SUBIC, ZAMBALES – In line with the continuous development of advanced and modern technologies in the maritime sector, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) conducted the sea trial of the first Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) in the country. The MARINA in collaboration with Sea Machines Robotics, a Boston-based developer of autonomous vessel systems, held the sea continue reading : MARINA, SEA MACHINES CONDUCT SEA TRIAL OF FIRST UNMANNED SURFACE VESSEL IN THE PHILIPPINES

TAGUIG CITY — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) on Monday, 04 August 2025, met to discuss the renewal of their Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) focused on training and upskilling workers in the shipbuilding and ship repair (SBSR) sector. Originally signed in October 2021, the MARINA-TESDA MOA continue reading : MARINA, TESDA TO RENEW LANDMARK AGREEMENT ON SHIPYARD WORKFORCE TRAINING

Bilang bahagi ng patuloy na adbokasiya ng MARINA na masiguro ang kaligtasan at kakayahan ng mga lokal na bangkero, isinagawa ang sunod-sunod na libreng pagsasanay sa El Nido, Palawan mula Hulyo 14 hanggang 31, 2025. Sa kabuuan, 344 bangkero ang matagumpay na nagtapos sa Boat Handling and Safe Navigation (BHSN) training, habang 67 motorman naman continue reading : 411 BANGKERO AT MOTORMAN SA EL NIDO, PALAWAN SUMAILALIM SA SERYE NG PAGSASANAY; LAYONG MASIGURO ANG KALIGTASAN SA PAGLALAYAG

Danao, Cebu — Dynacast Shipyard has hailed the proposed Shipbuilding and Ship Repair (SBSR) Development Bill as a “backbone” for growth and modernization in the maritime industry, citing its potential to unlock large-scale development, boost local employment, and elevate the Philippines’ global competitiveness in shipbuilding. In a dialogue with the MARINA Shipyard Regulation Service (SRS) continue reading : Dynacast Shipyard Sees SBSR Dev’t Bill as “Backbone” of Expansion and Modernization

Balamban, Cebu — Global shipbuilder Austal Philippines expressed its strong support for the immediate passage of the Shipbuilding and Ship Repair (SBSR) Development Bill, citing its potential to generate jobs, improve local industry competitiveness, and strengthen workforce development in the country. Austal Philippines President Mr. Wayne Murray, in a meeting with MARINA Shipyard Regulation Service continue reading : AUSTAL PHILIPPINES BACKS PASSAGE OF SBSR DEVELOPMENT BILL

Balamban, Cebu — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is stepping up efforts to push the Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Development Bill, starting with a dialogue with one of the country’s biggest shipyards. On Friday, MARINA Shipyard Regulation Service Director Engr. Marc Anthony Pascua met with Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (THI) President Yasuaki Seto in Balamban, Cebu continue reading : MARINA MEETS WITH TSUNEISHI TO RALLY SUPPORT FOR SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY

In line with the adaptation of the 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP) and the intensified implementation of safety and security measures in the Philippine maritime industry, MARINA joins the EU-CRIMARIO Project’s 3rd IORIS Steering Committee in Cebu City, Philippines on 21 to 23 May 2025. The 3rd ISC meeting was attended by more than continue reading : MARINA JOINS THE 3RD IORIS STEERING COMMITTEE HELD AT CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES

QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) bagged the Silver Award, as the highest scorer, for Good Governance during the ARTA Recognition and Engagement Forum for the Philippine Good Regulatory Principles (PGRP) and Recognition and Awards Program (RAP) held on 29 May 2025. This milestone marks a significant achievement for MARINA as the continue reading : MARINA BAGS TOP AWARD FROM ARTA’S GOOD GOVERNANCE AND REGULATORY EXCELLENCE

Surigao City — In line with the directives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vivencio B. Dizon to promote safe and comfortable water transport across the country, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Regional Office 13 successfully conducted a Stakeholders’ Dialogue on 27 May 2025, at Hotel Tavern in Surigao. continue reading : MARINA REGIONAL OFFICE 13 HOLDS STAKEHOLDERS’ DIALOGUE IN SURIGAO TO ADVANCE SAFE AND INCLUSIVE MARITIME GOVERNANCE

The Philippines, through the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), hosted the study tour of Nigeria’s National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) on 27 May 2025 at the MARINA Central Office in Manila. The study tour, participated by high-level officials from the Nigerian government, is part of NIPSS’s intercontinental initiative. The visit recognized the Philippines continue reading : PH RECOGNIZED AS MARITIME POLICY LEADER DURING NIGERIA’S STRATEGIC STUDY TOUR