Tag: MARINA

MARINA inaugurates training and research development arm in Bacolod City

(Eagle News) — The Maritime Industry Authority has inaugurated a training and research development arm in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. According to the Department of Transportation, the MARINA Training Institute (MarTI) was opened in Panaad Park, Brgy. Mansilingan on May 24. “The MarTI’s operationalization aims to improve the capacity of MARINA and other partners to innovate and operate modern technologies, to spearhead programs to help the country tackle the changing trends in the maritime industry […]

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MARINA: Two of 12 COVID-19-positive crew members of ship allowed to dock in Manila from India in critical condition

(Eagle News) — Two of the 12 COVID-19-positive crew members of the ship that was allowed to dock in Manila from India are in critical condition. In a statement, the Maritime Industry Authority said the two from MV Athens Bridge have been safely evacuated and brought to a medical facility for treatment, after assessment by doctors from the Bureau of Quarantine who boarded the vessel. MARINA said the rest of the crew members remain in […]

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MARINA reiterates need to keep shipping, supply chains open amid COVID-19 pandemic

(Eagle News)–The Maritime Industry Authority on Friday, May 29, reiterated the need to keep shipping and supply chains open amid the COVID-19 pandemic. MARINA issued the statement as it outlined the procedures on ship crew changes and on the repatriation of seafarers in foreign-registered or Philippine-registered vessels docked in international ports or seaports under the jurisdiction of the Philippines. Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said all available assistance should be extended to Filipino mariners, who are […]

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MARINA extends validity of statutory certificates to May 30 to ensure continued flow of commerce

(Eagle News)–The Maritime Industry Authority has extended the validity of the statutory certificates  the agency and its recognized organizations it issues to May 31. MARINA said this was to ensure  that the flow of commerce remains undisrupted during the COVID-19 outbreak. “This is in support of the call of the International Maritime Organization to adopt and apply practical and pragmatic approach to ensure the uninterrupted trade by sea specially at this unprecendented time,” MARINA Administrator […]

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Duterte visits wake of victims in Iloilo-Guimaras sea tragedy

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, Aug. 7, visited the kin of the victims in the Iloilo-Guimaras sea tragedy. Each family received P50,000 from Duterte himself when he visited the Gegato Abecia funeral home in Iloilo City. At least 31 were killed after motorboats M/B Chi-Chi, M/B Keziah and M/B Jenny Vince capsized on Saturday, reportedly due to strong waves and winds. The Maritime Industry Authority is conducting a probe into the incident.  

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Marina: PHL still on International Maritime Organization’s “white list”

(Eagle News) — The Philippines is still on the “white list” of the International Maritime Organization. This was the clarification issued by the Maritime Industry Authority, following a media report the country could be excluded for failure to comply with global reporting standards. Inclusion in the “white list” means that a country complies with the minimum qualification standards for masters, officers and watch personnel on seagoing merchant ships, based on the revised 1978 International Convention […]

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President Duterte formally appoints Dela Rosa as new BuCor chief, Guerrero as new MARINA administrator

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has formally appointed retired Philippine National Police Chief Ronald dela Rosa and retired Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Rey Leonardo Guerrero to new posts in government. Dela Rosa was appointed the new director general of the Bureau of Corrections, while Guerrero was appointed as the Maritime Industry Authority’s new administrator. Their terms will last until July 2022, appointment papers released by the Palace on Thursday, May 3, said. […]

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Duterte names newly retired AFP Chief Guerrero as MARINA head

(Eagle News) — Former Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Rey Leonardo Guerrero will remain in public office. This was after President Rodrigo Duterte named Guerrero, who had just formally transferred command of the 85,000-strong military to Western Mindanao Command Chief Lieutenant General Carlito Galvez Jr., to the helm of the Maritime Industry Authority on Wednesday, April 18. Duterte ordered Guerrero to report to Marina next week. Guerrero reached the mandatory […]

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Duterte: AFP Chief of Staff Guerrero to take over MARINA soon

(Eagle News) — Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General Rey Leonardo Guerrero is the next administrator of the Maritime Industry Authority. President Rodrigo Duterte himself made the announcement in a speech in Camp General Manuel T. Yan Sr. in Mawab, Compostela Valley. “Iyang si Jagger pagkatapos niyan, siya iyong maghawak ng MARINA na pinaalis ko kay sige travel,” Duterte said. Guerrero would replace Marcial Amaro III, whom Duterte sacked over excessive foreign trips. Presidential Spokesperson […]

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Sacked MARINA administrator defends self; Says 24 foreign trips were “in fulfillment” of his obligations as agency head

(Eagle News) — The sacked administrator of the Maritime Industry Authority on Thursday defended the trips he made abroad, saying they were “actually in fulfillment of (his)  obligations” as head of the agency. In a brief statement, Marcial Amaro III, who was removed from office by President Rodrigo Duterte himself, said he has also been able to “discharge (his) official duties” even during the foreign trips. Duterte made the move after the Department of Transportation […]

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President Duterte sacks MARINA chief for excessive travels abroad

DOTr says Amaro made 24 foreign trips in a span of 13 months (Eagle News) — The head of the Maritime Industry Authority has been sacked. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said President Rodrigo Duterte has “decided to terminate the services” of Marcial Amaro III over the “excessive” travels he made in 13 months. According to Roque, the Department of Transportation found that Amaro made 24 foreign trips all in all in the months from 2016 […]

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Sea lion rescued from restaurant released back to wild

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, United States (Reuters) – A young California sea lion found malnourished and injured inside a waterfront San Diego restaurant was returned to the wild on Tuesday (April 5) after eight weeks of rehabilitative care at SeaWorld’s animal rescue center. The female sea lion pup, nicknamed Marina, made headlines when she was discovered huddled in a choice booth at the Marine Room, a white-tablecloth eatery known for its gourmet seafood menu. She was […]

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