Amaro takes up post as new Marina chief

Dr. Marcial Quirico C. Amaro III has been appointed as the new administrator of the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), officially taking over last July…

Philippines gets Category 1 upgrade from US FAA

  The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finally restored the Category 1 rating of the Philippines, paving the way for Philippine flag carriers…

PH roro operator warns collapse of shipping industry with cabotage reforms

Asian Marine Transport Corp., a roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) operator, is warning of layoffs in the domestic shipping industry if the Philippine government does away with…

MARINA bill pushes relaxation of PH cabotage law

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is pushing via a draft bill the easing of the Philippines’ cabotage law by allowing foreign flag vessels to…

SuperFerry resumes passenger and cargo operations

SuperFerry has resumed operations after a brief suspension meted out by the Philippine Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) over the weekend. Officials of the company…