Filipino Seafarers Charting a Digital Course: Navigating Technological Advancements, Japanese Partnerships, and Sustainable Practices in the Maritime Industry (2010-2019)
Introduction The 2010s… well, it was a game-changer. A full-blown digital revolution swept through global industries, and the maritime world wasn’t spared. For Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)—especially the seafarers among them—this meant a mix of promise and, frankly, a bit of uncertainty. It all happened alongside a growing global push for sustainability, which naturally raised