MANILA — Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Administrator Sonia Malaluan outlined a comprehensive 10-point agenda aimed at steering the maritime sector towards progress and efficiency. The key focus areas include:

1. Digitalization of the Agency’s frontline services nationwide.

2. Certification of MARINA’s core processes under ISO 9001:2015 standards for quality management system.

3. Enhancement of maritime safety by addressing the causes of incidents.

4. Sustained compliance with the requirements of the STCW Convention for seafarers 1978, as amended.

5. Strong collaboration and partnership with the PCG and other key agencies.

6. Engagement with industry stakeholders through regular fora, public consultations, and dialogues; among other initiatives.

7. Effective implementation of the updated Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP) 2028.

8. Strengthening the organizational structure and institutional capacity of the Agency.

9. Assessment of the effectiveness of existing policies, with a commitment to repeal those found obsolete.

10. Preparation for the Philippine compliance with the 2023 IMO Strategy on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships.

Administrator Malaluan’s agenda reflects a holistic approach towards modernization, safety, and sustainability within the maritime domain. The MARINA community eagerly anticipates positive developments under her leadership.

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