Safeguard your celebrations!

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This holiday season, as we celebrate joy and warmth, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) urge everyone to stay vigilant against counterfeit money. Use the ‘Feel-Look-Tilt’ method to ensure the authenticity of your banknotes when making or receiving payments. Bigyan ng Sagot, Please! Folded Polymer Banknote The 1000-Piso Polymer Banknote continue reading : Safeguard your celebrations!

Happy World Maritime Day!

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The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) joins with the International Maritime Organization – IMO in celebrating the World Maritime Day here at the MARINA Central Office in City of Manila. To commemorate the celebration, the MARINA lights the whole MARINA building in blue and green. The initiative is an annual symbolic effort to unite the maritime continue reading : Happy World Maritime Day!

MARINA STATEMENT ON THE NEWS ARTICLE “MARINA HOT OVER STIFF FINES ON SEAFARER”

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Recent news article published in the Philippine Star on 19 September 2022 reported that MARINA Memorandum Circular imposes excessive fines and makes the seafarers as “milking cows”. The Memorandum Circular being referred to is the revised minimum mandatory requirements on the certification of Able Seafarer Deck and Able Seafarer Engine which, contains among others, provisions continue reading : MARINA STATEMENT ON THE NEWS ARTICLE “MARINA HOT OVER STIFF FINES ON SEAFARER”

MARINA STCW Office granted ISO 9001:2015 Re-Certification for its sites in Metro Manila, Regional Offices

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MANILA – The STCW Office of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has been granted the continuance of certification to ISO 9001:2015, completing the certification cycle of its Quality Management System in its Central Office, as well as its satellite and regional offices in Metro Manila and other regions. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015, continue reading : MARINA STCW Office granted ISO 9001:2015 Re-Certification for its sites in Metro Manila, Regional Offices

MARINA GRANTS ONE-YEAR VALIDITY EXTENSION TO EXPIRING, EXPIRED ACCREDITATION CERTS

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MANILA – Validity of expiring and expired accreditation certificates of domestic shipping operators and maritime enterprises was granted a one-year extension, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) announced yesterday, 07 April 2022. The directive, which was published on 07 April 2022, takes effect on the date of issuance, 01 April 2022, pending the crafting of the continue reading : MARINA GRANTS ONE-YEAR VALIDITY EXTENSION TO EXPIRING, EXPIRED ACCREDITATION CERTS

Accomplishment and Assessment Conference on Seafarers’ Vaccination Program

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The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) invites everyone to witness the Assessment Conference on Seafarers’ Vaccination Program which will be held on 13 October 2021, via Zoom platform, and will also be streamed on MARINA’s Facebook page. The conference, entitled Accomplishments and Assessment Conference of the Vaccination Program for Seafarers, is organized by the Agency to continue reading : Accomplishment and Assessment Conference on Seafarers’ Vaccination Program

MARINA To Conduct Webinar on Seafarers’ Mental Health

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MANILA – In celebration of the National Maritime Week 2021, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through its STCW Office, is set to conduct a Webinar regarding Seafarers’ Mental Health on 23 September 2021, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM via Zoom platform. With the theme “Raising the Awareness on Seafarers’ Mental Health and Best Practices”; the continue reading : MARINA To Conduct Webinar on Seafarers’ Mental Health

MARINA announces Exceptional Bravery at Sea Awardees for 2021

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In line with the launching of the online search last 25 June 2021, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has chosen the esteemed seafarers who will be given recognition as the Exceptional Bravery at Sea Awardees. The Agency launched the online search for the Ten (10) Exceptional Bravery at Sea Awardees was established to acknowledge the continue reading : MARINA announces Exceptional Bravery at Sea Awardees for 2021

MARINA Releases Advisory on the Conduct of STCWO-Related Activities During the General Community Quarantine Alert Level 4 in NCR

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: Pursuant to MARINA Advisory No. 2021-54, here are the guidelines for the conduct of STCWO related activities during the General Community Quarantine Alert Level 4 in the National Capital Region (NCR) and some areas beginning 16 September to 30 September 2021. For questions and concerns, seafarers may send an email to continue reading : MARINA Releases Advisory on the Conduct of STCWO-Related Activities During the General Community Quarantine Alert Level 4 in NCR