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MARINA revises rules for imports of passenger ships by domestic operators

MARINA revises rules for imports of passenger ships by domestic operators

The Maritime Industry Authority revised rules for the importation of passenger vessels…
  • October 31, 2023
  • 3 minute read

MARINA revises rules on licensing of ships for international voyages

The Maritime Industry Authority has revised its rules on the acquisition, registration,…
  • February 17, 2023
  • 3 minute read

MARINA limits pioneer status incentives to shipowners with liner services

Only domestic shipowners/operators offering liner services may be granted pioneer status and…
  • October 14, 2021
  • 4 minute read

PCC pitches review of pioneer status policy in domestic shipping

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) recommends the amendment of a policy granting…
  • August 11, 2020
  • 4 minute read

Marina to implement stringent rules on operation of cruise ships

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) starting this month will enforce strict policies…
  • September 3, 2018
  • 1 minute read

Draft amendment to domestic shipping act gets first pass in Lower House

The House of Representatives has approved on first reading a bill seeking…
  • August 19, 2018
  • 3 minute read

Marina ups age cap for vessels seeking VAT exemption

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has raised the age limit of vessels…
  • October 25, 2017
  • 3 minute read

PH carriers pitch game plan for competitive domestic shipping sector

The Philippine Inter-Island Shipping Association (PISA) has identified strategies the government should…
  • June 18, 2017
  • 5 minute read

PH shipping lines unfurl industry wish list

Streamlined registration, restored incentives, modernized ports—these are among key entries on the…
  • June 30, 2016
  • 4 minute read