In line with the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)’s commitment to continuously strengthen its capabilities for effective monitoring and evaluation of Maritime Education and Training Institutions (METIs), the MARINA, through its STCW Office, has commenced a 10-day National Workshop on the Assessment of Seafarers’ Competence and the Monitoring and Evaluation of METIs. The workshop is being continue reading : MARINA KICKSTARTS NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON SEAFARER COMPETENCE, MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF METIs
MARINA ADMINISTRATOR’S STATEMENT FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE 57TH ASEAN FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY
ASEAN Day, observed annually on August 8, commemorates the founding of ASEAN in 1967 with the Bangkok Declaration. This day celebrates ASEAN’s role in regional economic growth, social progress, and cultural development. The theme for the 57th ASEAN Day, “Connected & Resilient Community,” emphasizes milestones and future goals like sustainable development, digital transformation, and resilient continue reading : MARINA ADMINISTRATOR’S STATEMENT FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE 57TH ASEAN FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY
MARINA REPORTS TO DOTR THE 2ND QUARTER ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CHALLENGES
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) led by Secretary Jaime Bautista and key maritime officials from MARINA discussed developments, accomplishments of MARINA, as well as pressing issues and concerns in the Philippine maritime industry during second quarter of this year. Secretary Bautista presided the 2nd Quarter DOTr-MARINA Senior Officials’ Meeting at Primex Tower, San Juan City continue reading : MARINA REPORTS TO DOTR THE 2ND QUARTER ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CHALLENGES
MARINA LAWYERS CONVENE TO ADVANCE MARITIME INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT
Clark, Pampanga – MARINA lawyers from across the Philippines gathered for the 2024 MARINA Lawyers’ Convention that focused on drafting the administrative versions of key maritime bills, particularly, the Philippine Ship Registry Bill and the Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Development Bill. The session aimed to develop a new strategy for legislative advocacy, a vital element continue reading : MARINA LAWYERS CONVENE TO ADVANCE MARITIME INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT
MARINA CAPACITATES ITS TECHNICAL PERSONNEL ON LOAD LINE ASSIGNMENT OF SHIPS
Legazpi, Albay- With the aim to capacitating its surveyors, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) conducted the Four (4) – Day Training on Load Line Assignment of Ships on 23-26 July 2024. The said training, organized by the Shipyards Regulation Service (SRS) in coordination with Bureau Veritas (BV) and hosted by the MARINA Regional Office V, continue reading : MARINA CAPACITATES ITS TECHNICAL PERSONNEL ON LOAD LINE ASSIGNMENT OF SHIPS
MARINA LAUDS MARINERS POLYTECHNIC AND WIMA-BICOL FOR THE “SHE TO SEA” CADETTES
Back to back with the 38th Commencement Exercises of the Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation of Legaspi City, Inc. on 26th July 2024, MARINA Administrator Sonia B Malaluan enjoyed the meet and greet with the “SHE to SEA” Cadettes. The “She to SEA” Programme is one of the banner programmes of the Women in Maritime Philippines continue reading : MARINA LAUDS MARINERS POLYTECHNIC AND WIMA-BICOL FOR THE “SHE TO SEA” CADETTES
MARINA HOSTS 191ST MARITIME FORUM TO STRENGTHEN INTER-AGENCY COLLABORATION
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) hosted the 191st Maritime Forum at the MARINA Board Room in Manila City today, 23 July 2024. The Maritime Forum is a monthly activity organized by the Maritime League that is aimed to enhance inter-agency cooperation for the betterment of the country’s maritime industry by discussing topics beneficial for its continue reading : MARINA HOSTS 191ST MARITIME FORUM TO STRENGTHEN INTER-AGENCY COLLABORATION
MARINA DIRECTOR WINS NEXT-GEN CATEGORY AT WORLD CIO 200 SUMMIT 2024 PHILIPPINES
We are proud to announce that MARINA’s Management Information and Systems Service (MISS) Director, Dr. Joseph Victor Generato, has been honored with the NEXT-GEN Category award at the prestigious World CIO 200 Summit 2024 Philippines Edition. The awarding ceremony took place today, 19 July 2024 in Manila. This recognition highlights Director Generato’s exceptional contributions to continue reading : MARINA DIRECTOR WINS NEXT-GEN CATEGORY AT WORLD CIO 200 SUMMIT 2024 PHILIPPINES
MARINA PARTICIPATES IN 2024 INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON SAFETY INVESTIGATION
Busan, South Korea – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Enforcement Service Director Ronaldo P. Bandalaria participated as a resource speaker at the 2024 International Workshop on the Safety Investigation of Marine Casualty (IWSIMC), under the invitation and sponsorship of the Korea Marine Safety Tribunal (KMST), on 27 June 2024. The workshop, attended by over 100 continue reading : MARINA PARTICIPATES IN 2024 INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON SAFETY INVESTIGATION
MARINA WELCOMES FIRST-EVER RESOLUTION IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL ON THE RIGHTS OF SEAFARERS
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) welcomes the adoption of the first-ever resolution on seafarers introduced and adopted during the 56th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland from 18 June 2024 to 12 July 2024. Accordingly, the resolution acknowledges that seafarers brave challenging conditions at sea that pose risks to their continue reading : MARINA WELCOMES FIRST-EVER RESOLUTION IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL ON THE RIGHTS OF SEAFARERS