News/Press Releases


 

2022

Subject Matter Date Published
MARINA PARTNERS WITH NAUTICAL INSTITUTE TO STRENGTHEN PH MARITIME EDUCATION, TRAINING 21 November 2022
MARINA REITERATES IMPORTANCE OF STCW MANDATORY COURSES FOR ISSUANCE, REVALIDATION OF COC, COP  14 November 2022
PH, SOUTH KOREA FORGE COOPERATION AGGREEMENT TO EXPAND TRADE, BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP IN SHIPBUILDING; EYES TO GENERATE JOBS, BENEFITS SBSR ENTITIES   14 November 2022
 PH, FRANCE SIGN MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT TO STRENGTHEN SHIPPING INDUSTRY; THOUSANDS OF VESSELS TO BENEFIT FROM THE PARTNERSHIP  13 November 2022
 LOOK: MARINA OPENS PANGLAO EXTENSION OFFICE IN BOHOL   05 November 2022
MAGANDANG BALITA! MAGKAKAROON NA RIN NG EXTENSION OFFICE ANG MARINA SA OZAMIZ CITY SA TAONG 2024!   04 November 2022
SEC. BAUTISTA: PH GOV’T WORKING TO COMPLY WITH EU STANDARDS FOR FILIPINO SEAFARERS    04 November 2022
PHL CONVEYS ACCOMPLISHMENT UNDER A MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION PROJECT 03 November 2022
GOOD NEWS: MARINA TO OPEN A SATELLITE OFFICE IN UBAY, BOHOL!  
FILIPINO SEAFARERS TO BENEFIT FROM TRAINING ON NORWEGIAN SHIP – SEC. BAUTISTA 12 October 2022
PHL Commits to Elevate Transport System to Global Standards 27 September 2022 
 MARINA, WWF seal partnership to address crisis on marine plastic litter 26 September 2022 
MARINA STATEMENT ON THE NEWS ARTICLE “MARINA HOT OVER STIFF FINES ON SEAFARER”  24 September 2022 
MARINA kick-starts 23rd National Maritime Week Celebration 20 September 2022
MARINA suspends MV OceanJet 168 safety cert  12 September 2022
MARINA WORKING ROUND-THE-CLOCK TO ADDRESS IE FINDINGS; RALLIES STAKEHOLDERS SUPPORT FOR PH CONTINUED INCLUSION IN THE “IMO WHITELIST”   09 September 2022
 MARINA STCW Office granted ISO 9001:2015 Re-Certification for its sites in Metro Manila, Regional Offices  04 August 2022
MARINA HOLDS OATHTAKING CEREMONY FOR MARINE DECK AND ENGINE OFFICERS 01 August 2022
MARINA bags ‘best performing agency’ in ARTA’s RIA Manual Training 29 July 2022
11 Master Mariners pass MARINA Harbor Pilot Licensure Examination for 2022 29 July 2022
Administrator Fabia meets with key officials from OCEA and Associates (OCEA S.A.) 26 July 2022
MARINA delivers ISM Code Auditors Training Course  25 July 2022
DOTr designates Malaluan as MARINA OIC-Admin 07 July 2022 
 MARINA RECEIVES PALACE COMMENDATION, UNQUALIFIED OPINION FROM COA UNDER FORMER ADMIN EMPEDRAD 06 July 2022 
MARINA PRESS STATEMENT on Former Administrator Empedrad’s alleged illegal appointments of officers-in-charge (OICs) before he vacated his seat as the MARINA Chief 05 July 2022
MARINA partners with DBP during PHILMARINE Exhibition 05 July 2022 
MARINA forges partnerships to promote innovation, digital transformation in maritime industry 01 July 2022
MARINA HOLDS SIMULTANEOUS NATIONWIDE MASS OATH TAKING FOR FILIPINO MERCHANT MARINE OFFICERS IN CELEBRATION OF DAY OF THE SEAFARER; SEALS MoU WITH KONGSBERG, SEAVERSITY  28 June 2022 
REPORT ON THE INITIAL OCULAR INSPECTION IN LAGUNA LAKE (MIDP PROGRAM NO. 3)  09 June 2022
20 MASTER MARINERS PASSED HARBOR PILOT LICENSURE EXAMINATION CONDUCTED ON 09-11 MARCH 2022 08 June 2022
MARINA CELEBRATES 48TH YEAR; CHARTS NEW COURSE THROUGH INNOVATION AND TRANSFORMATION 03 June 2022
MARINA RELEASES MISMO-RELATED UPDATES 26May 2022
MARINA INAUGURATES ITS OWN TRAINING, RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT ARM IN BACOLOD CITY 26 May 2022
MARINA SALUTES WOMEN IN MARITIME SECTOR; ENSURES SUPPORT TO FEMALE WORKFORCE IN INDUSTRY 23 May 2022
MARINA facilitates workshop on safety, energy efficiency of domestic passenger ships; targets reduced maritime casualty, green maritime Philippines 19 May 2022
MARINA MEETS WITH PHL GMAS 12 May 2022
PHL LEADS FIRST RTF ON BIOFOULING MANAGEMENT MEETING 05 May 2022
MARINA BARES INITIATIVES BEFORE JOINT MARITIME COMMITTEE; ENSURES FURTHER IMPROVEMENT IN THE INDUSTRY 02 May 2022
MARINA SHARES FUTURE EFFORTS TO IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN SHIPPING SECTOR DURING CONSULTATION WORKSHOP ON DECARBONIZING PATHWAYS FOR FREIGHT TRANSPORT IN PH 28 April 2022
MARINA RECEIVES PALACE COMMENDATION; RECORDS 100% RESOLUTION RATE TO CITIZENS’ COMPLAINTS, CONCERNS 26 April 2022
MARINA COMMENDS OFFICIALS, PERSONNEL CONTRIBUTED IN PRIME-HRM LEVEL 2 BRONZE AWARD; ACCEPTS CSC CHALLENGE OF MATURITY LEVEL 3 22 April 2022
PHL Shares Marine Environment Protection Best Practices during the 2nd GPTF Meeting in London 18 April 2022
MARINA deactivates TWG on vaccination program; lauds efforts on successful vax program for Filipino seafarers 17 April 2022
PHL MARITIME ADMINISTRATION HOLDS VIRTUAL WRITESHOP ON PAI FOR IMSAS 2023 12 April 2022
MARINA GRANTS ONE-YEAR VALIDITY EXTENSION TO EXPIRING, EXPIRED ACCREDITATION CERTS  08 April 2022
PROOF OF COMMITMENT: MARINA LAUNCHES THREE MARITIME REPORTS 01 April 2022
MARINA CONDUCTS CALIBRATION OF TEST QUESTIONNAIRES FOR CERTIFICATE OF MARINE PROFESSION (CMP) LICENSE EXAMINATION 30 March 2022
MARINA LAY OUTS MARITIME PLANS, PROGRAMS BEFORE MSGC  25 March 2022
MARINA: PH CONTINUES TO ENCOURAGE OPERATORS, STRENGTHEN PROMOTION OF DIFFERENT ROUTES 23 March 2022
MARINA HOLDS AWARDING OF PLAQUE OF HONORABLE SERVICE TO 4 OUTGOING BOARD OF EXAMINERS 22 March 2022
MARINA BEEFS UP EFFORTS FOR REGISTRY OF RECREATIONAL BOATS DURING MARITIME INDUSTRY OVERVIEW FORUM; LAYS DOWN PLANS OF ESTABLISHING EXTENSION OFFICE IN SUBIC  21 March 2022
PHL CONVEYS GRATITUDE TO AMS FOR IMO COUNCIL RE-ELECTION UNDER CATEGORY C IN THE 42ND ASEAN MWTG 11 March 2022
MARINA CONDUCTED ITS FIRST CERTIFICATE OF MARINE PROFESSION (CMP) LICENSURE EXAMINATION IN FILIPINO; EYES OTHER MAJOR LOCAL DIALECTS SOON 10 March 2022
MARINA REMINDS PUBLIC: CRP IS NOW FULLY FUNCTIONAL  22 February 2022
MARINA issues STCW Certificates online; mulls granting 50% discount on cost of seafarer certificates  14 February 2022
 MARINA CONFERRED PRIME-HRM BRONZE AWARD BY CSC 09 February 2022
 MARINA HONORS 9 OF ITS RETIRING OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES 07 February 2022
 MARINA TO OFFER FREE SRB IN FIRST ISSUANCE STARTING FEBRUARY 7; TO GRANT 50% DISCOUNT FOR SEAMAN’S BOOK RENEWAL OR RE-ISSUANCE 04 February 2022
EMPEDRAD MEETS WITH PANAMA MARITIME AUTHORITY  25 January 2022
MARINA STARTS IMPLEMENTING “NO VAX, NO RIDE” POLICY IN DOMESTIC PASSENGER SHIPS  17 January 2022

2021

Subject Matter Date Published
MARINA DENIES ALLEGATIONS WITHHOLDING SPECIAL PERMIT OF A SHIP FOR MERCY MISSION IN THE VISAYAS REGION  29 December 2021
DUTERTE SIGNS EO 159 ON INTEGRATED APPROACH FOR MARITIME CONVENTIONS AND INSTRUMENTS 28 December 2021
MARINA AUTHORIZES 32 SHIPS FOR CARRIAGE OF RELIEF GOODS, TRANSPORT OF PASSENGERS IN TYPHOON ODETTE DEVASTATED AREAS  22 December 2021
MARINA TO ALLOW SHIPS TO SAIL AFTER TYPHOON #ODETTEPH LEAVES PAR, CALLS ON DOMESTIC SHIPOWNERS TO PRIORITIZE TRANSPORT OF RELIEF GOODS  18 December 2021
 MARINA reiterates precautionary measures vs. imminent threat of Tropical Storm Rai 14 December 2021
 BARMM SEEKS TECHNICAL COOPERATION WITH MARINA 13 December 2021
 PHL Re-elected to IMO Council under Category C for Biennium 2022 to 2023 11 December 2021
MARINA, IMO, World Bank Group kick off study on domestic ferry safety and energy efficiency  06 December 2021
MARINA, PCG STRENGTHEN MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION MECHANISM  02 December 2021
MARINA hosts Webinar on Violence Against Women; upholds commitment to address all forms of gender-based violence in maritime industry 25 November 2021
MARINA, NBI Sign Agreement to Strengthen Joint Campaign vs. Graft, Corruption 17 November 2021
MARINA, Philippine Navy pursue joint efforts to strengthen shipyard capabilities 15 November 2021
MARINA Holds Blessing of New MARINA Regional Office IV – Palawan Extension Office 12 November 2021
MARINA holds orientation for new industry partner AFAB 12 November 2021
MARINA Holds Awarding of Plaque of Honorable Service to 3 Outgoing Board of Examiners 11 November 2021
Empedrad strengthens anew MARINA org workforce; appoints 62 personnel for plantilla positions 10 November 2021
MARINA PROVIDES UPDATES ON PRIORITY IMO CONVENTIONS 19 October 2021
MARINA, TESDA Sign Memorandum of Agreement on Skills Training for Shipyard Workers 14 October 2021
One-Stop Shop for Seafarers Celebrates 1st Year Anniversary of Crew Change Operations 12 October 2021
 PHL SHARES COVID-19 PANDEMIC BEST PRACTICES IN 41ST ASEAN MTWG 08 October 2021
 PHL Seeks for IMO Council Re-election 06 October 2021
 One-Stop Shop for Seafarers to commemorate establishment of PH crew change hubs 04 October 2021
MARINA to Conduct Public Consultation on Guidelines for the Onboard Training of Cadets on Philippine-Registered Ships Engaged in Domestic Shipping  03 October 2021
MARINA, WMU Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Academic Cooperation, Technical Assistance 28 September 2021
MARINA Hosts Maritime Industry Symposium During National Maritime Week 2021 24 September 2021
MARINA To Conduct Webinar on Seafarers’ Mental Health 21 September 2021
MARINA announces Exceptional Bravery at Sea Awardees for 2021 21 September 2021
MARINA Releases Advisory on the Conduct of STCWO-Related Activities During the General Community Quarantine Alert Level 4 in NCR 19 September 2021
MARINA Conducts Webinar on Ease of Doing Business; Provides Updates on its Initiatives 12 September 2021
MARINA concludes Marine Environment Protection Forum
10 September 2021
MARINA, Domestic Shipping Operators Nationwide Ink Agreement on Fare Discount for Seafarers On-Board Domestic Passenger Ships 07 September 2021
MARINA, IAMU PAES-P conduct Workshop on Online Learning Methods for MHEIs 03 September 2021
Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Poland paid courtesy call to MARINA Administrator 03 September 2021
MARINA releases new rules for COP renewal 27 August 2021
Empedrad Bestowed US Legion of Merit 24 August 2021
MARINA Releases Guidelines for Conduct of STCWO Related Activities 22 August 2021
MARINA Convenes IMSAS Pre-Assessment Workshop 19 August 2021
DOTR Maritime Sector probes COVID-stricken RoRo vessel; monitors health protocol compliances of other ships 13 August 2021
MARINA implements Equivalency on revalidation of COC
09 August 2021
MARINA ensures readiness for upcoming ECQ; releases seafarer-related guidelines  03 August 2021
 MARINA ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICIALS MEET WITH CEBU MARITIME STAKEHOLDERS 26 July 2021
MARINA REGIONAL OFFICE IV LED THE INAUGURATION OF ITS SATELLITE OFFICE IN REAL, QUEZON PROVINCE  21 July 2021
MARINA Regional Office IV leads turnover ceremony for new Lucena Extension Office  12 July 2021
MARINA congratulates 33 passers of 2021 Naval Architecture Exam during SONAME Technical Learning 01 July 2021
MARINA LEADS SIMULTANEOUS NATIONWIDE VACCINATION FOR FILIPINO SEAFARERS IN CELEBRATION OF DAY OF THE SEAFARER  26 June 2021
 MARINA HOLDS CEREMONIAL VACCINATION VS. COVID-19 FOR FILIPINO SEAFARERS 18 June 2021
 DOTR, MARINO PARTYLIST, AMOSUP SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON CONDOTEL FOR SEAFARERS 18 June 2021
MARINA, ALMA WELCOME 289 STRANDED FILIPINO SEAFARERS  16 June 2021
GOOD NEWS: VALIDITY OF EXPIRING SRBs, SIRBs ON 01 JULY–31 December 2021 NOW EXTENDED TO ONE YEAR – MARINA  15 June 2021
EMPEDRAD BEEFS UP ANEW MARINA ORG WORKFORCE  07 June 2021
MARINA reiterates precautionary measures vs. imminent threat of Typhoon #DantePH  02 June 2021
GOOD NEWS! MARINA FURTHER EXTENDS THE VALIDITY OF STCW CERTIFICATES AS A TEMPORARY CONTINGENCY MEASURE AMIDST COVID-19 PANDEMIC  02 June 2021
MARINA, Philippine Navy ink agreement on Technical Expert Exchanges on Mutual Concerns  19 May 2021
Philippines, Netherlands strengthen ties anew in the field of maritime transport  09 May 2021
DOTr Maritime sector in full force in assisting COVID-19 positive Filipino crew members aboard vessel from India  07 May 2021
DOTr Maritime Sector assists 1,078 disembarking seafarers of Norwegian vessel  21 April 2021
 DOTR MARITIME SECTOR FACILITATES ARRIVAL OF NEARLY 1,000 REPATRIATED FILIPINO CREW MEMBERS ABOARD NORWEGIAN VESSEL; ASSURES THEM ASSISTANCE FROM PH GOVERNMENT 13 April 2021
FILIPINO SEAFARERS NOW INCLUDED IN PRIORITY LIST IN THE NAT’L COVID-19 VACCINATION PROGRAM  12 April 2021
Duterte Appoints VADM Medina as New Executive Director of STCW Office, MARINA  30 March 2021
MARINA RELEASES SEAFARER-RELATED GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF ECQ IN NCR PLUS 28 March 2021
MARINA PROVIDES UPDATES; UPHOLDS COLLABORATION WITH OVERSEAS SHIPPING STAKEHOLDERS  25 March 2021
PHILIPPINES HOSTS EXTRAORDINARY HIGH-LEVEL REGIONAL MEETING ON MEPSEAS  22 March 2021
MARINA PILOT TESTS ONLINE SYSTEM FOR 8 DOMESTIC SHIPPING APPLICATIONS 16 March 2021
MARINA LEADS PHL DELEGATION IN ASEAN MTWG 15 March 2021
MARINA CONVENES 5TH IMSAS INTER-AGENCY TWG MEETING  08 March 2021
PHL MARITIME ADMINISTRATION GEARS UP FOR IMSAS 2022; FINALIZES PAQ 22 February 2021
EMPEDRAD STRENGTHENS MARINA ORG WORKFORCE ANEW  20 February 2021
MARINA HOLDS SEMINAR ON BWM CONVENTION FOR MHEIS AND MTIS  15 February 2021
MARINA launches its Training Institute in Bacolod City  12 February 2021
 MARINA’s Kontra Fixer Mission 06 February 2021
MARINA sets rules, regulations for ballast water management  01 February 2021
MARINA CONDUCTS MBST WITH GAD SESSION  25 January 2021
 15 IN MARINA TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 23 January 2021
 MARINA TO PROCESS SRBS, SIDS ON SATURDAYS FOR FIRST QUARTER 23 January 2021
MARINA PREPARES 4-YEAR IT ROADMAP, PURSUES MODERNIZATION OF EQUIPMENT, SYSTEMS INTEGRATION, AUTOMATION OF SERVICES NATIONWIDE  18 January 2021
MARINA, LANDBANK INK WEB-BASED PAYMENT MOA TO PROMOTE EASE OF DOING BUSINESS 15 January 2021
MARINA LIFTS MORATORIUM ON MARITIME TRAINING CENTERS, ASSESSMENT CENTERS  07 January 2021
MARINA Press Statement ON THE REPORTED STRANDING OF PASSENGERS IN GUIMARAS-ILOILO ROUTE  05 January 2021

2020

Subject Matter Date Published
PHL STANDS UP TO BECOME FIRST COUNTRY TO BENEFIT FROM IMO BIOFOULING TRAINING COURSE  21 December 2020
41 Master Mariners pass Harbor Pilot Licensure Examination for 2020 15 December 2020
MARINA FURTHER EXTENDS VALIDITY, REVALIDATION OF STCW CERTIFICATES EXPIRING IN FIRST SEMESTER OF 2021 10 December 2020
MARINA conducted its GAD Forum for 2020 10 December 2020
PH IS FIRST RATIFYING COUNTRY LISTED AS MEETING INTERNATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SEAFARER’S IDENTITY DOCUMENT (SID) 10 December 2020
MARINA extends relief efforts in the Cagayan Province 07 December 2020
MARINA Welcomes PH Inclusion in ILO’s List of Members with “clear, complete, well-documented” processing issuance of SIDs 25 November 2020
MARINA successfully conducts first-ever virtual Modified Basic Safety Training in Region 10  23 November 2020
MARINA further extends revalidation period for expiring STCW Certificates from 13 March to 31 December 2020 19 November 2020
MARINA, SONAME STRENGTHEN CAPACITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP IN SHIPBUILDING; MARINA ADMINISTRATOR CONFERRED HONORARY MEMBERSHIP  13 November 2020
MARINA strengthens partnership with WIMAPHIL through MOU, office space  10 November 2020
Vessel operations resume in Bicol – MARINA  04 November 2020
MARINA reminds shipowners and operators to prepare for Typhoon Rolly; strictly comply with safe practice for cargo stowage, securing  30 October 2020
Empedrad beefs up MARINA org workforce 28 October 2020
MARINA reiterates passenger rights amid cancelled, delayed, or uncompleted inter-island ship voyages caused by COVID-19 pandemic 26 October 2020
MARINA Sets Rules on the Construction, Certification of Vessels Using Composite Materials 12 October 2020
MARINA SETS TRAINING STANDARDS FOR 4 MANDATORY STCW COURSES ON IGF, POLAR CODES 08 October 2020
MARINA Releases Guidelines on Remote Inspection, Monitoring, Surveillance of MTIs, ACs, OMATPs  30 September 2020
One Year Extension of Expiring STCW Certificates From March 13 to December 31, 2020 now implemented – MARINA  25 September 2020
MARINA, MARINO PL solon welcome President Duterte’s order to DFA to assist stranded seafarers abroad amid COVID-19 pandemic 16 September 2020
MARINA publishes updated guidelines on physical distancing and authorized capacity of passenger ships operating in areas under MGCQ, GCQ 15 September 2020
MARINA IMPOSES BAN ON DINE-IN AND SMOKING IN ITS PREMISES NATIONWIDE 15 September 2020
MARINA, PHL Maritime Administration Continue to Firm Up Preps for International Maritime Audit in 2022 13 September 2020
MARINA REQUIRES SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT FOR PH-REGISTERED SHIPS 08 September 2020
DOTr CONDUCTS FIRST CREW CHANGE OPERATIONS AT THE PORT OF CAPINPIN IN BATAAN  05 September 2020
GOOD NEWS: MARINA EXTENDS EXPIRING SIRBs, SRBs FOR SEAFARERS ONBOARD, ASHORE TO ONE YEAR 02 September 2020
MARINA EXTENDS EXPIRING STCW CERTIFICATES TO ONE YEAR 01 September 2020
MARINA DIRECTS ALL DOMESTIC SHIPPING LINES TO PROVIDE CARGO SPACE ALLOCATION, PREFERENTIAL CARGO RATES FOR AGRICULTURAL, FOOD PRODUCTS 01 September 2020
MARINA ISSUES NEW RULES ON ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PERMIT FOR TEMPORARY UTILIZATION OF PH-REGISTERED DOMESTIC SHIPS TO OPERATE IN INT’L VOYAGES 31 August 2020
PHILIPPINES COMMITS AS MAJOR CREW CHANGE HUB IN ASEAN MARITIME CONFAB; UPDATES EFFORTS ON COVID-19, OTHER INITIATIVES  28 August 2020
MARINA directs heightened safety, security measures for PH-registered ships 27 August 2020
MARINA RELEASES UPDATED GUIDELINES ON REVALIDATION OF STCW CERTIFICATES; EXTENDS ITS VALIDITY ANEW 26 August 2020
MARINA COMMUNICATES PH GUIDELINES ON GREEN LANE TO IMO; ENSURES SPEEDY, SAFE TRAVELS OF SEAFARERS AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC  25 August 2020
AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC, DOTr ACTIVATES 3 PORTS AS CREW CHANGE HUBS IN ONE MONTH: SUBIC BAY FREEPORT ZONE STARTS AS HUB TODAY, AUGUST 22  22 August 2020
MARINA RELEASES ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES ON ‘BLENDED LEARNING’ MODE OF MARITIME TRAINING AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC  21 August 2020
THEORETICAL EXAMINATION FOR MARINE OFFICERS IN ILOILO, CEBU, DAVAO UNDER OLD SYSTEM RESUMES; UNDER NEW SYSTEM TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED 19 August 2020
MARINA ADMINISTRATOR VADM EMPEDRAD FIRMS UP HIS 10-POINT AGENDA FOR THE MARITIME INDUSTRY 12 August 2020
MARINA Administrator Vice Admiral Robert A Empedrad (Ret) on explosion in Beirut, Lebanon 07 August 2020
MARINA facilitates sea transport of LSIs back to their hometowns 11 July 2020
MARINA CONVENES INTER-AGENCY WEBINAR ON THE IMSAS 07 July 2020
#SeafarersAreKeyWorkers: MARINA to celebrate ‘Day of Seafarer’ through webinar 20 June 2020
Council approves Phl preparatory documents for IMSAS 15 June 2020
Protocol of the Philippines on Crew Change and Repatriation of Seafarers 29 May 2020
Philippines recognizes Filipino seafarers as “key workers”; ensures safe ship crew changes amid COVID-19 pandemic 12 May 2020
STCW Office of MARINA granted ISO 9001:2015 Certification for its different sites in Metro Manila 04 May 2020
Starting Monday with Two Batches of Balik-Probinsya 27 April 2020
PROCESS FLOW for the “Seafarers Balik-Probinsya Program”  27 April 2020
Screening of 1st Batch of Balik-Probinsya
26 April 2020
MARINA extends validity of statutory certificates issued by the agency and its Recognized Organizations (ROs) until 31 May 2020 15 April 2020
A Letter to All Filipino Seafarers around the World 13 April 2020
MARINA Central Office voluntarily donated their one-day salary to RITM
09 April 2020
Holy Week 2020 Message of MARINA Administrator VADM Robert Empedrad
09 April 2020
MARINA welcomes home 327 Filipino seafarers 06 April 2020
MARINA tightens measures protecting Filipino seafarers, Philippine-flagged ships, Agency workforce from COVID-19  13 March 2020
MARINA extends validity of certificates of affected Filipino seafarers amid Middle East tension, COVID-19 12 March 2020
Philippine-flagged overseas ships already compliant with IMO 2020  11 March 2020
MARINA presents 2019 OSS Accomplishments, intensifies collaboration with private stakeholders  21 February 2020
MARINA extends assistance to motorboat operators for modernization program in Cebu 01 February 2020
PHL Maritime Administration gears-up for IMSAS 2021 through Verification Audit 29 January 2020

2019

Subject Matter Date Published
Domestic shippers encouraged to start creating transition plan for IMO 2020 Global Sulfur Cap implementation 19 December 2019
DAY 1 OF CAVITE-MANILA FERRY OPERATIONS SMOOTH, SUCCESSFUL 10 December 2019 
DOTR, MARINA LAUNCH RECREATIONAL VESSEL REGISTRY; YACHT REGISTRATION ASSURED IN JUST 5 DAYS 10 December 2019 
MARINA graces last month of 2019 with launching of 3 priority projects  08 December 2019 
ABANGAN: Makiisa sa pag-lunsad ng Mabilis, Maginhawa at Panatag na Biyahe: #OkayKaFerryKo sa darating na Linggo, ika-8 ng Disyembre 06 December 2019
DOTr-MARINA to launch Cavite-Metro Manila Ferry Boat Service, registration of recreational boats 06 December 2019
MARINA advises shipowners, operators to allow relaxation of sailing schedules of ships  04 December 2019
 MARINA REITERATES PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES DURING SEVERE WEATHER DISTURBANCES 02 December 2019
 PHILIPPINES RE-ELECTED TO COUNCIL OF IMO  30 November 2019
MARINA, CHED, PMMA DEVELOP STANDARD PROGRAM FOR MARITIME EDUCATION   29 November 2019
MARINA upgrades its certification system for seafarers  28 November 2019
MARINA conducts ‘Institutional Mechanism Workshop on the Modernization of Passenger Ships’ in Surigao City 28 November 2019
DOTr-MARINA to operationalize Cavite-Metro Manila routes via ferry boat 21 November 2019
MARINA conducts 4th Load Line Assignment Training 14 November 2019
Philippines elected as chair of 4th Session of Joint FAO/ILO/IMO Working Group on IUU Fishing in Spain  26 October 2019
MARINA, IRS Sign MOA For Statutory Certification Services 18 October 2019
MARINA Hosts Training on Legal Implementation of BWM and AFS Conventions  17 October 2019 
MARINA to Host the TRAIN-IMPLEMENT Course 04 October 2019
MARINA To Intensify Modernization Of Domestic Ships 13 September 2019
MARINA Hosts Workshop, Meeting On Glofouling Partnerships Project 12 September 2019
MARINA Conducts Anew Campaign On Rights Of Sea Passengers 05 September 2019
DOTr, Maritime Sector Hold Maritime Safety Summit For Domestic Shipping 31 August 2019
Philippines to Host Second High-Level Regional Meeting on MEPSEAS 26 August 2019
MARINA Pushes for Phasing-Out of Wooden-Hulled Ships 23 August 2019
Philippines Successfully Sustains Inclusion in IMO White List 23 August 2019
Marina Directs Additional 4 Shipping Companies To Serve Iloilo – Guimaras Route 07 August 2019
Marina Investigates Capsized Motorbancas In Iloilo-Guimaras Strait 05 August 2019
MARINA Conducts Workshop On Modernization Of Domestic Shipping Industry 01 August 2019
MARINA To Provide Updates On Overseas Shipping Industry 24 July 2019
Duterte Signs EO 84 Institutionalizing IMSAS Council 12 July 2019
MARINA Lobbies for more SBSR Sector Incentives 09 July 2019
MARINA To Stakeholders: Ensure Maritime Safety At All Times 08 July 2019
MARINA strengthens policies on maritime tourism 27 June 2019
MARINA celebrates Day of the Seafarer; Launches SID 26 June 2019
MARINA Holds 1ST IMSAS Council Meeting 21 June 2019
MARINA Hosts PHILMARINE 2019; Signs MOU on Maritime Industry 20 June 2019
MARINA Supports Unveilling of First Locally-Made RoRo Ship 09 June 2019
MARINA Inaugurates Central Office Building; Celebrates 45th Founding Anniversary 06 June 2019
MARINA Urges Stakeholders To Cooperate In Enhancing MET System 24 May 2019
MARINA Launches 45th Year Anniversary Celebration; Receives ISO Certification 06 May 2019
Philippines Asserts Position In IMO White List 02 May 2019
MARINA, DOE To Promote Green Shipping Industry 30 April 2019
MARINA Hosts Training, Write-Shop For IMSAS 2021 28 April 2019
MARINA Develops Training Standards On STCW Mandatory Courses 26 April 2019
MARINA Hosts 144th Maritime Forum 25 April 2019
MARINA, DTI To Develop Standards For Shipbuilding, Ship Repair Sector 25 April 2019
MARINA Advocates Gender Equality In The Shipbuilding, Ship Repair Industry 15 April 2019
MARINA OIC Conducts Random Inspection Of RoRo Vessel In Batangas And Calapan Ports 15 April 2019
DOTR-MARINA Launches Awareness Campaign On Rights Of Sea Passengers 12 April 2019
MARINA Promotes Quality Management On Shipbuilding, Ship Repair Industry 12 April 2019
MARINA hosts 2nd APEC Strategy Planning Meeting for Seafarers 05 April 2019
MARINA receives Level II CSC recognition on human resource management 03 April 2019
Revised policies on two maritime educational programs now due for final CHED approval 01 April 2019
DOTr-MARINA commits full compliance with IMO Standards to maintain “White List” status 24 March 2019
PHL remains in IMO List 21 March 2019
MARINA holds 20th PH-NL JMCA Meeting 21 March 2019
MARINA partners with PNU on exam assessment 15 March 2019
MARINA to shipping operators: Uphold passengers’ rights at all times 05 March 2019
MARINA to enhance maritime industry investment climate 03 March 2019
MARINA hosts 2019 MET Conference 26 February 2019
PH, Japan Renew Commitment on Maritime Education, Training 21 February 2019
MARINA gears up for IMSAS 2021 20 February 2019
MARINA reports 7 RoRo Missionary Routes to be Served 19 February 2019
MARINA Strengthens Collaboration with Overseas Shipping Stakeholders 13 February 2019
Seafaring industry not only for men, but also for women – MARINA 10 February 2019
MARINA opens 19 RoRo Missionary Routes 05 February 2019
MARINA eyes first-ever maritime hub 25 January 2019
MARINA strengthens Philippine Ship Registry; upholds commitment to IMO 20 January 2019
MARINA, CHED, PMMA, MHEIS revamp PH Maritime Education Programs 16 January 2019
MARINA to issue show cause orders to 2 ships in collision 15 January 2019

2018

Subject Matter Date Published
MARINA launches Online Evaluation and Appointment System for Theoretical Exam for Marine Officers 20 December 2018
MARINA welcomes blessing of newly-constructed central office building 14 December 2018
MARINA bags ‘Best Regional Identification Document’ award for the SID project 13 December 2018
MARINA completes 10-yr maritime roadmap formulation process 12 December 2018
MARINA presents former MARINA employee faking legal certificates 10 December 2018
MARINA to issue show cause orders to 4 non-conformant maritime schools 09 December 2018
MARINA calibrates maritime training course packages 06 December 2018
Skilled, competent labor force makes maritime industry, economy thrive – MARINA 06 December 2018
Philippines Hosts IMO Workshop on Safe, Environmentally Sound Ship Recycling 04 December 2018
MARINA Professional IDs a valid document 02 December 2018
MARINA guarantees strict compliance with re-admeasurement of PH-registered domestic ships 29 November 2018
Ferry safety is shared responsibility – MARINA 28 November 2018
MARINA Optimistic On IMO Meeting; Presented 10-Yr Roadmap To International Maritime Partners 25 November 2018
New MARINA Region VII building now partially operational; fully operational on Jan 2019 20 November 2018
MARINA Reports Cancelled Sea Travels in the Visayas Region Due to Tropical Storm “Samuel” 19 November 2018
MARINA bares 10-year shipyard programs 18 November 2018
MARINA to enhance PH maritime education, training 16 November 2018
Vingson to MARINA employees: Live up the standards of model public servant 12 November 2018
MARINA reminds shipping companies against smoking on-board 09 November 2018
MARINA completes submission of proofs of compliance with EMSA; intensifies preps for IMO Independent Evaluation for PH White Listing 08 November 2018
MARINA hosts Regional Training Course on Maritime Casualty Investigation 07 November 2018
MARINA to sail towards integrated, globally-competitive maritime industry 06 November 2018
MARINA welcomes VADM Vingson as OIC 05 November 2018
MARINA to Open Seaman’s Book Center in SM City Bacoor 29 October 2018
Davao-Manila passenger shipping route officially reopened 29 October 2018
MARINA to enhance safety of fishing vessels, crew 26 October 2018
MARINA launched SIRB Online Appointment System 26 October 2018
MARINA Leads Signing of IRR of EO 63, Recognizes Role of CHED, DOH and PCG 24 October 2018
MARINA Supports Reopening of Manila-Mindanao Passenger Ship Routes 22 October 2018
MARINA to Finalize 10-Year Maritime Industry Roadmap 18 October 2018
MARINA Capacitates Technical Staff on Load Line Assignment of Ships 12 October 2018
MARINA Reiterates 20% Fare Discount in Domestic Passenger Ships 11 October 2018
Guerrero Beefs Up MARINA Org Work Force 10 October 2018
MARINA Takes Action on the Abandonment of 21 Filipino Seafarers in India 06 October 2018
IMO Invites MARINA to a Resource Mobilization Workshop in Korea 03 October 2018
MARINA To Host Maritime Safety Forum in Manila 21 September 2018
MARINA Supports Region 1 Tri-City Ferry System 19 September 2018
MARINA To Launch Mindanao Maritime Industry Forum 18 September 2018
MARINA Rolls Out Ship Modernization Program 07 September 2018
MARINA Probes Cebu Ferry Fire 02 September 2018
MARINA Kick-Starts PH Cruise Shipping Industry 29 August 2018
MARINA Stirs PH Cruise Shipping Industry 29 August 2018
MARINA Beefs Up Preps for Maritime Audit 24 August 2018
MARINA Boosts Social Media Efforts, Capacitates Social Media Officers 20 August 2018
MARINA Partners with DOF in Upgrading Motorbancas 19 August 2018
MARINA Lauds Fast Craft Service Linking Calbayog-Cebu 15 August 2018
MARINA, JICA To Boost PH Shipbuilding Industry 10 August 2018
MARINA, PCG Reinforce Partnership, Toughen Enforcement over Domestic Ships 09 August 2018
MARINA Imposes Strict Regulations for PH Ships engaged in International Trade 08 August 2018
 MARINA Host the IMSAS Inter-Agency Mock Audit Opening and Closing Meeting 04 July 2018
Pre-Audit Meeting and Development of Audit Plan for the conduct of Mock Audit in Preparation of IMSAs 2021 13 April 2018
IMO National Maritime Transport Policy Workshop for the Philippines 12 March 2018
Multi-sectoral Advisory Group on IMO Concerns (MAGIC) Orientation/Workshop 14 February 2018
MARINA Formulates Rules for Philippine Fishing Vessels 01 February 2018
Philippines re-elected to council of International Maritime Organization 05 January 2018

2015

Subject Matter Date Published
MARINA technical personnel knowledge and skills enhancement 09 December 2015
Ombudsman dismisses cases filed by UFS’ Ramirez against MARINA Administrator, et al 26 October 2015
Manila City Prosecutor’s Office dismisses complaint for “Usurpation of Legislative Power” Against MARINA 26 October 2015
MEJIA welcomes new MARINA JICA expert 31 July 2015
MARINA STCW Office, Now ISO Certified 07 August 2015
MARINA marks 41st year on Monday; Modest activities lined-up 30 May 2015
Mejia leads ceremonial oath taking of officers 21 May 2015
Shipyards in PH form first National Association 11 May 2015
Historic IMO Manila meet on Passenger Ships’ Safety 29 April 2015
‘Manila statement’ issued at IMO meet to enhance safety of passenger ferries 29 April 2015
Kaligtasan ng barkong pampasahero sa bansa 27 April 2015
IMO Secretary General opens passenger ships’ safety meet in Manila 24 April 2015
International Maritime Organization (IMO) to lead shipping meet in Manila on April 24, 2015 01 April 2015
MARINA conducts dialogue for “Ligtas Biyaheng Dagat” 01 March 2015
PHILIPPINES positions to “ship repair hub” in Asia 01 March 2015
JSMEA nagpasalamat sa MARINA at shipowners 01 March 2015
MARINA nagbabala sa ship inspectors, may-ari ng shipyards 27 February 2015
PH, Japan malusog ang shipping industry relations 16 February 2015
Administrator MEJIA before Japanese Ship Machinery, Equipment Makers 13 February 2015
MARINA visit at Tsuneishi – Cebu 09 February 2015
PH Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Seminar Cum Workshop Successful 09 February 2015
First PH Shipbuilding, Shiprepair Seminar cum Workshop Successful 06 February 2015
MARINA orders domestic shipping operators to roll back passenger and cargo rates 15 January 2015
MARINA SCDD at SM City Manila 12 January 2015
MARINA Enforcement Service conducts consultative dialogue with stakeholders on Ligtas Biyaheng Dagat 2015 08 January 2015
MARINA team to probe Vietnam Boat-sinking, death of Filipino Crew 08 January 2015
MARINA implements “OPLAN LIGTAS BIYAHE KRISMAS 2014” 07 January 2015

2014

Subject Matter Date Published
MARINA ‘WARNING’ SA MGA PASAHERO: Wag magdadala ng paputok sa barko 30 December 2014
Zero Casualty in ‘Ruby” hit Region 4 15 December 2014
PH readies to ratify anti-fouling, ballast in ship conventions 17 November 2014
MARINA Region VIII opens satellite offices 17 November 2014
MARINA Sets New Rules on Examination, Assessment, Licensing and Certification of Deck / Engine Officers 18 November 2014
MARINA personnel train to be ISM Code Auditors 22 October 2014
MARINA pilot tests online appointment system on 01 October 2014 25 September 2014
MEJIA speaks at ICS International Shipping Confab 12 September 2014
MARINA meets with Dubai Maritime City Authority Official 10 September 2014
New official for MARINA 08 September 2014
MARINA leads 2014 National Maritime Week Celebration 05 September 2014
MARINA implements BOQ’s heightened alert to prevent Ebola Virus spread in PH 04 September 2014
MARINA eases queue for issuance of COPs 04 September 2014
MARINA, WIMAPHIL INC. accord for Maritime Safety and Environmental Protection 29 August 2014
MARINA On Line Appointment System for Seaman’s Book and STCW Certificates Up Next 18 August 2014
Historic visit of PANAMA Maritime Authority’s Administrator at MARINA 15 August 2014
MARINA alerts shipowners, seafarers vs “EBOLA” virus spread 12 August 2014
MARINA thanks active sectors on support for sustaining well-being of the industry 12 August 2014
National Consultation Meeting on the Project “Removing capacity barriers for implementing energy efficiency measures for international shipping” 31 July 2014
MARINA extends Special Permit of a foreign ships for the MALAMPAYA Gas Project 30 July 2014
MARINA Board Approves IRR of RA 10635 24 July 2014
Court denies prayer for TRO on RA 10635, MARINA all set for the IRR 02 July 2014
MARINA waives the Registration Fees and other Filing/Processing Fees for newly-constructed motorbancas and fishing boats in Tacloban and other areas devastated by typhoon “Yolanda” 02 July 2014
MARINA Leads the “Day of the Filipino Seafarer” Celebration 25 June 2014
National Training Course on Marine Casualty and Incident Investigation 10 June 2014
MARINA Awards TIMONEL for 2014 02 June 2014
MARINA marks its 40th year on Sunday, 01 June 2014 30 May 2014
World Maritime University (WMU) Field Studies in PH 07 May 2014
MARINA invites nominations for maritime instructors training in Japan 07 April 2014
NBI clearance requirement for processing of Seafarer Identification and Record Book (SIRB) 04 April 2014
Dr Maximo Q Mejia Jr, Administrator of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) warns public of fraud / impersonation scheme 02 April 2014
RA 10635 Empowers MARINA as the Single Maritime Administration on STCW 17 March 2014
MARINA makes ship registration faster, saves millions for shipping companies (E-SPWEL) 11 March 2014