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

Around 92 maritime industry stakeholders from regions IV-A and IV-B took part in the Maritime Industry Authority’s Blockchain-Enabled Automated Certification System (MARINA BEST) orientation held in Batangas yesterday, 11 March 2024. The orientation was spearheaded by MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan alongside MARINA Regional Office 4 (MRO4) Director Engr. Rizal Victoria and Management Information Systems Service continue reading : MARINA BEST Orientation in Batangas

The Philippine delegation, led by Department of Transportation (DOTr) Undersecretary Elmer Sarmiento, emphasized the need for global maritime leaders to unite in ensuring the safety and protection of seafarers at the Brussels Conference on the Wellbeing of Seafarers held on 08 March 2024. Joined by H.E. Jaime Victor Ledda of the Philippine Embassy in Brussels, continue reading : PH Delegation Urges Global Collaboration for Seafarers’ Safety at Brussels Conference

Pursuant to BSP Memorandum No. M-2016-019, please be informed that the Professional Identification Card (ID card) issued by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is considered as a photo-bearing ID document issued by an official authority. This is comparable in quality with those issued by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), Social Security System (SSS), and continue reading : MARINA Professional License ID is a valid document

MANILA – The STCW Office of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has been recommended for the continuance of certification to ISO 9001:2015 for its head office, as well as its Regional Offices (MROs IV, VI, VII, and XI), confirmed by the Bureau Veritas after the 2nd Surveillance audit on 27 February to 01 March 2024. continue reading : MARINA’s STCW Office recommended for ISO 9001:2015 Certification continuation