MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) on Tuesday said the European Commission's decision to continue recognizing the country’s seafarer training and certification system is a "normal recognition" that is not subject to any requisite conditions.
SINGAPORE/ABIDJAN - A Singapore-registered oil tanker was boarded by "unidentified persons" about 300 nautical miles (555 km) off Ivory Coast in the Gulf of Guinea on Monday, the city-state's authorities said on Tuesday night.
The result of the investigation into the construction of the MT Princess Empress could be released this month, Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) administrator Hernani Fabia said on Tuesday.
MANILA, Philippines — The government will need additional personnel to monitor the compliance of the country’s maritime educational institutions with international standards for seafarers, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) chairman Prospero de Vera said yesterday.
CEBU Maritime Expo (CME) 2023, the first of its kind in Visayas and Mindanao, is set to be launched tomorrow, April 13, at the IL Corso Lifemalls, South Reclamation Properties in Cebu City.
In a recent ICS (International Chamber of Shipping) webinar, maritime and medical experts came together to discuss seafarers’ health and wellbeing, and what can be done to safeguard seafarers and make sure they are prepared for medical emergencies on board ships.
