MARINA overhauls licensing for domestic seafarers, introduces 10-year license ID

MARINA overhauls licensing for domestic seafarers, introduces 10-year license ID

The Maritime Industry Authority officially implemented a new policy that simplifies licensing…
MARINA stresses strict ‘no-ticket, no-boarding’ policy to ship operators

MARINA stresses strict ‘no-ticket, no-boarding’ policy to ship operators

The Maritime Industry Authority reminded ship operators that no passenger should be…

Domestic shipping operators may raise freight, passenger rates by up to 30%

The Maritime Industry Authority is allowing domestic shipping operators to raise their…
Online ticketing system mandatory for inter-island passenger ships

Online ticketing system mandatory for inter-island passenger ships

The Maritime Industry Authority has issued rules for the mandatory use of…
MARINA launches random checks of ships nationwide

MARINA launches random checks of ships nationwide

The Maritime Industry Authority will launch a nationwide validation inspection of domestic…
Domestic shipping operators pass on extra fuel cost to customers

Domestic shipping operators pass on extra fuel cost to customers

The Philippine Liner Shipping Association will pass on to shippers/clients some of…
Sea cargo carriers to impose bunker fuel surcharge

Domestic sea cargo carriers to impose bunker fuel surcharge

Domestic shipping lines have started sending notices to clients on the imposition…
Local shipping lines allowed to adjust rates, route schedules

Local carriers may adjust rates, routes schedules to address fuel price surge

The Maritime Industry Authority is allowing local shipping lines to reduce or…
Another bill filed on regulation of international shipping line fees

Another bill filed on regulation of international shipping line fees

Another bill has been filed in Congress seeking to strengthen oversight functions…
PH flag vessels told to take full caution amid Middle East conflict

PH flag vessels told to exercise full caution amid Middle East conflict

The Maritime Industry Authority directed all Philippine-registered ships operating overseas to strictly…