The Philippines has secured its position in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council under Category C for 2024-2025 biennium during the 33rd Session of the IMO Assembly held on 01 December 2023 in IMO Headquarters, London, United Kingdom. In his general statement during the IMO Assembly, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime J. Bautista continue reading : Undeniable Global Support; Philippines Ranks 7th in IMO Council

MANILA – As the Agency continues to throttle towards digitalization, this time for the shipping industry, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) will be launching on the first semester next year the Maritime Transportation Information System (MARIS), by commencing its orientation and users training across the Philippines. MARINA Deputy Administrator for Planning, Sonia B. Malaluan has continue reading : MARINA to launch another system next year; a database beneficial to shipping industry

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) refreshed the knowledge and skills of their technical personnel on tonnage measurement of ships during the two-day virtual training on 23 – 24 November 2023. The MARINA through its Shipyards Regulation Service (SRS) in coordination with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) hosted the Two-Day Virtual Refresher Training Course on continue reading : MARINA trains technical personnel on tonnage measurement of ships

With the theme, ‘Unveiling Complexities, Fostering Collaborations, and Upholding Sovereignty,’ MARINA, through the Enforcement Service (ES), joined the Talakayang Mabini 2023: Policy and Strategic Studies Forum on 27 November 2023, at the General Headquarters, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. The forum intends to raise awareness and engage in extensive discussions on the issues affecting the maritime continue reading : MARINA joins Talakayang Mabini 2023

Upon the invitation and sponsorship of EU Crimario, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) participated in the discussions of the 3rd SHARE.IT Interoperability Framework Conference held at the United Nations facility in Bangkok, Thailand, from 20 to 24 November 2023. In collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and various Information Fusion continue reading : MARINA contributes to Global Maritime Security Advancements at 3rd SHARE.IT Interoperability Framework Conference

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) actively participated in the OECD Council Working Party on Shipbuilding (C-WP6) Workshop and Meeting held at the OECD Headquarters in Paris, France on 21 – 22 November 2023 respectively. With the theme “Breaking away from tradition – Labour Issues in the Shipbuilding and Marine Equipment Industries,” the said workshop on continue reading : MARINA takes active role in OECD C-WP6 Workshop on global labor issues in SBSR industry

MANILA – In a significant step towards securing and preserving highly qualified human resources in the maritime industry, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) forged a partnership with Kongsberg Digital AS (KDI AS) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 22 November 2023 at the MARINA Central Office. The partnership targets the MARINA and KDI AS continue reading : MARINA, KDI AS form strategic partnership to advance maritime competency, simulation technology

The MARINA Regional Office XI (MRO 11) forged a stronger partnership with the Municipality of Sarangani, Davao Occidental through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 21 November 2023. The MOU aims to legalize existing commercial and fishing vessels, as well as enhance the compliance culture within the maritime industry on the island. Moreover, the MOU continue reading : MARINA Regional Office XI and Sarangani, Davao Occidental Forge Historic MOU, Spearheading Legalization and Compliance in Local Maritime Operations

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Aiming to gather key stakeholders, experts, and leaders in the maritime industry to address critical issues and discuss strategies for ensuring a safer and more resilient maritime transport system, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) hosted the Maritime Safety Summit 2023 at the Century Park Hotel, Manila on 15 November 2023. This year’s continue reading : MARINA, industry partners uphold commitment for safer, more resilient maritime transport

MANILA — As the agency continues to push for the automation of its certification system, and establish a monitoring system on the sector’s energy use, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) will be launching two digital projects by 2024. The two digital projects — MARINA Blockchain-Enabled Automated Certification System (BEST), and the Maritime Energy Demand Information continue reading : MARINA to launch two digital projects in 2024; automates cert system, monitors industry energy use