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THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) assured maritime cadets that their academic records will remain secure and accessible in the event that their maritime school closes. In a meeting between Marina …

THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) closed the earthquake-damaged Port of General Santos for structural testing, moving shipping operations to the Port of Malalag and prioritizing relief goods nationwide. PPA General …

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​MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ transition toward large-scale renewable energy gained fresh momentum on last Monday, June 8, as a high-level Norwegian offshore wind delegation launched a Southeast Asian tour …

​MANILA, Philippines — Global ship management giant Fleet Management Limited joins the nation today in celebrating its Independence Day, issuing a statement of support that recognizes its massive Filipino crew …

THE international residential cruise ship MS Odyssey docked at Manila South Harbor on Sunday morning, June 7, marking its second visit to the capital as it prepares to be officially …

IN celebration of the Day of the Filipino Seafarer on June 25, 2026, the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has officially opened nominations for the 2026 Gawad Natatanging Mandaragat. The prestigious …

COLUMBIA GROUP is rapidly expanding in the Greek maritime market, with its fleet under local management now climbing to nearly 100 vessels, company executives announced at an industry event this …

LUCENA CITY — The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is urging domestic shipping operators to strictly comply with lifesaving appliance regulations, emphasizing the proper placement and accessibility of life vests. During …

THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) quickly activated emergency protocols across Mindanao ports on Monday, June 8, following a powerful magnitude 7.8 offshore earthquake and a subsequent tsunami warning. Immediately after …

THE United Nations General Assembly declared June 8 as World Oceans Day on Dec. 5, 2008, to raise awareness of the critical role that oceans play in our lives and …

A PROPOSED maritime training facility in Cavite has cleared its first major hurdle after a government study deemed the project highly viable. The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) presented …

ATHENS — While the international maritime elite gathered at the Athens Metropolitan Expo for Posidonia 2026 to discuss green technology and multibillion-dollar investments, a quiet, devastating reminder of the industry’s …

PANAMA Canal, a major maritime passage chokepoint between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, will soon reduce its maximum authorized draft for the Neopanamax locks. A report by online new site …

VICTORIA International Container Terminal (VICT) has deployed four new Kalmar hybrid automatic container carriers (ACCs) following weeks of commissioning. The fleet handover on May 26 supports VICT’s expansion program to …

WE have often spoken, both in large conferences and in smaller groups, about safety training for seafarers. What makes the new Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR) course different? It …

TAGUIG CITY — The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority–National Capital Region (Tesda-NCR) crowned its new roster of technical and vocational champions Friday afternoon, concluding the weeklong WorldSkills Philippines–NCR 2026 …

THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) now allows Philippine Navy vessels to utilize idle berths while protecting commercial shipping schedules from operational delays. PPA has issued Operational Memorandum Order (OMO) 006-2026 …

CELEBRATING over five decades of steering the nation’s seafaring and shipping sectors, the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) marked its 52nd founding anniversary on Monday, June 1, with a clear, resounding …

DMMA COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES (DMMA-CSP) is positioning itself as the driving, innovative force in Mindanao’s maritime hub through a landmark partnership with the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) to …

FILIPINO cadets are losing training, promotion, and job opportunities due to backlogs, delays, and negligence of maritime schools and concerned government agencies. This was the statement made by a seafarer’s …

JUNE 1, 2026 marks the 52nd founding anniversary of the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), and less than two years from now the milestone for the Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP) …

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has concluded a bilateral agreement with the Hellenic-Asean Business Council during an industry forum focused on modernization, regulatory reforms, and investment opportunities. Marina presented updates …

​​ATHENS — Shipping executives meeting in Athens on Monday warned that a potential peace deal between the United States and Iran is only the first step toward normalcy. For vessels …

​MANILA, Philippines — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) issued a clarification on Friday regarding the imposition of penalties on seafarers working aboard international vessels with expired identification and record documents. …

AS global heavy industries and shipping lines navigate an era of tightening insurance markets and escalating operational hazards, industrial artificial intelligence startup Avian announced Wednesday a $2.6 million pre-seed funding …

THE Philippines and Sierra Leone signed an undertaking agreement on May 20, 2026, establishing the mutual recognition of seafarers’ certificates. Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA) Executive Director Dr. Daniel Kaitibi …

THE International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague delivered a landmark advisory opinion Thursday, May 21, ruling that the right to strike is protected under international law as a …

PHILIPPINE maritime and business leaders have joined the local and international diplomatic corps in celebration of Norway's National Constitution Day on May 19, 2026, at the Museo del Galeon in …

HAPAG-LLOYD and its partners set a 20-percent intake target for female cadets alongside infrastructure modifications to increase the number of female seafarers. Hapag-Lloyd launched its "Shefarer Program" on May 17, …

RECENT tensions in and around the Persian Gulf have once again drawn attention to the difficult conditions faced by many seafarers operating in high-risk environments. While maritime trade continues despite …

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on May 19, 2026, to establish a unified digital monitoring system for cadet …

THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) continues to support inter-agency disaster response operations for the fire victims of Parola, Binondo, Manila. About 2,134 families were displaced in a massive fire that …

THE global ports and terminal operations market will nearly double its revenue from $64.5 billion in 2025 to $125.8 billion by 2032 due to rapid modernization. According to the Ports …

PORT OF BATANGAS — Around 10 million maritime commuters are expected to benefit from government fare subsidies as the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) officially launched Monday the "Layag" program to …

​MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government will launch a 200 million peso ($3.4 million) maritime subsidy program on Monday, May 25, aiming to shield an estimated 10 million sea commuters …

The International Maritime Organization ( IMO) has officially adopted its first global safety code governing autonomous commercial vessels, establishing an international regulatory baseline for ships operating via artificial intelligence and …

​The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has signed a $300 million senior unsecured corporate loan with International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) to expand capacity and fund electric equipment across …

A VETERAN master mariner who rose through the ranks from the deck to the boardroom is drawing on a new international ship management expansion to advocate for an overhaul of …

LOGISTICS provider 2GO has been recognized by data solutions firm Data Lake Inc. for its role in distributing Starlink satellite internet equipment to remote public schools and communities across the …

THE expedition ship SH Minerva made its maiden port call at Manila South Harbor on May 9, 2026, demonstrating the Philippines’ capacity to capture the boutique maritime sector. Arriving from …

COLUMBIA Group has expanded its strategic partnership with Zhejiang Seaport Financial Leasing Co. Ltd. (ZSFL) after being appointed to manage three newbuilding Aframax tankers. Under the agreement, Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM) …

NORTHPORT is making steady progress on its three-year structural upgrade program, successfully completing several key testing and installation milestones in the past month, parent company International Container Terminal Services Inc. …

VIKING Cruises has partnered with the Magsaysay Center for Hospitality and Culinary Arts (Mihca) to launch a new scholarship program aimed at preparing Filipino hospitality professionals for careers in the …