MANILA, PHILIPPINES – To recognize the immense contributions of seafarers, not only in the Philippine economy, but also in the international seaborne trade, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has celebrated the “Day of the Seafarer” at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) on 25 June 2019. The annual global event, which was coordinated with the continue reading : MARINA celebrates Day of the Seafarer; launches SID
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – In preparation for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) in 2021, the first IMSAS Inter-agency Council meeting has convened at the MARINA Central Office to consider the preparatory activities undertaken by the agencies performing maritime administration functions. Through Department Order No. 2018-006, the IMSAS Inter-agency Council which continue reading : MARINA Holds 1st IMSAS Council Meeting
PASAY CITY – The Maritme Industry Authority (MARINA) has successfully hosted the PHILMARINE 2019: Continuous Quality and Productivity Improvement in the Shipbuilding and Ship Repair (SBSR) Sector on 18-20 June 2019. Hundreds of private companies and government entities from the maritime, shipbuilding, offshore, oil and gas, naval defense, and their supporting industries participated in the continue reading : MARINA hosts PHILMARINE 2019; signs MOU on maritime industry
PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has urged stakeholders to cooperate in enhancing the country’s maritime education and training (MET) system at the Usapang STCW held Monday, 20 May 2019. “Keeping the position of the Philippines as a major source of quality and highly-competent maritime workforce is our national mission. The MARINA continue reading : MARINA urges stakeholders to cooperate in enhancing MET system
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has launched its 45th year anniversary celebration through the recognition of the winners of the photo, video, slogan, and logo competitions graced by Hon. Jesulito A. Manalo, House Committee Chairperson on Overseas Workers Affairs, today, 06 May 2019. On September 2018, the MARINA opened the 45th year continue reading : MARINA launches 45th year anniversary celebration; receives ISO Certification
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Philippines, through the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), asserted its position in the revised “White List” of Parties to the STCW Convention prepared by the Secretariat of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), through an intervention during the 6th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Human Element, continue reading : Philippines asserts position in IMO White List
TAGUIG CITY, PHILIPPINES – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) promote a more sustainable and eco-friendly fuels for Philippine-registered ships in preparation for the implementation of the global 0.50% sulphur cap in 2020. Guided by the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL Convention) of the International continue reading : MARINA, DOE to promote green shipping industry
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – To further improve the implementation of international standards in the country’s maritime industry, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) hosted another training course and write-shop for auditors under the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS). On 22-27 April 2019, training expert from IMO and the International Maritime Safety Security Environment continue reading : MARINA hosts training, write-shop for IMSAS 2021
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has developed training standards for STCW mandatory training courses to ensure that the maritime education and training (MET) for aspiring Filipino seafarers are structured in accordance with written programs, methods, as well as media of delivery, procedures, and course materials necessary for the achievement of the prescribed continue reading : MARINA develops training standards on STCW mandatory courses
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – To strengthen inter-agency collaboration for the enhancement of the country’s maritime industry, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), in collaboration with the Maritime League, hosted the 144th maritime forum in Manila today, 26 April 2019. MARINA OIC – Administrator Vice Admiral Narciso Vingson Jr welcomed the government and private sector partners of the continue reading : MARINA hosts 144th Maritime Forum
