Maritime Industry Authority Regional Office VI

20/08/2026

19/08/2026

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐊 | 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐚 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐬, 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐭𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬

Nagsagawa ang Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) ng isang calibration program para sa 14 accredited competency assessors mula sa iba’t ibang Assessment Center sa Western Visayas, na ginanap sa Iloilo City.

Layunin ng programa na matiyak na ang mga Pilipinong marino ay nasusuri batay sa iisang pamantayan at kinakailangang antas ng kakayahan para sa kanilang propesyon, tungo sa patas, pare-pareho, at maaasahang competency assessment system.

Tinalakay sa programa ang mga tungkulin at responsibilidad ng competency assessors bago, habang, at matapos ang practical assessment, kabilang ang tamang proseso ng pagsusuri, mga ipinagbabawal na gawain, at mga bagong direksyon sa practical assessment.

Binigyang-diin naman ng MARINA Regional Office VI ang kahalagahan ng pagtutulungan ng MARINA at mga accredited Assessment Center upang mapanatili ang isang standardized, patas, at mapagkakatiwalaang sistema ng competency assessment para sa mga Pilipinong marino.|via Ronna de los Santos

14/08/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐂𝐏𝐂𝐬

On 12 August 2026, the Maritime Industry Authority Regional Office VI (MRO VI), under the leadership of its Regional Director, Engr. Bernardo A. Pollo, together with the MRO VI Franchising Section, headed by Atty. Nicole Marie I. Amuan-Arpa, released a total of 12 Certificates of Public Convenience (CPC) covering 18 vessels to the operators of Sagay City, Negros Occidental.

The MRO VI FS Team travelled to Bacolod City to conduct the hearing of the CPC issuance. The 12 Applicants comprised of the 2nd Batch of operators who have been legalized to operate through the Mobile Registration of Wooden-Hulled Recreational Vessels conducted last 29 June - 01 July 2026.

This initiative is the fruit of the joint implementation of the nationwide “No Certificates, No Sail Policy” of the MARINA and the Philippine Coast Guard. Dir. Pollo extends its utmost appreciation to the Local Government of Sagay headed by its Mayor, Hon. Leo Rafael Cueva, and the Coast Guard District Southern Visayas for their invaluable contribution in supporting this initiative.

13/08/2026

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

Please be informed that the MARINA SRB/SID System is currently experiencing technical difficulties nationwide.

Our Technical Team is actively working to resolve the issue and restore normal operations as quickly as possible.

Consequently, SRB/SID processing nationwide is temporarily suspended starting from 14 August 2026 until further notice.

Affected applicants are advised to wait for further announcements on the resumption of normal operations.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

For further inquiries, please contact MARINA Manpower Development Service (MDS) through email at [email protected] or contact no. (02) 8524-6517.

13/08/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: 𝐌𝐑𝐎 𝐕𝐈 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐀-𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐈

The Maritime Industry Authority Regional Office VI (MRO VI) headed by its Regional Director, Engr. Bernardo A. Pollo and through its STCW Section, in collaboration with the STCW Head Office, hosted a Calibration Program for MARINA-accredited Competency Assessors in Iloilo City, bringing together 14 accredited competency assessors from various Assessment Centers in Western Visayas on 11 August 2026.

The calibration sessions were facilitated by Capt. Danilo G. Arevalo, Chairman of the Board of Marine Deck Officers (BOMDO); C/E Reynaldo S. Rabino, Chairman of the Board of Marine Engineer Officers (BOMEO); 2/O Paulo M. Faronda of the Board of Deck Ratings (BODRA); and Engr. Allan Raymond R. Florencio of the Board of Engine Ratings (BOERA). Personnel from MARINA Regional Office VI also provided support and coordination throughout the program.

The discussions focused on the roles and responsibilities of competency assessors before, during, and after practical assessments, including the proper conduct of assessments, prohibited practices, and emerging directions in practical assessment.

The calibration program underscores MARINA’s commitment to ensuring that competency assessments are conducted fairly, objectively, consistently, and in accordance with prescribed standards. The activity highlights the importance of collaboration between MARINA and its accredited Assessment Centers in maintaining a competent, standardized, and credible assessment system for Filipino seafarers.

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07/08/2026

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐌/𝐕 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐋𝐮𝐳𝐨𝐧–𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐨𝐫 — 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐀

Travelers, businesses, and local communities are expected to benefit from faster, safer, and more efficient sea travel as M/V Lite Ferry Twenty officially entered service on the Batangas City–Caticlan route, strengthening one of the country’s key sea corridors connecting Luzon and Western Visayas.

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) welcomed the launch of the new Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessel, saying it will enhance the movement of passengers and cargo along the strategic Batangas–Caticlan corridor, a vital gateway that supports tourism, trade, and regional economic growth. The agency likewise granted Pioneering Status to M/V Lite Ferry Twenty in recognition of its introduction of an upgraded shipping service on the route.

MARINA Administrator Sonia B. Malaluan said the significance of every new vessel extends beyond expanding the country’s domestic fleet, as it “carries not only passengers and cargo, but also opportunities, livelihoods, and hope for millions of Filipinos.”

With a capacity to carry 578 passengers, 30 ten-wheeler trucks, and four passenger vehicles per voyage, M/V Lite Ferry Twenty is expected to improve passenger mobility and facilitate the efficient movement of goods between Luzon and Western Visayas, further supporting economic activity across the two regions.

The vessel is classified by the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) through RINA of Italy, one of the world’s leading ship classification societies, signifying compliance with internationally recognized standards for ship design, construction, and safety.

Completed in January 2026, the vessel measures 90 meters in length, 20 meters in breadth, and has a Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) of 3,923 tons.

Designed for greater passenger comfort and operational efficiency, M/V Lite Ferry Twenty features wider passageways, spacious passenger areas, enhanced safety systems, and standard and tourist-class accommodations that exceed MARINA’s minimum requirements.

According to MARINA, the vessel’s entry into service reflects the continuing investments of the private sector in modernizing the country’s domestic fleet while complementing the government’s efforts to provide safer, more reliable, and globally competitive maritime transport services.

MARINA said private companies’ investments in modern vessels such as M/V Lite Ferry Twenty reinforce the Philippine maritime industry’s commitment to strengthening inter-island connectivity, supporting economic development, and improving the overall travel experience of the Filipino public.

30/07/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐈 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 (𝐌𝐒𝐀𝐁) 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

The Maritime Industry Authority Regional Office VI (MRO VI) headed by its Regional Director, Engr. Bernardo A. Pollo, successfully conducted the MSAB Meeting for the 3rd Quarter on 30 July 2026 at the PPA Fort San Pedro Passenger Terminal, Fort San Pedro, Iloilo City. Present were different shipping operators in Western Visayas. Partner agencies such as the Philippine Coast Guard Western and Southern Visayas, the Philippine Ports Authority PMO Panay/Guimaras, and PMO Negros Occidental/Bredco/Banago were in attendance during the meeting.

The topics discusses during the meeting were the following MARINA policies:

• 𝐌𝐂 𝐃𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟗-𝟎𝟓: Advisory on the Security Measures to be Undertaken by Philippine Registered Ships; Re: “No ID, No Boarding Policy;”
• 𝐌𝐂 𝐌𝐃 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 - 𝟎𝟐: Policies, Standards, and guidelines for the issuance and reissuance of Domestic Certificate of Competency (DCOC) for officers and ratings onboard Philippine Registered Ships Operating in Philippine Waters;
• 𝐌𝐂 𝐌𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 - 𝟑𝟔: Guidelines on the Classification Status and Continued Operation of Vessels Affected by the Suspension of Certificate of Accreditation of MARINA Accredited Classification Societies.

Dir. Pollo himself briefly presented the 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘰𝘥𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘴 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘉𝘶𝘭𝘬 (𝘐𝘉𝘊 𝘊𝘖𝘋𝘌) 𝘵𝘰 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘝𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘴. He likewise expressed his gratitude to the stakeholders for always being present and for actively participating during the MSAB meetings. Their attendance shows their passion and support for the maritime industry.

MRO VI likewise extends its utmost appreciation to Port Manager of PPA PMO Panay/Guimaras, Engr. Rodel M. Lagmay, for allowing the Office utilize the Fort San Pedro Terminal as the venue for the event.

29/07/2026

29/07/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐑𝐎 𝐕𝐈 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 (𝐂𝐌𝐏)

The Maritime Industry Authority Regional Office VI (MRO VI) conducted a Certificate of Marine Profession (CMP) Theoretical Assessment on 27 July 2026. This examination is part of the Agency's continuous support for the fishing, cargo, and passenger vessels in the region.

Pursuant to MARINA MC MD 2026-01, this examination is held to ensure that only qualified and licensed seafarers shall man domestic ships of below 500 GT or with engine propulsion power of below 750 kw for safe navigation and operation and to maintain a registry of licensed seafarers.

There were a total of Eleven (11) examinees for Deck and One (1) examinee for Engine Department who took the Theoretical Assessment.

MAP - 1
MIP - 5
BC3 - 5
MDM2 - 1

This is part of the Agency's initiative to further empower the legalization and documentation of seafarers on board domestic ships.

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29/07/2026

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐊 | 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐚 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐀, 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐤 𝐬𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐜 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐎𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥

Nagpaabot ng pasasalamat si Sagay City Mayor Leo Rafael Cueva sa Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) matapos ang matagumpay na pagsasagawa ng Mobile Registration at Boat Inspection sa Molocaboc Islands sa Sagay City, Negros Occidental—isang inisyatibang naglapit ng mahahalagang serbisyo ng pamahalaan sa mga boat operator at komunidad na umaasa sa transportasyong pandagat.

Ayon kay Mayor Cueva, malaking ginhawa ang hatid ng programa dahil hindi na kinailangang bumiyahe ng mga operator upang iproseso ang kanilang mga dokumento, dahilan upang mabawasan ang kanilang gastos at makatipid sa oras.

Sa isinagawang mobile registration, matagumpay na naisyuhan ng Wooden-Hulled Recreational Boat Safety Clearance at MARINA Certificate of Accreditation ang 18 pampasaherong bangka. Isinagawa ito bilang tugon sa kahilingan ng lokal na pamahalaan kasunod ng pagpapatupad ng "No Permit, No Sail" policy ng Philippine Coast Guard.

Sa paglapit ng MARINA sa mga baybaying komunidad, hindi lamang napabilis at napagaan ang pagproseso ng mga kinakailangang dokumento—nabigyan din ng pagkakataon ang mga lokal na boat operator na maisakatuparan ang ligtas, legal, at mas maayos na operasyon ng kanilang mga pampasaherong bangka.|via Ronna de los Santos