A pool of ship masters, security officers, marine and technical superintendents, and other shore-based personnel from companies operating Philippine-registered vessels (PRVs) in international trade participated in a two-day training course on the Indian Ocean Regional Information Sharing (IORIS) platform. The course was conducted by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) from February 1st to 2nd, 2024, continue reading : MARINA Conducts IORIS Training Course for Personnel of PH-Registered Vessels

With the aim of enhancing maritime safety in the country, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and a lawmaker tackled the importance of compliance to safety rules and regulations. MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan and Batanes lone District Rep. Ciriaco Gato Jr. discussed how the Agency can assist the passenger boat operators in Batanes, particularly in complying continue reading : MARINA, lawmaker discuss low-cost and safe ship operations in Batanes

Various government agencies and maritime stakeholders discussed how to further enhance maritime safety in the country particularly the daily operations of ROPAX fleet. The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and French Maritime Expert (FME) hosted the Stakeholders’ Forum on the Progress Report of Concentrated Campaign on the Enhancement ROPAX Fleet Safety Level at the MARINA Central continue reading : Government agencies, maritime stakeholders discuss how to improve the ROPAX Fleet operations

In a momentous collaboration that underscores MARINA’s dedication to advancing maritime research and development, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has entered into a collaborative research agreement with the University of Cebu – Maritime Education and Training Center (UC-METC) on 27 January 2024. The agreement, signed at UC-METC’s Maritime Campus, marks a significant milestone in fostering continue reading : MARINA elevates maritime research through collaboration with University of Cebu-METC

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and Royal Danish Embassy in Manila tackled the benefits of digitalization project and the possible collaboration on green shipping particularly reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships. Aside from digitalization, Danish Ambassador H.E. Franz-Michael Mellbin talked about the reskilling and upskilling of seafarers. He also said that Danish Embassy continue reading : MARINA, Danish Embassy to further collaborate on decarbonization and digitization

Cebu City, Philippines — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) graced on Friday, 26 January 2024, the General Membership Meeting of the Philippine Coastwise Shipping Association, Incorporated (PCSA) and committed to pursue reforms in order to promote the sustainability and competitiveness of the domestic shipping industry. In her address, MARINA Administrator Sonia B Malaluan recognized the continue reading : MARINA GRACES PCSA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING, COMMITS REFORMS FOR THE MARITIME SECTOR

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and French Embassy in the Philippines discussed possible areas of collaboration in the maritime industry particularly shipbuilding and ship repair, ship registry, maritime safety and marine environment protection. MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan talked to French Ambassador H.E. Marie Fontanel during their meeting at the MARINA Central Office, Port Area, Manila continue reading : MARINA, FRENCH EMBASSY TACKLES THE IMPORTANCE OF LEGISLATION FOR PHILIPPINE SBSR AND SHIP REGISTRY

With the aim of promoting a safer and more energized maritime sector, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), Royal Norwegian Embassy and Norwegian Training Center discussed areas of collaboration for the benefits of the seafarers and other relevant maritime stakeholders at the MARINA Central Office, Manila City on 17 January 2024. MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan and continue reading : PH, NORWAY TO COLLABORATE FOR SAFER, MORE ENERGIZED MARITIME INDUSTRY

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is embarking on a three-day Strategic Performance Management System (SPMS) Finalization Workshop from 16-19 January 2024. Administrator Sonia Malaluan, in her opening speech, encapsulated the essence of the event stating, “The formulation of internal guidelines is critical to ensure that our system is not only established but, more continue reading : MARINA CHIEF IGNITES SPMS FINALIZATION WORKSHOP WITH A CALL FOR OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

MANILA — In a proactive step to strengthen maritime safety measures, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) recently spearheaded a thorough re-orientation of pertinent rules and regulations from 8th to 11th January 2024 at its Central Office. The initiative, led by the MARINA-Enforcement Service (ES), underscores the organization’s unwavering commitment to enhancing maritime safety and security. continue reading : MARINA FORTIFIES MARITIME SAFETY THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE RULES AND REGULATIONS RE-ORIENTATION