The European Union (EU) has no plans to blacklist Filipino seafarers. This was the assurance given to Vice President Jejomar Binay by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP).

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The Philippines failed to meet EU standards on maritime education, training and competency certificates, according to the results of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) audit conducted in April.

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