MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Aiming to enhance the safety measures on Philippine fishing vessels traversing to high seas and its crew, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) participated in the technical seminar on the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s Cape Town Agreement (CTA) and the international convention on the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for fishing vessel  continue reading : MARINA to Enhance Safety of Fishing Vessels, Crew

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Starting 05 November 2018, Filipino seafarers are directed to set an online appointment for the processing of their Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book (SIRB) or seaman’s book, as the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) officially launched the SIRB Online Appointment System today, 26 October 2018. The implementation of the SIRB Online Appointment System continue reading : MARINA launched SIRB Online Appointment System

MARINA Press Release — MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) led today the signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Executive Order No. 63 that further strengthens the authority of the MARINA as the single maritime administration, specifically in the implementation of the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) continue reading : MARINA Leads Signing of IRR OF EO 63, Recognizes Role of CHED, DOH and PCG

MARINA Press Release — MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Administrator Rey Leonardo Guerrero welcomed the 11 new Master Mariners hurdled the Harbor Pilot Licensure Examinations conducted on 12-14 September 2018, during their oath-taking ceremony recently. Those who passed the examinations included the following: Camelo B. Besario Conrado B. Ruiz, Jr. James Roland continue reading : MARINA TO HARBOR PILOT EXAM PASSERS: UPHOLD NOBILITY OF PROFESSION

MARINA Press Release 21 October 2018   MANILA, PHILIPPINES – As the single maritime administration in the Philippines that is responsible in establishing and prescribing routes, zones, or areas of operations of domestic ship operators, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) supports the reopening of passenger shipping operations to serve the Manila-Iloilo-Zamboanga-General Santos-Davao routes. After the continue reading : MARINA Supports Reopening of Manila-Mindanao Passenger Ship Routes

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Board convenes its monthly meeting to discuss the policies and regulations for the development and promotion of the maritime industry. Agenda of the board meeting include the updates on the Philippines’ compliance to the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) audit findings, as well as the draft on the “Rules and continue reading : The MARINA Board Convenes its Monthly Meeting

MARINA Press Release – 18 October 2018 MANILA, PHILIPPINES — To effectively provide leadership in transforming the Philippines into a major maritime nation, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is now finalizing the priority programs and projects under the 10-year Maritime Industry Development Program (MIDP) — a major component of the MARINA’s 14-point agenda for 2018. continue reading : MARINA to Finalize 10-Year Maritime Industry Roadmap

MARINA Press Release 12 October 2018 MANILA, PHILIPPINES — To enhance the skills and knowledge of its technical personnel from central and regional offices, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), led by the Shipyards Regulation Service (SRS), has conducted the third batch of training on load line assignment of ships in Manila on 09-12 October 2018. continue reading : MARINA CAPACITATES TECHNICAL STAFF ON LOAD LINE ASSIGNMENT OF SHIPS

MARINA Press Release (11 October 2018) — MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has reiterated to domestic passenger ship operators, owners, and/or companies that senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and students are entitled to 20% fare discount on board domestic passenger ships, provided that they present a valid proof of identification. MARINA continue reading : MARINA REITERATES 20% FARE DISCOUNT IN DOMESTIC PASSENGER SHIPS

MARINA Press Release (09 October 2018) — MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Administrator Rey Leonardo Guerrero beefs up the MARINA’s organizational work force by appointing sixty (60) new MARINA officers and personnel. At the flag ceremony held on 8 October 2018, Guerrero administered the mass oath-taking of the new appointees — the continue reading : GUERRERO BEEFS UP MARINA ORG WORK FORCE