MARINA Press Release 21 October 2018   MANILA, PHILIPPINES – As the single maritime administration in the Philippines that is responsible in establishing and prescribing routes, zones, or areas of operations of domestic ship operators, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) supports the reopening of passenger shipping operations to serve the Manila-Iloilo-Zamboanga-General Santos-Davao routes. After the continue reading : MARINA Supports Reopening of Manila-Mindanao Passenger Ship Routes

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Board convenes its monthly meeting to discuss the policies and regulations for the development and promotion of the maritime industry. Agenda of the board meeting include the updates on the Philippines’ compliance to the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) audit findings, as well as the draft on the “Rules and continue reading : The MARINA Board Convenes its Monthly Meeting

MARINA Press Release – 18 October 2018 MANILA, PHILIPPINES — To effectively provide leadership in transforming the Philippines into a major maritime nation, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is now finalizing the priority programs and projects under the 10-year Maritime Industry Development Program (MIDP) — a major component of the MARINA’s 14-point agenda for 2018. continue reading : MARINA to Finalize 10-Year Maritime Industry Roadmap

MARINA Press Release 12 October 2018 MANILA, PHILIPPINES — To enhance the skills and knowledge of its technical personnel from central and regional offices, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), led by the Shipyards Regulation Service (SRS), has conducted the third batch of training on load line assignment of ships in Manila on 09-12 October 2018. continue reading : MARINA CAPACITATES TECHNICAL STAFF ON LOAD LINE ASSIGNMENT OF SHIPS

MARINA Press Release (11 October 2018) — MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has reiterated to domestic passenger ship operators, owners, and/or companies that senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and students are entitled to 20% fare discount on board domestic passenger ships, provided that they present a valid proof of identification. MARINA continue reading : MARINA REITERATES 20% FARE DISCOUNT IN DOMESTIC PASSENGER SHIPS

MARINA Press Release (09 October 2018) — MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Administrator Rey Leonardo Guerrero beefs up the MARINA’s organizational work force by appointing sixty (60) new MARINA officers and personnel. At the flag ceremony held on 8 October 2018, Guerrero administered the mass oath-taking of the new appointees — the continue reading : GUERRERO BEEFS UP MARINA ORG WORK FORCE

MARINA Press Release (06 October 2018) — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) on Saturday took immediate action on the reported abandonment in Kakinada Port in India of 21 Filipino seafarers by their Greek employer allegedly for 3 months already. These seafarers used to work on-board MV Evangelia M, a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier, trading overseas. Kakinada continue reading : MARINA TAKES ACTION ON THE ABANDONMENT OF 21 FILIPINO SEAFARERS IN INDIA