Marina issues new rules on local ship classification

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) required all registered ships engaged in domestic trade to be classed to ensure safety at sea.

Marina issued Memorandum Circular MS-2023-02 or the new guidelines on local ship classification to all shipowners, bareboat charterers, ship operators, ship managers, recognized organizations, local classification societies, shipbuilding and ship repair entities, boat builders and boat repair entities, and other maritime entities.