In a significant stride towards advancing the standards of maritime education in the country, the newly reconstituted Technical Panel for Maritime Education (TPME) held its oath taking ceremony administered by CHED Chair J. Prospero De Vera III on 16 February 2024 at the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Central Office. The ceremony marks the commencement continue reading : Malaluan assumes as Chairperson together with new TPME members, pledge commitment during Oath Taking Ceremony

A total of 27 Master Mariners took their Oath at the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) on 02 February 2024. The following are the Master Mariners who took their Oath as Harbor Pilots on a specific Pilotage District, to wit: 1. Alexis N. Abarado- Dumaguete 2. Edwin O. Acosta- Butuan 3. Glenn M. Agang-ang- Bohol 4. continue reading : Oath-Taking Ceremony of Successful Harbor Pilot Examinees

In fostering holistic welfare and improving the safety and security of the riding public, the MARINA Regional Office X (MRO 10),headed by OIC Juliet S. Nacion, together with the Maritime Safety Section Head Engr. Ronald Delima attended the first-quarter meeting of the Port and Maritime Management Advisory Council and the Port Security Advisory Committee on continue reading : 2024 Joint 1st Quarter Port and Maritime Management Advisory Council (PMMAC) and Port Security Advisory Committee (PSAC) Meeting in Balingoan

The MARINA Regional Office VI (MRO 6), led by Director Jeffrey A. Bangsa, convened a meeting with Sipalay Mayor Maria Gina M. Lizares and Philippine Coast Guard Station Negros Occidental’s CG LTJG Carla G. Mayang at the MRO 6– Bacolod Extension Office on 12 February 2024, to address the registration of recreational boats operating in continue reading : MARINA VI Collaborates with Sipalay Officials to Enhance Recreational Boating Safety

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved and adopted the 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan 2028 (MIDP), which will serve as the country’s whole of nation roadmap for the integrated development and strategic direction of the maritime industry. In a four-page Executive Order No. 55 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin on February 8, President continue reading : GOOD NEWS: PBBM approves, adopts 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan 2028

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) welcomes the approval and adoption of the 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan 2028 (MIDP) by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. This strategic move underscores the commitment of the Philippine government to harness the full potential of our maritime industry for national development. MARINA recognizes the crucial role of the MIDP in continue reading : MARINA grateful for PBBM nod on updated MIDP 2028

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and CMA CGM Philippines discussed the important matters in the Philippine maritime industry particularly in domestic shipping, maritime safety and marine environment protection. MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan underscored the possible areas of collaboration that would contribute to the enhancement of ease of doing business, operational flexibility, as well as the continue reading : MARINA, CMA CGM Philippines discuss areas of collaboration in domestic shipping

“To fully realize our potential as a maritime nation, the country requires a clearly defined and coordinated roadmap that shall accelerate the integrated development of the Philippine Maritime Industry,” President Marcos said. The President said the MIDP envisions a strong and reliable Philippine Merchant Fleet, which addresses sea transport requirements in support of national development, continue reading : PBBM approves, adopts 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan 2028

The Philippine delegation, led by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), attended the 10th session of the Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) held at the IMO headquarters in London, UK. The HTW deals with the human side of shipping, including training and certification; the review, updating and revision of IMO model courses; as continue reading : MARINA leads PH Delegation to IMO HTW 10 session in London

The initiatives and goals of the maritime sector anchored on the Maritime Industry Development Plan continue to gain momentum following the Bagong Pilipinas Townhall Meeting of the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) Maritime Sector as part of the agency’s 125th Founding Anniversary celebration Tuesday, 6 February 2024, in Davao City. “I urge our maritime agencies and continue reading : ALL ABOARD IN BUILDING A MORE PROGRESSIVE, SUSTAINABLE MARITIME INDUSTRY IN PH