MARINA STCW Office granted ISO 9001:2015 Re-Certification for its sites in Metro Manila, Regional Offices

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MANILA – The STCW Office of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has been granted the continuance of certification to ISO 9001:2015, completing the certification cycle of its Quality Management System in its Central Office, as well as its satellite and regional offices in Metro Manila and other regions. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015, continue reading : MARINA STCW Office granted ISO 9001:2015 Re-Certification for its sites in Metro Manila, Regional Offices

MARINA HOLDS OATHTAKING CEREMONY FOR MARINE DECK AND ENGINE OFFICERS

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The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through its Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Office, held an oathtaking ceremony for Marine Deck and Engine Officers yesterday, 28 July 2022, at the AMOSUP Convention Hall in Intramuros, Manila. A total of 46 marine deck and engine officers were sworn into their official duties. For the Deck continue reading : MARINA HOLDS OATHTAKING CEREMONY FOR MARINE DECK AND ENGINE OFFICERS

MARINA bags ‘best performing agency’ in ARTA’s RIA Manual Training

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The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), along with several government agencies in the country, received recognition from the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) for consistently earning top scores in the Pre and Post Diagnostic Tests during the three-month-long Phase II: Regulatory Impact Assessment Manual Training held from April to July 2022. The MARINA team, consisting of heads continue reading : MARINA bags ‘best performing agency’ in ARTA’s RIA Manual Training

11 Master Mariners pass MARINA Harbor Pilot Licensure Examination for 2022

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES – A total of 11 Master Mariners successfully passed the MARINA Harbor Pilot Licensure Examinations administered separately by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) on 9-11 March 2022 and 8-10 June 2022. Below is the list of successful examinees and their respective pilotage districts: 1. Banzon, Bernie V. – La Union 2. Buno, Melvin continue reading : 11 Master Mariners pass MARINA Harbor Pilot Licensure Examination for 2022

Administrator Fabia meets with key officials from OCEA and Associates (OCEA S.A.)

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IN PHOTOS: The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), led by Administrator Atty. Hernani N. Fabia, welcomed the key officials from OCEA and Associates (OCEA S.A.), consisting of Country Director Mr. Jacques Briand and International Development Director Mr. Rodolphe Peugeot, who both paid a courtesy visit to the Agency officials today, 26 July 2022. The OCEA and continue reading : Administrator Fabia meets with key officials from OCEA and Associates (OCEA S.A.)

MARINA delivers ISM Code Auditors Training Course

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The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through the Maritime Safety Service (MSS), gathers some of its technical personnel from the Central Office to regional offices for the five (5)-day ISM Code Auditors Course starting today, 25 July 2022, at Ermita, Manila. In his welcoming remarks, MARINA Maritime Safety Service (MSS) and Shipyards Regulation Service (SRS) Director continue reading : MARINA delivers ISM Code Auditors Training Course

DOTr designates Malaluan as MARINA OIC-Admin

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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has designated senior top official Ms. Sonia B. Malaluan as Officer-in-Charge Administrator of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) on 01 July 2022. OIC-Administrator Malaluan has been serving the MARINA for 32 years, and occupied top positions in the Agency such as OIC-Deputy Administrator for Planning (ODAP), Director of MARINA Regional continue reading : DOTr designates Malaluan as MARINA OIC-Admin

MEMORANDUM REPORT ON SPECIAL ORDER NO. 397-22 ON THE CONDUCT OF THE FOLLOWING: 1. IMPLEMENTATION OF FRANCHISING SERVICE OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS TO MROs; AND 2. MRO’S ASSESSMENT OF MC NO. 2016-02 ON THE PHASING OUT OF WOODEN-HULLED SHIPS (WHS) CARRYING PASSENGERS

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The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), Franchising Service (FS) conducted an Assessment of the Phasing out of WHS carrying passengers under MC No. 2016-02 and on the Oversight Functions within MARINA Regional Offices (MRO) X – Cagayan De Oro (23-26 May 2022) and MRO XIII – Surigao (27-31 June 2022) wherein the FS assessed all delegated continue reading : MEMORANDUM REPORT ON SPECIAL ORDER NO. 397-22 ON THE CONDUCT OF THE FOLLOWING: 1. IMPLEMENTATION OF FRANCHISING SERVICE OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS TO MROs; AND 2. MRO’S ASSESSMENT OF MC NO. 2016-02 ON THE PHASING OUT OF WOODEN-HULLED SHIPS (WHS) CARRYING PASSENGERS

MARINA RECEIVES PALACE COMMENDATION, UNQUALIFIED OPINION FROM COA UNDER FORMER ADMIN EMPEDRAD

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“Brand of selfless service.” That’s what former MARINA Administrator Vice Admiral Robert A Empedrad AFP (Ret) described the service consistently being delivered by the Agency to its clients. The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), under the wing of its former Administrator Empedrad, once again received a commendation from the Office of the President (OP), along with continue reading : MARINA RECEIVES PALACE COMMENDATION, UNQUALIFIED OPINION FROM COA UNDER FORMER ADMIN EMPEDRAD

MARINA partners with DBP during PHILMARINE Exhibition

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PASAY CITY — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has formalized its partnership with the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) in a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Signing during the first day of the 7th PHILMARINE Exhibition held in SMX Convention Center on Tuesday, 21 June 2022. Pursuant to the MOA, signed by MARINA Deputy Administrator continue reading : MARINA partners with DBP during PHILMARINE Exhibition