On 11 October 2024, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) held its Milestone Service Award Ceremony, recognizing the unwavering dedication and hard work of its personnel from various regional offices. The ceremony, a key part of MARINA’s Rewards and Recognition Program, underscores the agency’s commitment to honoring the contributions of its employees to the maritime sector. continue reading : MARINA Recognizes Hard Work and Dedication at Milestone Service Award Ceremony

Manila, Philippines – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is set to launch a six-month nationwide campaign on maritime safety and marine plastic litter awareness, entitled Maritime Safety Culture Awareness Campaign Caravan: “Ligtas Byaheng Dagat,” this Tuesday, 15 October 2024. The initiative will target major regional seaport hubs and coastal communities heavily reliant on maritime transportation. continue reading : MARINA intensifies Maritime Safety and Marine Plastic Litter Campaign, To Launch Nationwide Caravan

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), led by MARINA Administrator Sonia B. Malaluan and STCW Office Executive Director Samuel L. Batalla, joined the first Inter-Agency Meeting on the drafting of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers on 11 October 2024, at the AMOSUP Convention Hall, Convention Center in Intramuros, continue reading : MARINA participates in 1st Inter-Agency Meeting on drafting IRR of Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers

MANILA, Philippines — Officials of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) recently visited the Philippines’ Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) for benchmarking of best practices in maritime administration particularly on seafarers’ regulation and governance. The four-day visit held last 07-10 October 2024 has greatly focused on exploring possible areas of collaboration to further strengthen the ties between continue reading : Ghana officials visit Philippines for best practices in maritime administration governance

October marks the Mental Health Awareness Month in the Philippines, a crucial period for spotlighting mental health related issues and combating associated stigmas. Recognizing that mental health is as vital as physical health well-being is paramount, together let’s engage in open conversations and foster a healthier work environment. Remember to take breaks, share resources and continue reading : Mental Health Awareness Month

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is actively looking for the possible location of the Maritime Industrial Park (MIP), which is one of the projects under the Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP) 2028. During her meeting with Authority of the Freeport of Bataan (AFAB) Administrator Mohammed Hussein Pangandaman, MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan highlighted the importance of continue reading : MARINA, AFAB discuss MIP and possible collaborations in the SBSR sector

APEC Secretariat, Singapore. The Philippines recently welcomed the adoption of the Maritime Workforce as the 2025 Main Policy Theme (MPT) of the Maritime Experts Group (MEG) of the APEC Transportation Working Group (TPT) at its 54th Meeting in Singapore from 30 September 2024 to 02 October 2024. MARINA Director and Head of the Philippine Delegation, continue reading : Philippines welcomes adoption of Maritime Workforce as APEC TPT Main Policy Theme for Maritime in 2025

The Philippines, through the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), as a Lead Partnering Country (LPC) of the GEF-UNDP-IMO GloFouling Partnerships Project, spearheaded the Awareness-Raising Event on Biofouling Management for Recreational Vessels as part of the Blue Economy Annual Trade and Conference (BEACON) Exposition 2024, held from 30 September to 02 October 2024. The event emphasized the continue reading : MARINA leads Awareness-Raising Event on Biofouling Management at BEACON 2024

MANILA – The Women in Maritime Philippines (WIMAPHIL), in partnership with its MARINA Sub-Chapter, conducted a service excellence training for Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) frontline personnel on 26 September 2024, reinforcing quality service delivery with a focus on Filipino values. The training, held at the MARINA Central Office, aimed to equip frontline staff with essential continue reading : WIMAPHIL MARINA Sub-Chapter Leads Service Excellence Training for Frontline Personnel

To enhance maritime safety and promote marine environment protection, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), in collaboration with the Maritime League, hosted the 2024 Blue Economy Annual Trade and Conference (BEACON) at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. BEACON 2024 serves as a vital platform for showcasing advancements across various sectors, including maritime transportation, naval continue reading : MARINA HOSTS BEACON 2024 TO PROMOTE MARITIME SAFETY AND MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION