IN PHOTOS: The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through its Enforcement Service (ES), and the representatives of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) participate in the IORIS Refresher Course sponsored by the EU-CRIMARIO which commenced yesterday, 28 August 2023 to 01 September 2023 at the MARINA Central Office, Manila.
The said training focuses on the procedures in the interchange of communications, as well as the importance of utilizing the IORIS Platform — a fully funded project of the European Commission (EC), in the maritime industry.
The Refresher Course will be capped by the signing of the agreements between the MARINA, the National Coast Watch Center and the EU-CRIMARIO.
Meanwhile, an IORIS Trainers Training will be held on 11-15 September 2023, while the IORIS Foundation Course will be on 18-23 September 2023. These series of capacity building of MARINA personnel and the use of IORIS Platform are in line with the updated Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP) 2028 which leans toward innovation, digitalization and enhancement of maritime safety and security.