The Philippines has expressed support for measures advanced by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to enhance the safety and welfare of seafarers operating in...
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has launched its Online Reservation Assistance System (ORAS), a step toward bringing order to the currently chaotic ticketing process...
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has granted a three-month extension on the validity of seafarers’ Certificates of Competency and Certificates of Proficiency in light...
The Philippines is piloting a web-based e-navigation system that aligns local shipping with international maritime standards, a major step in modernizing maritime operations in...
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has issued Advisory No. 2026-10, easing domestic shipping operations and granting discounts to charges as part of the government’s...
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has issued Advisory No. 2026-08 directing shipping companies to strictly implement precautionary security measures in accordance with guidance from...
The European Union expects the Philippines has already strengthened its quality assurance, competence, training and monitoring, and certification systems for seafarers by the time...
Domestic shipping operators have expressed support for the proposed mandatory online ticketing system aimed at enhancing services for inter-island passengers.
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)...
Key Philippine maritime agencies are assessing progress and validating implementation of measures to comply with the requirements of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
The Maritime...
