MARINA CONDUCTED ITS FIRST CERTIFICATE OF MARINE PROFESSION (CMP) LICENSURE EXAMINATION IN FILIPINO; EYES OTHER MAJOR LOCAL DIALECTS SOON

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through the Manpower Development Service – Maritime Training Program Development Division (MDS-MTPDD) conducted its first Certificate of Marine Profession (CMP) Licensure Examination in Filipino on February 10 and 11, 2022 in MARINA Regional Office IV, Batangas City. As one of the Agency’s various initiatives in manpower development, the continue reading : MARINA CONDUCTED ITS FIRST CERTIFICATE OF MARINE PROFESSION (CMP) LICENSURE EXAMINATION IN FILIPINO; EYES OTHER MAJOR LOCAL DIALECTS SOON

MARINA reminds public: CRP is now fully functional

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through the efforts of its STCW Office, reminded the public that the MARINA Competency Reviewer Portal (CRP), which was successfully launched last 18 November 2021, is now fully functional with the first batch of seafarers able to secure their examination schedule last 05 January 2022 at the MARINA continue reading : MARINA reminds public: CRP is now fully functional

MARINA issues STCW Certificates online; mulls granting 50% discount on cost of seafarer certificates

MANILA – As part of the Agency’s continuing enhancement of its services to Filipino seafarers, as well as the intensification of the use of available technology, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) will commence on 15 February 2022 the issuance online certificates for seafarers under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) continue reading : MARINA issues STCW Certificates online; mulls granting 50% discount on cost of seafarer certificates

MARINA conferred PRIME-HRM Bronze Award by CSC

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has received a Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM) Bronze Award from the Civil Service Commission (CSC), which was promulgated last 26 January 2022. Based on the validation conducted by the Human Resource Policies and Standards Office (HRPSO) of the CSC, the MARINA continue reading : MARINA conferred PRIME-HRM Bronze Award by CSC

MARINA HONORS 9 OF ITS RETIRING OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) held a virtual ceremony on 04 February 2022 to honor its officials and employees, who have retired from the agency this year. Entitled “Salamat, Maligaya at Maginhawang Pagreretiro,” the virtual ceremony featured nine (9) retirees, consisting of Mr. Roberto C. Arceo, Atty. Virgilio B. Calag, Ms. Josefina B. continue reading : MARINA HONORS 9 OF ITS RETIRING OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES

MARINA to offer free SRB in first issuance starting February 7; to grant 50% discount for seaman’s book renewal or re-issuance

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through the directive of the Department of Transportation (DOTR) Secretary Arthur P. Tugade, will start issuing Seafarer’s Record Book (SRB) at no cost to seafarer applicants who will be acquiring seaman’s book for the first time starting Monday, 07 February 2022. Secretary Tugade shared that during his meeting continue reading : MARINA to offer free SRB in first issuance starting February 7; to grant 50% discount for seaman’s book renewal or re-issuance

Empedrad meets with Panama Maritime Authority

IN PHOTOS: Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Administrator Vice Admiral Robert A Empedrad AFP (Ret), together with other MARINA officials, met with delegates from Panama Maritime Authority yesterday, 25 January 2022. The delegates of Panama Maritime Authority were composed of Minister of Maritime Affairs and Administrator Architect Noriel Araúz, who joined virtually, Chargé d’Affaires Consulaires, and continue reading : Empedrad meets with Panama Maritime Authority

MARINA starts implementing “No Vax, No Ride” policy in domestic passenger ships

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has started implementing the “No Vaccination, No Ride Policy” in the operation of maritime transport, particularly on board passenger ships entering and departing National Capital Region (NCR) today, 17 January 2022, in line with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) Department Order No. 2022 – 001 dated 11 January continue reading : MARINA starts implementing “No Vax, No Ride” policy in domestic passenger ships

MARINA DENIES ALLEGATIONS WITHHOLDING SPECIAL PERMIT OF A SHIP FOR MERCY MISSION IN THE VISAYAS REGION

Manila, Philippines— The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) clarified that the mercy ship bound for Cebu, MV Fastcat M16 deployed by Archipelago Shipping Corp applied for Special Permit on the evening of Dec 21 and was immediately issued said permit on December 22, upon satisfying all ship safety requirements. This is contrary to the claim of continue reading : MARINA DENIES ALLEGATIONS WITHHOLDING SPECIAL PERMIT OF A SHIP FOR MERCY MISSION IN THE VISAYAS REGION

Duterte Signs EO 159 on Integrated Approach for Maritime Conventions and Instruments

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has signed Executive Order (EO) No. 159 which aims to adopt an integrated approach in the ratification and accession to International Maritime Organization (IMO) Conventions and Instruments on 28 December 2021 and was released on 13 January 2022. The signing of the said EO manifested the country’s commitment to remain in continue reading : Duterte Signs EO 159 on Integrated Approach for Maritime Conventions and Instruments