Busan, South Korea – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) actively participated in the Women in Maritime Association (WIMA) Asia Regional Conference, themed “Tides and Change: Women Leading to a Sustainable and Innovative Maritime Future.” The conference, organized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) under the Technical Cooperation Programme and the Women in Maritime Association – continue reading : MARINA PARTICIPATES IN WIMA ASIA REGIONAL CONFERENCE TO ENHANCE WOMEN’S MARITIME LEADERSHIP

Busan, South Korea – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Administrator Sonia B. Malaluan has been appointed as the Vice-Chairperson of the International Forum on Education and Training for Advanced Seafarers (IFETAS) on High-Tech Maritime Mobility. Her appointment was formalized during the inaugural 2024 International Maritime Mobility Forum (IMMF) on 10 September 2024, and she will continue reading : MARINA ADMINISTRATOR APPOINTED VICE-CHAIRPERSON OF IFETAS ON HIGH-TECH MARITIME MOBILITY

Malay, Aklan- To enhance collaboration in marine accident investigations, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through its Enforcement Service (ES), hosted the Marine Accident Investigators’ Forum in Asia 2024 (MAIFA24) from 4-6 September 2024. The event, aimed at strengthening cooperation and improving safety in the maritime industry, brought together international delegates and marine investigators from across continue reading : MARINA HOSTS MAIFA24 TO ENHANCE MARITIME SAFETY COOPERATION

MANILA CITY- The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) held a strategic planning workshop focused on harmonizing key plans for Fiscal Year 2025 from 02-04 September 2025. The activity aimed to ensure the effective implementation of MARINA’s Programs, Activities, and Projects (PAPs) for 2025, while also enhancing project and procurement planning and optimizing resource allocation. In her continue reading : MARINA HARMONIZES STRATEGIC PLANS FOR 2025 TO ENHANCE MARITIME INDUSTRY INITIATIVES

PASAY CITY – To strengthen its proposals for the upcoming revision of the STCW Convention, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through its STCW Office, conducted the Usapang STCW on 04 September 2024. Focused on the ongoing Comprehensive Review of the STCW Convention, the forum aimed to gather valuable insights and feedback on five (5) draft continue reading : MARINA PRESENTS DRAFT PAPERS FOR THE REVISION OF THE STCW CONVENTION

MALAY, AKLAN- The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) welcomed the international delegates of the Marine Accident Investigators’ Forum in Asia 2024 (MAIFA24), today, 04 September 2024. The event brings together marine investigators from across the region for a three-day conference focused on enhancing cooperation and improving safety in the maritime industry. The Marine Accident Investigators’ Forum continue reading : MARINA WELCOMES INTERNATIONAL DELEGATES TO THE MAIFA 2024

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) presented various investment opportunities in the Philippine maritime industry to different European chambers of commerce and industry. During the Joint Maritime Committee (JMC) Meeting, MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan discussed the Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP) 2028, as well as the respective legislative agenda and high impact projects for each MIDP continue reading : MARINA CHIEF PRESENTS INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO EUROPEAN CHAMBERS

Clark, Pampanga – MARINA lawyers from across the Philippines gathered for the 2024 MARINA Lawyers’ Convention that focused on drafting the administrative versions of key maritime bills, particularly, the Philippine Ship Registry Bill and the Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Development Bill. The session aimed to develop a new strategy for legislative advocacy, a vital element continue reading : MARINA LAWYERS CONVENE TO ADVANCE MARITIME INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

Legazpi, Albay- With the aim to capacitating its surveyors, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) conducted the Four (4) – Day Training on Load Line Assignment of Ships on 23-26 July 2024. The said training, organized by the Shipyards Regulation Service (SRS) in coordination with Bureau Veritas (BV) and hosted by the MARINA Regional Office V, continue reading : MARINA CAPACITATES ITS TECHNICAL PERSONNEL ON LOAD LINE ASSIGNMENT OF SHIPS

Back to back with the 38th Commencement Exercises of the Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation of Legaspi City, Inc. on 26th July 2024, MARINA Administrator Sonia B Malaluan enjoyed the meet and greet with the “SHE to SEA” Cadettes. The “She to SEA” Programme is one of the banner programmes of the Women in Maritime Philippines continue reading : MARINA LAUDS MARINERS POLYTECHNIC AND WIMA-BICOL FOR THE “SHE TO SEA” CADETTES