MARINA Press Release (06 October 2018) — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) on Saturday took immediate action on the reported abandonment in Kakinada Port in India of 21 Filipino seafarers by their Greek employer allegedly for 3 months already. These seafarers used to work on-board MV Evangelia M, a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier, trading overseas. Kakinada continue reading : MARINA TAKES ACTION ON THE ABANDONMENT OF 21 FILIPINO SEAFARERS IN INDIA

MARINA PRESS RELEASE — (03 October 2018) MANILA, Philippines. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has recently invited the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to a Resource Mobilization Workshop in South Korea on 26-30 November 2018. In his meeting with officials of the MARINA, Mr. Youngso Kim, Head of IMO’s Technical Cooperation Division on Resource Mobilization and continue reading : IMO Invites MARINA to a Resource Mobilization Workshop in Korea

In the News (PTV News Online – September 25, 2018) MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has issued an executive order (EO) further strengthening the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to ensure the country’s strict and full compliance with the 1978 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). Signed by Duterte on Sept. continue reading : DUTERTE STRENGTHENS MARINA TO COMPLY WITH INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

MARINA Press Release 21 September 2018 The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) will host a maritime safety forum in Manila on September 25, 2018 at Midas Hotel in Pasay City. The forum, which banners the theme, “Kaligtasan at kaunlaran ng paglalayag tungo sa isang bansang matatag” coincides with the nation’s observance of the Maritime and Archipelagic continue reading : MARINA TO HOST MARITIME SAFETY FORUM IN MANILA

MARINA Press Release — 19 September 2018 The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) fully supports the proposed establishment of a tri-city ferry system in Region 1. The said sea transport system initiated by the Regional Development Council (RDC) Region 1 will link the cities of Dagupan and Alaminos in Pangasinan, and San Fernando in La Union. continue reading : MARINA SUPPORTS REGION 1 TRI-CITY FERRY SYSTEM

MARINA Press Release 18 September 2018 Davao City — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) will launch the Mindanao maritime industry forum on 29 September 2018 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang in Davao City. The public is invited to participate in the event. The MARINA’s Mindanao maritime industry forum coincides with the nation’s observance continue reading : MARINA TO LAUNCH MINDANAO MARITIME INDUSTRY FORUM

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has directed shipping companies to provide shipping services to any coastal area in the country where such services are necessary to meet sealift requirements during emergency situations. Shipping services include the transport of displaced or stranded passengers, transport of foods and relief goods, construction materials, medical and other supplies and continue reading : SHIPPING COMPANIES DIRECTED TO RENDER SHIPPING SERVICES DURING EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

Siya si Joselito Caasi Padilla, dating tagasisid ng sea urchin na ngayon ay isang certified seaman na! Limang taong gulang pa lamang si Joselito nang magsimula siyang sumisid ng sea urchin para makatulong sa pang-araw-araw na gastusin ng kanilang pamilya. Pero kahit pa ganito ang sitwasyon, nangarap at nagpursige pa rin siyang mag-aral para maging isang continue reading : MODELONG MARINO

MARINA Press Release 03 September 2018 The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is conducting an investigation on passenger ferry MV Lite Ferry 28 that caught fire Sunday, September 2, 2018, in Cebu. Personnel of Marina regional office 7 and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) are currently assisting all 92 passengers and 29 crew onboard who were continue reading : MARINA PROBES CEBU FERRY FIRE

MARINA Press Release MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) kick-starts local cruise shipping industry as it endorses the acquisition and operation of cruise ships in the Philippines. “We are encouraging companies to operate cruise ships in the Philippines. By kick-starting the cruise shipping industry, we aim to advance local maritime industry through the continue reading : MARINA KICK-STARTS PH CRUISE INDUSTRY