Davao City—The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) officials visited the Davao Merchant Marine Academy College of Southern Philippines (DMMACSP) for a technical tour, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to ensuring high-quality maritime education and training on 28 March 2025. During the visit, Chief of Staff Engr. Ronaldo Bandalaria delivered a message from MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan, underscoring continue reading : MARINA Conducts Technical Tour at DMMA College of Southern Philippines

Davao City – MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan called for changes with greater focus in providing quality services and positive impacts to stakeholders and clients during the 1st Quarter Regional Directors’ Conference (RDC) in Davao City held from 27-28 March 2025. “Let’s implement changes and ensure quality services to our stakeholders and clients. Let’s focus on continue reading : MARINA Chief Calls for Positive Outcome and Impacts to Stakeholders, Clients and Riding Public

With the aim of achieving a safer and more efficient voyage at sea, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) continued to strengthen its collaboration during the 3rd MARINA-PCG Forum in Davao City on 26 March 2025. The event, themed “Breaking Barriers and Harnessing the Power of Collaboration for Greater Achievements,” served continue reading : MARINA, PCG Continue to Strengthen Collaboration and Partnership

MANILA, Philippines – In celebration of National Women’s Month and in recognition of the vital role of women in nation-building, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through its Planning and Policy Service (PPS) and the Human Resource Management and Development Division (HRMDD), conducted an In-House Workplace Gender Sensitivity Workshop on 27 March 2025. The workshop aimed continue reading : MARINA Strengthens Commitment to Gender Equality Through Workplace Sensitivity Workshop

MANILA, Philippines – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and Maersk signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance sustainable practices, environmental stewardship and to accelerate the energy transition of the maritime sector in the Philippines. Under the MOU signed on 25 March 2025 at the MARINA Central Office, MARINA and Maersk will collaborate on a continue reading : MARINA, Maersk strengthen ties with MoU focusing on use of alternative fuels

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has committed its full support to the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) in advancing reforms that will benefit Filipino seafarers and enhance passenger safety in the maritime sector. This commitment was expressed by Transportation Secretary Vivencio Dizon during his visit to the MARINA Central Office on 25 March 2025. The Transportation continue reading : DOTr Chief Pledges Support for Reforms on Seafarer’s Welfare, Passenger Safety

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) in coordination with Bureau Veritas conducted an intensive training on the methods of calculating tonnage measurement of ships, which serves as important basis in the implemention of rules and regulations in the safe operations of ships. In line with its mandate of enhancing maritime safety, the MARINA capacitates its technical continue reading : MARINA Intensifies Capacity Building on Tonnage Measurement System of Ships

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through its Examination and Assessment Division (EAD) under the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Office, together with the Board of Examiners (BOEs), conducted the first oath-taking ceremony of the year for newly licensed Marine Deck and Engineer Officers on 20 March 2025 at the AMOSUP Convention Hall in continue reading : MARINA holds first Oath-Taking Ceremony for Marine Deck and Engineer Officers in 2025

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) was honored with the Wind Vane Award by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA) on 21 March 2025, in Quezon City. MARINA Administrator Sonia B. Malaluan accepted the award, emphasizing the crucial role of accurate weather forecasts in ship operations and continue reading : MARINA Receives Wind Vane Award for DOST-PAGASA

Pasay City, Philippines — With the global maritime sector setting its sights on sustainability, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through its STCW Office and in partnership with Green Marine Group, hosted a symposium on decarbonization with the theme “Charting the Course: Empowering Seafarers for a Decarbonized Shipping Future.” Held on 19-20 March 2025 in Pasay continue reading : MARINA steers Philippine maritime industry toward a greener future with decarbonization symposium