SURIGAO CITY – The MARINA Regional Office XIII (Marina Caraga), led by Regional Director Dr. Ninfa Dominguez-Martinez, convened its 1st Quarter Multi-Sectoral Advisory Board (MSAB) meeting today, 20 February 2025, to discuss key maritime policies and regulations. During the meeting, various Section Heads presented updates on MARINA Memorandum Circulars, including those related to vessel registration, continue reading : MARINA-CARAGA HOLDS 1ST QUARTER MULTI-SECTORAL ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

MANILA – In line with the whole-of-government approach and the country’s commitment to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Instruments Implementation (III) Code, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) convened the Inter-agency Writeshop on the Review and Finalization of the Philippine Maritime Strategy (PMS) from February 18 to 21, 2025. The writeshop aims to review, revise, and continue reading : PH MARITIME ADMINISTRATION ENHANCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE IMO INSTRUMENTS IMPLEMENTATION CODE THROUGH THE PH MARITIME STRATEGY

The MARINA Regional Office XII (Marina Gensan), led by Regional Director Engr. Bernardo A. Pollo successfully concluded the 4th leg of its Maritime Safety Culture Awareness Campaign Caravan held at the Poblacion Covered Court in Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat on 18 February 2025. The event gathered key maritime stakeholders, including local government units (LGUs) from Kalamansig continue reading : MARINA-GENSAN CONDUCTS MARITIME SAFETY AWARENESS CARAVAN IN SULTAN KUDARAT

STA. ANA, Cagayan – The MARINA Regional Office I and II (Marina I and II), led by Regional Director Engr. Jedini Nur A. Sibal, conducted the third leg of their Maritime Safety Awareness Culture Campaign Caravan on 18 February 2025. Held in collaboration with maritime organizations and local authorities, the campaign featured a Modified Basic continue reading : MARINA-LA UNION CONDUCTS MARITIME SAFETY AWARENESS CARAVAN IN CAGAYAN

The Maritime Industry Authority- Region VII (MRO7) administered the oath-taking of 223 newly certified boat captains and motormen in a ceremony held in Panglao, Bohol on 14 February 2025. Led by MRO7 Regional Director Anabell P. Lagas, the event underscored the agency’s commitment to enhancing maritime safety and professionalism in Central Visayas. Panglao Mayor Edgardo continue reading : 223 BOAT CAPTAINS, MOTORMEN TAKE OATH IN PANGLAO

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have formalized their commitment to improve the well-being of Filipino seafarers through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that introduces mental health training for faculty members of maritime academies in the Philippines. Signed by MARINA Administrator Sonia B. Malaluan and continue reading : MARINA, ITF INK PARTNERSHIP TO ENHANCE MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING FOR MARITIME FACULTY

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – The Philippines and Georgia have strengthened maritime ties as the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the LEPL Maritime Transport Agency (MTA) inked a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the mutual recognition of seafarers’ certificates under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) 1978, as amended. continue reading : PHILIPPINES, GEORGIA FORGE PACT ON MUTUAL RECOGNITION OF SEAFARERS’ STCW CERTIFICATES

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – The Philippine delegation, spearheaded by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), highlighted its digitalization initiatives on seafarers’ certification through a presentation of the MARINA Integrated Seafarers Management Online (MISMO) system at the 11th session of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) on 12 February 2025 continue reading : MARINA-LED PHL DELEGATION SHOWCASES SEAFARER CERTIFICATION DIGITALIZATION AT IMO HTW 11

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM –The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and Lloyd’s Register OneOcean (LROO) to launch a pilot project exploring a system interface with MARINA Integrated Seafarers Management Online (MISMO) System. Signed during the Philippine-hosted cocktail reception at the 11th session of continue reading : MARINA PARTNERS WITH ICS, LROO TO PIONEER DIGITAL SEAFARER CERTIFICATION PILOT PROJECT

Key maritime industry leaders, government officials, and stakeholders gathered for the Bangsamoro Maritime Transportation Summit 2025, a pivotal event aimed at strengthening maritime safety and sustainability in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Held from 11-12 February, the summit served as a crucial platform for addressing pressing issues in the maritime sector. With continue reading : MARITIME LEADERS CONVENE FOR BANGSAMORO MARITIME TRANSPORTATION SUMMIT 2025