UNITED KINGDOM – The Philippines, represented by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) of the United Kingdom, inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the recognition of seafarers’ certificates under the International Convention on the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) for Seafarers, 1978, as amended. The significant continue reading : PHL inks deal with UK to recognize seafarers’ certificates

MANILA – The Philippines has once again sustained its status as a major provider of Filipino seafarers as it continues to be included in the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) so called “White List”. The IMO White List serves as a roster of Parties that have been recognized for their commitment to maintaining high standards in continue reading : PHL confirmed anew IMO whitelist

MANILA — As the world celebrates the International Day for Women in Maritime today, 18 May 2024, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) through the Women in Maritime Philippines (WIMAPHIL) MARINA subchapter organized a pivotal event. On 16 May 2024, MARINA hosted a roundtable discussion featuring women leaders with unique careers in the maritime industry with continue reading : MARINA HOSTS ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION IN CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR WOMEN IN MARITIME

With the aim to enhance and promote maritime safety in the country, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) in collaboration with the French Maritime Expert (FME) facilitated the Self-Assessment Training on the Enhancement of ROPAX and Passenger Fleet Safety Level in Cebu City on 15-16 May 2024. Concerned ROPAX and passenger ship companies operating in Visayas continue reading : MARINA, FME FACILITATE SELF ASSESSMENT TRAINING RELATED TO MARITIME SAFETY

IN PHOTOS: The Philippine delegation is actively participating in the 108th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 108) at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Headquarters in London, United Kingdom. Headed by Undersecretary for Maritime Mr. Elmer Francisco Sarmiento and MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan, the Philippine delegation discussed the country’s position in important matters particularly continue reading : PHILIPPINES ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN IMO MSC 108

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), representing the Philippines, and the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on the Recognition of Certificates under the International Convention on the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) for Seafarers, 1978, as amended. The signing of the MOA on 13 May 2024 aims at fostering continue reading : PHL, NORWAY SIGN MOA TO RECOGNIZE SEAFARERS’ CERTIFICATES

In a significant stride towards recognizing excellence in the maritime sector, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) held a Ceremonial Signing with the Panel of Judges for the Timonel Awards 2024 at the MARINA Central Office in Manila on 10 May 2024. The event marked the official agreement between MARINA and various government agencies pivotal in continue reading : MARINA INKS AGREEMENT WITH PANEL OF JUDGES FOR TIMONEL 2024 AWARDS

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through the Maritime Safety Service (MSS), in collaboration with Shell Pilipinas Corporation (SPC), conducted a virtual Orientation/Training session via Zoom conferencing on 29 April 2024. The activity aimed to elevate Safety Culture Awareness and disseminate best practices throughout the maritime sector. In her welcoming remarks, MSS Officer-In-Charge, Engr. Divinagracia Tolosa continue reading : MARINA, SPC COLLABORATE TO STRENGTHEN MARITIME SAFETY AWARENESS

In an effort to enhance maritime safety standards and regulatory compliance, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) in collaboration with the French Maritime Expert (FME) is set to conduct a Self-Assessment Survey and Training activity this May. The primary objectives of this assessment activity include evaluating compliance with relevant maritime safety regulations and industry standards, identifying continue reading : MARINA ENCOURAGES SHIPPING COMPANIES TO JOIN SELF-ASSESSMENT SURVEY AND TRAINING FOR MARITIME SAFETY COMPLIANCE

To efficiently assist seafarers in their preparation for the Theoretical Examination for Merchant Marine Officers, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through its STCW Office, has updated its Competency Reviewer Portal (CRP), enhancing its features on reviewer section and mock examination. The CRP serves as a crucial tool for examinees, providing them with sample questions and continue reading : MARINA ENHANCES FEATURES OF COMPETENCY REVIEWER PORTAL