English: Between 2016 and 2021, the Philippines deployed over 400,000 Filipino seafarers, reflecting the country's strong maritime heritage. Further, it is estimated that there is one Filipino seafarer for every 4 to 5 crew members on board a vessel at any given time. The COVID-19 caused a 54% decline in seafarer deployments in 2020, but deployment levels bounced back in 2021, averaging around 40,000 monthly - approaching pre-pandemic figures.
Filipino: Mula 2016 hanggang 2021, mahigit 400,000 Pilipinong seafarer ang naipadala ng bansa, patunay ng malakas na maritime heritage ng Pilipinas. Sa bawat barko, tinatayang isa sa bawat apat o lima na crew member ay Pilipino. Bagama't bumaba ng 54% ang bilang ng mga deployed seafarer noong 2020 dahil sa COVID-19 pandemic, gumanda ang pigura noong 2021 o umabot sa average na halos 40,000 kada buwan.