MANILA, Philippines – To bolster the maritime sector, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed today, 23 September 2024, Republic Act No. 12021, an act providing for the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, with one of its objectives to establish comprehensive guidelines for the education, training, and certification of seafarers in both international and domestic shipping. continue reading : RA 12021 CONSOLIDATES FUNCTIONS RELATING TO SEAFARERS’ EDUCATION, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) actively participated during the kickoff ceremony of the 25th National Maritime Week at the Philippine Coast Guard Headquarters, Manila City on 22 September 2024. With the theme “Marinong Filipino: Ligtas na Paglalayag!”, the Philippine Coast Guard and Stella Maris-Philippines, supported by MARINA and Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), hosted this year’s continue reading : MARINA, PCG, PPA, STELLA MARIS KICKOFF 25TH NATIONAL MARITIME WEEK

BUSAN, Republic of Korea – The Philippines, through the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), has taken prominent roles during the 6th APEC Seafarers Excellence Network (SEN) Steering Council and Expert Group Meetings, held from September 9 to 11, 2024, with two (2) of its representatives have been chosen as Vice Chairs for the upcoming 2025-2026 term. continue reading : PHL REPRESENTATIVES SELECTED AS VICE CHAIRS OF APEC SEN FOR TERM 2025-2026

Busan, South Korea – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) actively participated in the Women in Maritime Association (WIMA) Asia Regional Conference, themed “Tides and Change: Women Leading to a Sustainable and Innovative Maritime Future.” The conference, organized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) under the Technical Cooperation Programme and the Women in Maritime Association – continue reading : MARINA PARTICIPATES IN WIMA ASIA REGIONAL CONFERENCE TO ENHANCE WOMEN’S MARITIME LEADERSHIP

Busan, South Korea – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Administrator Sonia B. Malaluan has been appointed as the Vice-Chairperson of the International Forum on Education and Training for Advanced Seafarers (IFETAS) on High-Tech Maritime Mobility. Her appointment was formalized during the inaugural 2024 International Maritime Mobility Forum (IMMF) on 10 September 2024, and she will continue reading : MARINA ADMINISTRATOR APPOINTED VICE-CHAIRPERSON OF IFETAS ON HIGH-TECH MARITIME MOBILITY

Malay, Aklan- To enhance collaboration in marine accident investigations, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through its Enforcement Service (ES), hosted the Marine Accident Investigators’ Forum in Asia 2024 (MAIFA24) from 4-6 September 2024. The event, aimed at strengthening cooperation and improving safety in the maritime industry, brought together international delegates and marine investigators from across continue reading : MARINA HOSTS MAIFA24 TO ENHANCE MARITIME SAFETY COOPERATION

MANILA CITY- The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) held a strategic planning workshop focused on harmonizing key plans for Fiscal Year 2025 from 02-04 September 2025. The activity aimed to ensure the effective implementation of MARINA’s Programs, Activities, and Projects (PAPs) for 2025, while also enhancing project and procurement planning and optimizing resource allocation. In her continue reading : MARINA HARMONIZES STRATEGIC PLANS FOR 2025 TO ENHANCE MARITIME INDUSTRY INITIATIVES

PASAY CITY – To strengthen its proposals for the upcoming revision of the STCW Convention, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through its STCW Office, conducted the Usapang STCW on 04 September 2024. Focused on the ongoing Comprehensive Review of the STCW Convention, the forum aimed to gather valuable insights and feedback on five (5) draft continue reading : MARINA PRESENTS DRAFT PAPERS FOR THE REVISION OF THE STCW CONVENTION

MALAY, AKLAN- The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) welcomed the international delegates of the Marine Accident Investigators’ Forum in Asia 2024 (MAIFA24), today, 04 September 2024. The event brings together marine investigators from across the region for a three-day conference focused on enhancing cooperation and improving safety in the maritime industry. The Marine Accident Investigators’ Forum continue reading : MARINA WELCOMES INTERNATIONAL DELEGATES TO THE MAIFA 2024

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) presented various investment opportunities in the Philippine maritime industry to different European chambers of commerce and industry. During the Joint Maritime Committee (JMC) Meeting, MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan discussed the Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP) 2028, as well as the respective legislative agenda and high impact projects for each MIDP continue reading : MARINA CHIEF PRESENTS INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO EUROPEAN CHAMBERS