“Ay, babae? Marunong ba ‘yan?” Ito ang mga salitang minsang narinig ni Engineer Shella R. Nicomedes, isang Naval Architect at Inspector ng MARINA. Ngunit sa bawat barkong kanyang sinasampa, pinapatunayan niya na ang kakayahan ay hindi nasusukat sa kasarian. Sa bawat barkong kanyang sinusuri, tinitiyak niya na ligtas ang bawat paglalayag dahil para sa kanya, continue reading : WOMEN IN MARITIME | Engr Shella Nicomedes

In light of the possible effects of the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) wishes to reiterate the provisions outlined in Item 6 of the General Provisions of Memorandum Circular No. MD-2024-01: “Reissuance of expiring/lost/damaged Seafarer’s Record Book (SRB) and/or Seafarer’s Identity Document (SID) while onboard shall be applied through continue reading : NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Manila, Philippines — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), in partnership with the International Maritime Organization (IMO), convened the SMART-C Traffic Project workshop from 09 to 11 March 2026, aimed at advancing the establishment of a web-based e-navigation service in pilot test beds to enhance maritime safety and traffic management in the Philippines. Prior to the continue reading : IN PHOTOS: MARINA and IMO Hold SMART-C Traffic Project Workshop to Strengthen Maritime Safety and Digital Navigation

In compliance with Memorandum Circular No. 114 and in support of Republic Act No. 11285 (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act), the MARINA – National Capital Region (MARINA-NCR) hereby informs the maritime public and all stakeholders of the transition to a 4-Day Onsite Workweek, effective 09 March 2026, with the following arrangements: Applications related to Domestic continue reading : NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Smoother processing of passenger manifests, faster boarding, shorter queues at ports are now possible with the “tap and go” digital system implemented by ferry operators on the Iloilo–Guimaras route. Under the system, travelers no longer need to manually write their details. Instead, a single tap or scan of electronic cards or continue reading : MARINA Hails Iloilo–Guimaras “Tap and Go” System as Model of Ferry Travel

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Smoother processing of passenger manifests, faster boarding, shorter queues at ports are now possible with the “tap and go” digital system implemented by ferry operators on the Iloilo–Guimaras route. Under the system, travelers no longer need to manually write their details. Instead, a single tap or scan of electronic cards or continue reading : MARINA Hails Iloilo-Guimaras “Tap and Go” System as Model of Ferry Travel

ILOILO CITY — Pinuri ng Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) ang mga fiber boat operator na bumibiyahe sa pagitan ng Parola Wharf sa Iloilo City at Jordan Wharf at Buenavista sa Guimaras dahil sa kanilang pagsunod sa mga pamantayan sa kaligtasan ng mga pasahero. Sa isinagawang pagbisita kahapon, 10 Marso 2026, personal na sinuri ni MARINA continue reading : Mas Pinagtibay na Kaligtasan sa Iloilo–Guimaras Route, Pinuri ng MARINA

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) issued Advisory No. 2026-10 directing domestic shipping companies and maritime stakeholders to implement contingency measures amid the escalating Middle East crisis, which may affect global fuel prices and shipping operations. MARINA Administrator Sonia B. Malaluan said the measures aim to ensure the continued movement of passengers and essential goods despite continue reading : NEWS ON DECK | MARINA Issues Contingency Measures Amid Middle East Crisis

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), and Bangsamoro Maritime Industry Authority (BMARINA) reaffirmed the strict enforcement of maritime laws to ensure safety in domestic shipping operations. The agencies emphasized that vessels without valid statutory certificates and documents will not be allowed to sail. Receipts, proof of filing, or pending applications will not continue reading : NEWS ON DECK | PCG, MARINA, BMARINA to Local Shipping Industry: No Statutory Documents, No Sail Policy

Magsasagawa ang Maritime Industry Authority Regional Office XII (MARINA 12) ng Mobile Registration at libreng Modified Basic Safety Training (MBST) para sa mga bangkero, boat operators, at mangingisda sa Glan, Sarangani. Isasagawa ang aktibidad mula ika-10 hanggang ika-13 ng Marso 2026 sa Reyes Beach. Sa ilalim ng programa, maaaring maiparehistro ng mga vessel operator ang continue reading : KASADO NA: Mobile Registration at Libreng Basic Safety Training para sa mga Bangkero, Operators, at Mangingisda handog ng MARINA