Conducted every quarter of the year, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through its Examination and Assessment Division (EAD) under the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Office, held an oath taking ceremony for Marine Deck and Engineer Officers on 27 September 2023, at the AMOSUP Convention Hall in Intramuros, Manila. A total of 56 continue reading : Oath Taking Ceremony for Merchant Marine Officers Anchors National Maritime Week 2023

The National Seafarers’ Day Committee, in collaboration with the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and Stella-Maris Philippines, celebrated the 28th National Seafarers’ Day yesterday, 24 September 2023, at Pier 13, Port Area, Manila, which also marked the beginning of the 24th National Maritime Week. This year’s theme, “Marinong Filipino: Patuloy sa Pangangalaga continue reading : Philippines celebrates 28th National Seafarer’s Day; Kicks Off 24th National Maritime Week with a Focus on Ocean Conservation and Seafarer Contributions

In a concerted effort to bolster maritime safety and security in line with the Maritime Industry Development Plan 2028 (MIDP 2028), the European Union Critical Maritime Routes Indian Ocean (EU CRIMARIO), under the leadership of Mr. Kenneth Niejnes, conducts training for personnel from the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the National Coast Watch Center (NCWC) continue reading : EU CRIMARIO trains MARINA and NCWC Personnel for Maritime Safety and Security Information-Sharing

MANILA – As the maritime industry continues to propel its long-term Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP) 2028, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has taken a significant stride by solidifying agreements with the EU-CRIMARIO and the National Coast Watch Center (NCWC) on 07 September 2023, dedicated to advancing safety and security in the maritime sector. In continue reading : MARINA, EU CRIMARIO and NCWC join forces to strengthen Maritime Safety and Security

PASAY CITY – In a significant step toward advancing maritime education and training (MET) and harnessing emerging technologies, the World Maritime University Philippine Alumni Association, Inc. (WMUPAAI) and the Asian Institute of Maritime Studies (AIMS) have joined forces by conducting a symposium on 08 September 2023. WMUPAAI President Atty. Jabeth Sena Jepath Dacanay and AIMS continue reading : WMU PH Alumni, AIMS Hold Joint Initiative Symposium; Strengthen Collaboration for MET, Emerging Technologies

PASAY CITY — The meaningful celebration for this year’s Maritime Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANA Mo) has officially started with a pristine trade exhibition. The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) through its Shipyards Regulation Service (SRS) and the new internally created Marine Environment Protection Development Service (MEPDS) in coordination with Maritime League and Department of Transportation continue reading : BEACON 2023 kincks off MANA MO Celebration

For three consecutive years, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) hosted the Marine Environment Protection Forum (MEPF) in Pasay City last 06 September 2023. The said Conference is one of the major features of the first-ever Blue Economy Annual Trade and Conference (BEACON 2023) which runs from 6-8 September 2023 held at the same Convention Center. continue reading : 3rd MEPF highlights Reduction of Marine Plastic Litter, GHG Emissions

The Maritime Industry Authority Regional Office VIII (MARINA RO8), together with MARINA Central Office – Shipyard Regulation Service (SRS), and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) Central Office and its branches in Region VIII, conducted a virtual meeting on 04 September 2023, to address issues and concerns relative to the modernization of ships pursuant continue reading : MARINA and DBO Collaborate Virtually to Advance Maritime Industry Modernization in Region VIII

IN PHOTOS: The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) conducted a pivotal meeting on 29 August 2023, with key industry players. The meeting, organized by MARINA’s Manpower Development Service (MDS) in collaboration with the Legal Service (LS), gathered representatives from various Licensed Manning Agencies (LMAs). The primary focus of the meeting centered on proposed guidelines related to continue reading : MARINA collaborates with Licensed Manning Agencies to enhance seafarer safety regulations

CONGRATULATIONS! The MARINA Region XI (MRO 11), in partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology Region XI (DICT XI) has successfully completed its training on Digital Literacy and Cybersecurity Awareness on 24-25 August 2023 in DICT-Davao City. The said 8-hour training focused on Digital Literacy Program on Online Productivity Tools, Google Applications, Microsoft continue reading : MARINA Region XI and DICT Region XI collaborate to Boost Digital Library and Cybersecurity Awareness