JAO regulating foreign carriers’ charges out in a week or two—DTI chief
The joint administrative order (JAO) that will regulate local charges imposed by international shipping lines servicing the Philippines will be out in one or…
Interagency body deliberates on PH compliance strategy ahead of 2021 IMO audit
Several maritime and port agencies have convened to prepare for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) in 2021, with the…
Local ships ordered to give way to those carrying perishables during emergencies
All domestic shipping vessels must assist and accommodate ships carrying perishable goods during national emergencies such as port congestion, weather disturbance, or other natural…
Marina favors SBSR development over gov’t takeover of Hanjin
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is recommending developing and upgrading the ship building and ship repair (SBSR) industry to enable local shipyards to expand…
PH agencies to regulate fees of foreign shipping lines, depots, truckers
Fees charged by international shipping lines, container depot operators, and truckers operating in the Philippines will soon be regulated by government agencies, the move…
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…
Marina’s new maritime roadmap identifies 8 flagship programs
The (Marina) has finally completed formulating the eight priority projects under the 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP). The projects include development of shipping…
Narciso A. Vingson, Jr. has been designated as officer-in-charge (OIC) of the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) by Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade. The appointment comes…
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) urged 11 newly minted harbor pilots to be competitive and reliable agents in ensuring maritime safety at all Philippine…
Marina issues special permit for new 2Go Manila-Mindanao route
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…
Draft PH maritime roadmap identifies priority programs for next 10 years
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…
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…
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…
Draft House bill separates PPA regulatory and commercial functions
A bill seeking to separate the regulatory and administrative functions of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) and create a new port agency focused on…
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…
