Manila Times - Shipping

​MANILA — Reissuing a suite of protective policies, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reminded all Licensed Manning Agencies ( LMAs) and accredited foreign principals to strictly comply with safety …

MANILA, Philippines — The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has formally reaffirmed the Philippines’ full compliance with global maritime training and certification standards, confirming the nation’s continued inclusion on the agency’s …

SUBIC BAY, Philippines — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) welcomed the launch of the first locally built vessel constructed by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Philippines Inc. (HHIP) at its shipyard …

Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) has handled the inaugural call of the MSC Venice, the largest vessel to call at the Port of Gdynia in Poland. The ship is 399 meters …

WE are relieved that 12 Filipino seafarers are back home from Black Sea vessel attacks. They are crew members of M/V Gas Aura, which was hit by drone attacks while …

INTERSHIP Crew Philippines officially launched Intership Cares, its flagship seafarers’ reintegration program themed “Beyond Voyage, A Horizon of Opportunities.” Held at the Intership IM Lounge on the 8th Floor of …

THE Joint Manning Group (JMG) convened nearly 300 maritime industry leaders and agency executives on July 24 for a landmark information series detailing the Department of Migrant Workers’ (DMW) new …

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The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) surpassed its mid-year benchmarks, recording an 82 percent annual revenue realization and a 97 percent client satisfaction rating. Marina exceeded its H1 2026 targets in …

MANILA, Philippines — Amid rapid global shifts toward automation, decarbonization, and regional geopolitical tensions, Norway has offered strong reassurance to the Philippine maritime sector: Filipino seafarers will remain essential to …

A new training site for the National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) may soon rise in Tanza, Cavite to complement the training needs of Filipino seafarers in the CALABARZON region. The Tacloban-based …

MITSUI O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has cited the critical importance of fleet safety protocols and extended its professional respects to the global maritime community after the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council …

THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) signed an agreement to utilize the Port of Subic Bay for cargo handling, data integration, and logistics …

THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) received a boost to its operational capabilities Tuesday as Australia announced additional support for the agency’s aerial and maritime drone programs through 2030. Australian Foreign …

THE European Commission launched an ambitious new Electrification Action Plan alongside a comprehensive review of its Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), triggering calls from infrastructure developers to rapidly accelerate private …

THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is investigating local manning agencies over potential reporting violations after drone attacks on nine commercial vessels in the Black Sea left two Filipino seafarers …

WE honor the memory of Dr. Kent Edward Carpenter, world-renowned marine biologist, champion of coral reefs, guardian of biodiversity, mentor of generations of scientists in whom he instilled his own …

NEARLY two-thirds of businesses across the Asia-Pacific region are unprepared for strict new US import regulations that took effect earlier this month, threatening to disrupt shipments to one of the …

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) trained government officials to create port waste management plans. The Marina Central Office hosted the two-day IMO-FAO Regional Litter …

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. affirmed that the safety of Filipino seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz will be the priority of the Philippine government. During the Commencement Exercises of …

​MANILA, Philippines — In a major development designed to significantly reduce wait times and maximize slot availability, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has rolled out a crucial system update to …

NEXT‑GEN iPaaS platforms don’t just relocate integration to the cloud. That’s already table stakes in the broader iPaaS market, which analysts have been tracking for a dozen years. The defining …

THE premier global event for maritime crewing, training, and seafarer welfare will return to the capital this October to address the rapidly evolving challenges facing the international shipping workforce. Seatrade …

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inaugurated the modernized Port of Benoni on Monday, introducing infrastructure upgrades designed to reduce vessel delays and lower logistics costs along the Central Nautical Highway. The …

HONG KONG/MUMBAI — Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has paid tribute to Fleet Management’s seafarers, recognizing the responsibility, teamwork and resilience required to perform in one of the world’s most …

WITH the typhoon and flood season upon us, we cannot help but be reminded of these memorable lines from a poem we learned in school: “Water, water, everywhere, / Nor …

THE International Maritime Organization (IMO) decries the new and mounting attacks on commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, incidents that are reported to escalate the collapse of last month’s …

THE international shipping industry is facing a critical labor deficit over the next five years, driven by fleet expansion and post-pandemic economic recovery, which has placed the Philippines at the …

CORON, Palawan — The municipality of Coron has taken a major step toward modernizing its tourism services with the ceremonial signing of the memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the Coron …

AS commercial shipping rapidly embraces AI, complex digital interfaces, and decarbonization targets, industry leaders are warning that technology must not outpace the human beings navigating the world’s fleet. At the …

The Philippines remains the world’s leading supplier of seafarers, according to a report by the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). On Saturday, …

​MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is balancing revenue generation with targeted cost-reduction policies for the domestic maritime logistics sector as it celebrates its 52nd anniversary, agency officials …

OCEAN Network Express (ONE) is expanding its global presence with the launch of a new direct shipping route connecting West Africa to major international trade lanes, the company announced Monday, …

By Sateesh Seetharamaih, CEO, EdgeVerve First of two parts SUPPLY chains are where legacy integration models reach their limits. As partner networks expand and operational volatility increases, traditional middleware is …

by Carmela I. Huelar CHINESE companies are shifting their focus toward long-term growth strategies centered on supply chain resilience, artificial intelligence adoption, and expansion into new markets to navigate an …

by Genivi Verdejo STARLITE Ferries Inc. along with parent company Chelsea Logistics have deployed a brand-new, Japanese-built roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) ship to boost fleet capacity and upgrade inter-island services. Starlite Ferries …

WE are having our inspiring days as Filipinos, and we are still riding on that wave now. Our profound gratitude and huge congratulations to Alex Eala, who is giving Filipinos …

RAPID investment in next-generation vessels across Asia must be matched by a sharp increase in crew training to avoid catastrophic safety failures, marine insurer The Swedish Club warned. Strong market …

MIGRANT Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac recognized the welfare programs benefitting Filipino seafarers, particularly their physical and spiritual health, in a recent visit to Mission to Seafarers in Vancouver. Cacdac …

THE Philippines and Belgium, with diplomatic ties spanning 80 years, have strengthened their maritime alliance on digital transformation, green shipping and seafarer development. Officials from the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), …

TECON Suape, International Container Terminal Services Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation in the Port of Suape, Brazil, received its second consecutive Green Company Seal from the Government of Pernambuco for adopting sustainable …

​The International Maritime Organization (IMO) announced that a total of about 115 vessels and 2,500 seafarers have been evacuated from the Strait of Hormuz since Tuesday, June 23. ​IMO Secretary-General …

Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (Cebu), Inc. has delivered a locally built, 17,000 DWT general cargo vessel from its Balamban shipyard, securing a vital supply line to transport shipbuilding materials exclusively from …

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has stepped up its efforts to provide vital guidance to those entering the maritime industry by conducting a specialized pre-employment seminar for upcoming seafarer-cadets. …

THE Philippines’ largest maritime event is returning for its third consecutive year this September, putting a sharp focus on the country’s “blue economy” and maritime security at a time of …