Maritime
MARINA IMPOSES STRICT REGULATIONS
FOR PH SHIPS ENGAGED IN
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
T
he Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) will impose
strict regulations for Philippine-registered overseas ships
to avoid detentions abroad.
Starting 20 October 2018, the MARINA, in the exercise
of its oversight function as flag state administration,
will directly conduct audit of shipping companies and
inspection of Philippine-registered ships detained
overseas.
The move aims to ensure the PH ships’ compliance with international
maritime instruments and that violations are rectified before they are
allowed to sail again.
In the first half of 2018, there were five Philippine ships detained in
Australia, Indonesia, Japan, and China for failing to comply with structural
and operational standards. One of the ships even had multiple detentions
due to several violations found.
To prevent similar cases in the future, shipping companies will be
required to submit to the MARINA copies of the Port State Control (PSC)
inspection report within 24 hours after undergoing PSC inspection. The
MARINA also orders shipowners to provide a detailed report that includes
a root cause analysis of the deficiencies found in the ship and corrective
actions agreed upon with the PSC authorities abroad.
The MARINA will make its evaluation based on the submitted reports.
Through its strict regulation and supervision, the MARINA targets to
prevent violations involving Philippine ships plying the overseas trade,
guarantees the proper condition of the ships and its equipment, and
ensures that its manpower and operations follow applicable international
laws.
The MARINA, as a responsible member of the international maritime
community and in the exercise of its flag state implementation duties, is
mandated to closely monitor the performance of Philippine-registered
vessels by strictly implementing safety and security standards and
regulations in the maritime industry, for the protection of its crew and the
marine environment.
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I
n a visit to the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)
Regional Office 11 today, 3 August 2018, MARINA
Administrator Rey Leonardo Guerrero announced
that more MARINA regional offices will soon accept
applications for theoretical examinations.
This move aims to address the deluge of applicants at
the Cebu and Davao regional offices, and STCW Office
in Manila. When implemented, applicants can just go to the
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MARINA
REGIONAL
OFFICES
TO ACCEPT
APPLICATIONS
FOR
THEORETICAL
EXAMS SOON
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