Cebu City, Philippines — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) graced on Friday, 26 January 2024, the General Membership Meeting of the Philippine Coastwise Shipping Association, Incorporated (PCSA) and committed to pursue reforms in order to promote the sustainability and competitiveness of the domestic shipping industry. In her address, MARINA Administrator Sonia B Malaluan recognized the continue reading : MARINA GRACES PCSA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING, COMMITS REFORMS FOR THE MARITIME SECTOR

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and French Embassy in the Philippines discussed possible areas of collaboration in the maritime industry particularly shipbuilding and ship repair, ship registry, maritime safety and marine environment protection. MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan talked to French Ambassador H.E. Marie Fontanel during their meeting at the MARINA Central Office, Port Area, Manila continue reading : MARINA, FRENCH EMBASSY TACKLES THE IMPORTANCE OF LEGISLATION FOR PHILIPPINE SBSR AND SHIP REGISTRY

With the aim of promoting a safer and more energized maritime sector, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), Royal Norwegian Embassy and Norwegian Training Center discussed areas of collaboration for the benefits of the seafarers and other relevant maritime stakeholders at the MARINA Central Office, Manila City on 17 January 2024. MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan and continue reading : PH, NORWAY TO COLLABORATE FOR SAFER, MORE ENERGIZED MARITIME INDUSTRY

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is embarking on a three-day Strategic Performance Management System (SPMS) Finalization Workshop from 16-19 January 2024. Administrator Sonia Malaluan, in her opening speech, encapsulated the essence of the event stating, “The formulation of internal guidelines is critical to ensure that our system is not only established but, more continue reading : MARINA CHIEF IGNITES SPMS FINALIZATION WORKSHOP WITH A CALL FOR OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

MANILA — In a proactive step to strengthen maritime safety measures, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) recently spearheaded a thorough re-orientation of pertinent rules and regulations from 8th to 11th January 2024 at its Central Office. The initiative, led by the MARINA-Enforcement Service (ES), underscores the organization’s unwavering commitment to enhancing maritime safety and security. continue reading : MARINA FORTIFIES MARITIME SAFETY THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE RULES AND REGULATIONS RE-ORIENTATION

MANILA — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) recently held turnover ceremonies for its Regional Offices in Cagayan De Oro (MARINA Regional Office 10) and Cebu (MARINA Regional Office 7) on 13 January, and 15 January respectively, marking the commencement of a series of strategic changes aimed at optimizing leadership, fostering career development, and bolstering industry continue reading : MARINA FACILITATES TURNOVER CEREMONIES FOR CAGAYAN DE ORO AND CEBU REGIONAL OFFICES: A STRATEGIC MOVE FOR INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE

“You are highly qualified, mag-level up tayo. Hindi natin patutulugin ang papel, lahat dapat gumagalaw.” MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan recognized the competence of all MARINA personnel and encouraged to adopt a more proactive approach in delivering their functions for the development and improvement of the maritime industry in the country. As the Administrator launched her continue reading : MARINA ADOPTS A MORE PROACTIVE APPROACH IN DELIVERING FRONTLINE SERVICES

MANILA — Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Administrator Sonia Malaluan outlined a comprehensive 10-point agenda aimed at steering the maritime sector towards progress and efficiency. The key focus areas include: 1. Digitalization of the Agency’s frontline services nationwide. 2. Certification of MARINA’s core processes under ISO 9001:2015 standards for quality management system. 3. Enhancement of maritime continue reading : MARINA’s NEW COURSE: ADMINISTRATOR SONIA MALALUAN UNVEILS ROBUST 10-POINT AGENDA FOR MARITIME ADVANCEMENT

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is proud to announce the commencement of the Timonel Awards, a distinguished initiative designed to recognize and celebrate exceptional achievements and remarkable contributions of individuals and entities in the maritime industry. The awards aim to highlight outstanding efforts towards ensuring the safety of life and property at sea, continue reading : MARINA LAUNCHES PRESTIGIOUS TIMONEL AWARDS TO HONOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS IN MARITIME EXCELLENCE

MANILA — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) received the green light from the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) regarding its readiness for ISO Certification 9001:2015 Standards for the Quality Management System (QMS) during a closing meeting on 27 December 2023 via Zoom. This move aligns with Administrator Sonia Bautista Malaluan’s thrust to certify MARINA’s continue reading : MARINA Achieves Readiness for ISO Certification with Commendations from DAP