GENERAL SANTOS CITY – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through its Legal Service (LS) and Management, Financial, and Administrative Service (MFAS), successfully conducted the Mindanao leg of its Public Consultation on the Rationalization of Fees and Charges and the Revision of Fines and Penalties on 05 February 2025. Hosted by MARINA Regional Office XII (Marina continue reading : MARINA-GENSAN HOLDS PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON FEES AND PENALITIES IN MINDANAO

The Maritime Industry Authority- Region VII (MRO7) successfully conducted a Mobile Registration, Renewal of Safety Certificates, and Modified Basic Safety Training (MBST) cum Gender and Development (GAD) Seminar in Poblacion, Panglao, Bohol, from February 5 to 7, 2025. Led by MARINA Regional Director Annabell P. Lagas, with the support of Panglao Mayor Edgardo F. Arcay, continue reading : MARINA-CEBU BRINGS MARITIME SERVICES TO PANGLAO, BOHOL

The MARINA Regional Office VII (MRO 7), led by Regional Director Annabell P. Lagas, in partnership with local government units (LGUs) of Negros Oriental—Municipality of Manjuyod Mayor Raffy S. Andaya, Municipality of Sibulan Mayor Jose A. Abiera, Municipality of Dauin Mayor Galiciano A. Truita, City of Dumaguete Mayor Felipe Antonio B. Remollo, and Negros Oriental continue reading : MRO7’S 3RD LEG OF THE MARITIME SAFETY CARAVAN IN NEGROS ORIENTAL

The Maritime Industry Authority Regional Office VI(MRO 6), led by Regional Director Jeffrey A. Bangsa, together with the Malay Local Government Unit (LGU), headed by Mayor Frolibar Bautista, successfully conducted the second leg of the Maritime Safety Culture Awareness Campaign Caravan on January 30, 2025, to promote maritime safety among stakeholders. The activity commenced with continue reading : MRO-6 CONDUCTS 2ND LEG OF MARITIME SAFETY CARAVAN IN AKLAN

San Fernando City, La Union – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) conducted a courtesy call on the Marina I and II (MRO 1&2) on 28 January 2025, reinforcing their commitment to maritime safety, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance in the region. MRO 1&2 Regional Director Engr. Jedini Nur A. Sibal welcomed the PCG delegation led continue reading : MARINA – LA UNION, PCG STRENGTHEN MARITIME SAFETY COLLABORATION

The Korea Offshore and Shipbuilding Engineering Cooperative (KOSEC), the Busan Marine Engineering Association (BUEA), and the Research Institute of Medium and Small Shipbuilding (RIMSS) have expressed keen interest in collaborating with the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to enhance the Philippine maritime sector. Their focus includes advancing shipbuilding production technology and establishing training centers to develop continue reading : KOREAN ORGANIZATIONS EXPRESS INTEREST IN COLLABORATION WITH MARINA

On 22 January 2025, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Regional Office VI (MRO 6) was officially identified as one of the beneficiaries of Republic Act No. 10929, otherwise known as the “Free Public Internet Access in Public Places Act.” Representatives from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Regional Office VI—Engr. Christian D. Lucena, continue reading : LIBRENG WIFI! FREE INTERNET ACCESS AT THE MARINA REGIONAL OFFICE 6

The Maritime Industry Authority Regional Office IX (MRO 9), led by its OIC-Director, Dr. Farida T. Cunanan, recently met with Congressman Adrian Michael A. Amatong of the 3rd Congressional District of Zamboanga del Norte on 24 January 2025 to discuss the proposed creation of a MARINA Extension Office in the Municipality of Liloy. The meeting continue reading : MARINA REGIONAL OFFICE 9 PURSUES PROGRESS ON LILOY EXTENSION OFFICE BILL

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is at the forefront of advancing the Philippines’ commitment to maritime safety and environmental protection by hosting the National Workshop on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Civil Liability and Compensation Conventions. Held in collaboration with the IMO, the workshop runs from 27 to 31 January 2025, in Pasay City. The continue reading : PHILIPPINES STRENGTHENS EFFORTS IN IMO CIVIL LIABILITY AND COMPENSATION REGIME

Jagna, Bohol — Demonstrating its commitment to accessibility and efficiency, the MARINA-Regional Office VII (MRO 7) successfully conducted a mobile service event for maritime certifications and registrations on 25 January 2025, at Bunga Mar, Jagna, Bohol. Organized through MARINA’s Panglao Extension Office (PExO) and led by Chief Officer Engr. Adones D. Andalan, the initiative aimed continue reading : MARINA REGIONAL OFFICE VII (MRO7) BRINGS ESSENTIAL MARITIME SERVICES CLOSER TO FISHING COMMUNITIES IN JAGNA, BOHOL