The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) actively participated during the kickoff ceremony of the 25th National Maritime Week at the Philippine Coast Guard Headquarters, Manila City on 22 September 2024.

With the theme “Marinong Filipino: Ligtas na Paglalayag!”, the Philippine Coast Guard and Stella Maris-Philippines, supported by MARINA and Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), hosted this year’s National Maritime Week which is scheduled from 22-27 September 2024. It is also in anticipation to the celebration of the 29th National Seafarers’ Day on 29 September 2024.

After the Holy Mass and opening program, a wreath-laying ceremony was held in Manila Bay, which served as a tribute to all Filipino seafarers who perished while performing their jobs as “modern day heroes” of the country. MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan, other officials and bereaved families of the seafarers attended the wreath-laying ceremony.

Among the officials who attended the wreath-laying were PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gavan, Assistant Secretary for Sea-based OFW Concerns Atty. Jerome Pampolina, Stella Maris Manila Port Chaplain Fr. Paulo Prigol and PPA Port Police Department Manager Genaro Mancio Jr. among others.

The maritime community has set the stage for a week-long activities that will not only recognize the hard work and dedication of Filipino seafarers but also showcase the important contribution of the maritime industry to the overall economy of the country.

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