Tagaytay City- As the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) continues to strengthen its policies, the Agency has gathered legal experts, professionals, and technical personnel to share insights on various topics through this year’s Lawyers’ Convention on 10-12 October 2023. The annual MARINA Lawyers’ Convention serves as a platform for building professional relationships and knowledge exchange while continue reading : MARINA conducts Lawyers Convention, strengthens maritime policies

MANILA – In pursuit of complying with its international commitments leading to a progressive maritime administration, the Philippines is set to undergo a mandatory audit under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization – IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) from 02 to 09 October 2023, to determine the country’s full and effective implementation and continue reading : PHL Maritime Administration ensures compliance to IMO Instruments through IMSAS

Legazpi City — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), a strategic partner of the Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges Foundation in the Bicol Region, actively participated in a significant Multi-Stakeholder Consultation-Workshop on Mainstreaming Blue Economy. This collaborative event unfolded at the Proxy Hotel in Legazpi City on 28 September 2023. Throughout the day, the consultation-workshop delved into a continue reading : MARINA Engages in Blue Economy Dialogue in Bicol Region

MANILA – In celebration of this year’s World Maritime Day, coinciding with the National Maritime Week, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) hosted two significant events on 28 September 2023 – the MARPOL Conference and the STCW Forum, both serving as platforms for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and a shared commitment for the maritime community. MARPOL Conference: continue reading : MARINA Highlights World Maritime Day through MARPOL Conference, STCW Forum

The Philippines, led by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) actively participated in the recently concluded Marine Accident Investigation Forum in Asia (MAIFA) held last 19-24 September 2023 in Shanghai, China. Composed of 14 Member States in Asia, the forum aimed to enhance the safety of ships by exchanging best practices and experiences in conducting marine continue reading : Charting Safe Waters: MARINA’s Active Role in MAIFA 2023 and Its Commitment to Maritime Safety

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and French Maritime Expert (FME) marked a historic moment with the launch of the ‘Concentrated Campaign on the Enhancement of the ROPAX Fleet Safety Level’ at the MARINA Regional Office IV in Batangas City on 27 September 2023. This program is set to redefine safety standards within the Philippines’ domestic continue reading : MARINA unveils pioneering “ROPAX Fleet Safety Enhancement Concentrated Campaign” in Collaboration with French Maritime Expert

MANILA — Aiming to continue its unwavering commitment towards maritime excellence and sustainability, the Philippines, through the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), in cooperation with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), hosted a Diplomatic Reception held on 26 September 2023 to intensify its bid in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council under Category C for 2024-2025 continue reading : PHL strengthens IMO Council Bid through Diplomatic Reception

Conducted every quarter of the year, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through its Examination and Assessment Division (EAD) under the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Office, held an oath taking ceremony for Marine Deck and Engineer Officers on 27 September 2023, at the AMOSUP Convention Hall in Intramuros, Manila. A total of 56 continue reading : Oath Taking Ceremony for Merchant Marine Officers Anchors National Maritime Week 2023

The National Seafarers’ Day Committee, in collaboration with the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and Stella-Maris Philippines, celebrated the 28th National Seafarers’ Day yesterday, 24 September 2023, at Pier 13, Port Area, Manila, which also marked the beginning of the 24th National Maritime Week. This year’s theme, “Marinong Filipino: Patuloy sa Pangangalaga continue reading : Philippines celebrates 28th National Seafarer’s Day; Kicks Off 24th National Maritime Week with a Focus on Ocean Conservation and Seafarer Contributions

In a concerted effort to bolster maritime safety and security in line with the Maritime Industry Development Plan 2028 (MIDP 2028), the European Union Critical Maritime Routes Indian Ocean (EU CRIMARIO), under the leadership of Mr. Kenneth Niejnes, conducts training for personnel from the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the National Coast Watch Center (NCWC) continue reading : EU CRIMARIO trains MARINA and NCWC Personnel for Maritime Safety and Security Information-Sharing