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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) announced the appointment of Dr. Aisha Al Busmait, Director of Government Communications at the Federal Transport Authority – Land & Maritime, as the new IMO Goodwill Maritime Ambassador making her the first Emirati Woman appointed to the post.

Manila, Philippines - The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) held a training on National Legal, Policy and Institutional Reforms (LPIR) Training at its Central Office last October 7. The goal of the training is to ensure the effective implementation of the Ballast Water Management (BWM) and Anti-Fouling Systems (AFS) Conventions for Association of Southeast Asian Nations members.

Manila, Philippines – Crossworld Marine Services Inc., one of the country’s leading crew ship manning agencies, receives a plaque of appreciation from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).

Manila, Philippines – 'Every Filipino seafarers are potential saints.'

That's according to Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle as he led a mass during the 24th National Seafarer’s Day (NSD) celebration in Paco Arena.

Manila, Philippines – Filipino seafarers and their families mark the ‘National Maritime Week’ (NMW) as several groups held different activities for the celebration. One of the major activities was organized by the Associated Marine Officers’ and Seamen’s Union of the Philippines (AMOSUP) in Intramuros, Manila during the last week of September.

Manila, Philippines – Officials from the Maritime Authority of Panama had a ‘good impression’ on the country’s maritime training center after inspecting some facilities in a 5-day visit last August.

Manila, Philippines – Manning and shipping firms in the country join together to hold a block screening of a new Filipino film entitled ‘Marineros: Men in the middle of the Sea’ for Charity.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) will intensify the modernization of domestic ships to provide safer, more convenient, and more comfortable sea transportation services to the riding public.