The Maritime Industry Authority (Filipino: Pangasiwaan sa Industriyang Maritima), known by the acronym MARINA (Tagalog: [mÉˈɾina]), is an agency of the Philippine government under the Department of Transportation responsible for integrating the development, promotion and regulation of the maritime industry in the
To ensure that all maritime education programs are effectively implemented in accordance with the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended, the MARINA shall, in coordination with CHED, continue to monitor and verify in accordance with Section 4, paragraph c(4) of RA 10635 all approved maritime higher education programs
MANILA, Philippines– Vice Admiral Rene Villena Medina AFP (Ret) has been appointed and sworn into duty as the new Executive Director of the STCW Office of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) in a simple ceremony held today, 30 March 2021.
As the world's population continues to grow, particularly in developing countries, low-cost and efficient maritime transport has an essential role to play in growth and sustainable development. Shipping helps ensure that the benefits of trade and commerce are more evenly spread.
The balangay was the first wooden boat that was excavated in Southeast Asia. These boats were instrumental in the settlement of Austronesian peoples in the Philippines and the Malay archipelago. It was used for cargo and trading, in which Butuan, Agusan de Norte, Philippines was a central trading port.
Planning and Policy Service (PPS) - MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY.
The MARINA was created on 01 June 1974 with the issuance of PD 474 and started functioning as an agency attached to the Office of the President (OP) on 29 August 1979 with the issuance of PD 761 mandating the agency to integrate the development, promotion and regulation of the country's maritime industry.
It is hereby declared the policy of the State to accelerate the integrated development of the maritime industry of the Philippines to attain the following objectives: (a) To increase production and productivity in the various islands and regions of the archipelago through the provision of effective sea linkage; (b) To
Personal protective equipment includes safety helmets, shoes, goggles, ear-muffs, safety harness, life-jackets, life rafts, etc., which is used to safeguard the individual seafarer from any harm. This equipment is mandatory for ships to ensure that there are no fatalities due to lack of life-saving appliances.
Shipyards Regulation Service (SRS) - MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY.
1. Maersk. The Danish company Maersk ranks first in the list of 15 largest shipping companies in the world. It is the largest shipping company in the world since 1996 and it looks like it has no intention of giving up its crown as its throughput surpassed 4 million TEU in 2020.
The worldwide population of seafarers serving on internationally trading merchant ships is estimated at 1,647,500 seafarers, of which 774,000 are officers and 873,500 are ratings.
Port State Control (PSC) is the inspection of foreign ships in national ports to verify that the condition of the ship and its equipment comply with the requirements of international regulations and that the ship is manned and operated in compliance with these instruments and ensure maritime safety and security and
An STCW certificate means all official documents required under STCW and includes certificates of competence, endorsements, certificates of proficiency, and any documentary evidence showing that a requirement of the convention has been met.
MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, in order to effect the desired changes and reforms in the social, economic and political structure of our society, do hereby decree and order that the following be adopted and made part of the laws of the land: Section 1.
To ensure that Filipino seafarers are well-educated, well-trained and well-equipped with knowledge and competences aligned with national and international standards in order to develop them into a globally-competitive seafaring workforce.
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)
The Congress of the Philippines has signed already into law RA 10635 – the Act establishing the maritime industry (MARINA ) as the single maritime administration responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the 1978 international convention on standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers
International Maritime Organization ( IMO) –a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for internationally promoting and regulating the shipping industry and other maritime matters.
(e) Maritime administration or single maritime administration—the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), as the single government agency mandated to ensure complete and effective implementation of the STCW Convention.
From the Department of Labor and EmploymentAnd to realize the rights of seafarers under the Convention, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), being the competent authority to implement its provisions, has issued appropriate policies that actualize the MLC, 2006.
Penal Provisions. — Violation of the provisions of this Act or the rules and regulations promulgated to implement the same shall be punished by a fine of not more than Ten thousand pesos (P10,000) or imprisonment for not more than five (5) years, or both such fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the court.
Maritime shipping is the fundamental part of world trade. Many industries are associated with it. Shipping is used to transport food, medicines, technology equipment and much more. For growth and sustainable development, cost efficient mechanisms of shipping are followed, especially in the developing world.
Such a prolific industry, provides a wide variety of careers in the maritime trade world. No matter what your background is- engineering, technical, commercial or industrial- there is probably a maritime career path for you. But having a maritime career is about more than just your education or experience.
Maritime heritage is a way to connect all of us to the ocean, not just those living along the coast. Understanding our maritime heritage helps us explore the history of our country. Protecting maritime resources helps to preserve and further study our historic use of our nation's coastal and Great Lakes waters.
Overview of Maritime Products
- Open sea and harbor navigation,
- Narrow channel navigation,
- Automatic Identification System (AIS),
- Routing,
- Control of dangerous goods,
- Container tracking,
- Mapping and charting,
- Hydrographic surveying,
Freight is a particular type of delivery service that delivers large items and more quantities of an item, or multiple items from one location to another. It is the most cost-effective way of shipping locally or crosses the country.
Leaving aside its historical evolution and current structure in geographical clusters with homogeneity and linkages amongst its constituents, the maritime sector is composed of organizations and activities such as maritime transportation, the naval industry (naval engineering and shipbuilding companies, and the
Cost, size, environmental performance and safety are the main advantages of maritime transport over other means of transport. In an ever-growing globalized economy, there is an rising need for shipping greater cargo volumes in the shortest possible period.
