MARITIME Industry Authority (Marina) Deputy Administrator lawyer Nicasio Conti said he welcomes the pending bill in both chambers of Congress creating a single maritime body to oversee the training and certification of Filipino seafarers.

In a recent forum in Quezon City, Conti echoed the position of Marina Administrator Dr. Maximo Mejia Jr. supporting Senate Bill 2043 authored by Senate President Franklin Drilon and House Bill 719 of Rep. Jesulito Manalo of Angkla party-list.

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