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FAME recognises Wallem’s contributions to Filipino seafaring
Wallem Ship Management and Wallem Maritime Services, Inc. (WMSI) were honoured to receive a FAME Award. (l-r) Erik Pedrosa, WMSI Head of Crewing, Fared Khan Wallem Ship Management Fleet Personnel Director, Cristina Oben-Nazareno, WMSI President, and Reginaldo A. Oben, WMSI Chairman.
Wallem Ship Management and Wallem Maritime Services, Inc. (WMSI) were honoured recipients of the Award of Recognition for their contributions to the Filipino seafarer industry, and for their continuing support in the country’s role as a leading seafaring nation. In March the Filipino Association for Mariners’ Employment, Inc. (FAME) – Philippines’ leading group of crew managers and manning agents – celebrated 40 years of providing the world’s merchant fleet with qualified and competent seafarers. The 40th celebrations included giving recognition to local and international social and industry partners who have contributed to the association and the industry’s success in the past 40 years. FAME also recognised long-time FAME members and long-serving FAME leaders.
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Undersecretary for Employability of Workers and Competitiveness of Enterprise Enhanced Cluster, Honourable Reydeluz D. Conferido was the Guest of Honor of the evening. In his speech he said “the Filipino Association for Mariners’ Employment, Inc. is undeniably one of the potent agents of good change in the Philippine Maritime Industry. Since its creation, FAME has gone a long way as an organisation that sought to unite ship manning agencies towards the goal of establishing a prime foothold as a supplier of competent, qualified and competitive seafarers to the world's shipping industry. “Through its pioneering leadership and sustained commitment to high standards of professionalism in the ship manning business, it has contributed to the attainment of the Philippine’s market standing as a major supplier of seafarers to the international shipping industry.”
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