Mariveles, Bataan — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) through its National Capital Region Office (NCR) conducted a Modified Basic Safety Training (MBST) from 21 to 24 January 2025 in Sisiman, Mariveles, Bataan, aimed at raising awareness about maritime safety and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations within the community. The four-day event, led by MARINA-NCR Regional continue reading : MARINA PROMOTES MARITIME SAFETY AWARENESS THROUGH TRAINING IN MARIVELES

San Narciso, Zambales — MARINA Chief Sonia B Malaluan recently graced as the Guest of Honor and Speaker at the 2025 Alumni Homecoming of the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) on Saturday, 25 January 2025. In her address, Malaluan recognized the invaluable contribution of the PMMA in the country’s socio-economic development agenda, particularly in the continue reading : MARINA CHIEF GRACES PMMA ALUMNI HOMECOMING, APPEALS SUPPORT FOR STRONGER MARITIME SECTOR

The Philippines, through the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), showcased its maritime policy and regulatory framework to implement its obligation on the IMO Convention relating to Civil Liability and Compensation Regime at the Regional Workshop organized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam from 20 to 24 January 2025. The Philippines continue reading : MARINA SHOWCASES PH REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR LIABILITY CONVENTIONS AT IMO REGIONAL CONFAB IN BRUNEI

Legazpi City – The MARINA Region V (MRO5), headed by Regional Director Atty. Maximo I. Bañares, Jr., successfully hosted the MARINA-PCG Forum, bringing together Philippine Coast Guard – Coast Guard District Bicol (PCG-CGDB) personnel to address key maritime safety updates and compliance measures, on 24 January 2025. In his opening remarks, RD Bañares stressed the continue reading : MARINA-LEGAZPI, PCG-CGDB STRENGTHEN MARITIME SAFETY THROUGH FORUM

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) aligned its efforts to enhance maritime safety in the country. In order to come up with a holistic approach, a workshop to finalize the “Maritime Safety Plan (MSP) 2025 for Domestic Passenger Ships” was held at the MARINA Central Office in Port Area, Manila on 23-24 January 2025. The event continue reading : MARINA INTEGRATES EFFORTS INTO MARITIME SAFETY PLAN 2025

MARINA Administrator Sonia B. Malaluan emphasizes the Agency’s unwavering commitment to advancing maritime education. “On this International Day of Education, themed ‘AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation,’ the MARINA reaffirms its commitment to advancing maritime education, especially with the timely passage of Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers. We empower seafarers continue reading : CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL DAY OF EDUCATION

The Maritime Industry Authority- Region VII (MR07), led by Regional Director Annabell P. Lagas, held its final coordination meeting for the third leg of the Maritime Safety Culture Awareness Campaign Caravan (MSCACC) at the Bethel Guest House in Dumaguete City on 23 January 2025. The meeting brought together maritime stakeholders to finalize preparations, including event continue reading : MARINA-CEBU FINALIZES PREPARATIONS FOR THE 3RD LEG OF MARITIME SAFETY CAMPAIGN

The MARINA Regional Office X (MARINA Cagayan de Oro), led by OIC-Regional Director Juliet S. Nacion, is set to hold the concluding activities of the Maritime Safety Culture Awareness Campaign Caravan (MSCACC) in the provinces of Camiguin and Misamis Occidental. The MSCACC aims to enhance public understanding of maritime safety, emphasizing safety rules and regulations continue reading : MARINA-CDO TO HOLD FINAL ACTIVITIES OF MARITIME SAFETY CAMPAIGN IN CAMIGUIN AND MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL

KIAMBA, SARANGANI PROVINCE – The MARINA Regional Office 12 (Marina Gensan), led by Regional Director Engr. Bernardo A. Pollo, successfully concluded the third leg of its Maritime Safety Culture Awareness Campaign Caravan held at the Tomas & Luz Community Center in Poblacion on 16 January 2025. The event brought together various stakeholders to promote maritime continue reading : MARINA-GENSAN CONCLUDES 3RD LEG OF MARITIME SAFETY CULTURE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN IN SARANGGANI PROVINCE

Isabela City, Basilan – The Marina Regional Office IX (MRO9), headed by OIC-Director Farida T. Cunanan, Ph.D., is set to roll out the Maritime Safety Culture Awareness Campaign Caravan in April 2025. The initiative coincides with the city’s Sakayan Festival, a celebration of its rich maritime heritage. During a courtesy visit on 16 January 2025, continue reading : MARINA-ZAMBOANGA TO LAUNCH MARITIME SAFETY CAMPAIGN CARAVAN IN ISABELA CITY