MARINA LIFTS MORATORIUM ON MARITIME TRAINING CENTERS, ASSESSMENT CENTERS

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Recognizing the role of MTIs and ACs as indispensable partners in implementing training and assessment requirements as mandated under the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has issued Advisory No. 2021-01, which lifts the moratorium or the temporary prohibition on the acceptance of applications for the approval of continue reading : MARINA LIFTS MORATORIUM ON MARITIME TRAINING CENTERS, ASSESSMENT CENTERS

MARINA Press Statement ON THE REPORTED STRANDING OF PASSENGERS IN GUIMARAS-ILOILO ROUTE

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The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) wishes to inform that following the expiration of the Certificates of Public Convenience (CPC) of all wooden-hulled ships covered under MARINA Circular No. 2016-02, “Revised Rules on the Phase Out of Wooden Hulled Ships Carrying Passengers in Domestic Shipping” on 31 December 2020 has resulted in the temporary influx of continue reading : MARINA Press Statement ON THE REPORTED STRANDING OF PASSENGERS IN GUIMARAS-ILOILO ROUTE

PHL STANDS UP TO BECOME FIRST COUNTRY TO BENEFIT FROM IMO BIOFOULING TRAINING COURSE

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Consistent with the country’s commitment of ensuring the sustainability of the marine environment, the Philippines volunteered to be the first beneficiary of the newly developed General Training Course on Biofouling Management and Invasive Aquatic Species which was held on 14 to 17 December 2020 via video conference. The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), in coordination with continue reading : PHL STANDS UP TO BECOME FIRST COUNTRY TO BENEFIT FROM IMO BIOFOULING TRAINING COURSE

VALIDITY OF EXPIRING SRBs, SIRBs ON 01 JANUARY – 30 JUNE 2021 NOW EXTENDED TO ONE YEAR – MARINA

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has issued MARINA Advisory 2020-91, which grants a one (1)-year extension of validity for expiring Seafarer’s Record Books (SRBs) and Seafarer’s Identification and Record Books (SIRBs) on 01 January to 30 June 2021. “All SRBs and SIRBs, expiring between 01 January to 30 June 2021, shall be continue reading : VALIDITY OF EXPIRING SRBs, SIRBs ON 01 JANUARY – 30 JUNE 2021 NOW EXTENDED TO ONE YEAR – MARINA

41 Master Mariners pass Harbor Pilot Licensure Examination for 2020

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES – A total of 41 Master Mariners successfully passed the three (3) Harbor Pilot Licensure Examinations that were administered separately by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) on 6-8 March 2020, 23-25 September 2020, and 2-4 December 2020, respectively. Below is the list of successful examinees. 1. Aballe, Derrick S. 2. Abarado, Alexis N. continue reading : 41 Master Mariners pass Harbor Pilot Licensure Examination for 2020

MARINA FURTHER EXTENDS VALIDITY, REVALIDATION OF STCW CERTIFICATES EXPIRING IN FIRST SEMESTER OF 2021

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES – As part of its temporary contingency measure amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through its Advisory No. 2020-88, has issued further extension for the validity of one (1) year from the date of expiration, as well as the revalidation of STCW certificates of Filipino seafarers expiring from 01 January continue reading : MARINA FURTHER EXTENDS VALIDITY, REVALIDATION OF STCW CERTIFICATES EXPIRING IN FIRST SEMESTER OF 2021

MARINA conducted its GAD Forum for 2020

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IN PHOTOS: The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through its Gender and Development (GAD) unit, conducted a GAD forum on Wednesday, 09 December 2020. In the forum, the talks and discussions delivered by the esteemed resource speakers and officials revolved around the theme: “Securing the future of the Philippine Maritime Industry through Gender and Development”. MARINA continue reading : MARINA conducted its GAD Forum for 2020

PH IS FIRST RATIFYING COUNTRY LISTED AS MEETING INTERNATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SEAFARER’S IDENTITY DOCUMENT (SID)

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Philippines has been adjudged recently by the International Labor Organization (ILO) as the first ratifying Member State to be listed as fully meeting the minimum requirements referred to in Article 5, paragraph 1 of the Seafarers’ Identity Documents (SID) Convention (Revised), 2003, as amended (No. 185). Article 5 of the Seafarers’ continue reading : PH IS FIRST RATIFYING COUNTRY LISTED AS MEETING INTERNATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SEAFARER’S IDENTITY DOCUMENT (SID)

MARINA extends relief efforts in the Cagayan Province

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As part of its effort to reach out to the affected families in the Province of Cagayan, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) extended its relief efforts in the submerged areas as a result of the recent massive flooding in Northern Luzon that displaced hundreds of thousand individuals. Immediately after the onslaught of Typhoon #UlyssesPH, MARINA, continue reading : MARINA extends relief efforts in the Cagayan Province