Phased implementation of IMO 2020 eyed for local shipping

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is conducting a survey on the fuel consumption of domestic ships to prepare for the phased implementation of the…

Shipping sector proposes $5B R&D board to cut emissions

The global maritime transport industry is proposing to form and fund a new non-governmental research & development (R&D) organization to accelerate the decarbonization of…

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…

PH Senate adopts 7 maritime treaties

The Philippine Senate has adopted seven maritime treaties, including two resolutions concurring with the ratification of the 1978 and 1988 international protocols relating to…

PH maritime body highlights 12 IMO instruments coming into force

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is reminding shipping operators, Philippine-registered ships engaged in overseas operations, and other stakeholders of 12 International Maritime Organization (IMO)…

Mandatory safety code for gas-fueled ships takes effect Jan 1

A new mandatory code for ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels entered into force on January 1, as did new training requirements for…

Marina lists new IMO rules affecting carriers from 2016

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is calling on overseas shipping companies registered in the Philippines to get ready for the enforcement of several International…

Keep an eye on new IMO amendments, MARINA tells maritime stakeholders

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has reminded shipping lines and other stakeholders of four amendments to International Maritime Organization (IMO) Conventions effective in January…

PH maritime regulator urges ships to comply with emission rules

THE Philippine Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has urged overseas shipping companies and other maritime entities to comply with energy efficiency regulations to cut their…