Tag: Seafarers
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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)…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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President Marcos Directs Full Government Support for 17 Rescued Filipino Seafarers
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has mandated the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to offer extensive assistance to the 17 Filipino seafarers from the M/V Galaxy Leader, who were recently liberated by Houthi rebels and returned to the Philippines. The directive was shared by Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac during a thanksgiving Mass held…
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Philippine President’s Middle East Connections Aid Release of 17 Filipino Seafarers
Seventeen Filipino seafarers, who were held captive by Houthi rebels in Yemen for 428 days, were released and returned to the Philippines, thanks to the diplomatic efforts and personal connections of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. with Middle Eastern leaders. The seafarers arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Parañaque City on the night of…
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Philippine Government Celebrates Return of 17 Seafarers After Houthi Captivity
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) expressed immense relief and joy as 17 Filipino seafarers returned home after being held captive by Houthi rebels for over a year. The crew of the cargo ship Galaxy Leader arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on January 23, 2025, following their release on January 22. The DFA…
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17 Filipino Seafarers Freed from Yemen Captivity, Set to Return Home
In a significant development, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced the liberation of 17 Filipino crew members from the M/V Galaxy Leader, who had been detained in Yemen for over a year. The seafarers are currently under the care of the Philippine Embassy in Muscat, Oman, and are expected to reunite with their families in…
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17 Filipino Hostages Freed from Yemen, Set to Return Home
In a significant development, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced the release of 17 Filipino crew members of the M/V Galaxy Leader, who had been held captive in Yemen for over a year. The seafarers are currently under the care of the Philippine Embassy in Muscat, Oman, and are expected to reunite with their families…
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