Marina implements measures for EMSA compliance

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has started implementing corrective actions on the European Maritime Safety Agency’s (EMSA) 2017 audit findings on Philippines’ maritime education, training and certification systems.

In a press briefing last September 25, Marina Administrator Rey Leonardo Guerrero said that they were set to present proof of compliance to EMSA this October. These include supportive legislation, interagency cooperation, responsive national provision, and good governance measures on the administration of maritime education and training programs, assessment of competence, and issuance of International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers or STCW certifications.