STG DOTr PROCESS FLOW FOR THE SEAFARERS UWI-PAMILYA PROGRAM

(Updated as of 04 May 2020)

Process Steps OPR Remarks / Comments

Coordination 1. Manning agencies shall provide LEAD: MARINA
MARINA with their respective list of
incoming seafarers, including their Manning Agencies
time and place of arrival and
designated quarantine facilities.

2. The MARINA shall consolidate all

the lists provided by the manning
agencies and produce a Master
List thereof.

3. The MARINA shall provide the

PCG with the said Master List.

RT-PCR Test (Swab Test) 1. All incoming overseas seafarers LEAD: PCG
will be administered with RT-PCR
test upon arrival at airport / Philippine Red Cross /
seaport. DOH / Manning
Agencies
2. Those seafarers who are already
undergoing quarantine protocols at
their respective quarantine facilities
and/or hotels will also be subjected
to RT-PCR tests.

3. PCG shall provide MARINA with a

list of those who have already
undergone RT-PCR test for initial
 distribution of said list to manning
agencies and shipping companies
for purposes of preparation for
booking.

4. While waiting for the results of the

RT-PCR tests, subject seafarers
will be quarantined at DOH-
accredited facilities and/or hotels
as designated.

5. Upon release of the results, only

those who are found negative will
be allowed to go home to their
respective provinces.

Reservation and Booking 1. The seafarers who are shortlisted LEAD: Manning
shall be allowed for booking and Agencies and Shipping
reservation of their respective Companies
manning agencies.

2. Walk-in seafarers for booking are DOTr Malasakit Help

allowed provided that they have Desk Personnel
RT-PCR Test Results with
negative findings. Coordination
with the MARINA shall be made
prior booking and reservation.

3. Coordinate with the shipping

company/ies with regards to
booking and reservation of tickets
of the stranded seafarers to
 confirm schedule of voyage to a
particular port of destination.

4. The list of booked seafarers shall

be provided to MARINA, PCG,
PPA, and the concerned shipping
company/ies at least two (2) days
before schedule of departure.

Transportation to Pier 4, 1. Land transportation from hotels LEAD: Manning

Port Area, Manila and/or quarantine facilities shall be Agencies and Shipping
arranged by the seafarer’s Companies
manning agency or shipping
company.

2. Only those seafarers who are

scheduled to depart on the
immediate upcoming voyage are
allowed to be transported to Pier 4.

3. Seafarers (passengers) shall

strictly be at Pier 4 Passenger
Terminal four (4) hours before
their scheduled time of departure
for the protocols to be undergone
before embarkation onboard the
ship.

Checking-In 1. Seafarers shall be allowed to LEAD: Shipping

check-in at the check-in counters Company
to enlist themselves as boarding
passengers. Port Terminal
Personnel / Shipping
 2. After checking-in, the seafarers Company Personnel /
shall immediately be allowed to DOTr Malasakit Help
proceed to the ship. Desk Personnel

Boarding and Voyage 1. The ship shall be readily available LEAD: Shipping
for boarding upon arrival of the Company
seafarers and completion of all
screenings. Shipping Company
Security Personnel /
2. Unimpeded boarding procedures Crew members / Port
from the terminal proper to the ship Police / PCG / DOTr
shall be executed. Any form of Malasakit Help Desk
delay that may expose the Personnel
passengers to risks from the
environment shall be prevented.

3. Passengers shall immediately be

guided to their designated rooms
or bunks.

4. Strict social distancing measures

shall be observed during the
boarding procedures.

5. Measures and protocols of the ship

/ shipping company throughout the
voyage shall likewise be observed.

Arrival at Port of 1. The PCG shall make all necessary LEAD: PCG
Destination coordination and arrangements
with the concerned LGU/s for the DILG / OCD / DOH /
arriving seafarers. LGU
 2. All disembarking passengers shall
comply with the protocols set by
the OCD, DILG, and/or LGU upon
arrival at the port.

Monitoring 1. MARINA shall conduct monitoring LEAD: MARINA

until the seafarers have returned to
their respective homes. DOTr Malasakit Help
Desk Personnel