MANILA CITY — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), in collaboration with the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), conducted a four-day workshop on the Basic Course on Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA). The workshop was designed to strengthen the capabilities of MARINA personnel in performing RIA, a vital process for assessing the need for regulation and continue reading : MARINA, DAP CONDUCT COMPREHENSIVE WORKSHOP ON REGULATORY IMPACT ASSESSMENT

In order to ensure maritime safety at all times and prevent maritime accidents/incidents in the country, a total of 160 MARINA personnel participated in the Maritime Safety Focus Group Discussion at Prince Hotel, Manila on 21-23 August 2024. The event aims to check the capabilities of technical personnel and ensure a uniform understanding of the continue reading : MARINA HOLDS FGD ON MARITIME SAFETY

Manila City —The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), in partnership with the Institute for Solidarity in Asia (ISA), conducted a three-day Performance Governance System (PGS) Strategy Refresh from 07-09 August 2024. This initiative focused on enhancing the agency’s capabilities by refining its strategic framework and pre-identifying key result areas to drive the achievement of MARINA’s strategic continue reading : MARINA, ISA COLLABORATE ON PGS STRATEGY REFRESH TO ENHANCE AGENCY PERFORMANCE

In line with the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)’s commitment to continuously strengthen its capabilities for effective monitoring and evaluation of Maritime Education and Training Institutions (METIs), the MARINA, through its STCW Office, has commenced a 10-day National Workshop on the Assessment of Seafarers’ Competence and the Monitoring and Evaluation of METIs. The workshop is being continue reading : MARINA KICKSTARTS NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON SEAFARER COMPETENCE, MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF METIs

ASEAN Day, observed annually on August 8, commemorates the founding of ASEAN in 1967 with the Bangkok Declaration. This day celebrates ASEAN’s role in regional economic growth, social progress, and cultural development. The theme for the 57th ASEAN Day, “Connected & Resilient Community,” emphasizes milestones and future goals like sustainable development, digital transformation, and resilient continue reading : MARINA ADMINISTRATOR’S STATEMENT FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE 57TH ASEAN FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) led by Secretary Jaime Bautista and key maritime officials from MARINA discussed developments, accomplishments of MARINA, as well as pressing issues and concerns in the Philippine maritime industry during second quarter of this year. Secretary Bautista presided the 2nd Quarter DOTr-MARINA Senior Officials’ Meeting at Primex Tower, San Juan City continue reading : MARINA REPORTS TO DOTR THE 2ND QUARTER ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CHALLENGES

Paranaque City, 01 June 2024 – In a landmark event celebrating its milestone 50th Founding Anniversary, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) honored the exceptional contributions of leading entities and individuals with the prestigious Timonel for Outstanding Maritime Entity or Individual (TOMEI) Award. This esteemed accolade recognizes those whose efforts have significantly advanced the maritime sector continue reading : MARINA Honors Maritime Excellence with Prestigious Timonel for Outstanding Maritime Entity, Individual (TOMEI) Awards

MARINA Administrator Sonia B. Malaluan met with the delegates from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 30 April 2024 at the MARINA Central Office. The courtesy visit served as a platform for fruitful discussions on various areas of collaboration, notably in maritime education, training, and certification, as well as tourism and shipbuilding. Both parties recognized continue reading : MARINA Administrator Engages Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Delegates in Bilateral Talks on Maritime Collaboration

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through the Overseas Shipping Service (OSS), convened an Inter-Agency Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) at the MARINA Board Room, Port Area, Manila on 23 April 2024. Spearheaded by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) Assistant Secretary for Maritime, Atty. Julius continue reading : MARINA Leads Inter-Agency Effort in Strengthening International Maritime Standards

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – In a significant stride towards enhancing maritime cooperation, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through its STCW Office, has opened its doors to delegates from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The opening of this visit on 29 April 2024 marks a pivotal moment in the bilateral relationship between the two nations, as Saudi continue reading : MARINA welcomes delegates from Saudi Arabia to evaluate PHL STCW System