5/19/2021 E-Library - Information At Your Fingertips: Printer Friendly 2. To extend coverage to the seafarers under the Philippine Social Security System (SSS), Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Employees' Compensation Commission (ECC) and Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund), unless otherwise provided in multilateral or bilateral agreements entered into by the Philippine government with other countries. 3. To make operational on board the ship the grievance machinery provided in this contract and ensure its free access at all times by the seafarer. 4. To provide a seaworthy ship for the seafarer and take all reasonable precautions to prevent accident and injury to the crew including provision of safety equipment, fire prevention, safe and proper navigation of the ship and such other precautions necessary to avoid accident, injury or sickness to the seafarer. 5. To observe the Code of Ethics for Seafarers and conduct himself in the traditional decorum of a master. 6. To provide a workplace conducive for the promotion and protection of the health of the seafarers in accordance with the standards and guidelines in Title 4 of the ILO Maritime Labor Convention, 2006. (Emphasis and underscoring supplied) At the same time, the seafarer has the duty to act in an orderly and respectful manner, to abide by the Code of Discipline and Code of Ethics for Seafarers, and to take personal responsibility for his health while on board by practicing a healthy lifestyle which includes taking medications and lifestyle changes as prescribed by the companydesignated doctor. Section 1(B) of the POEA-SEC states: SECTION 1. DUTIES xxxx B. Duties of the Seafarer: 1. To faithfully comply with and observe the terms and conditions of this contract, violation of which shall be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to Section 33 of this contract. 2. To abide by the Code of Discipline as provided in the POEA rules and regulations governing overseas contract workers and the Code of Ethics for Seafarers. 3. To be obedient to the lawful commands of the Master or any person who shall lawfully succeed him and to comply with the company policy https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocsfriendly/1/66256 9/17