Marina advisory guides PH shipowners on VAT exemption rules

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has adopted guidelines for Philippine domestic shipping…

Marina imposes 20-year age cap on imported passenger vessels

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has put an age cap of 20…

Marina’s draft regulatory policy to govern ‘freewheeling’ harbor pilots

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) will be issuing a new policy to…

PH stakeholders support house bills on maritime safety conventions

Various stakeholders voiced their support for two bills that seek to implement…

DOTr agencies remit P26B to gov’t in 2016

Revenue-generating agencies and offices under the Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) remitted…

PH-flag ships directed to comply with Ballast Water Management pact

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) advised Philippine-flagged shipping lines engaged in overseas…

CCBI pushes creation of PH gov’t office to monitor foreign carriers’ charges

The Chamber of Customs Brokers, Inc. (CCBI) is recommending the creation of…

PH shipowners clamor for a stronger ship registry

The Filipino Shipowners Association (FSA) is proposing a slew of measures that…

PH carriers pitch game plan for competitive domestic shipping sector

The Philippine Inter-Island Shipping Association (PISA) has identified strategies the government should…

PH Coast Guard takes over nationwide seaports security

Philippine Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade ordered the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to…