Amid the persistent problems of congestion at the Port of Matnog in Sorsogon, three government agencies have joined forces to finally resolve the recurring issues especially by commuters and businessmen heading to Southern Samar. In a statement, the maritime sector of the Department of...
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) denied allegations that it has been the cause of the delay in the shipment of generator sets bound for Cebu. (FILE PHOTO) This, after Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said the agency withheld the vessel at the Batangas Port that was supposed to transport the...
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) have recently partnered in developing training programs to upgrade the skills of workers in the shipbuilding and ship repair (SBSR) sector. (Photo from Unsplash) MARINA Administrator Robert...
Oceania Cruises resumes sailing, with Marina now cruising around Western Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Greek Isles INITIATE SEAFARE Ribbon cutting of the Marina On Aug. 29, Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading cruise line focused on culinary and destination, welcomed guests across the...
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) have inked a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to further boost the country’s maritime industry through science and...
Maritime authorities are conducting an investigation for the possible lapses after 28 crew of roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) passenger ship tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Art Tugade has directed on Friday, Aug. 13, the Maritime Industry...
The Philippines need to convince EU that it has complied with all the standards required for its seafarers before end this year otherwise as many as 50,000 Filipino seafarers under European flags would losing jobs with their European principals. At the virtual “Tapatan sa Aristocrat” MARINA...
The cargo vessel MV Athens Bridge, which carried the nine Filipino seafarers infected with the so-called India variant of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), has already departed last week for a travel to Vietnam, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Wednesday, May 19. PCG Commander Michael...
The national government's maritime sector came in full force to assist the 12 Filipino crew members aboard MV Athens Bridge who tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) after a recent trip from India, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Friday, May 7. (Photo courtesy of...
Ángel León, a three Michelin-starred chef in Spain dubbed “the chef of the sea,” noticed the grains in the common eelgrass ( Zostera marina ) and focused on researching its feasibility for human consumption. He discovered that the Zostera marina used to be a crucial part of an...
Salcedo Auctions holds first major Important Philippine Art & Furniture sale for 2021 to commemorate 500 years of cross-cultural encounters LARGER THAN LIFE This untitled work in oil on canvas, the largest of Elmer Borlongan's works ever to go on auction, is the jewel of the collection to go...
The exchange and swapping of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders between and among oil companies has been proposed in LPG Industry Regulatory Framework Bill, so consumers could gain broader choices when it comes to purchasing their cooking fuels. In the sponsorship speech of Senate Bill 1955...
