President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered maritime and education agencies to ensure compliance with training, education and certification standards of the European Union in order to ensure the global recognition of Filipino seafarers' certificates. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong'...
ALABAT, Quezon – Four persons were rescued from a boat that capsized in Lamon Bay in Atimonan, Quezon on Easter Sunday. The Alabat police identified them as Godfrey Almojar, 45, boat captain; and boat crew Rolly Onoya, 20, single, and Mark Aron Mafe, 18, single, residents of Barangay 3...
More than 106,000 passengers were monitored in various ports around the country on Holy Wednesday, April 5, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said. The PCG said it recorded 58,043 outbound passengers and 48,681 inbound passengers in all ports nationwide from 6 a.m. to 12 noon. Meanwhile, a total of...
Search, rescue, and retrieval (SRR) operations were ongoing to find the 24 persons who remained unaccounted for when a fire struck passenger-cargo vessel MV Lady Mary Joy 3 while sailing off Baluk-Baluk Island in Hadji Muhtamad, Basilan last March 30. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Sunday,...
The Philippines and the United Kingdom (UK) reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen already “thriving” ties, as their high-ranking officials agreed last week to “work more closely” on “mutual priorities” that include maritime cooperation and regional stability. In a tweet, Foreign...
After 63 days, the seven Chinese individuals who were “rescued” by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) from a distressed supply vessel that got lost in the vicinity waters off Suluan Island in Guiuan, Eastern Samar last Jan. 27 were finally allowed to go back to their home country. The PCG...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – At least ten people were confirmed dead while more than 100 were rescued when a passenger vessel caught fire in the sea off Basilan province before midnight Thursday, March 30. THE MV Mary Joy as it burned in the sea of Baluk Baluk Island in Basilan before midnight on March...
The Philippines and Japan held their 5th Maritime Dialogue on Wednesday, March 29, in Tokyo where the top nations discussed “issues of mutual interests,” including the “vital waterways” of the disputed South China Sea. In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the...
The Philippines has sought maritime cooperation with Norway as the country aims to bolster its ties with Europe. Manila's intent was expressed during Philippine Ambassador to Norway Enrico Fos' recent meeting with Ine Eriksen Søreide, member of the Norwegian Parliament, at the Stortinget....
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) partnered with a British company specializing in managing oil spill to boost its capabilities in responding to incidents at sea that require such proficiency. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard / PCG Adm. Artemio Abu, PCG commandant, and Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL)...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. underscored that it was high time for the country to give priority to the maritime industry again to consolidate its dominant position in the world of global shipping. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) In his...
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) concluded its participation in the Expo Maritime Philippines 2023 on Friday, Feb. 17, with a renewed commitment to support the local maritime industry amid challenges faced by Filipino seafarers in the international stage. Photo: Maritime Industry Authority....
