Laurel, Batangas – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has concluded its three-day Year-End Performance Assessment and Planning Conference (YEPAPC) today, 29 November 2024, setting its priorities for 2025 while evaluating its performance over the past year.

The conference, held in Batangas from 27 to 29 November 2024 reviewed key accomplishments for 2024 and identified its strategic deliverables as aligned under its Voyage Plan for 2025.

Top priorities include intensified compliance monitoring and safety awareness campaign in domestic shipping; louder voice in the deliberation of global standards on seafarers’ education, training and certification; development of the Philippine Ship Registry and Shipbuilding Ship Repair industry and improved governance system.

“I have been a witness to how tirelessly all of us have worked during this year, and I cannot thank you enough for all your efforts,” MARINA Administrator Sonia B. Malaluan said. “Let us continue to work in solidarity, anchored in partnership, passion, and purpose, to establish our shared goals.”

Meanwhile, Deputy Administrator for Planning Nenita S. Atienza emphasized the importance of aligning initiatives with long-term objectives, stating, “Let us ignite the vision we have for the maritime industry by ensuring our plans cultivate value-informed strategic deliverables.”

For her part, Deputy Administrator for Operations Nannette Z. Villamor-Dinopol called for sustained collaboration, adding, “With the collective effort and commitment we’ve demonstrated, we are well-positioned for success in the coming year.”

MARINA, which oversees and promotes the Philippine maritime industry, is committed to advancing safety, sustainability, and competitiveness as it navigates towards next calendar year, 2025.

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