In response, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is adopting a calibrated approach—identifying key CTA provisions that can be integrated into domestic regulations to further raise safety standards across the Philippine fishing fleet.

𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞

The approach was reinforced during MARINA’s Stakeholders’ Public Consultation held on 30 April 2026, bringing together government and industry partners to help shape the way forward.

MARINA Administrator Sonia B. Malaluan emphasized the need for balance saying, “We recognize that any direction we pursue must strike a balance between enhancing safety standards and ensuring that our fishing industry remains viable, competitive, and sustainable.”

Maritime Safety Service (MSS) Director Engr. Divinagracia Tolosa highlighted that “it is important for us to revisit our position and ensure that all stakeholder insights are carefully considered.”

Closing the consultation, Deputy Administrator for Operations RADM Loumer Bernabe as delivered by Chief-of-Staff/ Overseas Shipping Service (OSS) Director Engr. Ramon Hernandez reaffirmed MARINA’s commitment to inclusive policymaking ensuring that “all inputs shared will be carefully reviewed as we move forward, ensuring that our policies remain responsive, balanced, and aligned with both international standards and national interests.”

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