One-Stop Shop for Seafarers to commemorate establishment of PH crew change hubs

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MANILA – The DOTr Maritime Sector, consisting of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), Cebu Port Authority (CPA) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), is gearing up to host the virtual One-Stop Shop (OSS) for Seafarers’ first-anniversary celebration of crew change operations in the Philippines on Thursday, 07 October 2021. Heeding the continue reading : One-Stop Shop for Seafarers to commemorate establishment of PH crew change hubs

MARINA to Conduct Public Consultation on Guidelines for the Onboard Training of Cadets on Philippine-Registered Ships Engaged in Domestic Shipping

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As part of the Agency’s continuing efforts to strengthen the country’s compliance with the requirements of the STCW Convention, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) will conduct a virtual Public Consultation on the draft MARINA Circular on the “Guidelines for the Onboard Training of Cadets on Philippine-Registered Ships Engaged in Domestic Shipping” on Tuesday, 05 October continue reading : MARINA to Conduct Public Consultation on Guidelines for the Onboard Training of Cadets on Philippine-Registered Ships Engaged in Domestic Shipping

MARINA, WMU SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON ACADEMIC COOPERATION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

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The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the World Maritime University (WMU) have joined forces to integrate the development, promotion, and regulation of the Philippine maritime industry by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on academic cooperation and technical assistance in the field of maritime education, maritime affairs, and associated fields on Monday, 28 September 2021. continue reading : MARINA, WMU SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON ACADEMIC COOPERATION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

MARINA hosts Maritime Industry Symposium during National Maritime Week 2021

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MANILA – In line with this year’s celebration of the 22nd National Maritime Week, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) commenced a two-day series of maritime industry symposium on 22-23 September 2021, with discussions revolving around the overarching theme: “The Philippine Maritime Industry Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: Today and Tomorrow.” The two-day symposium fostered productive discussions continue reading : MARINA hosts Maritime Industry Symposium during National Maritime Week 2021

MARINA To Conduct Webinar on Seafarers’ Mental Health

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MANILA – In celebration of the National Maritime Week 2021, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through its STCW Office, is set to conduct a Webinar regarding Seafarers’ Mental Health on 23 September 2021, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM via Zoom platform. With the theme “Raising the Awareness on Seafarers’ Mental Health and Best Practices”; the continue reading : MARINA To Conduct Webinar on Seafarers’ Mental Health

MARINA announces Exceptional Bravery at Sea Awardees for 2021

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In line with the launching of the online search last 25 June 2021, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has chosen the esteemed seafarers who will be given recognition as the Exceptional Bravery at Sea Awardees. The Agency launched the online search for the Ten (10) Exceptional Bravery at Sea Awardees was established to acknowledge the continue reading : MARINA announces Exceptional Bravery at Sea Awardees for 2021

MARINA Releases Advisory on the Conduct of STCWO-Related Activities During the General Community Quarantine Alert Level 4 in NCR

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: Pursuant to MARINA Advisory No. 2021-54, here are the guidelines for the conduct of STCWO related activities during the General Community Quarantine Alert Level 4 in the National Capital Region (NCR) and some areas beginning 16 September to 30 September 2021. For questions and concerns, seafarers may send an email to continue reading : MARINA Releases Advisory on the Conduct of STCWO-Related Activities During the General Community Quarantine Alert Level 4 in NCR

MARINA Conducts Webinar on Ease of Doing Business; Provides Updates on its Initiatives

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MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) conducted a Webinar on Ease of Doing Business, providing updates regarding seafarer-related initiatives, last 10 September 2021, via the Zoom online platform. The said webinar is in response to the call of the Philippine government to all government agencies to adopt simplified procedures in delivering services to the continue reading : MARINA Conducts Webinar on Ease of Doing Business; Provides Updates on its Initiatives

MARINA concludes Marine Environment Protection Forum

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The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has concluded the Marine Environment Protection Forum on 09 September 2021, hosted and facilitated by the agency through a video-conferencing platform. The Marine Environment Protection Forum is part of the celebration of the 2021 National Maritime Week and of the Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANA MO). With the continue reading : MARINA concludes Marine Environment Protection Forum

MARINA, Domestic Shipping Operators Nationwide Ink Agreement on Fare Discount for Seafarers On-Board Domestic Passenger Ships

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MANILA – To recognize Filipino seafarers’ valuable contributions nationally and globally, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and several domestic shipping operators have signed a Memorandum of Agreement on Fare Discount for Seafarers On-Board Domestic Passenger Ships on Tuesday, 07 September 2021. In a mixed face-to-face and virtual signing event, the Agency, including its Regional Offices continue reading : MARINA, Domestic Shipping Operators Nationwide Ink Agreement on Fare Discount for Seafarers On-Board Domestic Passenger Ships