PH ports agency to revive shelved efforts to ratify FAL Convention
The Philippines, through the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), is resuscitating plans to adopt the Facilitation of the International Maritime Traffic Convention of 1965, popularly…
Duterte’s Japan state visit yields $1.8B in private investments
TWELVE private business agreements worth US$1.8 billion were sealed during the recent three-day state visit of President Rodrigo Duterte to Japan. Presidential spokesperson Ernesto…
Marina corrects timing of random ship checks to prevent departure delays
The Maritime Industry Authority-Enforcement Group (Marina-ES) has agreed to conduct random inspection of vessels while the ships are unloading cargo—not while they are set…
Aquino signs order giving teeth to drive vs PH maritime transport security risks
The Philippine government has issued a new measure that reinforces the country’s international commitment to fighting security threats against the maritime transportation system. Executive…
Maritime traffic in some areas in Metro Manila will be prohibited during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in the country this month, according…
PH ports observe international rules on dangerous goods handling—PPA
The handling of dangerous goods in the country’s ports complies with international guidelines, said the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) in a statement issued on…
PH solon demands probe of domestic ships after Ormoc tragedy
Senator Paolo Benigno Aquino IV is urging the Upper House to look into the seaworthiness of domestic vessels following the recent sea mishap involving…
The Philippine government will implement for security purposes a no-fly, no-sail zone policy during this week’s Papal visit. The no-fly zone policy covers commercial…
