Vol.3 No.3 MAY 1, 2006

Maritime Labor Confab Adopted

Q1: I have been working on board CA vessels for morethan three years. Am I able to receive any interest on myRPP contributions?

A1: According to the RPP Rules and Regulations, theamount of retirement pay is determined as shown in thetable below. (Ref.: JSU CA Retirement Pay Plan Instruc-tions, Article 7. 2 b)

“Period of Affiliation” means the total amount of timespent in service onboard vessels that are party to the RPPsystem.

“Operating Profit” means the interest accrued from theinvested contributions. (Expenses covering administration ofthe RPP are deducted from the profits)

“Gain” means the payment Ratio of the Operating Profit.The profit ratio is calculated using the totals at the end of

each fiscal year and is approved by the JSU CA RPP Admin-istrative Committee. For the year 2006, the profit ratio hasbeen calculated as 3.54%.

Operating profits paid to members are calculated as fol-lows: (Member’s contributions) x (profit ratio) x (payment ratio)

For example, if a member whose total period of contribu-tion is three years and six months is going to apply for hisretirement pay this year (2006), the total amount he canexpect to receive will be:

(Member’s contributions) + (Member’s contributions) x (profitratio) x (payment ratio)

($50 x 42 months, or $2100) + ($2100 x 3.54% x 30%) $2100 + $22 = $2122Therefore, the total amount of the member’s retirement

pay would be $2122. (By Yuki Okada, International Affairs & Seafar-ers’ Section)

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Calculating the ValueOf Your Retirement Plan

Q1: Who is eligible to useMariner’s Home services?

A1: All seafarers regard-less of nationality are eligi-ble to avail themselves ofthe Mariner’s Home ser-vices; however, priority willbe given to JSU-AMOSUPand JSU-PSU member sea-farers.

Q2: How can I reserve aroom?

A2: You can make yourreservation through yourrespective manning agent.

Q3: How do I get to theMariner’s Home?

A3: Please refer to themap.

Q4: What are the per-dayroom rates?

A4: Room rates, which areinclusive of breakfast (Php-30) for overnight guests, areas follows:

By Katsuji TakiAssistant General Secretary

International Affairs & Seafarers’Section

Considerable difficultieshave been highlighted withrespect to complying withthe requirements of out-of-date, complex, and ineffi-cient conventions for themaritime industry – in par-ticular, for seafarers.

Since 2001, the JSU hastaken part in many meet-ings at the InternationalLabor Organization (ILO)for the purpose of establish-ing a new maritime laborstandard, and it has made asignificant contribution toensuring that seafarers havedecent working conditions.

A new convention, the“Maritime Labor Conventionof 2006,” was unanimouslyadopted on Feb. 23, 2006 asa new pillar supporting in-ternational legislation toregulate the shipping indus-try. This convention pro-vides seafarers with signifi-cant rights and benefits cov-ering their working and liv-ing conditions.

As determined in the reso-lution covering the promo-tion of the Maritime LaborConvention of 2006, the suc-cess of the convention willdepend upon its being wide-ly ratified and effectivelyimplemented.

This convention aims:• To ensure decent condi-

tions for global competition

in the shipping industry; Fair competition relative

to working conditions hasbeen established underInternational Labor stan-dards.

• To develop a workingenvironment for seafarers;

International standardshave been established inrespect to conditions ofemployment, accommoda-tion, health and welfare andsocial security.

• To ensure the effective-ness of flag state inspectionsand port state control (PSC);

Maritime labor certificatesshould be issued only afterflag states have conductedinspections to affirm a ves-sel’s compliance with therequirements of this conven-

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Rules for Use of New Mariner’s Home

JSU president Capt. Sakae Idemoto (third from left)JSU president Capt. Sakae Idemoto (third from left)with other Japanese ILO conference attendees.with other Japanese ILO conference attendees.

Period of Affiliation Contribution Gain

Less than 2 years 100% 0%From 2-3 years 100% 20%From 3-4 years 100% 30%From 4-5 years 100% 40%From 5-6 years 100% 50%From 6-7 years 100% 60%From 7-8 years 100% 70%From 8-9 years 100% 80%From 9-10 years 100% 90%More than 10 years 100% 100%

tion; PSC should also beimplemented by port stateswith respect to the certifica-tion process.

• To implement PSCinspections of non-ratifyingstates;

The concept of “no morefavorable treatment” hasbeen introduced; this meansthat sub-standard vesselswhich fly the flag of anystate that has not ratified

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Friendly staff waiting to serve youFriendly staff waiting to serve you

• Dormitory Rate (3F&4F): Php150/person per night• Dormitory Rate (5F): Php800/person/night – 1 bed

Php500/person/night – 2 beds (A)Php450/person/night – 2 beds (B)Php400/person/night – 2 beds (C)Php350/person/night – 3 beds Php300/person/night – 4 beds

(More information on the Mariner’s Home will appear next issue)

(2) MAY/JUNE 2006M A R I T I M E N E W S

UN Urging Action on Piracy

Don’t Mess WithChild Pornography!

R.P. HailsSeafarer Bill

Of Rights

London P&IWarns Over

Watchkeeping

By Vincent P. HigoyJSU International Service Staff

In the September/October 2005 issue of JSU MaritimeJournal, we reported that two Filipino crewmembers of anon-JSU Panamanian-registered vessel had been arrestedin June last year at the Port of Vancouver after Customsinspectors found child pornography stored in the seafarers’laptop computers.

These computers had been purchased secondhand inJapan.

Now we must report that another incident has takenplace. A shipmanagement company has been fined C$50,000by the Canadian Customs Authority after it found childpornography inside the laptops of two crewmen.

It is essential that all seafarers pay take these incidentsto heart. A simple mistake – purchasing a used computer onwhich has been stored child pornography – could ruin yourcareer, not to mention your reputation among family mem-bers and your community.

Child pornography is a serious crime in Canada – andunbecoming of a JSU member.

The Philippine Govern-ment has welcomed therecent adoption of theSeafarers’ Bill of Rights,which embodies the mostsweeping and comprehen-sive global legal instru-ment that will governshipowners, seafarers,and maritime nationsaround the world.

The Seafarers’ Bill ofRights was adopted dur-ing the 10th maritimesession of the 94th Inter-national Labor Confer-ence (ILC) in Geneva.

The ILC’s maritime ses-sions are held only onceevery 10 years. The dele-gates to this year’s mar-itime session met inGeneva to consider theadoption of a draft con-vention that consolidatesand updates more than 65international maritimelabor standards adoptedsince the InternationalLabor Organization (ILO)was founded in 1919.

Phillipines Labor Secre-tary Patricia Sto. Tomassaid the new conventionwould provide for a moreeffective enforcement ofmaritime labor standardsworldwide, stressing thatit “would boost our effortsto protect the rights andpromote the welfare ofFilipino seafarers.”

The labor secretary alsopushed for the consolida-tion of legal instrumentscovering other sectors notjust for effective enforce-ment but also to ensurecontinuing relevance ofthese instruments in thechanging world.

AccidentsRise AlongU.K. Coast

With the RCMP mobilizing to fight child pornograWith the RCMP mobilizing to fight child pornogra --phy, you must ask yourself: Is it worth the risk?phy, you must ask yourself: Is it worth the risk?

The U.K. Maritime andCoastguard Agency reportedan increase in marine acci-dents around the U.K. coastlast year.

Coast guard chief PeterDymond said the small risein maritime accident deathsfrom 96 in 2004 to 100 in2005 was regrettable, but hevowed to work hard toreduce it.

“The agency is now muchbetter at analyzing statis-tics, which enables us to tar-get our safety messagesmore directly, working evenmore closely with otherorganizations to addressspecific areas of concern,” hesaid. (MaritimeGlobal.net)

Following the recenthijacking of a UN food shipoff the Somali coast, theUnited Nations SecurityCouncil has urged UN mem-ber states to intensify theiranti-piracy efforts.

In a March 15 statement,the council “encouragesmember states whose navalvessels and military aircraftoperate in internationalwaters and airspace adja-cent to the coast of Somaliato be vigilant to any incident

of piracy therein and to takeappropriate action to protectmerchant shipping, in par-ticular the transportation ofhumanitarian aid, againstany such act, in line withrelevant international law.”

The International Mar-itime Organization (IMO)also released a resolutioncondemning all acts of pira-cy and armed robberyagainst ships.

In the said resolution, theIMO has appealed to all par-

ties, “which may be able toassist, to take action, withinthe provisions of interna-tional law, to ensure that allacts or attempted acts ofpiracy and armed robberyagainst ships are terminatedforthwith; that plans forcommitting such acts areabandoned; and any hijack-ed ships are immediatelyand unconditionally releasedand that no harm is causedto seafarers serving inthem.”

The London P&I Club haswarned against lone watch-keeping onboard ships asthis “increases casualties.”

The club notes that casu-alties occur when officershave been standing watchesalone when they shouldhave been assisted by atleast a lookout – and proba-bly another officer.

“Such lone watchkeepershave been involved in sever-al recently reported colli-sions and groundings, and ina case in which a vesselcaused very significant dam-age to charted fish farms.This casualty occurred atnight, while the vessel wason a coastal passage throughan area in which the masterexpected to meet a high con-centration of fishing ves-sels,” the P&I club stated inits latest report.

The club refers its mem-bers to a Nautical Institutewarning that, “It is veryeasy for the officer of thewatch to fall into the mentaltrap that he is able to copewith anything that watch-keeping presents to him.This may be a result of mis-understanding; an assump-tion that it is quite normalfor a watchkeeper to do it allhimself; or even a fear thathe may be seen to be inade-quate by calling for assis-tance.”

The London Club con-cludes by reminding itsmembers that “careful pas-sage planning may identifycircumstances in which it ispreferable to take a decisionto augment the bridge teamin advance, rather than relyon the officer of the watch tocall for assistance.”

MOL, VietnamStrengthen

Ties, Training

MagsaysayJoins MOL inR.P. Venture

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines(MOL), in partnership withMagsaysay Maritime Corpo-ration, is setting up a newshipmanagement venture inthe Philippines.

Magsaysay-MOL (Mag-Mol) will initially manage

Cypriot Authorities CrackDown on Fake Papers

Following the discovery ofa batch of seafarers withfake documents, port au-thorities in Cyprus and allPort State MOUs are inten-sifying their verification ofemployment papers.

Authorities discoveredthat the master and officersof Carine K – which wasdetained in Limassol – wereusing Georgian documents.

The ship’s officers werereportedly Lebanese andIndian nationals.

At the Paris MOU com-mittee meeting in May,Cyprus is to propose that theEuropean Maritime SafetyAgency investigate the mat-ter, possibly by sending amission to Georgia.

Andreas Constantinou ofthe Cyprus Department ofShipping said the incidentwas a serious issue because“apart from the obvious safe-ty hazards, it also impedesthe career development ofyoung officers.”

three 70,000-dw/t bulkersthat form part of MOL’s 460-strong fleet of dry bulkships.

MOL president AkimitsuAshida on March 29 identi-fied operational and techni-cal skills of Filipino officersboth onboard and ashore asa significant factor behindthe new venture.

Aside from the Philip-pines, MOL has shipman-agement offices in Tokyo,Rotterdam, Singapore, andHong Kong.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines(MOL)’s expansion strategy,which will see the currentfleet of 663 ships grow to900 by March 2010, willrequire a massive intake ofseafarers. Accordingly, thecompany has focused onVietnam and launched arecruiting and training pro-gram with the backing ofboth the Japanese and Viet-namese governments.

The first Vietnamese sea-farers have already been as-signed to MOL vessels.

The Japanese Governmenthas responded to a requestfrom Vietnam by lifting thesuspension on seafarertraining under the OfficialDevelopment Assistance(ODA) scheme, and MOLwill provide onboard practi-cal training in October.

The company will alsooffer practical training on itsships for students at theVietnam Maritime Universi-ty and University of Trans-port in Ho Chi Minh City.(Lloyd’s List/Fairplay)

(3)MAY/JUNE 2006 S E A FARERS C O R N E R

Put Time in Japan to Good Use

CONFERIDO

The Overseas WorkersWelfare Administration(OWWA), formerly known asthe Welfare Fund for Over-seas Workers (WelfareFund), is the lead govern-ment agency tasked to pro-mote the welfare and well-being of Overseas FilipinoWorkers (OFWs) and theirdependents.

It is attached to theDepartment of Labor andEmployment (DOLE).

The OWWA Fund is a sin-gle trust fund pooled fromthe US$25 membership con-tributions of land- and sea-based workers, investmentand interest income, andincome from other sources.

Education & TrainingPrograms

1. Education for Develop-ment Scholarship Program

By Reydeluz D. ConferidoLabor Attaché

Philippine Overseas Labor OfficePhilippine Embassy, Tokyo

As labor attaché appointedto Japan, where the Philip-pines has been enjoying asignificant share of the sea-farers’ market, it has beenmy privilege to join up withthe All Japan Seamen’sUnion (JSU) in forming the“AB – Akyat Barko” team tovisit our seafarers aboardships, to find out their realterms and conditions of em-ployment, and to give theminformation and advice onhow to make the most fromtheir stint aboard Japanese-owned oceangoing vessels.The experience has provedto be an eye-opener and anenriching one for me andhopefully also for those withwhom we have interacted.

Filipino seafarers continueto be preferred by Japaneseemployers as evidenced byour significant share of thelabor market. This trend islikely to continue especiallybecause Filipino seafarersare proving more capable indelivering consistent, quali-ty services, while rivals areshowing signs of slippingperformance. Among themembers of the JSU, more

than 20,000 are SpecialMembers from the Philip-pines. And this trend ex-tends not only to job oppor-tunities aboard ships, butalso to land-based maritime-related positions. More andmore Filipino marine offi-cers are finding themselvesin command, keeping andmaintaining the ship’spower plant, and feeding thehungry pack.

But while most of thesigns concerning Filipinoparticipation in the Japan-ese shipping industry arepositive, not all are rosy.Just like other industriesthat evolve and mature, theshipping industry has itsown share of business-, tech-nology- and human resour-ces-related problems.

Dwelling on the last area,we noticed that quite a num-ber of accidents were experi-enced last year, and some ofour seafarers were lost as aresult. There were alsocases where some of our sea-farers were suspected oftheft, trafficking in firearmsor drugs, or responsible foraccidents, due perhaps toneglect of safety regulations

or use of alcohol. Some seafarers have ex-

pressed to me their worryabout possible shortenedwork stints because of ad-vancing age and the appar-ent adoption by some compa-nies of earlier retirementages, especially for ratings.

Fortunately most of theseproblems are within thepower of the seafarers them-selves to address and con-trol. All it takes is the prop-er attitude, familiarizationwith the necessary informa-tion, and the healthy sup-port of peers and family toovercome the problems.

The JSU, through itsInternational Service Staff,is at hand, in partnershipwith the Labor Office of thePhilippine Embassy, to helpprovide the information youneed about your work andthe terms and conditions ofyour employment.

We can listen to your prob-lems and counsel you inareas where you are con-fused or have misgivingsand even help you settle dis-

putes amicably, should anyarise. You need not fret andget frustrated or keep prob-lems to yourselves. Get intouch with us and we will behappy to help you.

We understand that workat sea can be more burden-some and stressful, especial-ly these days, because thevessels often have smallercrews due to the automa-tion, computerization, or useof modern technology. Thereare also fewer opportunitiesfor rest and recreation orshore leave because ofheightened security mea-sures. And there are theperennial domestic or familyproblems and inter-personalproblems with colleagues.But, again, all appear lessdaunting and more bearablewhen viewed from a broaderperspective. When seafarerssee them as part of anadjustment process relatedto the noble goal of providinga better and more securefuture for themselves andtheir families, then the prob-lems become more manage-able.

The support of peers andprofessional counselors orunion advisers can go a longway in helping steer the sea-farer away from debilitatingmistakes.

The problem of job securi-ty due to advancing age orearly retirement policiesmay not seem as formidableif the seafarer understandsthat his employer’s mainconcern is really his healthand ability to do his duty.With many developed coun-tries suffering from ageingpopulations and their youngpeople’s refusal to take onmaritime careers, such earli-

er retirement policies maybe reconsidered given theshrinking supply of able offi-cers and crew.

The critical issue is whe-ther the seafarer is able tomaintain health and fitnessdespite advancing age. If ourseafarers keep to sound andhealthy habits, then theywill most likely be rewardedwith longer and more fruit-ful stints.

No matter how durablethe seafarer, there will stillcome a time when the careerat sea will end. We have toprepare our families andourselves to invest our earn-ings wisely while we are stillworking. We should learnhow to generate incomethrough productive invest-ments that can tide us overduring retirement. Our fam-ilies should be prepared tohelp us on this.

The Overseas WorkersWelfare Administration(OWWA) has programs tohelp your families for thispurpose. We hope you willencourage your family mem-bers to avail themselves ofsuch programs.

Your labor office in Tokyowill continue to work withthe Philippine OverseasEmployment Administra-tion, Professional Regula-tions Commission, MaritimeIndustry Authority, Philip-pine Coast Guard, and otherrelevant offices in the Philip-pines to address your needsfor more efficient andresponsive services.

We hope we can continueto work together in securingdecent, productive, and re-warding overseas employ-ment opportunities for you.

Your concerns are ourinterest. Contact us at tel.:(81-3) 5562-1573~74; fax:(81-3) 5545-3447; or e-mail:<polotky@inter.net>.

Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)(EDSP): A scholarship grantoffered to qualified benefi-ciaries/dependents of OW-WA members who intend toenroll in any 4-5 year bac-calaureate course.

2. Skills-for-EmploymentScholarship Program (SE-SP): A qualified applicantmay avail of either of the fol-lowing: a) 1-year Technicalor b) 6-month Vocationalcourse.

Seafarers’ UpgradingProgram:

1. Seafarers’ UpgradingProgram (SUP): Intended toprovide job-related trainingin priority maritime coursesidentified by the MaritimeTraining Council (MTC) .

Other Programs:1. Tuloy Aral Project –

Scholarship for qualified

children of OFW returnees.2. Microsoft TULAY Pro-

gram – IT training on basiccomputer applications.

3. Pre-Departure Orienta-tion Seminar.

Credit Programs:1. Loans – Pre-Departure

Loans (PDLs) and FamilyAssistance Loans (FALs).

Self Insurance CoverageProgram (SICP):

1. Insurance and HealthCare Benefits – An OWWAmember-OFW is entitled toservices and benefits overand above the provisions oftheir contract, offer ofemployers, or the laws of thereceiving country.

Workers’ Assistance:The Workers’ Assistance

Unit extends assistance to

OFWs and their families.

Reintegration Program:Livelihood Development

Program for OFWs (LDPO)– The program is a jointundertaking of OWWA and

NLSF (National LivelihoodSupport Fund). It providesentrepreneurial develop-ment services and creditfacilities to OFWs and theirfamilies. (Contact the OWWA at891-7601-24)

OWWA office in Manila

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LETTERfrom

HEADQUARTERS

AllAll JapanJapanSeamen’s UnionSeamen’s Union

15-26, Roppongi 7-Chome,15-26, Roppongi 7-Chome,Minato-Ku, Tokyo 106-0032Minato-Ku, Tokyo 106-0032

Tel.:Tel.: 03-5410-832003-5410-8320Fax:Fax: 03-5410-833603-5410-8336E-Mail:E-Mail: iss@jsu.jpiss@jsu.jp

Internet:Internet: http://www.jsu.or.jphttp://www.jsu.or.jp

Publisher:Publisher: Masaru MioMasaru Mio

Send inquiries to the attentionSend inquiries to the attentionof Mr. Masanobu Makizoe,of Mr. Masanobu Makizoe,

Director, Foreign Trades Dept.Director, Foreign Trades Dept.

Currently, a significantnumber of seafarers areworking on vessels flyingFlags of Convenience(FOCs).

FOCs provide a meansof avoiding labor regula-tion in the country ofownership, and become avehicle for coercing sea-farers into accepting lowwages while being forcedto bear long hours ofwork and unsafe work-ing conditions.

Truth be told, FOCships have no realnationality.

For the past 20 years,The All Japan Seamen’sUnion , as required, hascontinued to work veryhard to protect yourrights, and to providewelfare services thatmeet international stan-dards.

The JSU recently re-newed some agreements(IBF agreement, None-IBF agreement includingagreements for Japaneseflag and nearseas ves-sels), activity that hasalready been explainedin a previous issue ofJSU Maritime Journal.

The journal also in-formed you that the JSUwould like to improveworking conditions forNon-Domicile SpecialMembers.

One manner by whichthe JSU reaches out toseafarers is through theInternational ServiceStaff (ISS) system whichwas adopted back till1995.

The ISS shall be visit-ing JSU members work-ing for Japanese ship-ping lines in order todeliver messages andinformation from us.

The ISS will followthis by providing feed-back information, themain purpose of which isto ensure that the bridgesbetween the JSU and theSpecial Member remainin good condition.

The JSU would bemost grateful if you tookthe time to meet with usand share your honestopinions and concerns.

I N F O R M AT I O N

(Continued From Page 1)this convention can also beeliminated by implementingPSC inspections.

Non-ratifying flag statesshould not receive treatmentmore favorable than thataccorded to vessels flyingthe flags of states that haverastified the convention.

Overview of Convention

Articles, Definition,Scope of Application,Entry Into Force, Etc.

Title 1: Minimum require-

• The size of rooms andother accommodation spa-ces, heating and ventilation,noise and vibration, sanitaryfacilities, lighting, and hos-pital accommodation etc.shall be regulated.

• Seafarers shall be pro-vided with good quality foodfree of charge.

Title 4: Health protection,medical care, welfare andsocial security protection:

• Shipowners shall pro-vide financial security toassure compensation in theevent of death or long-termdisability, due to an occupa-tional injury, illness or haz-ard.

• Each member state shall

ments for seafarers seekingemployment on a ship:

• The minimum age is 16years.

• Seafarers shall not workwithout a medical fitnesscertificate.

• Seafarers shall not workunless they are trained andqualified as competent.

Title 2: Conditions ofemployment:

• Regular payment ofwages.

• Maximum hours of workshall not exceed 14 hours inany 24-hour period, 72 hoursin any 7-day period.

Title 3: Accommodation,recreational facilities, foodand catering:

ILO–

PNB – The Bank for Seafarers in Japan

Q1: Where are the PNBbranches in Japan?

A1: Tokyo and Nagoya.(Please see the maps)

Q2: How do we sendmoney to the Philippines?

A2: For sea-based OFWs,we recommend Post OfficeMoney envelopes (GenkinKakitome).

To be a Filipino workingoverseas means having tosacrifice time away fromfamily and loved ones andforegoing a big part of one’searnings for the assurance ofa better life for them. Inplain and simple terms, tobe an OFW is to be the coun-try’s hero.

No other institution real-izes the substance of this asmuch as Philippine NationalBank, which has establishedinternational banking ser-vices for the Filipino since1917.

In Japan, PNB has beenproviding the Filipino work-er his financial and bankingneeds for 10 years. This iswhy every Pinoy in Japanknows where to run to whensending his remittances to

ensure that seafarers whoare subject to its social secu-rity legislation (and, to theextent provided for itsnational law, their depen-dants) are entitled to benefitfrom social security protec-tion such as long-term secu-rity, e.g. pensions, etc.

Title 5: Compliance andenforcement:

• Maritime labor certifi-cates shall be issued by im-plementing flag states,which will inspect the shipsflying their flags to affirmcompliance with the require-ments of this convention.

• PSC should also beimplemented by port stateswith respect to certification.

his family in the Philippines. PNB Japan remains com-

mitted to serving the Fil-ipino people, and has comeup with a special servicematching the needs of sea-based OFWs.

For your banking needs,you may call 03-5401-3300(PNB Tokyo Branch) or 052-968-1800 (PNB Nagoya Sub-branch). You can be assuredof quality customer servicedistinctly and heartwarm-ingly Pinoy that you willinstantly feel at home.

You may come and visit usalso. We are happy to be ofservice to you. We are openfrom 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.,Monday through Friday,except Japanese holidays,and from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m. every Sunday.

But we have two othermethods: Bank Transfer(Ginko Furikomi) or Walk-in(visit our branch).

Q3: How much is theremittance charge?

A3: To the Philippines(regardless of the amount):Credit to PNB accounts andother banks = JPY2,000;over the counter (advise andpay) = JPY2,000; door-to-door delivery = JPY2,500

To the U.S. (accreditedbanks) = JPY5,000.

To other countries (accred-ited banks) = JPY7,000.

Q4: When will the accountbe credited?

A4: Same day credit forPNB account in the Philip-pines; 3 or more for non-PNB accounts, advise & pay,door to door.

Q5: My family’s account inthe Philippines is not PNB.can I still remit money?

A5: Yes, but we can helpyour beneficiary get a GlobalFilipino ATM card.

Q6: What is required tosend money using PNBJapan?

A6: Photo copies of the fol-lowing:

• Crew landing permit• Seaman’s book (front

page and address page);• Or passport (front and

back pages with your name

and Philippine address andcontact numbers.)

Q7: How should I send myremittance?

A7: Send us your requestfor a Post Office envelope, bye-mail, 5 days before yourarrival at any port in Japan.We will send you a StarterKit to your designatedaddress.

Q8: Any other services?A8: Our branches offer a

wide range of banking ser-vices, including remittancesto the Philippines and othermajor countries; trade forhouses and condominiums(in the Philippines),

Q9: How do I contact you?A9: Call us at 03-5401-

3300 or e-mail to <seafar-ers@pnbtokyo.co.jp>.

Where, What,When and

How

TOKYO BRANCH

NAGOYA SUB-BRANCH