The Philippines, represented by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), highlighted significant updates on its seafaring sector, as well as its forward-looking initiatives, at the APEC SEN Workshop on Maritime Transportation Workforce Advancement Policies. The two-day virtual workshop, held from 10-11 July 2024, features presentations from member economies, focusing on sharing maritime workforce statistics, discussing best continue reading : MARINA HIGHLIGHTS PHL’S SEAFARING SECTOR UPDATES, PROGRESSIVE INITIATIVES AT APEC SEN WORKSHOP

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) congratulates the NYK-TDG Maritime Academy for the inauguration of its Women’s Dormitory in Calamba City, Laguna. MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan attended the ribbon cutting of the facility on 05 July 2024, and she also officially welcomed the first batch of women cadettes of the NTMA in her speech during the continue reading : MARINA LAUDS NTMA’S EFFORTS IN PROMOTING WOMEN IN MARITIME

MANILA CITY – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) assured the public on Thursday, 04 July 2024, that its new Blockchain-Enabled Automated Certification System (BEST) offers enhanced data security amid concerns over recent data breaches in the country. “Blockchain technology significantly enhances data security,” MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan said during a media briefing. “In a blockchain, continue reading : MARINA ASSURES PUBLIC ON DATA SECURITY WITH NEW BLOCKCHAIN SYSTEM

MANILA CITY — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has laid out assistance to seafarers adversely affected by recent attacks at sea, Administrator Sonia Malaluan stated during a media briefing on 04 July 2024. “I have directed our STCW Office and regional offices to reissue all documents without any requirements or fees. This will ensure that continue reading : MARINA OFFERS SUPPORT TO SEAFARERS AFFECTED BY ATTACKS IN THE RED SEA, OTHER AREAS

Manila, 04 July 2024 – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has partnered with the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) to conduct a four-day “Basic Course on Project Monitoring and Evaluation” from 02 July to 05 July 2024. The training aims to equip MARINA personnel with essential knowledge and skills for effective project monitoring and continue reading : MARINA ENHANCES PROJECT MONITORING AND EVALUATION SKILLS OF PERSONNEL

UNITED KINGDOM, LONDON—The Philippines highlighted the importance of the human element in achieving the IMO’s overall objectives during the 74th Session of the Technical Cooperation Committee (TC74), held from 24 to 28 June 2024. The Philippine delegation headed by the Philippine Maritime Attaché in London, Atty. Jean Ver P. Pia highlighted the need for upskilling continue reading : PH PUTS PREMIUM ON THE HUMAN ELEMENT IN ACHIEVING IMO’S STRATEGIC GOALS

MANILA, 01 July 2024 – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) launched its Blockchain-Enabled Automated Certification System (BEST) today, a move aimed at enhancing online maritime services through real-time, online processing and secure, contactless transactions. The new system will allow applications to be processed instantly and accessed via web or mobile platforms, utilizing electronic certificates and continue reading : MARINA LAUNCHES BLOCKCHAIN-ENABLED AUTOMATED CERTIFICATION SYSTEM

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) targets to not only maintain the top global position of the Philippines in providing seafarers but it also intends to increase the number of officers. MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan mentioned the said goal of the Agency during the “State of Security, Economy and Environment of Philippine Seas” held at First continue reading : MARINA targets to maintain top global position in seafaring and to modernize SBSR and domestic shipping fleet

PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) celebrated the Day of the Filipino Seafarer 2024 by conducting a significant mass oath taking ceremony for Harbor Pilots and Merchant Marine Officers on 25 June 2024. Seafarers took part in a mass oath taking ceremony wherein a total of 17 Harbor Pilots, and 73 Merchant continue reading : MARINA celebrates Day of the Filipino Seafarer 2024 with mass oath taking, special recognitions

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) supports the policy by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on refusal to sail in warzone or high-risk areas. MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan expressed her support for seafarers invoking government’s policy on refusal to sail in warzone and high risks areas during the “Iba Ang May Alam! Forum on Seafarers continue reading : MARINA supports government policy on refusal to sail in warzone, high-risk areas