The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and Royal Danish Embassy in Manila tackled the benefits of digitalization project and the possible collaboration on green shipping particularly reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships.

Aside from digitalization, Danish Ambassador H.E. Franz-Michael Mellbin talked about the reskilling and upskilling of seafarers. He also said that Danish Embassy is looking forward to conduct a further discussion on reduction of GHG emissions from ships.

Part of the 10-point agenda of MARINA is the preparation for the Philippine compliance with the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emission from Ships. During the meeting at the MARINA Central Office on 30 January 2024, MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan mentioned the initiatives of the Agency on marine environment protection particularly reduction of GHG emission and marine plastic litter. She also said that they are strengthening their close coordination with partner agencies and maritime stakeholders.

The Royal Danish Embassy in Manila will facilitate technical assistance to the MARINA in the conduct of country impact assessment of the proposed technical standards and economic GHG reduction measures.

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