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....
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) recently spearheaded the country’s delegation to a top-level meeting and training of international maritime groups held in the United Kingdom as efforts to address various issues in the maritime sector -- such as bullying and harassment -- were tackled....
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has met with international maritime council and shipping companies in Belgium and thanked them for supporting the Philippines' seafaring industry. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos had a meeting with International Maritime...
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) targets to fully implement its 10-year Maritime Development Plan (MIDP) by 2028 to boost the Philippines’ maritime industry by 100 percent. This will increase the sector's contribution to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from P720 billion to date...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said first-time seafarers can now get their seaman's book for free, in a bid to relieve their financial burden amid the prevailing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. (Photo from Maritime Industry Authority) This was announced by Transportation Secretary...
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...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo on Thursday, Dec. 16, said she intends to expand her seafarer cadetship program in Bulan, Sorsogon to capacitate and provide better opportunities for some one million Filipino seafarers around the world. Vice President Leni Robredo visits the site...
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...
