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Maritime officials are trying to stamp out corruption within the bureaucracy.
By Joana Cruz, Philippine correspondent, Maritime Fairtrade

Before departure, Filipino seafarers need to apply for documents (e.g., seaman’s book, certificates, etc.) necessary for their embarkation onto a ship from the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA). They have to secure an appointment slot through the Integrated Seafarers Management Online (MISMO) system. Booking an appointment using this online system is free.

However, some MARINA employees who have internal access to this system use it to their personal advantage to engage in illicit activities. The corrupt employees blocked all appointment slots so that seafarers can only secure their slots through fixers who offer ‘assistance’ for PHP5,000 (US$98).

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