October marks the Mental Health Awareness Month in the Philippines, a crucial period for spotlighting mental health related issues and combating associated stigmas. Recognizing that mental health is as vital as physical health well-being is paramount, together let’s engage in open conversations and foster a healthier work environment. Remember to take breaks, share resources and continue reading : Mental Health Awareness Month

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is actively looking for the possible location of the Maritime Industrial Park (MIP), which is one of the projects under the Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP) 2028. During her meeting with Authority of the Freeport of Bataan (AFAB) Administrator Mohammed Hussein Pangandaman, MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan highlighted the importance of continue reading : MARINA, AFAB discuss MIP and possible collaborations in the SBSR sector

APEC Secretariat, Singapore. The Philippines recently welcomed the adoption of the Maritime Workforce as the 2025 Main Policy Theme (MPT) of the Maritime Experts Group (MEG) of the APEC Transportation Working Group (TPT) at its 54th Meeting in Singapore from 30 September 2024 to 02 October 2024. MARINA Director and Head of the Philippine Delegation, continue reading : Philippines welcomes adoption of Maritime Workforce as APEC TPT Main Policy Theme for Maritime in 2025

The Philippines, through the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), as a Lead Partnering Country (LPC) of the GEF-UNDP-IMO GloFouling Partnerships Project, spearheaded the Awareness-Raising Event on Biofouling Management for Recreational Vessels as part of the Blue Economy Annual Trade and Conference (BEACON) Exposition 2024, held from 30 September to 02 October 2024. The event emphasized the continue reading : MARINA leads Awareness-Raising Event on Biofouling Management at BEACON 2024

MANILA – The Women in Maritime Philippines (WIMAPHIL), in partnership with its MARINA Sub-Chapter, conducted a service excellence training for Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) frontline personnel on 26 September 2024, reinforcing quality service delivery with a focus on Filipino values. The training, held at the MARINA Central Office, aimed to equip frontline staff with essential continue reading : WIMAPHIL MARINA Sub-Chapter Leads Service Excellence Training for Frontline Personnel

To enhance maritime safety and promote marine environment protection, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), in collaboration with the Maritime League, hosted the 2024 Blue Economy Annual Trade and Conference (BEACON) at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. BEACON 2024 serves as a vital platform for showcasing advancements across various sectors, including maritime transportation, naval continue reading : MARINA HOSTS BEACON 2024 TO PROMOTE MARITIME SAFETY AND MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) welcomed the first foreign-owned shipping company in the Philippines. Under its flagship intra-Asia brand CNC, the CMA CGM Group launched the CMA CGM Philippines Shipping (CCPS) as the first 100% foreign-owned shipping company registered by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that will provide domestic shipping service in the country. continue reading : MARINA WELCOMES THE FIRST FOREIGN-OWNED SHIPPING COMPANY IN THE PHILIPPINES

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through its Examination and Assessment Division (EAD) under the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Office, highlights World Maritime Day and National Maritime Week with an oath taking ceremony for Marine Deck and Engineer Officers on 26 September 2024, at the AMOSUP Convention Hall in Intramuros, Manila. Marking the continue reading : MARINA CELEBRATES WORLD MARITIME DAY WITH OATH TAKING CEREMONY FOR NEWLY SWORN MERCHANT MARINE OFFICERS

The Philippines’ Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) joined the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in celebrating World Maritime Day on 26 September 2024. In a symbolic gesture, the MARINA illuminated its Central and Regional Offices in blue, representing unity within the maritime community and highlighting the vital role of shipping in the global economy. This year’s World continue reading : MARINA LIGHTS UP IN BLUE IN CELEBRATION OF WORLD MARITIME DAY 2024

MARINA Administrator Sonia B. Malaluan highlighted the importance of continuous learning for Filipino seafarers during the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) “Disenteng Trabaho para sa mga Marinong Filipino Mega Job Fair” held at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, in Pasay City on 22 September 2024. The Job Fair, which was conducted in celebration continue reading : ADMINISTRATOR MALALUAN ADVOCATES CONTINUOUS LEARNING FOR SEAFARERS AT DMW JOB FAIR