The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) signed on Monday, 11 October 2021, the memorandum of agreement (MOA) on their partnership in the development of training programs for the shipbuilding and ship repair (SBSR) sector. Representing their respective agencies, MARINA Administrator VADM Robert A Empedrad and TESDA Director continue reading : MARINA, TESDA Sign Memorandum of Agreement on Skills Training for Shipyard Workers
The One-Stop Shop (OSS) for seafarers concluded its virtual celebration for the first year anniversary of crew change operations in the country on Thursday, 07 October 2021, during a program hosted by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) Maritime Sector. The DOTr Maritime Sector, composed of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), Cebu continue reading : One-Stop Shop for Seafarers Celebrates 1st Year Anniversary of Crew Change Operations
As the COVID-19 pandemic continuously affect the economies of the world, including the maritime sector, the Philippines, together with the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), exchanged best practices during this challenging time at the 41st ASEAN Maritime Transport Working Group (MTWG) Meeting held on 04 October 2021 via video conferencing. continue reading : PHL SHARES COVID-19 PANDEMIC BEST PRACTICES IN 41ST ASEAN MTWG
In pursuit of maritime excellence and sustainable shipping, the Philippines presents its candidature for re-election to the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the 2022 to 2023 Biennium on 05 October 2021 via video conferencing. The country’s re-election to the IMO Council under Category C will continually advance the mission of the IMO continue reading : PHL Seeks for IMO Council Re-election
MANILA – The DOTr Maritime Sector, consisting of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), Cebu Port Authority (CPA) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), is gearing up to host the virtual One-Stop Shop (OSS) for Seafarers’ first-anniversary celebration of crew change operations in the Philippines on Thursday, 07 October 2021. Heeding the continue reading : One-Stop Shop for Seafarers to commemorate establishment of PH crew change hubs
As part of the Agency’s continuing efforts to strengthen the country’s compliance with the requirements of the STCW Convention, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) will conduct a virtual Public Consultation on the draft MARINA Circular on the “Guidelines for the Onboard Training of Cadets on Philippine-Registered Ships Engaged in Domestic Shipping” on Tuesday, 05 October continue reading : MARINA to Conduct Public Consultation on Guidelines for the Onboard Training of Cadets on Philippine-Registered Ships Engaged in Domestic Shipping
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the World Maritime University (WMU) have joined forces to integrate the development, promotion, and regulation of the Philippine maritime industry by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on academic cooperation and technical assistance in the field of maritime education, maritime affairs, and associated fields on Monday, 28 September 2021. continue reading : MARINA, WMU SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON ACADEMIC COOPERATION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
MANILA – In line with this year’s celebration of the 22nd National Maritime Week, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) commenced a two-day series of maritime industry symposium on 22-23 September 2021, with discussions revolving around the overarching theme: “The Philippine Maritime Industry Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: Today and Tomorrow.” The two-day symposium fostered productive discussions continue reading : MARINA hosts Maritime Industry Symposium during National Maritime Week 2021
MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) conducted a Webinar on Ease of Doing Business, providing updates regarding seafarer-related initiatives, last 10 September 2021, via the Zoom online platform. The said webinar is in response to the call of the Philippine government to all government agencies to adopt simplified procedures in delivering services to the continue reading : MARINA Conducts Webinar on Ease of Doing Business; Provides Updates on its Initiatives
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has concluded the Marine Environment Protection Forum on 09 September 2021, hosted and facilitated by the agency through a video-conferencing platform. The Marine Environment Protection Forum is part of the celebration of the 2021 National Maritime Week and of the Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANA MO). With the continue reading : MARINA concludes Marine Environment Protection Forum
