Manila, Philippines – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) welcomed the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Ministry of Ocean Fisheries (MOF) of the Republic of Korea as they successfully concluded the SMART-C Traffic Project Mission in Manila, held from 28 March to 04 April 2025. The SMART-C Programme aims to promote sustainable maritime transport systems continue reading : MARINA Welcomes IMO and MOF for the Successful Conclusion of SMART-C Traffic Project Mission in Manila

The MARINA Regional Office IV (MRO4), led by Engr. Rizal J. Victoria, in partnership with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Infanta, Quezon, under Hon. Filipina Grace R. America, successfully held the 5th Maritime Safety Culture Awareness Campaign at the Brgy. Dinahican Covered Court on 3 April 2025. Themed “Ligtas Byaheng Dagat” (Safe Sea Travel), continue reading : MARINA- Batangas and LGU Infanta Lead Successful Maritime Safety Campaign in Quezon

SOGOD, SOUTHERN LEYTE – The MARINA-Regional Office VIII (MRO8), in partnership with the local government of Sogod, conducted the Maritime Safety Culture Awareness Campaign Caravan (MSCACC) from 01-02 April 2025 to enhance maritime safety awareness among stakeholders. A key highlight of the event was the Ceremonial Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between MRO8 continue reading : MARINA Tacloban Strengthens Maritime Safety Culture in Southern Leyte

Batangas City —As part of its intensified compliance monitoring efforts ahead of the Holy Week peak season, Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Administrator Sonia Malaluan personally boarded a vessel in Batangas to ensure strict adherence to maritime safety regulations. “Safety is non-negotiable. With the expected surge of passengers this Holy Week, we are doubling our efforts continue reading : MARINA Chief Leads Ship Inspection in Batangas to Ensure Safe Holy Week Travel

Davao City—The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) officials visited the Davao Merchant Marine Academy College of Southern Philippines (DMMACSP) for a technical tour, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to ensuring high-quality maritime education and training on 28 March 2025. During the visit, Chief of Staff Engr. Ronaldo Bandalaria delivered a message from MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan, underscoring continue reading : MARINA Conducts Technical Tour at DMMA College of Southern Philippines

Davao City – MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan called for changes with greater focus in providing quality services and positive impacts to stakeholders and clients during the 1st Quarter Regional Directors’ Conference (RDC) in Davao City held from 27-28 March 2025. “Let’s implement changes and ensure quality services to our stakeholders and clients. Let’s focus on continue reading : MARINA Chief Calls for Positive Outcome and Impacts to Stakeholders, Clients and Riding Public

With the aim of achieving a safer and more efficient voyage at sea, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) continued to strengthen its collaboration during the 3rd MARINA-PCG Forum in Davao City on 26 March 2025. The event, themed “Breaking Barriers and Harnessing the Power of Collaboration for Greater Achievements,” served continue reading : MARINA, PCG Continue to Strengthen Collaboration and Partnership

MANILA, Philippines – In celebration of National Women’s Month and in recognition of the vital role of women in nation-building, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through its Planning and Policy Service (PPS) and the Human Resource Management and Development Division (HRMDD), conducted an In-House Workplace Gender Sensitivity Workshop on 27 March 2025. The workshop aimed continue reading : MARINA Strengthens Commitment to Gender Equality Through Workplace Sensitivity Workshop

MANILA, Philippines – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and Maersk signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance sustainable practices, environmental stewardship and to accelerate the energy transition of the maritime sector in the Philippines. Under the MOU signed on 25 March 2025 at the MARINA Central Office, MARINA and Maersk will collaborate on a continue reading : MARINA, Maersk strengthen ties with MoU focusing on use of alternative fuels

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has committed its full support to the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) in advancing reforms that will benefit Filipino seafarers and enhance passenger safety in the maritime sector. This commitment was expressed by Transportation Secretary Vivencio Dizon during his visit to the MARINA Central Office on 25 March 2025. The Transportation continue reading : DOTr Chief Pledges Support for Reforms on Seafarer’s Welfare, Passenger Safety