Tag: MARINA

  • Philippines and Georgia Forge Agreement on Seafarer Certification Recognition

    In a move to bolster maritime relations, the Philippines and Georgia have signed an agreement to recognize each other’s seafarer certificates, adhering to the standards set by the 1978 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). The agreement was announced by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) of the Philippines, highlighting…

  • MARINA Embarks on Global Digital Certification Pilot with ICS and Lloyd’s Register OneOcean

    MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has initiated a groundbreaking 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)…

  • MARINA Embarks on Global Digital Certification Project for Seafarers

    MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has initiated a groundbreaking project aimed at integrating its digital system with international maritime platforms. This initiative involves collaboration with the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and Lloyd’s Register OneOcean (LROO), focusing on enhancing the digitalization of seafarer certification processes. MARINA announced in a recent statement that the…

  • MARINA Embarks on Global Digital Certification Pilot with ICS and LROO

    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…

  • Philippines and Latvia Ink Deal to Recognize Seafarers’ Certificates

    In a move to enhance maritime collaboration, the Philippines and Latvia have formalized an agreement that recognizes the seafarers’ certificates issued by the Philippines’ Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA). The signing took place in Manila, aiming to open up new avenues for Filipino seafarers to work on ships registered under the Latvian flag. According to MARINA,…

  • MARINA Advocates for Enhanced Seafarer Protections and Digitalization at IMO Conference

    MANILA – At the 11th session of the International Maritime Organization’s Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) in London, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) pushed for stronger protections against harassment for seafarers, greater digitalization, and tackled other vital maritime issues. The session, which took place on Monday, saw MARINA presenting three papers that…

  • Philippine Ports Authority Anticipates Surge to 4.5 Million Passengers This Holiday Season

    The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is gearing up for a significant increase in port traffic, projecting 4.5 million passengers across the country this December. This figure marks a sharp rise from the passenger numbers recorded in November, attributed to the holiday season’s peak travel period. Eunice Samonte, the spokesperson for PPA, explained that the expected…