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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to our most commonly asked questions


  • When was Interorient Maritime Enterprises, Inc. – Philippines established?

    Since 1985.

  • What is the capacity of Interorient in providing officers and ratings?

    Interorient operates more than (200) vessels (B/C, Tankers, Containers, etc.) and currently at least (4,500) Seafarers serving onboard, while a pool of another (4,000) Seafarers is on stand-by..

  • What is the status of Interorient in the Philippine Manning Industry?

    Our organization has been awarded for all the past consecutive years and was honored by the Philippines Government with the highest award "Presidential Award of Excellence" in terms of quality, dedication and efficient management of its Shipowners and Seafarers.

  • What is the set-up and internal organization of Interorient?

    There are (1) Fleet Manager, (2) Crewing Managers,(6) Crewing Officers, (1) General Operations Manager, (2) Operations Managers, (1) Training and Promotions Manager who are effectively running the selection, preparation and dispatch of the Seafarers in full coordination with the Shipowners. Besides the Management and Operational level staff, we have another (75) employees dealing with all other matters in the support level.

  • What happens in case there is an urgent case to have crew to fly soonest possible due to unforeseen situations?

    No Problem. Interorient has been authorized and trusted by the Philippine Government to operate an "In-house Processing System", which give us the flexibility to employ and process Seafarers directly and not to wait for their processing through POEA during the regular working hours. This privilege of Inhouse Processing has been granted to only very few Manning Agencies in the Philippines.

  • What is the rate of recycled Seafarers with Interorient?

    More than 85% are ex-crew.

  • Has Interorient ever suffer any kind of Government sanction for illegal activities or violations of the POEA Rules, i.e., suspension of license, penalizations, etc?

    Never! On the contrary it has been awarded for exemplary performance, diligence and commitment towards its Shipowners and Seafarers.

  • What support Interorient may offer to Shipowner in case of an urgent problem on board or an emergency?

    Full support! At any time and by arrangement, our Crew Manager may fly from Manila to any destination (depending on visa requirements) in order to board the vessel and have the problem resolved, though atmost cases, problems are resolved by mere telephone contacts.

  • How the officers and crew can be oriented on shipowners ISM Policies and Manuals?

    Provided Shipowners have supplied Interorient with their ISM Manuals and forms, our Company have designated full time Trainers to carry out full orientation on departing crew where they are fully explained and guided on the ISM regulations and Company's policies.

    The Officers and crew are also given the opportunity to read the Company Manuals of respective principals.

  • Is Interorient compliant with STCW 2010 Regulations? ISO/MLC 2006 certified?

    Yes. The STCW 2010 Convention has been fully observed since 01.1.17 and all crew certificates are in accordance with the Convention. Our company was also Cerfied to ISO 9001:2015 and MLC, 2006.

  • Does Interorient operate any In-house Training Center for refreshing crew knowledge on STCW courses?

    NO, STCW Course and it’s refresher and/or updating is outsourced from other reputable and globally competitive training centers.

    However, Interorient is catering an In-House Training tailored fit to the needs of our principals and their fleet. The In-House Training Programme is aimed to further enhance the knowledge and skills of ourseafarers and develop their personality and atitude.


    List of Trainings:

    • Prevention of Illegal Discharge at Sea
    • ISM-OFFICER/ISM-RATINGS
    • Risk Assessment
    • Risk Management
    • Marlins Test/CES 5.2.3
    • Port State Control
    • Vessel’s General Permit (VGP)
    • Ballast Water Management (BWM)
    • Anti-Piracy

    Above In-House Trainings are conducted by certified Trainers.

  • Does Interorient facilitate on-line interview for Seafarers/Candidates?

    It is the prerogative of the principal/ship manager, before allowing anyone to serve on its ship, especially Master and Chief Engineer, to interview them via Skype or in person, in order to know them in person and to assess their capabilities, knowledge and experience regarding the job they are applying for and the type of ship in which they will be working and to ensure all the needful are coordinated for ship’s safe and efficient operation.

    Interorient is well equipped with an up-to-date computer units and a dedicated (DSL) internet line connection to help facilitate in the ONLINE SKYPE INTERVIEW of seafarers by clients.

    We secure a separate DSL Line to ensure we can provide uninterrupted online video sessions/interviews.

    Skype Interview is arranged by the Training and Promotions Section.Interorient Skype Interview streamline processes, save money and time, enhance decision making and engage the right candidates.

  • What else can be expected from Interorient?

    Loyalty, reliability, honesty, undisputable support and excellent cooperation. Interorient is proven to have achieved all these above and is committed to maintain same at optimum level. Interorient’s 24x7platform provides business continuity and processing support and ensures that at any time our principals, vessels and seafarers are provided with the necessary assistance.

    Interorient provide an up to date contact information’s of the officers and staff of the company to our principal/s and seamen whom they can contact/coordinate with 24x7. Interorient has dedicated staff checking the authenticity, completeness suitability and validity of crew certificates and trainings at all time, ensuring compliance to STCW 2010 Convention and ZERO Ship detention.

  • Does Interorient comply with the Labor Laws Compliance System?

    Yes. It has been awarded by DOLE with the Compliance of Certificate on General Labor Standards and Occupational Safety and Health Standards.