This prestigious award recognizes outstanding women who have made remarkable contributions to the maritime industry through leadership, resilience and innovation. If you know a trailblazer who has shattered barriers and championed inclusivity at sea, now is the time to honor her achievements! Qualifications for Nominees For LEADERSHIP IN SEAFARING AWARD a. Must be a Filipino continue reading : The SeafarHER Award 2025 is now open for nominations!

BULAN, SORSOGON — The MARINA Region V (MRO5), led by Regional Director Atty. Maximo I. Bañares, Jr., successfully conducted the Maritime Safety Culture Awareness Campaign Caravan today, 08 April 2025, at the Bulan Gymnasium. The event commenced with a motorcade from the Matnog Municipal Hall and was followed by a program aimed at promoting a continue reading : MARINA-Legazpi Holds Maritime Safety Culture Awareness Caravan in Sorsogon

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has suspended the Passenger Ship Safety Certificates (PSSCs) of two passenger vessels during the agency’s Intensified Compliance Monitoring operations, which began on 01 April and will run until 12 April 2025. The suspension stems from findings that revealed deficiencies in safety compliance, prompting immediate action from MARINA to ensure the continue reading : MARINA Suspends Two Passenger Ships Amid Intensified Compliance Monitoring Drive

Pinapaalalahanan ang lahat na mag-ingat laban sa mga hindi awtorisadong indibidwal o fixers na nag-aalok ng serbisyo para sa anumang transaksyon na may kaugnayan sa MARINA-BEST (Blockchain-Enabled Automated Certification System). Muling pinapaabot ng Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) na LIBRE ang paggawa ng account sa MARINA-BEST Shipping (shipping-best.marina.gov.ph) at ang transaksyon sa pagkuha ng Vessel Name continue reading : MAG-INGAT SA MGA HINDI AWTORISADONG TAO NA NAG-AALOK NG TULONG PARA SA MARINA-BEST

Manila, Philippines – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) welcomed the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Ministry of Ocean Fisheries (MOF) of the Republic of Korea as they successfully concluded the SMART-C Traffic Project Mission in Manila, held from 28 March to 04 April 2025. The SMART-C Programme aims to promote sustainable maritime transport systems continue reading : MARINA Welcomes IMO and MOF for the Successful Conclusion of SMART-C Traffic Project Mission in Manila

The MARINA Regional Office IV (MRO4), led by Engr. Rizal J. Victoria, in partnership with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Infanta, Quezon, under Hon. Filipina Grace R. America, successfully held the 5th Maritime Safety Culture Awareness Campaign at the Brgy. Dinahican Covered Court on 3 April 2025. Themed “Ligtas Byaheng Dagat” (Safe Sea Travel), continue reading : MARINA- Batangas and LGU Infanta Lead Successful Maritime Safety Campaign in Quezon

SOGOD, SOUTHERN LEYTE – The MARINA-Regional Office VIII (MRO8), in partnership with the local government of Sogod, conducted the Maritime Safety Culture Awareness Campaign Caravan (MSCACC) from 01-02 April 2025 to enhance maritime safety awareness among stakeholders. A key highlight of the event was the Ceremonial Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between MRO8 continue reading : MARINA Tacloban Strengthens Maritime Safety Culture in Southern Leyte

Batangas City —As part of its intensified compliance monitoring efforts ahead of the Holy Week peak season, Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Administrator Sonia Malaluan personally boarded a vessel in Batangas to ensure strict adherence to maritime safety regulations. “Safety is non-negotiable. With the expected surge of passengers this Holy Week, we are doubling our efforts continue reading : MARINA Chief Leads Ship Inspection in Batangas to Ensure Safe Holy Week Travel

Davao City—The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) officials visited the Davao Merchant Marine Academy College of Southern Philippines (DMMACSP) for a technical tour, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to ensuring high-quality maritime education and training on 28 March 2025. During the visit, Chief of Staff Engr. Ronaldo Bandalaria delivered a message from MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan, underscoring continue reading : MARINA Conducts Technical Tour at DMMA College of Southern Philippines

Davao City – MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan called for changes with greater focus in providing quality services and positive impacts to stakeholders and clients during the 1st Quarter Regional Directors’ Conference (RDC) in Davao City held from 27-28 March 2025. “Let’s implement changes and ensure quality services to our stakeholders and clients. Let’s focus on continue reading : MARINA Chief Calls for Positive Outcome and Impacts to Stakeholders, Clients and Riding Public