The Mission to Seafarers was created in 1835.
The Vikings were mighty seafarers. Many seafarers have crossed the Mediterranean Sea with trade goods.
Seafarers Music was created on 2004-02-24.
Oral communication in English is crucial for Filipino seafarers on foreign vessels because it allows them to effectively communicate with crew members, follow safety protocols, understand instructions, and interact with people from different nationalities. Clear communication helps prevent misunderstandings, promotes teamwork, and ensures smooth operations onboard the vessel.
The Norse seafarers stumbled across Iceland and Greenland.
The early Filipino ancestors are believed to be the Austronesian people who migrated to the Philippines around 4000 BC. They were seafarers and skilled in agriculture, leading to the development of various indigenous cultures in the archipelago. These ancestral groups laid the foundation for the diverse ethnic groups found in the Philippines today.