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Cavite to Manila ferry

Month-long free fare for passengers of Cavite-Manila ferry service

Passenger fare for the newly reopened ferry service between Cavite and Manila will be free for a whole month, according to the Department of…
  • December 10, 2019
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Marina: maritime development plan requires P94B funding

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) says an estimated P94.6 billion is needed to implement the eight priority programs under its 10-year Maritime Industry Development…
  • January 8, 2019
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Marina eyes linking Region 1 via tri-city ferry system

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…
  • September 22, 2018
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Marina to implement stringent rules on operation of cruise ships

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) starting this month will enforce strict policies on the acquisition and operation of local cruise ships to ensure maritime…
  • September 3, 2018
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Marina drafts bill pushing implementation of 5 IMO conventions as audit looms

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is beefing up preparations for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) scheduled for 2021. IMSAS…
  • August 27, 2018
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Draft amendment to domestic shipping act gets first pass in Lower House

The House of Representatives has approved on first reading a bill seeking to amend the Domestic Shipping Act of 2004 in order to allow…
  • August 19, 2018
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PH files accession instruments to 6 IMO conventions

The Philippines on April 24 and June 6 this year deposited instruments to accession to six maritime conventions with the International Maritime Organization (IMO),…
  • July 8, 2018
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Marina details latest strategy to improve connectivity, reduce regulatory burden

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has listed its plans and programs to accomplish its aim of further connectivity, mainly by ensuring an economic, efficient,…
  • July 6, 2018
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Marina’s 2017 revenues below 2016 figure by 21%

The Philippines’ Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) recorded revenues of P901.121 million in 2017, 21% lower than the P1.14 billion generated in 2016 but 3%…
  • June 11, 2018
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Marina adds more conditions for foreign ships to operate in PH

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is imposing additional conditions for foreign-registered ships to be permitted temporary operation in Philippine territory. Marina administrator Rey Leonardo…
  • June 2, 2018
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Ex-AFP chief Guerrero moves to Marina’s top post

President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed outgoing Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff Gen. Rey Leonardo Guerrero as the new administrator of…
  • April 24, 2018
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AFP chief to head Marina by end-April

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff General Rey Leonardo Guerrero will be the next administrator of the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina).…
  • January 22, 2018
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PH-flagged ships could soon have armed personnel

The Philippine Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is expected to allow engagement of armed personnel on board international-going Philippine-flagged vessels in a bid to prevent…
  • September 15, 2011
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