Manila, Philippines — Atty. Hernani N Fabia left quietly Thursday, 07 December 2023 his post as Administrator of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) following his receipt of the acceptance by the Office of the President of his resignation which he tendered a few weeks ago. He stepped down from his public service, after leading the continue reading : Fabia leaves MARINA with Significant Reforms and Milestones for the Maritime Sector

MANILA – With its ultimate goal of producing competent and certified ISM auditors who can proficiently assess and evaluate the adherence of maritime entities to the ISM Code, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) commenced its five-day ISM Code Auditor Course which was held on 04 December to 08 December 2023. The said workshop was participated continue reading : MARINA holds ISM Code Auditor Course for surveyors, inspectors

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is gearing up for the upcoming year as the agency finalizes its priority plans and programs for Fiscal Year 2024 during its consecutive conferences held from 13 to 17 November 2023. From 13 November to 15 November 2023, MARINA’s Planning and Policy Service (PPS) spearheaded the Annual Regulatory continue reading : MARINA Gears Up for Next Year; Outlines Programs for FY 2024

The Philippines has secured its position in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council under Category C for 2024-2025 biennium during the 33rd Session of the IMO Assembly held on 01 December 2023 in IMO Headquarters, London, United Kingdom. In his general statement during the IMO Assembly, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime J. Bautista continue reading : Undeniable Global Support; Philippines Ranks 7th in IMO Council

MANILA – As the Agency continues to throttle towards digitalization, this time for the shipping industry, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) will be launching on the first semester next year the Maritime Transportation Information System (MARIS), by commencing its orientation and users training across the Philippines. MARINA Deputy Administrator for Planning, Sonia B. Malaluan has continue reading : MARINA to launch another system next year; a database beneficial to shipping industry

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) refreshed the knowledge and skills of their technical personnel on tonnage measurement of ships during the two-day virtual training on 23 – 24 November 2023. The MARINA through its Shipyards Regulation Service (SRS) in coordination with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) hosted the Two-Day Virtual Refresher Training Course on continue reading : MARINA trains technical personnel on tonnage measurement of ships

With the theme, ‘Unveiling Complexities, Fostering Collaborations, and Upholding Sovereignty,’ MARINA, through the Enforcement Service (ES), joined the Talakayang Mabini 2023: Policy and Strategic Studies Forum on 27 November 2023, at the General Headquarters, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. The forum intends to raise awareness and engage in extensive discussions on the issues affecting the maritime continue reading : MARINA joins Talakayang Mabini 2023

Upon the invitation and sponsorship of EU Crimario, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) participated in the discussions of the 3rd SHARE.IT Interoperability Framework Conference held at the United Nations facility in Bangkok, Thailand, from 20 to 24 November 2023. In collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and various Information Fusion continue reading : MARINA contributes to Global Maritime Security Advancements at 3rd SHARE.IT Interoperability Framework Conference

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) actively participated in the OECD Council Working Party on Shipbuilding (C-WP6) Workshop and Meeting held at the OECD Headquarters in Paris, France on 21 – 22 November 2023 respectively. With the theme “Breaking away from tradition – Labour Issues in the Shipbuilding and Marine Equipment Industries,” the said workshop on continue reading : MARINA takes active role in OECD C-WP6 Workshop on global labor issues in SBSR industry

MANILA – In a significant step towards securing and preserving highly qualified human resources in the maritime industry, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) forged a partnership with Kongsberg Digital AS (KDI AS) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 22 November 2023 at the MARINA Central Office. The partnership targets the MARINA and KDI AS continue reading : MARINA, KDI AS form strategic partnership to advance maritime competency, simulation technology