SeaFam International

SeaFam International Seafaring Family International (SeaFam) is a non-profit, non-government organization.

We provide counseling, training, and support to help maritime families thriveโ€”both at sea and at home.

20/08/2026

๐ŸŽ™ ๐—”๐——๐—ฉ๐—œ๐—–๐—˜ ๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ ๐—˜๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—Ÿ๐—ฌ ๐—›๐—œ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—— ๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—”๐—™๐—”๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ฅ

Starting your maritime career is both exciting and challenging.

In this inspiring segment, Mr. Lawrence Francia shares practical advice for newly hired seafarers as they prepare for life at sea. From staying patient throughout the process to maintaining professionalism and the right attitude, his insights offer valuable guidance for anyone beginning their seafaring journey.

๐ŸŽฅ Watch the full episode:
https://www.facebook.com/seafamI.../videos/1196672135958197/

19/08/2026

๐ŸŽ™ ๐—จ๐—ก๐——๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—”๐—ก๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐—™๐—˜๐—˜๐—ฆ ๐—ฌ๐—ข๐—จ ๐— ๐—”๐—ฌ ๐—ก๐—˜๐—˜๐—— ๐—ง๐—ข ๐—ฃ๐—”๐—ฌ

Many aspiring seafarers ask the same question: "What expenses should I expect before deployment?"

In this episode, Mr. Lawrence Francia clarifies which costs are typically the applicant's responsibility, which requirements may be covered by the employer, and why understanding these distinctions helps you avoid misinformation and prepare with confidence.

๐ŸŽฅ Watch the full episode:
https://www.facebook.com/seafamInternationalOfficial/videos/1196672135958197/

18/08/2026

๐ŸŽ™ ๐—จ๐—ก๐——๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—”๐—ก๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ฃ๐——๐—ข๐—ฆ: ๐—ช๐—›๐—ฌ ๐—œ๐—ง ๐— ๐—”๐—ง๐—ง๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฆ

What exactly is PDOS, and why is it an essential part of your deployment?

Mr. Lawrence Francia explains the purpose of the Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) and why every newly hired seafarer should take it seriously. More than just a requirement, PDOS helps prepare you for the responsibilities, expectations, and realities of working onboard.

๐ŸŽฅ Watch the full episode:
https://www.facebook.com/seafamInternationalOfficial/videos/1196672135958197/

๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’™ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ | ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—™๐—ฎ๐—บ ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฝ Taking care of our families also means remembering to take care of ourse...
17/08/2026

๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’™ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ | ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—™๐—ฎ๐—บ ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฝ

Taking care of our families also means remembering to take care of ourselves.

Join SeaFam this Saturday, August 22, for โ€œKnow Your Body: A Health Workshopโ€ with Dr. Necy Juat, Medical Oncologist.

๐Ÿ“… August 22, 2026
๐Ÿ• 1:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ 5th Floor, Harton Corporate Center, East Cuenco cor. A. Molina St., Aseana City, Paraรฑaque

Take this opportunity to learn more about your body, become more mindful of your health, and gain valuable insights that can help you make informed choices for your well-being.

Your health matters, Ka-SeaFam. Make time for yourself and join us for an afternoon of learning and meaningful conversation.

๐Ÿ“ฒ REGISTER TODAY!
Scan the QR code on the poster to secure your slot.

17/08/2026

๐ŸŽ™ ๐—ช๐—›๐—ฌ ๐——๐—ข๐—˜๐—ฆ ๐——๐—˜๐—ฃ๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—ฌ๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง ๐—ง๐—”๐—ž๐—˜ ๐—ง๐—œ๐— ๐—˜?

Youโ€™ve been hired and completed your requirementsโ€”so why arenโ€™t you onboard yet?

In this episode of the Ka-SeaFam Podcast, Mr. Lawrence Francia explains why deployment timelines can vary and the different factors that may affect when a newly hired seafarer can finally join the vessel.

Understanding what happens behind the scenes can help you manage expectations, stay prepared, and better understand the deployment process.

๐ŸŽฅ Watch the full episode:
https://www.facebook.com/seafamInternationalOfficial/videos/1196672135958197/

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15/08/2026

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14/08/2026

๐ŸŽ™ ๐—ช๐—›๐—˜๐—ก ๐—ช๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ ๐—œ ๐—™๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ๐—ฌ ๐—•๐—ข๐—”๐—ฅ๐—— ๐— ๐—ฌ ๐—ฆ๐—›๐—œ๐—ฃ?

One of the most common questions among newly hired seafarers is, "Kailan ba talaga ako makakasakay?"

In this highlight, Mr. Lawrence Francia discusses the factors that affect deployment timelines, why waiting periods may vary, and why patience is an important part of the process. Knowing what happens behind the scenes can help you better manage your expectations while preparing for your first voyage.

๐ŸŽฅ Watch the full episode:
https://www.facebook.com/seafamInternationalOfficial/videos/1196672135958197/

13/08/2026

๐ŸŽ™ ๐—ช๐—›๐—”๐—ง ๐—›๐—”๐—ฃ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ฆ ๐—”๐—™๐—ง๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—ฌ๐—ข๐—จ'๐—ฅ๐—˜ ๐—ข๐—™๐—™๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—— ๐—” ๐—๐—ข๐—•?

Receiving a job offer is an exciting milestoneโ€”but it's only the beginning of your journey toward deployment.

In this episode of the Ka-SeaFam Podcast, Mr. Lawrence Francia explains the important steps that follow your job offer, from completing the necessary requirements to preparing for your deployment. Understanding the process will help you stay informed, organized, and ready for your career at sea.

๐ŸŽฅ Watch the full episode:
https://www.facebook.com/seafamInternationalOfficial/videos/1196672135958197/

30/07/2026

SeaFam Youth goes to Gootopia!

29/07/2026

PDOS: Preparing for Deployment

Join us for another exciting episode of SeaFam Podcast as we sit down with Martial Lawrence L. Francia, Associate Vice President โ€“ Crewing Operations

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