The Philippines through the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the Hellenic Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy through the Hellenic Merchant Marine Academy discussed areas to upgrade maritime education and training in Aspropyrgos, Greece. The MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan along with her Chief of Staff Engr. Ramon Hernandez and other members of the Philippine continue reading : Philippines, Greece discuss areas to upgrade maritime education and training

Athens, Greece – The Philippines, led by H.E. Giovanni E. Palec, Ambassador of the Philippines to the Hellenic Republic, participated in Posidonia 2024, the world’s premier shipping event. With over 2,000 exhibitors from 82 countries, 23 national pavilions, and 68 maritime conferences, forums, and seminars, the said event stood as a pivotal gathering for the continue reading : PH Joins Posidonia 2024

Paranaque City, 01 June 2024 – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) recently marked its 50th anniversary by honoring its long-standing commitment to the maritime industry and recognizing the invaluable contributions of its media partners and industry personalities. One of the highlights of the event was the awards ceremony where MARINA recognized The Manila Times as continue reading : MARINA Celebrates Golden Anniversary Recognizing Partners in the Media Industry

The Maritime Industry Authority awarded the winners of the MARINA Boat Design Contest during its 50th Founding Anniversary in Paranaque City on 01 June 2024. Mr. Paulo Robert Aguila of the Bertoleta Engineering Services won the grand prize of the Professional Category for his entry named MV Casco, which earned a total average of 94 continue reading : MARINA Awards Innovators in Boat Design Competition

To advance its Gender and Development (GAD) agenda, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) unveiled a vibrant Kid’s Corner at its Central Office on 31 May 2024. This initiative aims not only to improve family-friendly services but also to cultivate inclusivity and bolster support for gender equality within the workplace. By providing this facility, MARINA acknowledges continue reading : MARINA Launches Kid’s Corner to Promote Gender Equality and Family-Friendly Workplaces

As the country awaits the receipt of the IMSAS Interim report from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the IMSAS Inter-agency Technical Working Group (TWG), pursuant to Executive Order No 84, convened its fourth meeting at the MARINA Board Room, Port Area, Manila on 28 May 2024. Chaired by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) Assistant Secretary continue reading : Philippine Maritime Agencies Convene to Finalize IMSAS Report and National Strategy Updates

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