The Philippines’ Department of Transportation (DOTr) received an 11% hike in budget for 2018 to carry out improvements in the country’s water, air, road,…
10-year PH maritime master plan ready by late 2018
The Philippine Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) aims to finish its 10-year maritime industry roadmap, which now includes maritime cruise and logistics, by the third…
PH safety rules in construction, operation of Ro-Ro ships issued
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has issued precautionary measures and other safety concerns relating to the construction and operation of roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) passenger ships…
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is working on passing laws enabling the Philippines to implement international maritime conventions that the country has ratified. This…
President Rodrigo Duterte fired Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) administrator Marcial Quirico Amaro III for frequent travels abroad, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque announced in a…
Marina tells PH-registered ships to address cyber risks
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is requiring all shipping companies with Philippine-registered vessels to take into account cyber risk management in their safety management…
Force foreign carriers in PH to publish freight rates, business asks gov’t
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is urging the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Department of Transportation (DOTr) to issue…
The Philippine Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) generated P519.982 million in revenue in the first semester of 2017, which is 13% lower than the P597.889…
Chelsea Logistics welcomes cap on age of imported passenger vessels
Chelsea Logistics Holdings Corp. (CLC) said it supports the new Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) rule putting a cap on the age of imported passenger…
Marina advisory guides PH shipowners on VAT exemption rules
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has adopted guidelines for Philippine domestic shipping owners and operators to follow when applying for an endorsement from the…
Marina’s draft regulatory policy to govern ‘freewheeling’ harbor pilots
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) will be issuing a new policy to regulate the Philippine harbor pilotage sector and make harbor pilots compliant with…
PH stakeholders support house bills on maritime safety conventions
Various stakeholders voiced their support for two bills that seek to implement protocols on maritime safety, security and pollution prevention during initial deliberations on…
Revenue-generating agencies and offices under the Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) remitted a total of P25.78 billion to the Philippine national treasury in 2016.…
PH-flag ships directed to comply with Ballast Water Management pact
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) advised Philippine-flagged shipping lines engaged in overseas operations to comply with the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention of 2004,…
The Filipino Shipowners Association (FSA) is proposing a slew of measures that would enhance competitiveness of the Philippine ship registry. FSA chairman and president…
PH carriers pitch game plan for competitive domestic shipping sector
The Philippine Inter-Island Shipping Association (PISA) has identified strategies the government should undertake to support the association’s vision of a modern and competitive domestic…
