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Posts tagged with "Maritime Industry Authority"
Veteran Navy ‘seadog’ named Marina OIC
Nov. 6 | Narciso A. Vingson, Jr. is the OIC administrator for the Maritime Industry Authority. Photo from Marina. Narciso A. Vingson, Jr. has been designated as officer-in-charge (OIC) of the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) by Transportation Secretary Arthur...
11 hurdle Marina’s harbor pilot licensing test
Nov. 2 | The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) urged 11 newly minted harbor pilots to be competitive and reliable agents in ensuring maritime safety at all Philippine ports. The 11 new master mariners who hurdled Marina’s harbor pilot licensure examination...
Marina issues special permit for new 2Go Manila-Mindanao route
Oct. 25 | The Philippine Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has allowed 2Go Group, Inc. to operate a Manila-Iloilo-Zamboanga-General Santos-Davao service to serve passengers expected to flock to these ports during this year’s observance of All Saints’ Day...
Draft PH maritime roadmap identifies priority programs for next 10 years
Oct. 22 | The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is finalizing priority programs and projects under its 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP), which aims to transform the Philippines into a major maritime hub. “While it may be true that we [did]...
Marina targets zero marine incidents by 2025
Oct. 1 | The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is crafting a safety action plan as it aims for zero maritime accidents in the Philippines by 2025. “It’s not only for the safety of passengers but to ensure that our shipping industry grows and we’re able...
Marina eyes linking Region 1 via tri-city ferry system
Sep. 22 | The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) says it supports the proposal to establish a tri-city ferry system in Region 1. Initiated by the Regional Development Council (RDC) Region 1, the ferry system proposal aims to link the cities of Dagupan and Alaminos...
Marina to implement stringent rules on operation of cruise ships
Sep. 3 | The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) starting this month will enforce strict policies on the acquisition and operation of local cruise ships to ensure maritime safety and security, including only accrediting cruise ships that have been operating for...
Draft House bill separates PPA regulatory and commercial functions
Aug. 27 | A bill seeking to separate the regulatory and administrative functions of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) and create a new port agency focused on developing, managing, and operating public ports has been filed at the House of Representatives. House...
Marina drafts bill pushing implementation of 5 IMO conventions as audit looms
Aug. 27 | The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is beefing up preparations for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) scheduled for 2021. IMSAS is a mandatory audit intended to check the Philippines’ compliance with...
