Marina I and II

05/08/2026

PUBLIC ADVISORY 📢

​Pursuant to Executive Order No. 43, classes at all levels and work in government offices in the Province of La Union are suspended tomorrow, AUGUST 6, 2026, due to Tropical Storm Maymay.

​Suspension of work in private companies is also encouraged and left at the discretion of their respective heads of office.

Offices providing essential services, such as health, disaster risk reduction, and emergency response, will remain fully operational.

Stay safe and dry, Ka-Elyucano!

📌Read the Full Executive Order Here: https://bit.ly/PGLU-EO43s2026

04/08/2026

04/08/2026

PUBLIC ADVISORY 📢

​Pursuant to Executive Order No. 42, classes at all levels and work in government offices in the Province of La Union are suspended tomorrow, August 5, 2026, due to the Orange Rainfall Warning issued amid the Low Pressure Area and Southwest Monsoon.

​Suspension of work in private companies is also encouraged and left at the discretion of their respective heads of office.

Offices providing essential services, such as health, disaster risk reduction, and emergency response, will remain fully operational.

Stay safe and dry, Ka-Elyucano!

📌Read the Full Executive Order Here: https://bit.ly/PGLU-EO42

04/08/2026

MARINA Extension Office Established in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur Pursuant to Republic Act No. 11760

Vigan City, Ilocos Sur | August 4, 2026 – In compliance with Republic Act No. 11760, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has officially established an Extension Office in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. The law mandates the creation of the office to bring MARINA's frontline services closer to the residents of Ilocos Sur and neighboring provinces.

The MARINA Extension Office will provide essential maritime services to seafarers, shipowners, shipping companies, maritime stakeholders, marine education institutions, and the general public, improving accessibility and efficiency in the delivery of government services throughout the province and nearby areas.

To facilitate the timely operationalization of the Extension Office, MARINA Regional Office I & II, led by Regional Director Atty. Fernan H. Cabral, together with Ms. Myra B. Evangelista and Ms. Renita B. Bautista, paid a courtesy visit to the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Vigan City, headed by City Mayor Hon. Randolf "Randy" V. Singson.

During the meeting, MARINA requested the provision of a suitable office space that would accommodate its personnel and support the efficient delivery of maritime services. The proposed facility is expected to provide adequate office areas for document processing, sufficient seating capacity for clients, and convenient accessibility for the transacting public.

The City Government of Vigan favorably responded to the request and committed to providing an appropriate office facility, reaffirming its full support for the establishment and successful operation of the MARINA Extension Office in the city.
The establishment of the MARINA Extension Office in Vigan City marks a significant milestone in expanding government services in Northern Luzon. It reflects the shared commitment of MARINA and the City Government of Vigan to bring accessible, efficient, and responsive maritime services closer to Filipino seafarers, shipowners, and other maritime stakeholders, while further strengthening the maritime industry in the Ilocos Region.

08/07/2026

The Maritime Industry Authority Regional Office 1 & 2 announces the Hiring of ACCOUNTANT I position with the following details:

24/06/2026

24/06/2026

𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐓 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕, 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has deferred the implementation of the National Merchant Marine Aptitude Test (NaMMAT) for Academic Year (AY) 2026-2027 and directed maritime schools to admit students without requiring the aptitude test as part of the enrollment process.

The directive was issued through MARINA Advisory No. 2026-34, citing the need for a comprehensive review of the test's implementation following concerns raised by stakeholders.

The decision is anchored on Republic Act No. 12021, otherwise known as the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), which transferred jurisdiction over maritime education and training (MET) from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to the maritime agency.

In connection with MARINA Advisory No. 2025-39, which provides the transitory guidelines for the transfer of maritime education functions to MARINA, the Agency is set to assume full responsibility for the administration of the NaMMAT beginning AY 2026-2027. As preparation to assume full responsibility for the aptitude test, the MARINA recognized the need to further assess its implementation following concerns and feedback raised by various stakeholders.

With the deferment, all Maritime Higher Education Institutions (MHEIs) are directed to admit and enroll incoming students and transferees without requiring NaMMAT results. Instead, maritime schools may continue to use their own institutional admission or entrance examinations for student screening and selection.

The MARINA also encouraged MHEIs to strengthen their admission processes to ensure that they remain aligned with program requirements and applicable national and international standards for maritime education.

The Authority emphasized that the temporary measure is intended to support a smooth transition of maritime education functions while safeguarding opportunities for students who wish to pursue maritime careers.

The MARINA remains committed to enhancing the quality of maritime education and training in the country, and will issue further guidance upon completion of the review.

12/06/2026