MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has initiated a pilot project aimed at integrating its digital system with the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and Lloyd’s Register OneOcean (LROO), a leading maritime digital solutions platform. This collaboration, announced in a recent press release, focuses on enhancing the MARINA Integrated Seafarers Management Online (MISMO) system by connecting it with international platforms to modernize the certification process for seafarers.
The initiative, which was officially launched through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed during the 11th session of the International Maritime Organization’s Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping in London, aims to create a secure system that integrates all seafarer certificates. This system would provide real-time access to key stakeholders and give seafarers more control over their personal data.
MARINA stated that integrating the MISMO system internationally would align it with global standards, reduce administrative tasks, and improve compliance and efficiency for seafarers, shipping companies, port state control, and flag administrations. The MOU outlines that MARINA, ICS, and LROO will assess the technical and regulatory needs for a worldwide digital certification system, starting with an initial API integration concept to connect MISMO to the pilot platform.
During the MOU signing, MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan emphasized the Philippines’ dedication to meeting international maritime standards and advancing digital transformation within the industry. She highlighted that the pilot project is a crucial move towards establishing a global platform that would streamline and enhance the certification process for Filipino seafarers.