MCPERST is a trusted commercial and legal correspondent in the Philippines serving P&I Clubs, shipowners, managers, agents, and seafarers.

With strong maritime roots, it delivers reliable, responsive, and results-driven support in handling Protection & Indemnity (P&I) matters while safeguarding both commercial interests and the welfare of Filipino seafarers.

Backed by industry expertise, legal knowledge, and compassionate stakeholder engagement, MCPERST acts as a dependable bridge between international principals and the Philippine maritime sector — more than a correspondent, a true partner.

About MCPERST

Our services

Legal Representation & Advisory - Sta. Barbara Receno & Peña Law Offices (MCPERST)

Through our integrated structure, our partner law firm provides specialized maritime and employment law support for crew claims and related disputes.

These services include:

Crew Claims Management (MCPERST P&I)

We provide end-to-end handling of crew medical, disability, and death claims on behalf of P&I Clubs, Shipowners, and Manning Agents.

These services include

• Medical case monitoring and hospital coordination

• Review and advisory of contractual benefits

• Settlement negotiation and documentation

• Assistance with release and quitclaim execution

• Professional and compassionate engagement with the seafarer and family

• Crew money claims and contractual concerns

• Disability and death compensation cases

• Court proceedings and litigation

• Regulatory and compliance advisory

Survey & Cargo Solutions

Our reliable third-party surveyors provide support to vessel and cargo needs.

These services include:

• Cargo loading, discharge, delivery, and weighing supervision

• Vessel condition surveys

• Quantity and quality inspections

• Vessel draft surveys

• Damage inspection (fixed and floating objects)

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