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MARINA pushing for 2 priority bills to help PH maritime industry, economy

Philippines says Iran frees 18 Filipino crew of seized oil tanker
Agence France-Presse March 28, 2024 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/03/28/2343945/philippines-says-i...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines said Wednesday that Iran has freed all 18 Filipino crew members of an oil tanker that was seized in the Gulf of Oman in January.

Mental Health Issues in Seafarers
Dr. Arthur L. Diskin Mar 20, 2024 https://maritime-executive.com/features/mental-health-issues-in-seafarers

DMW wants strict adherence to seafarer sailing guidelines in 'war-like zones,' 'high-risk areas'
HDT Mar 27, 2024 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/dmw-wants-strict-adherence-to-seafarer...

WITH the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden now declared as “war-like zones” for seafarers, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is pushing for strict adherence to the established guidelines for Filipino seafarers sailing in the said routes.

European assistance sought in shipping modernization drive
Ashley Erika O. Jose March 26, 2024 https://www.bworldonline.com/economy/2024/03/26/584366/european-assistan...

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) said it is seeking European assistance in implementing its shipping modernization plan.

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.