What if Filipino crew abandons the yacht for another yacht ?
The employment and visa guidelines are very strict, if the Filipino crew has abandoned the yacht, their visa and employment contract is null and void. They must return to the Philippines and reapply for another visa with a new employment contract to be issued a new visa. Abandonment of their present job without proper processing, could have them arrested by port police, deportation and black listed from the POEA, thus never obtaining a visa again. In addition they would be liable for their repatriation fees, as well as the travel fees for their replacement. Hence, the obligation to complete the full term of their contract is very strict.
