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Vol.4 No.2 March/April 2007

Stop
Bleeding
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Seafarers’ Unions Back ITF Policies
Jakarta meetings
adopt resolution
backing FOC rules

JSU president Fujisawa

Fujisawa visits
MAAP on 1st tripas JSU head
JSU President Yoji Fujisawa and advisor Sakae
Idemoto visited the Philippine’s Maritime Academyof Asia and Pacific(MAAP) on January 23.
For the occasion, which
was shared by many
interested parties ofJapan and the Philippines, a parade was heldby students welcoming
the Fujisawa, who wasvisiting the country forthe first time since his
appointment, and thanking the Idemoto for his
service to Filipino seamen; the event was supported by the All Japan
Seamen’s Union (JSU).
Three hours by car fromthe center of Manila,
MAAP was established in1998 by the AssociatedMarine Officers’ and the
Seamans’ Union of thePhilippines (AMOSUP).
The institute has cuttingedge equipment for navigation and engine room
duty training, physics andchemistry laboratories, aswell as disaster prevention training facilities,
and dormitories.
Some 200 Filipino officer candidates are studying at the facility, which
stands up to similar
academies around theworld.
Fujisawa said there are
great expectations for Filipino seamen as they willplay a vital role in meeting future manning needs,
and that the JSU will continue with its support formutual understanding
and partnerships.
AMOSUP president
Gregorio S. Oca indicatedthat his organization will
give full support to maintaining its relations with
the JSU, and hoped towork for the interests andwelfare of AMOSUP and
JSU members.

The 24th Asia Pacific Seafarers’ Summit Meeting(ASS) was convened in
Jakarta, Indonesia on Feb.
26, 2007, while the 17th
Norwegian/Asian Seafarers’Committee
Meeting(NASCO) was held the nextday.
Thanks to enormous help
from Asian and Norwegianseafarer labor unions, both
meetings unanimously
adopted the “Resolution on
Continuous Upholding ofInternational Transport
Workers’ Federation (ITF)
Policies for Flag of Convenience (FOC) Vessels Under
the International Bargaining Forum (IBF) Process,”which had been proposed by
the All Japan Seamen’s
Union (JSU).
Claiming that charges
against the ITF Delhi Policy– the foundation of FOC
activities – that are intended to weaken labor unions
cannot be tolerated at allfrom the viewpoint of theautonomy of the unions andtheir members, which areset forth in the International Labor Organization(ILO)’s convention on the

XXXX addresses the meeting in Jakarta

freedom of association, theresolution made it clear that
discussions and decisions
should not be made in IBF
negotiations but in ITF conference meetings.
The Asia Pacific Seafarers’ Summit Meeting, the
JSU’s own discussion forum
apart from the ITF, isintended to collect views
from seafarer labor unionsin Asia and have themreflected at ITF conferences
and in JSU activities.

Frequently Asked Questions
BY YUKI OKADA
Oceangoing Seafarers Department

Applying for Retirement Pay

If your vessels were covered by the IBF JSU/AMOSUPIMMAJ CBA or ITF-JSU/AMOSUP CBA, then you are amember of the JSU-AMOSUP Provident Fund. Please apply
to AMOSUP for your retirement pay. No other retirement
benefit is available to you from the JSU.
If your vessel was covered by the IBF JSU/PSU-IMMAJ
CA, IBF JSU-IMMAJ CA, ITF JSU-PSU CA or ITF-JSU CA
then you are a member of the JSU CA Retirement Pay Plan
(RPP) and you may apply through the JSU for retirementpay.

Summit’s Major Topics:• Preparation for 2008-2009 IBF negotiations; and• Ratification of the ILO consolidated Maritime Labor Convention.
Keypoints of the Resolution:• In IBF negotiations, discussions on allocation of negotiatingrights, union dues payments infringe on union autonomy;• It is not necessary to respond to dialogue in future negotiations on such issues;• We must uphold negotiating rights under the Oslo to Delhi
Policy;• The ITF policy should be dicussed at the next ITF Congress;and• We must uphold ITF policies for FOC vessels.

Serenity for Seafarers in Manila
JSU-AMOSUPMariners’ Home provides
sanctuary for Filipino
seafarers and center for
cultural exchange
A great number of Filipino
seafarers have been on
board the Japanese fleet andcontributed to the development of Japanese maritime
industries.
All Japan Seaman’s Union(JSU) and Associated

FAQs
Q1: How do you apply for retirement pay?
A1: You can send a letter, fax, or e-mail to the JSU head
office (Oceangoing Seafarers Dept.) to apply for retirement.
The JSU will examine your RPP records and if we decidethat you are entitled to receive retirement pay, JSU will
send the RPP application form to your home address.
Q2: What documents are required when I apply to receive
retirement pay?
A2: Please consult the following:
For All Cases – 1. Application form; 2. Copy of the Seafarer’s handbook or passport; and 3. RPP receipts of retirement
pay contributions from the owner.
When Bank Account is Under Name of Member’s Close
Relative – Official certificate proving the relationship(Continued on page 4)

Suite room

Marine Officers’ and the
Seamans’ Union of thePhilippines (AMOSUP) constructed the “JSU-AMOSUP Mariners’ Home” inthis quiet and comfortable
place in the city of Manila,
because of the strong friendship and close ties between
Filipino and Japanese seafarers.
The JSU and AMOSUP
wanted to create a “home”
that could be appreciated by
all Filipino seafarers as aplace for rest and relaxation,
and a bridge for cultural
exchange between Japanand the Philippines for years
to come.
At the inauguration of thishome, the unions would liketo express their appreciation(Continued on page 4)

M A R I T I M E N E W S /W A R N I N G S(2)Record no. of seafarers deployed in 2006
Filipino seamen sent home $1.6 billion

over the $1.365 billion during the same period in 2005.
“Pending the Central
Bank’s final report, it is likely that the total seafarers’
remittances will approach
the $2-billion level in 2006,”
he added.
Brion said he also received
a report confirming that thePhilippines has maintained
its good standing in the
global List of Parties to the

For the first time in thehistory of the overseas
employment of Filipino seafarers, 260,084 Filipino
sailors were deployedabroad last year, surpassing
the annual average of
250,000. Labor Secretary
Arturo Brion said the 2006
figure represents a 4.9 percent growth over the

247,983 figure of 2005.
The labor chief said theincrease in deployment
resulted in increased remittances through banking
channels.
During the first 10
months of 2006, Brion said
Filipino seamen sent homea total of US$1.589 billion,
or a 16.4 percent growthPhilippines
tackles officer
shortage

Crewing Boost in Luneta Park

Crewing agents and ship
managers in the Philippines have signed a memoof agreement with thecountry’s maritime schools,
instituting a set of reforms
aimed at improving education and recruitment ofseafarers.
The agreement calls forcooperation on everythingfrom standardizing entrance exams for new cadets and sponsoring shipboard training to monitoring and reviewing licensure exam passers and faculty upgrading.
The manning sector has
agreed make it a priority toprovide shipboard training
to cadets of member schoolsof the signatory party to
the agreement, the Philippine Association of Maritime Institutions (PAMI).
A manning association
spokesman said the agreement shows that the Philippines training sector is
pro-active in addressing
the shortage of officers ininternational shipping.
Agents also agreed help
promote seafaring careers
in high schools.
The agreement was
signed by PAMI and manning associations that
included the PhilippineJapan Manning Consultative Council, Filipino Association for Mariners’
Employment, Philippine
Association of Manning
Agencies and Ship Managers, and the International Maritime Association of
the Philippines.
(Lloyd’s Register/Fairplay)

CREWING AGENTS and ship managers in
the Philippines have set up a seafarers’ centerat the heart of Manila’s Luneta Park, where
hundreds of Filipino seafarers wait to be hired.
The facility has been set up by the city government in coordination with the AssociatedMarine Officers’ and Seamen’s Union of theInternational Maritime Organization (IMO)’s 1978
Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping as amended.
He said this means thatthe country is still the world
leader for quality and highly
skilled maritime workers as
it continues to adhere to
global standards set andenforced by the IMO.
(Source: Inquirer.net)

Philippines (AMOSUP) to improve recruitment
of seafarers. The backers plan to install booths
to be rented by licensed manning companies.
The city mayor’s office and AMOSUP are getting feedback from agencies, with several companies already expressing interest.
(Lloyd’s Register/Fairplay)

MARCH/APRIL 2007

India Relaxes
Foreigner
Hiring Rule
Owners allowed two
foreign seafarers
aboard domestic ships
Indian shipowners havebeen permitted to take on
foreign seafarers as theshortage of quality crews
become ever more acute.
The government has
allowed the employment of
two foreigners on board
besides invoking section 88BB of the Merchant Shipping Act, making it mandatory for seafarers to spend at
least three years on Indianflag vessels.
Although an official circular is still awaited, shipping
minister TR Baalu has
already issued a directive.
Industry officials said
domestic vessels can employ
two foreigners on board –but these cannot include thecaptain.
The move comes after two
years’ lobbying from Indianowners, trying to get the government to shift on the appointment of foreign officers.
Industry officials, shipping
advisers and the directorate
general of shipping have all
hailed the change, which is
expected to lessen the bargaining power of seafarers’
unions.
Domestic seafarers will
now spend three years on
Indian vessels after completion of their certificate ofcompetence.
(Lloyd’s Register/
Fairplay)

ICS shipowners to campaign for IMO rules ratification
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is
launching a campaign topromote the need for governments to ratify and implement International Maritime
Organization (IMO) conventions.
Over the next couple ofweeks, ICS member national
shipowners’ associations will
be writing to and seeking
meetings with ministers
responsible for maritime
affairs, in order to reiteratethat shipping is an inherent-

ly international industry,
which depends upon a global
regulatory framework to
operate efficiently.

“

ends of the voyage,” said ICS
secretary-general Tony
Mason. “The alternative
would be a web of conflicting

It is vital that regulations...apply at bothends of the voyage.”“It is vital that regulations
governing matters such as
safety, environmental protection and liability are common to all ships in international trade and that thesame rules apply at bothnational regulations,…that
would compromise the efficiency of world trade.
“It is very important thatgovernments appreciate theproblems created for thesmooth operation of a global

Maritime law revision aimed at spurring industry growth
The Philippine government is planning to put in place comprehensive
maritime legislation to promote andaccelerate the growth of its shipping
industry.
With US$200,000 assistance fromthe Norwegian International Agency
for Development (Norad), a committee
has been formed to review pending
bills and existing laws, with a view toaddressing overlapping functions ofstate agencies dealing with marine
functions.
The committee includes Norwegianand Philippine experts together withacademics. At least 15 government
agencies have maritime-related functions and several laws govern the
country’s maritime affairs.
“There is therefore a need to clearlydelineate functions such as safety oflife at sea, maritime security, marine
environment protection, seafarers’
education and training (including certification and assessment), shipbuilding, supervision of maritime schools
and training centres,” said transport
secretary Leandro Mendoza.

maritime regulatory regime
by any failure and delay
with regard to the ratification and implementation ofinternational instruments towhich governments haveagreed at IMO meetings,
including Diplomatic Conferences,” Mason continued.
“The failure of new Conventions to enter into force,
or become widely ratified,also gives encouragement tounwelcome calls for unilateral or regional regulation.”(Maritime Global Net)

Seafarer killed
in self-handling
accident

He has advised Philippine President
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo that the legislation will also serve as a single
instrument governing the development and implementation of policies
and direction of Philippine overseas
shipping.
It is also expected to shape thebureaucracy’s organizational structure
towards a “coordinated and effective
framework of action to make the country attractive [to] maritime investment capital,” Mendoza added.

A Filipino seafarer was
crushed to death by aneight-ton container on an
Antigua and Barbudaflagged vessel berthed in theport of Rotterdam in the
Netherlands. The tragedy
happened while crewmembers were lashing cargo.
The Filipino seafarer,(Lloyd’s Register/Fairplay)(Continued on page 4)

S E A FARERS C O R N E R

MARCH/APRIL 2007

Filipino Seafarers— world’s mostsought after
The Philippines is theleading supplier of maritime power. About 30
percent of the world’s seafarers are Filipinos. They
have been in muchdemand. In fact, Filipino
seafarers are the world’s
most sought after to meetthe shipping industry’s
growing need for maritime officers.
But according to labor
undersecretary Danilo
Cruz, the Philippines
can’t fill the need of othercountry’s demand for seafarers because most Filipino seafarers have nottaken enough courses.
“Despite the large number of maritime schools,
most of their graduates
don’t finish engineeringcourses. After two yearsof studies, they get anassociate degree andimmediately take on jobs
(onboard) ships,” he said.
According to the statistics given by the National
Maritime Polytechnic(NMP), the only government-owned training center, from the International Shipping Federation isthat there was a shortageof about 10,000 maritime
officers last year while
there was an oversupply
of non-officers witharound 135,000.
It is expected that the
shortage for maritime
workers will rise to
27,000 while the oversupply of non-officers to
167,000 by year 2015.
The undersecretary said
that while most of European and Japanese maritime officers are retiring
and their shipping industries are looking to thePhilippines to supply
their needs, the country(Continued on page 4)

A few simple tips to stop a nosebleed

T

RY some of these simple tips to stop yournosebleed.
• Get some tissues or adamp cloth to absorb the
blood.
• Sit or stand so your headis above your heart.
• Tilt your head forward
and pinch your nostrils
together just below the bony
center part of your nose.
Applying pressure helps stop
the blood flow and the nosebleed will usually stop within 10 full minutes of steadypressure – don’t keep checking to see if the bleeding has
stopped.
• Apply a cold compress,
such as ice wrapped in acloth or paper towel, to thearea around the nose. Applying pressure with a cotton
pad inside the upper lip may
also help.
If you get a nosebleed,
don’t blow your nose. Doingso can cause additional nosebleeds. Also, don’t tilt yourhead back. This common
practice will cause blood to
run into your throat. If you
swallow the blood, you mightthrow up.
If you’ve tried the steps
above twice and the bleeding
continues after 10 minutes,
you’ll need to see your doctor.
Once you’ve stopped theinitial nosebleed, don’t lift
heavy objects or do otheractivities that cause you tostrain, and don’t blow yournose for 24 hours. Also, keep
your head elevated above
your heart.
Now that your nosebleed isover, let’s take a look at whata nosebleed is and what cancause it.

DIFFERENT KINDS
OF NOSEBLEEDSThe most common kind of
nosebleed is an anterior
nosebleed, which comes fromthe front of the nose. Capillaries, or very small blood

your doctor. Most cases offrequent nosebleeds are easily treated. Sometimes bloodvessels inside the nose
became irritated and don’t
heal. A doctor may have asolution if you have the problem.
If your doctor rules out asinus infection, allergies, or
irritated blood vessels, he or
she may order other tests tosee why you’re getting frequent nosebleeds.

Crew members of the M/V Splendid Ace demonstrate how
to stop a nose bleed.

vessels, that are inside thenose may burst, causing thistype of nosebleed.
Another kind of nosebleed
is a posterior nosebleed,which comes from the deepest part of the nose. Bloodfrom a posterior nosebleed
flows down the back of thethroat even if the person issitting or standing. Teensrarely have posterior nosebleeds, which occur mostoften in older people, people
who have high blood pressure, and people who have
had nose or face injuries.
CAUSES AND REMEDIESThe most common cause ofanterior nosebleeds is dry
air. A dry climate or heatedindoor air irritates and dries
out nasal membranes, causing crusts that may itch andthen bleed when picked.
Colds and other viruses may
also irritate the lining of thenose. Bleeding may occur
after repeated blowing.
When you combine a cold
with dry air, you have theperfect formula for nosebleeds.
Allergies may also cause
problems, and a doctor may
prescribe medications suchas antihistamine or decongestants to control an itchy,
runny, or stuffy nose. Thiscan also dry out the nasal
membranes and contributeto nosebleeds.
An injury or blow to thenose may also cause bleeding
and isn’t usually cause foralarm. If you ever have a
facial injury, use the tips
outlined above to stop thenosebleed.
A single nosebleed is rarely
cause for alarm, but frequent
nosebleeds might indicate amore serious problem. If you
get nosebleeds more thanonce a week, you should seeof new technology and thought of a worthwhile
information exchange, the JSU had opted to
introduce free e-mail access for its members.
Thanks to the JSU for its care of crew information needs.”

VOICES fromSEAFARERS

CAPT. VICENTE J.
CANLAS JR.
M/V ASIAN BRIER“On behalf of mycrew, we thank the
JSU for their strong
support for its members and hope that
the JSU will continue
its services.”
CAPT. OSCAR M.
AUTAJAY
M/V PACIFICCONDOR“It is an awfulburden for a seaman waiting for
one voyage ormonths to call andreceive a letterfrom love ones.
With the advent(3)

CREW MEMBERS
M/V SPLENDID ACE“With the recent increase in wages and foodallowance onboard, we are thankful for the JSU’s
help and encourage the union to continue its
welfare services and activities for members.”

PREVENTING NOSEBLEEDS
Whenever you blow yournose (especially when you
have a cold), you should blow
gently into a soft tissue.
Don’t blow forcefully or pickyour nose.
Your doctor may recommend a humidifier to moisten
the indoor air. You can also
prevent your nasal passages
from becoming too dry byusing lubricants such as petroleum jelly before sleeping.
Apply a pea-sized dab to a cotton swab and gently rub it up
inside each nostril, especiallyon the middle part of the nose
(called the nasal septum).
An occasional nosebleed
can be alarming, but there’s
no need to panic — now you
know what to do!
(Source: Manila Bulletin)

JOKE CORNER
A veteran Chief Cook trying
to confirm from the crew if
his cooking ability is goodenough.
Chief Cook: Do you agree
that as a cook gets older, his
cooking gets better?
Crewmembers: Yes, ofcourse!
Chief Cook: Do you think
I’m getting better?
(Crewmembers fell silent…)
OS: Chief, I don’t think you
are getting old!
Submitted by HeroISS GALANG and ISS MAMBALO distributing JSU
welfare goods.
M/V QUEEN FLOWER“The demand for JSU welfare goods has earned
an appreciation from its members. As part of its
welfare services, JSU staff distributed these souvenir items. Popularly known as omiage in Japan
which leaves a meaningful message of ‘a gift tosomeone you care about.’ ”

I N F O R M AT I O N /E V E N T S(4)MARCH/APRIL 2007

LETTER fromHEADQUAR TERSDisability days don’t figure in court ruling

Uniting for
seafarers’
rights under
ITF policies

The Philippines’ Supreme
Court has ruled that themeasure of seafarer disability claims should be based on
the grade given by a medical
doctor and not the numberof days a seafarer is ill or
injured.
In a February 22 resolution on the 120-day disability claims, which crew managers had appealed, the

The All Japan Seamen’s
Union (JSU) has established a strong partnership with the ITF family –the International Transport Workers’ Federation(ITF) and member unions.
The JSU is looking tostrengthen its partnerships with the AssociatedMarine Officers’ and Seamen’s Union of the Philippines (AMOSUP), thePhilippine Seafarers’
Union (PSU), the Federation of Korean Seafarers’
Unions (FKSU), Kesatuan
Pelaut Indonesia, the AllChina Federation ofTrade Union (CSU) andother major seafarers’
labor unions in Asia.
JSU president Yuji
Fujisawa has visited thePhilippines twice since heassumed his current postin November 2006. He
had face-to-face meetings
with AMOSUP president
Gregorio S. Oca and Democrito T. Mendoza, national president of the Trade
Union Congress of thePhilippines (TUCP) andpresident of the Philippine Seafarers’ Union(PSU).
During the talks, theleaders promised eachother that their respective
organizations – the JSU,
the AMOSUP and the
PSU – would join together
to adhere to ITF policies,
protect the rights and jobsof Japanese seamen andnondomicile members,
and to improve theirworking conditions andwelfare.
For the purpose ofincreasing members of theInternational Staff Service (ISS), which wasintroduced previously in
the JSU Maritime Journal, and having more
opportunities for communicating with nondomicile
special members, the
AMOSUP and the PSU
have agreed to recommend several Filipino
mariners as new ISS
members.

ALL JAPAN SEAMEN’S UNION
15-26, Roppongi 7-Chome,
Minato-Ku, Tokyo 106-0032
Tel.: (03) 5410-8320
Fax: (03) 5410-8336
E-mail: iss@jsu.jp
Internet: http://www.jsu.or.jp
Publisher: Masaru Mio
Send inquiries to the attentionof Mr. Masanobu Makizoe,
Director, Foreign Trades Dept.

court reversed its previous
decision by citing a Philippine Overseas Employment
Administration rule.
The resolution reverses a
Crystal Shipping vs. Deo
Natividad case, where theSupreme Court ruled in2005 that a seafarer who
was unable to work for morethan 120 days should beentitled to total and perma-

nent disability benefits.
That ruling had been
cited in a similar case andcould be applied to hundreds of cases pending
before the labor court
NLRC, crew managers said,leaving the manning industry to face unfavorable decisions requiring a minimum
payment of US$60,000 per
case.

US not waiting on law to curb pollution
Even as the U.S. Congress
moves toward passing laws
to implement Marpol Annex
VI rules on air pollution, theUnited States is circulatingsuggestions on tightening
vessel emission mandates.
The House Transportation
Committee approved theimplementing bill, whichneeds full House and Senate
approval as well as presidential signature to become
law to be enforced by boththe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the

U.S. Coast Guard.
The United States, likeother IMO member nations,will then need guidance on
enforcement, and the EPA
has weighed in on that topic.
Bryan C. Wood-Thomas,
the EPA’s point man on theissue, confirmed to Fairplay that he has circulated
proposed standards for
IMO consideration that willset “performance-based
standards” and give shipowners two choices to meetthose standards – use

cleaner fuel or install
scrubbers or both.
He said the draft proposal
has been “circulated to a few
stakeholders, including flagstates and industry groups”
for consideration before abroader IMO debate. In
addition to setting firm
deadlines for reduction ofNOx and CO2, the rulewould also establish a set
distance from shore where
the tighter Tier 3 SOx rules
would apply.
(Lloyd’s Register/Fairplay)

Seafarers: Demand
to increase(Continued from page 3)

Family room, on left, and bunk room

Home: Comfort at a discount(Continued from page 1)

to the International Mariners Management Associationof Japan (IMMAJ), the Philippine Japan Manning Consultative Council (PJMCC) and others for their cooperation.
For inquiries and reservations – address: 1765
Vasquez corner Julio Nakpil Sts., Malate, Manila, Philippines 1004; tel: 521-5180, 400-0461, 400-0463, 400-0464

cannot really supply thedemand for maritime officers since most of our seafarers are ratings because most
Filipino seafarers have only
taken up short courses.”
He said the demand for Filipino seafarers will continue
to increase. The number of
seafarers deployed in January to September 2006 increased 12 percent from thesame period in 2005, from
169,237 to 189,574.
(OFW News)

Although the resolution
does not fully address theissue, it leaves room toargue that disability shouldbe measured in relation to
the disability grading system given by a medical doctor using the POEA “Schedule of Disability Allowances” as stipulated in theStandard Employment
Contract.

Accident: Unionvows to takeaction on issue(Continued from page 2)

Glenn Cuevas, was employed by Marlow Navigation, based in Cyprus.
The accident took place
on board the M/V Eucon
Leader, owned by theGerman company, Bernd
Becker KG, while it wasmoored at Rotterdam
Shortsea Terminal on
January 21, according to
the Dutch affiliate FNVBondgenoten. The vessel
is covered by an International Bargaining Forum(IBF) agreement, preventing cargo handling andlashing by seafarers
unless the local dockers’
union is contacted towaive the relevant clause– this did not occur.
The union had on several previous occasions
reminded the manager ofthe vessel.
The union has vowed totake action if this issue is
not resolved. Meanwhile,
the ITF has called for thecompany to ensure thatmanagers of the vessel
are aware of their obligations under the IBFagreement.

FAQ: Receiving retirement pay(Continued from page 1)

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Room
Type of Room301
Bunk, 8 beds
302
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303
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304
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305
Bunk, 24 beds

Price (in pesos)
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4TH FLOOR
Room
Type of RoomOpen
Bunk, many beds

Price
150 per bed

5TH FLOOR
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Type of Room
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Suite
501
2 or more people
502
Semi-suite, 2 beds
503
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2 or more people
505
Semi-suite, 2 beds
506
Family, 4 beds
507
Family, 3 beds
508
Family, 2 beds
509
Family, 2 beds
510
Family, 3 beds
511
Family, 2 beds
512
Family, 2 beds
514
Family, 2 beds
515
Family, 3 beds

Price
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500 per bed
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between the recepient and the member.
When Member Retiring Due to Illness, Injury or Has Died
– Medical Certificate.
Q3: I lost some of the documents noted in Q2. Will I still
be able to receive my retirement pay?
A3: The documents noted in Q2 above must all be submitted to the JSU office when a member applies for retirementpay. If you have lost any of these documents, please take thefollowing action:
Seafarer’s handbook or passport – Please submit anotherofficial certificate as proof of your identity.
RPP Receipts – Please send a letter, fax or e-mail to the
JSU head office’s IASS (address: 15-26, 7-Chome, Roppongi,
Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan; Fax: 81-3-5410-8336; e-mail:retirement_pay_plan@jsu.jp with a request to re-issue therequired receipts. The JSU will send the receipts to you; beprepared to wait several weeks for them to arrive.
Q4: What is the process for receiving retirement pay?
A4: After JSU receives a request from an RPP member, it
will examine the members’ records. If the JSU concludes
that the member is entitled to receive retirement pay , theunion will send an application form to the member. The
member should complete the application form and return itto the JSU together with all necessary documentation. Afterthe JSU receives the application form and documents, it will
examine them. If there is no problem, the JSU will produce
an Instruction of Payment of Retirement Pay and send it to
the IMMAJ (one of the secretariats with the RPP oversight).
The IMMAJ will remit the retirement pay to the member’sbank account. The complete process usually takes one totwo months.