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MARINA, S. Korean group seek financing to boost local shipbuilding
Raymond Carl Dela Cruz March 22, 2024 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1221381

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and Busan Marine Engineering Association (BUEA) are looking into securing financing for their ‘Integrated Ship Support System Project.’

Seafarers’ rights bill undergoing final review after Palace cancels signing
Ashley Erika O. Jose March 20, 2024 https://www.bworldonline.com/economy/2024/03/20/583234/seafarers-rights-...

In February, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. had been due to sign the measure into law, but Mr. Marcos had asked for the review. The bill was subsequently recalled by Congress.

DMW pushes for declaration of Red Sea, Gulf of Aden as war-like zone, vows to protect Pinoy seamen's right to refuse sailing
Aaron Recuenco Mar 20, 2024 https://mb.com.ph/2024/3/20/dmw-pushes-for-declaration-of-red-sea-gulf-o...

First BOI-registered shipyard in Leyte to fully operate mid-2024
Kris Crismundo March 20, 2024 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1221197

SHIPYARD SERVICES. IMP Shipyard and Port Services, Inc. in Albuera, Leyte will start full operation by mid-2024, the Board of Investments (BOI) said on Wednesday (March 20, 2024). The company invested PHP500 million for the shipbuilding and port services facility in Leyte. (Courtesy of BOI)

House resolution urges shipowners to divert vessels from dangerous Red Sea, Gulf of Aden
Ellson Quismorio Mar 16, 2024 https://mb.com.ph/2024/3/16/house-resolution-urges-shipowners-to-divert-...

House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs Chairman Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo wants to be more proative when it comes to protecting Filipino seafarers from life-threatening attacks.

Locally constructed vessels expected to rise 20% this year
Roumina Pablo March 15, 2024 https://www.portcalls.com/locally-constructed-vessels-expected-to-rise-2...

Locally-constructed vessels (LCVs) are expected to rise by 20% this year from 2022, according to the Shipyard Association of the Philippines (ShAP).

The last available data for LCVs from the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is 2022.

SC voids disadvantageous contract of seafarer
JOAHNA LEI CASILAO, March 15, 2024 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/900662/sc-voids-disadv...

The Supreme Court (SC) has voided an agreement between a seafarer and a consultancy firm for being ''grossly disadvantageous'' to the worker.

Boat as a metaphor for our maritime culture
Dennis Gorecho - March 14, 2024 https://www.panaynews.net/boat-as-a-metaphor-for-our-maritime-culture/

“THE STORY of our nation began with a boat.”

AMOSUP to government: Ensure safety of Pinoy seafarers
Raffy Ayeng Mar 14, 2024 https://tribune.net.ph/2024/03/13/amosup-to-government-ensure-safety-of-...

The country’s largest seafarer labor union has urged the government to ensure the safety of Filipino mariners following the missile attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden on 6 March 2024, that killed three seafarers, including two Filipinos, and severely wounded others.

Marina’s training unit passes quality standard certification test
Myla Iglesias - March 11, 2024 https://malaya.com.ph/news_business/marinas-training-unit-passes-quality...

State-run Maritime Industry Authority’s (Marina) Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) office has been recommended for the continuance of certification to ISO 9001:2015 following its recent successful audit.