A speaker addresses the participants of a Maritime Industry Authority (Marina)-led workshop aimed at enhancing compliance and safety in ship recycling across Asia in Manila on Nov. 6, 2024. (Photo: Marina) The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) hosted in Manila a three-day workshop aimed at...
President Marcos signed into law on Friday, Nov. 8, the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act—two measures that aim to protect the country's sovereignty and jurisdiction in its waters. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot) Republic...
ILOILO CITY – Nine students were rescued after a small motor banca (wooden-hulled) boat capsized in Capiz province on Wednesday, Oct. 29, due to strong waves generated by super typhoon "Leon." The Ivisan Municipal Police Station (MPS) confirmed the incident but did not disclose the...
The Philippines and the US have concluded their discussions on how to strengthen their efforts on joint maritime law enforcement in a bid to reaffirm ties to address maritime challenges. Officials from both sides met in Manila on Thursday, Oct. 24, for the 3rd Philippines-US Maritime Dialogue,...
A French vessel is now in the Philippines as part of France's commitment to strengthen maritime cooperation with the country. French surveillance frigate Prairial on Tuesday, Oct. 22, docked at Cebu port for a port call that will last until Oct. 25. Photo courtesy of French Embassy in Manila It is...
The Philippines and the United Kingdom convened a week-long workshop in Manila to ensure that previous discussions on maritime security turn into concrete actions. The workshop, a follow-up action from the 2nd Philippines-UK Maritime Dialogue in London in July 2024, was also aimed at strengthening...
This formation features (from left to right) HMNZS Aotearoa (A-11), BRP Antonio Luna (FF 151), USS Howard (DDG 83), HMAS Sydney (D 48), and JS Sazanami (DD 113), with BRP Emilio Jacinto (PS 35) as the break away vessel showcasing coordinated division tactics during the 4th Multilateral Maritime...
“International shipping transports more than 80 percent of global trade to peoples and communities all over the world.” Shipping is the most efficient and cost-effective method of international transportation for most goods, facilitating commerce and helping to create prosperity among nations...
A Filipino seafarer taking his oath. (File photo) The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) sought the help of lawmakers to create more legislations that would help fast-track the development of the country’s maritime industry. Luisito Delos Santos, director for Planning and Policy Service of...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) conducts a wreath-laying and flower-offering activities onboard one of its vessels to n honor of the slain or missing seafarers and fishermen as it marks the celebration of the 25th National Maritime Week (NMW) and 29th National Seafarers Day (NSD) on Sept. 22, 2024...
A new “operational concept or modality” has been unveiled by the National Maritime Council (NMC) on how the Philippines can deal with China Coast Guard (CCG) presence in the disputed West Philippine Sea. A flag-raising activity is conducted by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) onboard BRP...
The Philippines deployed a vessel anew to the disputed Escoda (Sabina) Shoal shortly after the BRP Teresa Magbanua, which was bullied and harassed by the China Coast Guard (CCG), left a week ago. Without giving specific details, National Maritime Council (NMC) spokesperson Undersecretary Alexander...
