The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) said periodic ship inspections will be enforced to ensure compliance with the ballast water management (BWM) for marine environmental protection.
The Integrated Seafarers of the Philippines (ISP) and Orient Register of Shipping (Orient Class) have entered into a partnership to design and build a steel-hulled special-purpose ship for the training of marine personnel.
Several manning agencies based in Manila joined an international movement to uphold the wellbeing of seafarers who were affected by the crew change crisis amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.
