NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: Pursuant to PD 474, Republic Act No 10635 and in compliance to the 2010 Manila Amendments to the Standard of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, the MARINA adopts the additional guidelines on the revalidation of COPs issued under regulation VI/1, VI/2 AND VI/3 and in accordance with sections A-VI/1, A-VI/2, continue reading : MARINA releases new rules for COP renewal

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: Here are the guidelines for the conduct of STCWO Related Activities during the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine in NCR and some areas beginning 23 August to 31 August 2021. For questions and concerns, seafarers may send an email to the following: Accreditation Division: [email protected] Certification Division: [email protected] Examination and Assessment Division: continue reading : MARINA Releases Guidelines for Conduct of STCWO Related Activities

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through its Advisory No. 2021-45, has recently adopted and implemented the Equivalency on the Revalidation of Certificate of Competency (COC) for seafarers having performed functions considered to be equivalent to the seagoing service, subject to the following conditions: 1. All Merchant Marine Officers whose Job Experiences and Services which did continue reading : MARINA implements Equivalency on revalidation of COC

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

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has once again issued an advisory, which grants a one (1)-year extension for expiring Seafarer’s Record Books (SRBs) and Seafarers Identification and Record Books (SIRBs) from 01 July 2021 to 31 December 2021 to further assist Filipino seafarers who are experiencing difficulties in crew changes and disembarkation and continue reading : GOOD NEWS: VALIDITY OF EXPIRING SRBs, SIRBs ON 01 JULY–31 December 2021 NOW EXTENDED TO ONE YEAR – MARINA

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through its Advisory No. 2021-30, advises domestic shipowners and ship operators to observe the necessary precautionary measures in preparation for the possible inclement weather caused by tropical storm “Dante” which is forecasted to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) later today, 01 June 2021. Shipowners are advised continue reading : MARINA reiterates precautionary measures vs. imminent threat of Typhoon #DantePH

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has commenced the deployment of the first phase of its online system for domestic shipping dubbed as the “Integrated Domestic Shipping Information System” (IDSIS), and will undergo pilot testing at its Regional Offices at the National Capital Region (NCR), Regional Office 1 & 2 in San Fernando continue reading : MARINA PILOT TESTS ONLINE SYSTEM FOR 8 DOMESTIC SHIPPING APPLICATIONS