Atty. Jean Ver Pia, former Maritime Attaché and senior official of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), has been appointed by the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as Head, Asia and Pacific Section, Subdivision for Maritime Development, Technical Cooperation and Implementation Division (TCID) effective yesterday, 04 November 2024. Atty. Pia will focus on capacity continue reading : Former Philippine Maritime Attaché Takes Helm of IMO’s Asia and Pacific Section, Technical Cooperation and Implementation Division

Guangzhou, China – The Philippines, through the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), co-chaired the 5th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Workshop on Ferry Safety held from 30 to 31 October 2024. The workshop, co-chaired by the Philippines, People’s Republic of China, Lao PDR, and Cambodia, provided a platform for ARF member states to share best practices, experiences, continue reading : Philippines Co-Chairs 5th ARF Workshop on Ferry Safety

Guangzhou, China – The Philippines, through the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), co-chaired the 5th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Workshop on Ferry Safety held from 30 to 31 October 2024. The workshop, co-chaired by the Philippines, People’s Republic of China, Lao PDR, and Cambodia, provided a platform for ARF member states to share best practices, experiences, continue reading : PHILIPPINES CO-CHAIRS 5TH ARF WORKSHOP ON FERRY SAFETY

As part of MARINA’s commitment to ensuring a safe and hassle-free sea trip this Undas 2024, its Enforcement Service (ES) will be available for your safety inquiries, comments, feedback, or complaints via this mobile number: 09399534642. Ingat po sa biyahe!

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) welcomed a new French Maritime Expert at their Central Office in Port Area, Manila on 28 October 2024. During the turnover ceremony, the MARINA warmly welcomed Ms. Geraldine Foregeard as the new French Maritime Expert through the renewal of Memorandum of Agreement between MARINA and French Embassy to the Philippines. continue reading : MARINA welcomes new French Maritime Expert

SRI LANKA — The Maritime Industry Authority-Enforcement Service (MARINA-ES) participated in the Indo-Pacific Regional Information Sharing (IORIS) 2nd Steering Committee Session, facilitated by the invitation and sponsorship of the EU CRIMARIO program. Throughout the two-day event, attendees engaged in plenary sessions and working groups, tackling significant issues such as the future ownership of the IORIS continue reading : MARINA participates in IORIS 2nd Steering Committee Session

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) held a five-day workshop focused on aligning the agency’s practices with the Data Privacy Act of 2012, or Republic Act No. 10173. Conducted from 21-25 October 2024, the workshop underscored MARINA’s commitment to safeguarding personal information and promoting a responsible, privacy-conscious culture within the maritime sector. Facilitated by continue reading : MARINA empowers personnel in Data Privacy; aligns its practices with industry standards

Manila, Philippines – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) concluded its inaugural Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on Gender and Development (GAD) to address gender-related issues and formulate strategies for fostering a more inclusive and equitable maritime sector, held from 21 to 25 October 2024. In her speech, Deputy Administrator for Planning, Ms. Nenita S. Atienza, emphasized continue reading : MARINA Concludes Gender and Development FGD, Charts Path for a More Inclusive Maritime Industry

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) accompanies the OECD Peer Review Team during their shipyard visit in Cebu and Subic on 24-25 October 2024. Two groups simultaneously conducted the shipyard visit in Cebu and Subic in relation to Peer Review for Philippine Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Industry led by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development continue reading : MARINA, OECD visit shipyards in Cebu and Subic for peer review

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) welcomed the Peer Review Team from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Shipbuilding Committee (OECD-SBC) in the Philippines on 21 October 2024. OECD Shipbuilding Unit Head Mr. Laurent Daniel along with Junior Policy Analyst Ms. Emilie Berger were welcomed by MARINA Deputy Administrator for Operations Nannette Villamor-Dinopol and Shipyards continue reading : MARINA welcomes OECD Peer Review Team for Philippine SBSR sector