MARINA ensures readiness for upcoming ECQ; releases seafarer-related guidelines

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MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through its Advisory No. 2021-43, has ensured its readiness as it released seafarer-related guidelines for the upcoming Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in National Capital Region (NCR), as well as other areas nationwide starting 06-20 August 2021. Signed by MARINA Administrator Vice Admiral Robert A Empedrad, the Agency came continue reading : MARINA ensures readiness for upcoming ECQ; releases seafarer-related guidelines

MARINA Administrator, officials meet with Cebu maritime stakeholders

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LOOK: As part of the efforts toward building a sustainable maritime recovery from the adverse effects of COVID19 pandemic, MARINA Administrator Vice Admiral Robert A Empedrad AFP (Ret), together with Deputy Administrator for Operations Nanette Z. Villamor-Dinopol, STCWO Executive Director VADM Rene V Medina AFP (Ret), STCWO Deputy Executive Director Capt Jeffrey Solon, Outgoing MRO continue reading : MARINA Administrator, officials meet with Cebu maritime stakeholders

MARINA Regional Office IV led the inauguration of its satellite office in Real, Quezon Province

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IN PHOTOS: The MARINA Regional Office IV (MRO 4) led the inauguration of its satellite office in Real, Quezon Province. After coordinating with the Local Government Units (LGUs) in Real, the MRO 4 successfully established this additional satellite office today, 21 July 2021. The 15 square meter office was donated by Hon. Diana Abigail Diestro continue reading : MARINA Regional Office IV led the inauguration of its satellite office in Real, Quezon Province

MARINA LEADS SIMULTANEOUS NATIONWIDE VACCINATION FOR FILIPINO SEAFARERS IN CELEBRATION OF DAY OF THE SEAFARER

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MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), together with all its Regional Offices and maritime stakeholders, conducted a simultaneous nationwide vaccination for domestic and overseas Filipino seafarers in the celebration of the Day of the Seafarer 2021 yesterday, 25 June 2021. This year’s campaign calls for a #FairFuture4Seafarers, encouraging governments and world leaders to provide continue reading : MARINA LEADS SIMULTANEOUS NATIONWIDE VACCINATION FOR FILIPINO SEAFARERS IN CELEBRATION OF DAY OF THE SEAFARER

Empedrad beefs up anew MARINA org workforce

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MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Administrator Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad AFP (Ret) once again beefed up the MARINA’s organizational workforce by appointing 41 new MARINA officers and personnel. After the flag ceremony conducted on Monday, 07 June 2021 via video conference, VADM Empedrad administered the mass oath-taking of the new appointees which was continue reading : Empedrad beefs up anew MARINA org workforce

Philippines, Netherlands strengthen ties anew in the field of maritime transport

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MANILA –The Philippines and the Netherlands, strengthened anew their ties of understanding, cooperation, international exchange, and trade especially in the field of maritime transport during the 21st Joint Committee on Maritime Affairs (JCMA) Virtual meeting, which was conducted on 29 April 2021. MARINA Administrator Robert A Empedrad led the Philippine delegation while his counterpart, Mr. continue reading : Philippines, Netherlands strengthen ties anew in the field of maritime transport

DOTr Maritime sector in full force in assisting COVID-19 positive Filipino crew members aboard vessel from India

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MANILA – The maritime sector of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), consisting of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), together with the agency members of the One-Stop Shop (OSS) Port of Manila, are currently in full force in assisting all Filipino crew members aboard a COVID-19 continue reading : DOTr Maritime sector in full force in assisting COVID-19 positive Filipino crew members aboard vessel from India

DOTr Maritime Sector assists 1,078 disembarking seafarers of Norwegian vessel

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MARINA-PPA-PCG JOINT PRESS RELEASE MANILA – The maritime sector of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), consisting of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), together with the members of the One-Stop Shop (OSS) Port of Manila has assisted the disembarkation of the 1,078 repatriated crew members of continue reading : DOTr Maritime Sector assists 1,078 disembarking seafarers of Norwegian vessel

DOTr Maritime Sector facilitates arrival of nearly 1,000 repatriated Filipino crew members aboard Norwegian vessel; assures them assistance from PH government

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MARINA-PPA-PCG JOINT PRESS RELEASE MANILA – The maritime sector of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), consisting of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), has facilitated the arrival of approximately 1000 Filipino crew members aboard MV “Norwegian Encore” at the Port of Manila last 11 April 2021. continue reading : DOTr Maritime Sector facilitates arrival of nearly 1,000 repatriated Filipino crew members aboard Norwegian vessel; assures them assistance from PH government