MARINA Cyberattack Disrupts Seafarers’ Book Processing and Deployment
According to Capt. Edgardo Flores, the Filipino seafarer community is in crisis following a cyberattack that disrupted MARINA’s system. Essential documents like the Seafarers’ Identification Document and Seafarer’s Record Book are delayed, affecting employment. Flores urges the government to act swiftly, emphasizing the need for contingency plans to support seafarers.