To advance its Gender and Development (GAD) agenda, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) unveiled a vibrant Kid’s Corner at its Central Office on 31 May 2024. This initiative aims not only to improve family-friendly services but also to cultivate inclusivity and bolster support for gender equality within the workplace. By providing this facility, MARINA acknowledges continue reading : MARINA Launches Kid’s Corner to Promote Gender Equality and Family-Friendly Workplaces

As the country awaits the receipt of the IMSAS Interim report from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the IMSAS Inter-agency Technical Working Group (TWG), pursuant to Executive Order No 84, convened its fourth meeting at the MARINA Board Room, Port Area, Manila on 28 May 2024. Chaired by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) Assistant Secretary continue reading : Philippine Maritime Agencies Convene to Finalize IMSAS Report and National Strategy Updates

UNITED KINGDOM – The Philippines, represented by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) of the United Kingdom, inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the recognition of seafarers’ certificates under the International Convention on the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) for Seafarers, 1978, as amended. The significant continue reading : PHL inks deal with UK to recognize seafarers’ certificates

MANILA – The Philippines has once again sustained its status as a major provider of Filipino seafarers as it continues to be included in the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) so called “White List”. The IMO White List serves as a roster of Parties that have been recognized for their commitment to maintaining high standards in continue reading : PHL confirmed anew IMO whitelist

MANILA — As the world celebrates the International Day for Women in Maritime today, 18 May 2024, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) through the Women in Maritime Philippines (WIMAPHIL) MARINA subchapter organized a pivotal event. On 16 May 2024, MARINA hosted a roundtable discussion featuring women leaders with unique careers in the maritime industry with continue reading : MARINA HOSTS ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION IN CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR WOMEN IN MARITIME

With the aim to enhance and promote maritime safety in the country, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) in collaboration with the French Maritime Expert (FME) facilitated the Self-Assessment Training on the Enhancement of ROPAX and Passenger Fleet Safety Level in Cebu City on 15-16 May 2024. Concerned ROPAX and passenger ship companies operating in Visayas continue reading : MARINA, FME FACILITATE SELF ASSESSMENT TRAINING RELATED TO MARITIME SAFETY

IN PHOTOS: The Philippine delegation is actively participating in the 108th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 108) at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Headquarters in London, United Kingdom. Headed by Undersecretary for Maritime Mr. Elmer Francisco Sarmiento and MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan, the Philippine delegation discussed the country’s position in important matters particularly continue reading : PHILIPPINES ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN IMO MSC 108

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), representing the Philippines, and the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on the Recognition of Certificates under the International Convention on the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) for Seafarers, 1978, as amended. The signing of the MOA on 13 May 2024 aims at fostering continue reading : PHL, NORWAY SIGN MOA TO RECOGNIZE SEAFARERS’ CERTIFICATES

In a significant stride towards recognizing excellence in the maritime sector, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) held a Ceremonial Signing with the Panel of Judges for the Timonel Awards 2024 at the MARINA Central Office in Manila on 10 May 2024. The event marked the official agreement between MARINA and various government agencies pivotal in continue reading : MARINA INKS AGREEMENT WITH PANEL OF JUDGES FOR TIMONEL 2024 AWARDS