Manila, Philippines — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Administrator Robert A Empedrad together with Ms. Cristina Garcia, President of the Association of Licensed Manning Agencies Maritime Group (ALMA), led the welcoming of 289 Filipino seafarers who were previously stranded in various parts of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday, 15 June 2021, at the continue reading : MARINA, ALMA WELCOME 289 STRANDED FILIPINO SEAFARERS
MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has once again issued an advisory, which grants a one (1)-year extension for expiring Seafarer’s Record Books (SRBs) and Seafarers Identification and Record Books (SIRBs) from 01 July 2021 to 31 December 2021 to further assist Filipino seafarers who are experiencing difficulties in crew changes and disembarkation and continue reading : GOOD NEWS: VALIDITY OF EXPIRING SRBs, SIRBs ON 01 JULY–31 December 2021 NOW EXTENDED TO ONE YEAR – MARINA
MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Administrator Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad AFP (Ret) once again beefed up the MARINA’s organizational workforce by appointing 41 new MARINA officers and personnel. After the flag ceremony conducted on Monday, 07 June 2021 via video conference, VADM Empedrad administered the mass oath-taking of the new appointees which was continue reading : Empedrad beefs up anew MARINA org workforce
MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through its Advisory No. 2021-30, advises domestic shipowners and ship operators to observe the necessary precautionary measures in preparation for the possible inclement weather caused by tropical storm “Dante” which is forecasted to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) later today, 01 June 2021. Shipowners are advised continue reading : MARINA reiterates precautionary measures vs. imminent threat of Typhoon #DantePH
1. All STCW certificates previously extended by virtue of earlier issued MARINA Advisories bearing reference numbers “MA-2020-83”, “MA-2020-73”, “MA-2020-66”, and “MA-2020-64” (all series of 2020) but were not re-validated up to now due to lack of refresher training, as applicable to their certificate to be revalidated, shall be extended up to 31 December 2021 without continue reading : GOOD NEWS! MARINA FURTHER EXTENDS THE VALIDITY OF STCW CERTIFICATES AS A TEMPORARY CONTINGENCY MEASURE AMIDST COVID-19 PANDEMIC
MANILA – The maritime sector of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), consisting of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), together with the agency members of the One-Stop Shop (OSS) Port of Manila, has implemented strict health and security measures upon the arrival of “MV Hilma Bulker” continue reading : DOTr Maritime Sector implements strict measures on MV Hilma Bulker upon arrival in Manila
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the Philippine Navy (PN) signed on Tuesday, 18 May 2021, a memorandum of agreement (MOA ) cementing their cooperation in various related areas, such as training, subject matter exchanges, performance governance system, quality management and other areas that will benefit both Organizations and the country’s maritime continue reading : MARINA, Philippine Navy ink agreement on Technical Expert Exchanges on Mutual Concerns
MANILA –The Philippines and the Netherlands, strengthened anew their ties of understanding, cooperation, international exchange, and trade especially in the field of maritime transport during the 21st Joint Committee on Maritime Affairs (JCMA) Virtual meeting, which was conducted on 29 April 2021. MARINA Administrator Robert A Empedrad led the Philippine delegation while his counterpart, Mr. continue reading : Philippines, Netherlands strengthen ties anew in the field of maritime transport
MANILA – The maritime sector of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), consisting of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), together with the agency members of the One-Stop Shop (OSS) Port of Manila, are currently in full force in assisting all Filipino crew members aboard a COVID-19 continue reading : DOTr Maritime sector in full force in assisting COVID-19 positive Filipino crew members aboard vessel from India
The MARINO Party-list on Thursday celebrated its 6th anniversary by signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) which establishes MARINA’s satellite office at the MARINO Action Center (MAC) in Ermita, Manila, where seafarers can submit documents needed for the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). The MOA continue reading : MARINO marks 6th year with opening of STCW satellite office
