In a significant milestone, the MARINA Regional Office XI (MRO11) has received approval to commence construction of its new regional office building. Regional Director Felisa N. Orongan led the groundbreaking and time capsule laying ceremony for the proposed four-story building at the Davao Regional Government Center in Bago Oshiro, Tugbok District, Davao City on 15 continue reading : MARINA Regional Office XI Breaks Ground for New Regional Office Building, Signifying Progress and Development

MANILA CITY – 86.4 percent of the complaints received by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) from January to June were resolved within the 72-hour period mandated by the 8888 Citizen Complaint Center of the Office of the President, a letter dated 15 July 2023 stated. Throughout this six-month duration, the Authority received 125 citizens’ concerns, continue reading : 86% of complains resolved by MARINA within 72 hours – 8888 Complaint Center says

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) – Philippines officially launched the four – minute video on marine plastic litter onboard two ships in Port of Batangas on 01 August 2023. The MARINA through the Shipyards Regulation Service (SRS), the newly-created Marine Environment Protection Development Service (MEPDS) and MARINA Regional continue reading : MARINA, WWF-Philippines Launch Joint Initiative to Combat Marine Plastic Litter

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has taken decisive action in response to the capsizing incident involving the passenger ship MBca “AYA EXPRESS” on 27 July 2023, at about 1:00 PM, off Brgy. Kalinawan, Binangonan, Rizal. In accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 9295 and its implementing Rules and Regulations, specifically the Ship Survey continue reading : MARINA suspends Passenger Ship Safety Certificate of MBca “Aya Express” following capsizing incident

MANILA CITY — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has recorded a 100 percent resolution rate for its 8888 complaints, a letter from the Office of the President (OP) 8888 Citizens’ Complaint Center indicated, covering the period of January to April 2023. “There were 91 citizens concerns referred to your office from January 1, 2023 to continue reading : MARINA records 100% Resolution Rate for 8888 Complaints

The MARINA Regional Office XI (MRO11), led by Regional Director Felisa N. Orongan, proudly announced its successful completion of an internal audit conducted from 19-20 July 2023, marking the region’s first face-to-face audit since the pandemic. The audit team, which was led by Mr. Herbert Nalupa with Mr. Enrico Paolo Macalino, as member, displayed a continue reading : Look: MARINA Regional Office XI (MRO 11) achieves Internal Audit success

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) through the Shipyards Regulation Service (SRS) and the French Maritime Expert (FME) hosted back-to-back hybrid meetings with government agencies and stakeholders on the Launching of Concentrated Campaign to Enhance the Safety of the ROPAX Fleet at MARINA Central Office, City of Manila on 18 July 2023. During the meeting with continue reading : MARINA, FME launch concentrated Campaign to Enhance Safety of ROPAX Fleet

The MARINA Regional Office IV (MRO4)- Lucena Extension Office has officially moved to its new location at the Lucena Grand Central Terminal in Lucena City, Quezon. The relocation ceremony was presided over by Regional Director Engr. Rizal J. Victoria, alongside the MRO4 personnel earlier today, 18 July 2023. The relocation of the office aims to continue reading : GOOD NEWS: MARINA Regional Office IV – Lucena Office Relocates to Lucena Grand Central Terminal for Improved Public Service

PASAY CITY — Hundreds of key stakeholders from the maritime sector band together during the National Validation Workshop for the Updated Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP) 2028 organized by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) last 13 July 2023. The workshop served as a platform to strengthen and refine the existing plans and programs outlined in continue reading : MARINA GATHERS KEY PLAYERS IN MARITIME; STRENGTHEN MIDP 2028

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) through the Maritime Safety Service (MSS) and Shipyards Regulation Service (SRS) in collaboration with the French Maritime Expert (FME) conducted a training seminar on the Concentrated Campaign to Enhance the Safety of ROPAX Fleet at MARINA Training Institute (MarTI) in Bacolod from 10 – 14 July 2023. The training which continue reading : MARINA, FME HOLD TRAINING SEMINAR ON CONCENTRATED CAMPAIGN TO ENHANCE SAFETY OF THE ROPAX FLEET