As part of the upcoming 50th MARINA Anniversary Celebration, the said contest is in line with the Coastal and Inland Waterways Transport System (CIWTS) in order to provide a baseline design for passenger ferries intended to operate in Laguna Lake-Pasig River-Manila Bay. The three judges who signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with MARINA include continue reading : The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the Panel of Judges formalized their commitment to the MARINA Boat Design Contest (MBDC)

MARINA Chief Sonia B Malaluan paid a courtesy visit on Ormoc City Mayor Lucy Torres Gomez yesterday, 23 February 2024 to pursue collaboration in the promotion of maritime industry interests with the City Government. Noting the booming economic activities in the City, Administrator Malaluan highlighted the proximity of Ormoc City with Cebu City where travel continue reading : MARINA Chief pays courtesy visit to Ormoc City Mayor Gomez

The MARINA – STCW Office conducted a coordination meeting with the Health Facilities and Services Regulatory Bureau (HFSRB) of the Department of Health (DOH). The meeting is part of MARINA’s commitment to actively collaborate with partner agencies to sustain the full and complete implementation of the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended. The HFSRB is the continue reading : MARINA assures active coordination with DOH, other partner agencies to sustain full, complete compliance to STCW Convention

As the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) targets to implement its Blockchain-Enabled Automated Certification System (MARINA BEST) by July 2024, the Agency has completed the final test run of all modules covered by the system from 14 to 21 February 2024. MARINA BEST is an advanced web app tasked to provide online services, from application to continue reading : MARINA readies to roll-out the Blockchain-Enabled Automated System Technology (BEST)

MARINA Administrator addresses the inaugural Launching of IMP Shipyard and Port Services, Incorporated today, 23 February 2023 and commends its President and Chairman, Capt Gaudencio C Morales for establishing a full-service shipbuildijg and ship repair facility that specializes in new construction, retrofiting, repair, conversion and modification of commercial merchant ships and fishing vessels. IMP Shipyard continue reading : MARINA expresses support to inaugural launching of IMP Shipyard and Port Services

The Philippines, through the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and in coordination with the International Maritime Organization (IMO), conducted a Training Course on Biofouling Management Plans and Record Books in Pasay City from 20 to 21 February 2024. MARINA Deputy Administrator for Operations, Engr. Nannette Villamor-Dinopol, welcomed the international expert from IMO, Dr. Ashley Coutts, Managing continue reading : Training Course on Biofouling Management Plans and Record Books

With nearly a century of experience in shipbuilding, Astilleros Gondan Shipbuilders expressed their interest in participating in the Philippine maritime industry through the sharing of knowledge on shipbuilding technology before MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan during a meeting held on 20 February 2024. The shipbuilding company showcased its high-standard quality ships and facilities in its shipyards, continue reading : MARINA Admin Welcomes Spain’s Astilleros Gondan Shipbuilders, Cintranaval; discusses Agency’s campaign on modernization of PH fleet

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) headed by Administrator Sonia B. Malaluan hosted the 142nd TSSC chaired by the Office of the Transport Security (OTS) at the MARINA Board Room on 13 February 2024. During her opening remarks, Administrator Malaluan emphasized the importance of strong alliance and connectivity among various agencies having consistent and common goals continue reading : MARINA hosts 142nd Transportation Security Coordinating Committee (TSCC) Conference

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the MARINA Central Office, to strengthen cooperation on green growth initiatives in the maritime industry on 14 February 2024. The MOU aims to provide a framework of cooperation and facilitate collaboration between the Parties in support continue reading : MARINA and Global Green Growth Institute Sign MOU

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the EU Crimario are deepening their collaboration to bolster their partnership concerning the operational utilization of the Indo-Pacific Regional Information Sharing (IORIS) platform. Director Ronaldo P. Bandalaria of the Enforcement Service (ES) and Mr. Alexandru Chiric, Southeast Asia EU Project Representative of the EU Crimario Project, convened on February continue reading : MARINA, EU Crimario Fortifies Collaboration; Enhances Utilization of IORIS Platform