11/07/2026
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The Philippines remains the worldโs leading supplier of seafarers, reaffirming its vital role in providing skilled maritime professionals to the global merchant fleet.
The Seafarer Workforce Report 2026, jointly prepared by the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), ranked the Philippines first among the worldโs five largest seafarer-supplying countries.
The report estimated that the Philippines supplies 203,179 officers and 256,968 ratings, ahead of India, China, the Russian Federation, and Indonesia. Together, these five countries account for 56.25 percent of the global seafarer workforce supply.
Data from shipping companies also showed that Filipinos are the leading nationality among STCW-certified seafarers serving aboard the world merchant fleet, followed by Ukrainians, Indians, Romanians, and Poles. Filipinos also ranked first in both the officer and rating categories.
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) continues to strengthen the countryโs maritime education, training, assessment, and certification systems to keep Filipino seafarers competent, globally competitive, and compliant with international standards. The Agency also continues to pursue reforms that improve the quality of maritime training and certification and address the evolving skills and competency needs of the global shipping industry.
The findings reaffirm the Philippinesโ leading role in the global maritime workforce and the continued demand for the competence and professionalism of Filipino seafarers in international shipping.
Published every five years, the Seafarer Workforce Report provides estimates on the global supply and demand of STCW-certified seafarers, workforce demographics, and the future manpower needs of the world merchant fleet.
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