MARINA beefs up efforts for registry of recreational boats during maritime industry overview forum; lays down plans of establishing extension office in Subic

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SUBIC BAY FREEPORT ZONE – To provide awareness on the 10-Year Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP) and information on MARINA’s policies, as well as to explore areas of collaboration with Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), particularly in terms of ship registry for recreational boats and an established MARINA extension office in the area, the Maritime continue reading : MARINA beefs up efforts for registry of recreational boats during maritime industry overview forum; lays down plans of establishing extension office in Subic

PHL CONVEYS GRATITUDE TO AMS FOR IMO COUNCIL RE-ELECTION UNDER CATEGORY C IN THE 42ND ASEAN MWTG

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As the Philippines was able to secure its position to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council under Category C for Biennium 2022 to 2023, the country, through the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and in coordination with the Department of Transportation (DOTr), conveyed its appreciation to the ASEAN Member States (AMS) for their support to the continue reading : PHL CONVEYS GRATITUDE TO AMS FOR IMO COUNCIL RE-ELECTION UNDER CATEGORY C IN THE 42ND ASEAN MWTG

MARINA CONDUCTED ITS FIRST CERTIFICATE OF MARINE PROFESSION (CMP) LICENSURE EXAMINATION IN FILIPINO; EYES OTHER MAJOR LOCAL DIALECTS SOON

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MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through the Manpower Development Service – Maritime Training Program Development Division (MDS-MTPDD) conducted its first Certificate of Marine Profession (CMP) Licensure Examination in Filipino on February 10 and 11, 2022 in MARINA Regional Office IV, Batangas City. As one of the Agency’s various initiatives in manpower development, the continue reading : MARINA CONDUCTED ITS FIRST CERTIFICATE OF MARINE PROFESSION (CMP) LICENSURE EXAMINATION IN FILIPINO; EYES OTHER MAJOR LOCAL DIALECTS SOON

MARINA reminds public: CRP is now fully functional

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MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through the efforts of its STCW Office, reminded the public that the MARINA Competency Reviewer Portal (CRP), which was successfully launched last 18 November 2021, is now fully functional with the first batch of seafarers able to secure their examination schedule last 05 January 2022 at the MARINA continue reading : MARINA reminds public: CRP is now fully functional

MARINA issues STCW Certificates online; mulls granting 50% discount on cost of seafarer certificates

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MANILA – As part of the Agency’s continuing enhancement of its services to Filipino seafarers, as well as the intensification of the use of available technology, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) will commence on 15 February 2022 the issuance online certificates for seafarers under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) continue reading : MARINA issues STCW Certificates online; mulls granting 50% discount on cost of seafarer certificates

MARINA conferred PRIME-HRM Bronze Award by CSC

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MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has received a Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM) Bronze Award from the Civil Service Commission (CSC), which was promulgated last 26 January 2022. Based on the validation conducted by the Human Resource Policies and Standards Office (HRPSO) of the CSC, the MARINA continue reading : MARINA conferred PRIME-HRM Bronze Award by CSC

MARINA HONORS 9 OF ITS RETIRING OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES

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MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) held a virtual ceremony on 04 February 2022 to honor its officials and employees, who have retired from the agency this year. Entitled “Salamat, Maligaya at Maginhawang Pagreretiro,” the virtual ceremony featured nine (9) retirees, consisting of Mr. Roberto C. Arceo, Atty. Virgilio B. Calag, Ms. Josefina B. continue reading : MARINA HONORS 9 OF ITS RETIRING OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES

MARINA to offer free SRB in first issuance starting February 7; to grant 50% discount for seaman’s book renewal or re-issuance

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MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through the directive of the Department of Transportation (DOTR) Secretary Arthur P. Tugade, will start issuing Seafarer’s Record Book (SRB) at no cost to seafarer applicants who will be acquiring seaman’s book for the first time starting Monday, 07 February 2022. Secretary Tugade shared that during his meeting continue reading : MARINA to offer free SRB in first issuance starting February 7; to grant 50% discount for seaman’s book renewal or re-issuance

Empedrad meets with Panama Maritime Authority

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IN PHOTOS: Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Administrator Vice Admiral Robert A Empedrad AFP (Ret), together with other MARINA officials, met with delegates from Panama Maritime Authority yesterday, 25 January 2022. The delegates of Panama Maritime Authority were composed of Minister of Maritime Affairs and Administrator Architect Noriel Araúz, who joined virtually, Chargé d’Affaires Consulaires, and continue reading : Empedrad meets with Panama Maritime Authority

MARINA starts implementing “No Vax, No Ride” policy in domestic passenger ships

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MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has started implementing the “No Vaccination, No Ride Policy” in the operation of maritime transport, particularly on board passenger ships entering and departing National Capital Region (NCR) today, 17 January 2022, in line with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) Department Order No. 2022 – 001 dated 11 January continue reading : MARINA starts implementing “No Vax, No Ride” policy in domestic passenger ships