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The Maritime Industry Authority recently presented investment opportunities to European chambers
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MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan discussed the Maritime Industry Development Plan 2028 at the recent Joint Maritime Committee meeting held at the German Club in Makati City
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has presented investment opportunities to European chambers of commerce at the recent Joint Maritime Committee (JMC) meeting at the German Club in Makati City on August 29.
MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan also discussed the Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP) 2028 at the event, facilitated by JMC chairperson Tore Henriksen.
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The meeting was attended by the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce, the Nordic Chamber of Commerce, the French Chamber of Commerce, the Dutch Chamber of Commerce and the Philippine-Norway Business Council, among others.
Malaluan talked about her administration’s 10-point agenda, high-impact projects for each MIDP program, and highlights of accomplishments in the first quarter of 2024.
The MARINA provided updates on the rollout of their Blockchain Enabled Automated Certification System, or BEST; their efforts in relation to expanding their ISO 9001:2015 certification; and bilateral agreements on recognition of Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping certificates.
MARINA BEST aims to enhance the agency’s online services, paving the way for contactless transactions from application to release of certificates, licenses, letter approvals, and documents. The project uses blockchain technology to keep data secured from unauthorized changes.
It is meant to provide an efficient unified information system to improve internal productivity and secure data access.
With MARINA BEST, all applications with MARINA will be online and real-time, both through a web portal or mobile, and will make use of electronic certificates, licenses, and documents. It will also allow online payment and can provide updates and tracking of applications. It can also automatically notify users of the expiration of certificates, permits, and licenses.
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Included in the highlights of Malaluan’s presentation was the inclusion of the Philippines in the IMO Whitelist, which recognized the country’s commitment to maintaining high standards in maritime education, training, and certification of seafarers.
