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The Maritime Industry Authority recently swore in 11 new harbor pilots
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The harbor pilots passed the licensure examinations in March and June 2022
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Of the 11, the most number of harbor pilots hailed from Davao and La Union, with two each
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) swore in 11 new harbor pilots who passed the harbor pilot licensure examinations in March and June 2022.
They are:
- Banzon, Bernie V. – La Union
- Buno, Melvin V. – Davao
- Cabili, Jackson R. – Iligan
- Camanga, Jonathan V. – San Fernando, La Union
- Daroy, Adolfo S. – Batangas
- Hernandez, Edward E. – Subic
- Llorente, Jeffrey B. – Tagbilaran
- Mernilo, Ronald H. – Surigao-Maasin
- Taracina, Hennever B. – Quezon
- Terazona, Almond J. – Iloilo
- Toleron, Jonathan R. – Davao
In June, MARINA also swore in 20 new harbor pilots who passed the licensure exams conducted in March 2022.
MARINA Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Office executive director Rene Medina enjoined the new harbor pilots to be faithful to their sworn duty and ensure safety of property and life, and the protection of the marine environment as they guide ships entering ports.
MARINA is mandated to undertake the licensing of harbor pilots in the country pursuant to Executive Order No. 125/125-A.
A candidate for the harbor pilot licensure examinations should be at least 35 years of age at the time of the examination; mentally and physically fit; master-in-command of a merchant ship or a Philippine Coast Guard or National Mapping and Resource Information Authority vessel, and other non-combatant ship of more than 500 gross tonnage of not less than five years; of good moral character; and not included in the database of watchlisted seafarers.
While MARINA administers the examination, its sister agencies Philippine Ports Authority and Cebu Port Authority provides the number of harbor pilots that can serve specific areas or ports under their respective jurisdictions.
