MANILA CITY- The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) held a strategic planning workshop focused on harmonizing key plans for Fiscal Year 2025 from 02-04 September 2025. The activity aimed to ensure the effective implementation of MARINA’s Programs, Activities, and Projects (PAPs) for 2025, while also enhancing project and procurement planning and optimizing resource allocation. In her continue reading : MARINA HARMONIZES STRATEGIC PLANS FOR 2025 TO ENHANCE MARITIME INDUSTRY INITIATIVES
MARINA PRESENTS DRAFT PAPERS FOR THE REVISION OF THE STCW CONVENTION
PASAY CITY – To strengthen its proposals for the upcoming revision of the STCW Convention, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through its STCW Office, conducted the Usapang STCW on 04 September 2024. Focused on the ongoing Comprehensive Review of the STCW Convention, the forum aimed to gather valuable insights and feedback on five (5) draft continue reading : MARINA PRESENTS DRAFT PAPERS FOR THE REVISION OF THE STCW CONVENTION
MARINA WELCOMES INTERNATIONAL DELEGATES TO THE MAIFA 2024
MALAY, AKLAN- The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) welcomed the international delegates of the Marine Accident Investigators’ Forum in Asia 2024 (MAIFA24), today, 04 September 2024. The event brings together marine investigators from across the region for a three-day conference focused on enhancing cooperation and improving safety in the maritime industry. The Marine Accident Investigators’ Forum continue reading : MARINA WELCOMES INTERNATIONAL DELEGATES TO THE MAIFA 2024
MARINA CHIEF PRESENTS INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO EUROPEAN CHAMBERS
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) presented various investment opportunities in the Philippine maritime industry to different European chambers of commerce and industry. During the Joint Maritime Committee (JMC) Meeting, MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan discussed the Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP) 2028, as well as the respective legislative agenda and high impact projects for each MIDP continue reading : MARINA CHIEF PRESENTS INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO EUROPEAN CHAMBERS
MARINA, DAP CONDUCT COMPREHENSIVE WORKSHOP ON REGULATORY IMPACT ASSESSMENT
MANILA CITY — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), in collaboration with the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), conducted a four-day workshop on the Basic Course on Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA). The workshop was designed to strengthen the capabilities of MARINA personnel in performing RIA, a vital process for assessing the need for regulation and continue reading : MARINA, DAP CONDUCT COMPREHENSIVE WORKSHOP ON REGULATORY IMPACT ASSESSMENT
MARINA HOLDS FGD ON MARITIME SAFETY
In order to ensure maritime safety at all times and prevent maritime accidents/incidents in the country, a total of 160 MARINA personnel participated in the Maritime Safety Focus Group Discussion at Prince Hotel, Manila on 21-23 August 2024. The event aims to check the capabilities of technical personnel and ensure a uniform understanding of the continue reading : MARINA HOLDS FGD ON MARITIME SAFETY
MARINA, ISA COLLABORATE ON PGS STRATEGY REFRESH TO ENHANCE AGENCY PERFORMANCE
Manila City —The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), in partnership with the Institute for Solidarity in Asia (ISA), conducted a three-day Performance Governance System (PGS) Strategy Refresh from 07-09 August 2024. This initiative focused on enhancing the agency’s capabilities by refining its strategic framework and pre-identifying key result areas to drive the achievement of MARINA’s strategic continue reading : MARINA, ISA COLLABORATE ON PGS STRATEGY REFRESH TO ENHANCE AGENCY PERFORMANCE
MARINA KICKSTARTS NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON SEAFARER COMPETENCE, MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF METIs
In line with the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)’s commitment to continuously strengthen its capabilities for effective monitoring and evaluation of Maritime Education and Training Institutions (METIs), the MARINA, through its STCW Office, has commenced a 10-day National Workshop on the Assessment of Seafarers’ Competence and the Monitoring and Evaluation of METIs. The workshop is being continue reading : MARINA KICKSTARTS NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON SEAFARER COMPETENCE, MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF METIs
MARINA ADMINISTRATOR’S STATEMENT FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE 57TH ASEAN FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY
ASEAN Day, observed annually on August 8, commemorates the founding of ASEAN in 1967 with the Bangkok Declaration. This day celebrates ASEAN’s role in regional economic growth, social progress, and cultural development. The theme for the 57th ASEAN Day, “Connected & Resilient Community,” emphasizes milestones and future goals like sustainable development, digital transformation, and resilient continue reading : MARINA ADMINISTRATOR’S STATEMENT FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE 57TH ASEAN FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY
MARINA REPORTS TO DOTR THE 2ND QUARTER ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CHALLENGES
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) led by Secretary Jaime Bautista and key maritime officials from MARINA discussed developments, accomplishments of MARINA, as well as pressing issues and concerns in the Philippine maritime industry during second quarter of this year. Secretary Bautista presided the 2nd Quarter DOTr-MARINA Senior Officials’ Meeting at Primex Tower, San Juan City continue reading : MARINA REPORTS TO DOTR THE 2ND QUARTER ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CHALLENGES