Marcos OKs 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan 2028

PRESIDENT FERDINAND Marcos Jr. has approved the 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan 2028 (MIDP) as the country’s whole-of-nation roadmap for the integrated development and strategic direction of the maritime industry.

Strict enforcement of shipbuilding guides sought after oil spill

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL 3rd District Representative Jose Francisco Benitez on Wednesday filed a bill seeking to empower the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to strictly enforce shipbuilding standards and ensure that vessels are constructed and equipped with materials and apparatus to prevent discharge or emission of oil, sewage, garbage and other harmful substances and pollutants into Philippine seas.

Solon eyes lower training fees for Filipino seafarers

A LAWMAKER urged the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to reduce the training fees once a ‘blended learning program’ is introduced among Filipino seafarers.

MARINA suspends safety certificate of M/V Filipinas Cebu

CEBU - The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has suspended the passenger ship safety certificate (PSSC) of the M/V Filipinas Cebu owned by the Cokaliong Shipping Lines after it ran aground in Concepcion in Iloilo province while enroute to Cebu.