San Fernando City, La Union – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) conducted a courtesy call on the Marina I and II (MRO 1&2) on 28 January 2025, reinforcing their commitment to maritime safety, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance in the region. MRO 1&2 Regional Director Engr. Jedini Nur A. Sibal welcomed the PCG delegation led continue reading : MARINA – LA UNION, PCG STRENGTHEN MARITIME SAFETY COLLABORATION

The Korea Offshore and Shipbuilding Engineering Cooperative (KOSEC), the Busan Marine Engineering Association (BUEA), and the Research Institute of Medium and Small Shipbuilding (RIMSS) have expressed keen interest in collaborating with the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to enhance the Philippine maritime sector. Their focus includes advancing shipbuilding production technology and establishing training centers to develop continue reading : KOREAN ORGANIZATIONS EXPRESS INTEREST IN COLLABORATION WITH MARINA

On 22 January 2025, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Regional Office VI (MRO 6) was officially identified as one of the beneficiaries of Republic Act No. 10929, otherwise known as the “Free Public Internet Access in Public Places Act.” Representatives from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Regional Office VI—Engr. Christian D. Lucena, continue reading : LIBRENG WIFI! FREE INTERNET ACCESS AT THE MARINA REGIONAL OFFICE 6

The Maritime Industry Authority Regional Office IX (MRO 9), led by its OIC-Director, Dr. Farida T. Cunanan, recently met with Congressman Adrian Michael A. Amatong of the 3rd Congressional District of Zamboanga del Norte on 24 January 2025 to discuss the proposed creation of a MARINA Extension Office in the Municipality of Liloy. The meeting continue reading : MARINA REGIONAL OFFICE 9 PURSUES PROGRESS ON LILOY EXTENSION OFFICE BILL

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is at the forefront of advancing the Philippines’ commitment to maritime safety and environmental protection by hosting the National Workshop on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Civil Liability and Compensation Conventions. Held in collaboration with the IMO, the workshop runs from 27 to 31 January 2025, in Pasay City. The continue reading : PHILIPPINES STRENGTHENS EFFORTS IN IMO CIVIL LIABILITY AND COMPENSATION REGIME

Jagna, Bohol — Demonstrating its commitment to accessibility and efficiency, the MARINA-Regional Office VII (MRO 7) successfully conducted a mobile service event for maritime certifications and registrations on 25 January 2025, at Bunga Mar, Jagna, Bohol. Organized through MARINA’s Panglao Extension Office (PExO) and led by Chief Officer Engr. Adones D. Andalan, the initiative aimed continue reading : MARINA REGIONAL OFFICE VII (MRO7) BRINGS ESSENTIAL MARITIME SERVICES CLOSER TO FISHING COMMUNITIES IN JAGNA, BOHOL

Mariveles, Bataan — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) through its National Capital Region Office (NCR) conducted a Modified Basic Safety Training (MBST) from 21 to 24 January 2025 in Sisiman, Mariveles, Bataan, aimed at raising awareness about maritime safety and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations within the community. The four-day event, led by MARINA-NCR Regional continue reading : MARINA PROMOTES MARITIME SAFETY AWARENESS THROUGH TRAINING IN MARIVELES

San Narciso, Zambales — MARINA Chief Sonia B Malaluan recently graced as the Guest of Honor and Speaker at the 2025 Alumni Homecoming of the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) on Saturday, 25 January 2025. In her address, Malaluan recognized the invaluable contribution of the PMMA in the country’s socio-economic development agenda, particularly in the continue reading : MARINA CHIEF GRACES PMMA ALUMNI HOMECOMING, APPEALS SUPPORT FOR STRONGER MARITIME SECTOR

The Philippines, through the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), showcased its maritime policy and regulatory framework to implement its obligation on the IMO Convention relating to Civil Liability and Compensation Regime at the Regional Workshop organized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam from 20 to 24 January 2025. The Philippines continue reading : MARINA SHOWCASES PH REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR LIABILITY CONVENTIONS AT IMO REGIONAL CONFAB IN BRUNEI

Legazpi City – The MARINA Region V (MRO5), headed by Regional Director Atty. Maximo I. Bañares, Jr., successfully hosted the MARINA-PCG Forum, bringing together Philippine Coast Guard – Coast Guard District Bicol (PCG-CGDB) personnel to address key maritime safety updates and compliance measures, on 24 January 2025. In his opening remarks, RD Bañares stressed the continue reading : MARINA-LEGAZPI, PCG-CGDB STRENGTHEN MARITIME SAFETY THROUGH FORUM