In line with the adaptation of the 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP) and the intensified implementation of safety and security measures in the Philippine maritime industry, MARINA joins the EU-CRIMARIO Project’s 3rd IORIS Steering Committee in Cebu City, Philippines on 21 to 23 May 2025. The 3rd ISC meeting was attended by more than continue reading : MARINA JOINS THE 3RD IORIS STEERING COMMITTEE HELD AT CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES

QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) bagged the Silver Award, as the highest scorer, for Good Governance during the ARTA Recognition and Engagement Forum for the Philippine Good Regulatory Principles (PGRP) and Recognition and Awards Program (RAP) held on 29 May 2025. This milestone marks a significant achievement for MARINA as the continue reading : MARINA BAGS TOP AWARD FROM ARTA’S GOOD GOVERNANCE AND REGULATORY EXCELLENCE

Surigao City — In line with the directives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vivencio B. Dizon to promote safe and comfortable water transport across the country, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Regional Office 13 successfully conducted a Stakeholders’ Dialogue on 27 May 2025, at Hotel Tavern in Surigao. continue reading : MARINA REGIONAL OFFICE 13 HOLDS STAKEHOLDERS’ DIALOGUE IN SURIGAO TO ADVANCE SAFE AND INCLUSIVE MARITIME GOVERNANCE

The Philippines, through the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), hosted the study tour of Nigeria’s National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) on 27 May 2025 at the MARINA Central Office in Manila. The study tour, participated by high-level officials from the Nigerian government, is part of NIPSS’s intercontinental initiative. The visit recognized the Philippines continue reading : PH RECOGNIZED AS MARITIME POLICY LEADER DURING NIGERIA’S STRATEGIC STUDY TOUR

CALBAYOG CITY, Samar — In response to the limited access to the San Juanico Bridge due to ongoing weight restrictions, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has issued 30-day special permits to seven (7) Landing Craft Tank (LCT) vessels, and one (1) RORO passenger vessel operating between Calbayog City, Samar and Ormoc City, Leyte. This initiative continue reading : MARINA GRANTS SPECIAL PERMITS TO LCT VESSELS TO EASE TRANSPORT DISRUPTION BETWEEN SAMAR AND LEYTE

MANILA CITY, Philippines — As part of its commitment to shaping global maritime standards, the Philippine Working Group on Phase 2 of the Comprehensive Review of the STCW Convention and Code (PH-WG-STCW), led by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) through its STCW Office, held a three-day roundtable discussion (RTD) on 14–15 and 19 May 2025 continue reading : MARINA ADVANCES STCW REVIEW WITH INTENSIVE THREE-DAY ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

MANILA, Philippines — In celebration of the International Day for Women in Maritime, the Women in Maritime Philippines (WIMAPHIL), in partnership with the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), successfully hosted a forum on 19 May 2025 at the MARINA Central Office, Manila. The event, themed “OUR STORY: Raising the Bar continue reading : WIMAPHIL, MARINA, PCG CELEBRATE WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP IN MARITIME

TACLOBAN CITY — In celebration of the International Day for Women in Maritime, the MARINA Regional Office VIII (MRO8), led by Regional Director Cheryl V. Pascua, held a significant program showcasing the vital contributions of Filipino women in the maritime sector. A highlight of the event was the presentation titled “Profile of Filipino Women in continue reading : MARINA REGIONAL OFFICES CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR WOMEN IN MARITIME 2025 AND STRENGTHEN WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP IN THE SECTOR

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has successfully concluded the 2nd Independent Evaluation of the Philippine Seafarer’s Identity Document (SID), reaffirming the agency’s compliance with international standards and commitment to operational excellence on 16 May 2025. The evaluation, led by Dr. John William M. Campbell of the International Labour Organization (ILO), was capped by continue reading : ILO EVALUATOR PRAISES AGENCY’S ROBUST ISSUANCE SYSTEM DURING 2ND INDEPENDENT EVALUATION ON SEAFARER ID SYSTEM

MANILA — “Equal opportunity is not an exception — it should be the norm.” These powerful words from Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Administrator Sonia Malaluan echoed during the “Ocean of Opportunities for Women” Forum on 16 May 2025, in line with the celebration of the International Day for Women in Maritime. “This International Day for continue reading : EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IS THE NORM: MARITIME LEADERS URGE WOMEN TO TAKE THE INDUSTRY HELM