Mariana Academy: A Trusted Accredited Training and Assessment Center in the Philippines

Mariana Academy of Maritime Studies, Inc. is widely recognized as a trusted and accredited training and assessment center in the Philippines, committed to delivering high-quality maritime education aligned with international standards. As an independent institution, the Academy provides comprehensive training and competency assessments for deck, engine, and electro-technical personnel, as well as related maritime and transportation services.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

As we welcome the New Year, we also honor the dedication and sacrifices of our seafarers who keep the world moving, even while far from home. Across oceans and time zones, you continue to work with discipline, strength, and professionalism, carrying not just cargo but the hopes of your families and our nation. May this New Year bring you safe voyages, calm seas, and brighter opportunities ahead. To all seafarers onboard and ashore, thank you for your hard work and commitment. Your service matters, your sacrifices are seen, and your journey is deeply respected. Wishing you a year filled with protection, progress, and safe homecomings.

Rizal and the Modern-Day Heroes of the Sea

On Rizal Day, the Philippines honors Jose Rizal, a patriot whose courage, discipline, and love for country helped shape the Filipino identity. Rizal served the nation not through comfort or convenience, but through sacrifice, conviction, and a deep sense of responsibility—values that remain relevant today. These same ideals live on in Filipino seafarers, our modern-day heroes of the sea. Like Rizal, they leave home and face uncertainty, enduring long separations, demanding work, and challenging conditions far from their families. Their sacrifices are quiet and often unseen, yet their contribution to the nation is immense. Through their professionalism, resilience, and integrity, seafarers carry the Filipino name across oceans, ports, and nations, representing the country with pride. Rizal believed that a nation’s progress depends on the character of its people. Filipino seafarers embody this belief every day as they support global trade, sustain the Philippine economy, and provide for their families back home. Their work strengthens not only industries, but also communities. As we remember Rizal’s legacy, we also recognize our seafarers as living expressions of his ideals. Different journeys, same purpose—service to the nation. Mabuhay ang mga bayani noon at ang mga bayani ng dagat ngayon. HAPPY RIZAL DAY

MERRY CHRISTMAS

This Christmas season, Marino PH extends its warmest greetings to all Filipinos around the world—most especially to our brave seafarers who spend the holidays far from home. May this season bring you peace, strength, and hope, wherever the seas may take you. Your sacrifices, dedication, and hard work continue to inspire your families, your communities, and the entire maritime nation. To our seafarers on board, on watch, or in transit—know that you are remembered, appreciated, and prayed for. May you feel the love of home even across oceans. Maligayang Pasko sa inyong lahat. From our Marino PH family to yours.

Global Maritime Leaders Convene in London for IMO 34th Assembly, 24 November–3 December 2025

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has officially opened the 34th Session of the IMO Assembly, bringing together 176 Member States, three Associate Members, and observers from international organizations to discuss key maritime priorities for the next two years. Held from 24 November to 3 December 2025 at IMO Headquarters in London, the Assembly serves as the organization’s highest governing body and convenes biennially. The meeting is preceded by the 135th Session of the IMO Council. This year’s Assembly centers on several high-impact agenda items, including the adoption of the revised IMO Strategic Plan for 2024–2029, approval of the biennial budget and work programme for 2026–2027, and extensive discussions on safety, environmental, and regulatory matters affecting global shipping.

Elwin Crew Management, Inc. : A Trusted Leader in Philippine Maritime Recruitment

Elwin Crew Management, Inc. stands as one of the most established and respected manning agencies in the Philippines, delivering world-class maritime recruitment and crew management services to global principals. With years of proven industry experience, the company has earned a solid reputation as one of the strongest Greek-affiliated manning agencies operating in the country, serving international fleets with professionalism, integrity, and consistency.

Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global 2025

MARINO PH is honored to serve as an official media partner for the Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global 2025, a premier international event dedicated to advancing the crewing and maritime sectors. Happening on November 11–13, 2025, at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila, this year’s conference will gather influential leaders, shipowners, crewing managers, maritime educators, and policy makers to exchange ideas and explore solutions to the industry’s evolving challenges.

Sailing Through Spooks: A Halloween Message from Marino PH

Marino PH invites you all to Halloween like no other! As our ships cross eerie waters and the moon lights up the waves, let’s embrace the spooky season with the bravery of true seafarers. Watch out for ghost ships drifting in the mist, and beware of skeleton crews waiting in the shadows! But no fear, our community stands strong whether on land or at sea. Wishing all our seafarers and their loved ones a frightfully fun and safe Halloween voyage. Share your spookiest seafaring stories with us!

SAFETY4SEA SINGAPORE FORUM 2025

The 5th SAFETY4SEA Singapore Forum concluded successfully at The Westin Singapore, bringing together shipowners, maritime leaders, regulators, training institutions, and manning agencies to discuss how safety, welfare, and future skills will define the next era of global shipping. A central theme was the industry’s ongoing shift from compliance-based safety to a culture-driven approach. Speakers emphasized that true safety goes beyond certificates, drills, and manuals — it lies in mindset, leadership, accountability, and daily decision-making onboard. Despite technological advancements, human factors such as fatigue, miscommunication, outdated practices, and poor leadership remain leading causes of maritime incidents.

SAFETY4SEA Singapore Forum 2025

Singapore once again becomes a key gathering point for maritime professionals as the 5th SAFETY4SEA Singapore Forum takes place on 22 October 2025 at The Westin Singapore. Organized in association with MacGregor and SQE Marine, this forum remains a free and non-profit event, providing an independent platform for industry stakeholders to exchange knowledge, address pressing challenges and strengthen the culture of safety and sustainability across global shipping. More than 200 maritime professionals and representatives from over 100 organizations are expected to attend. The forum will explore how evolving safety and environmental regulations are reshaping industry responsibilities and operational standards. Particular attention will be given to the human element in shipping, including crew welfare, mental health, competency development and the critical role of training in risk prevention. Another major focus will be on decarbonization strategies and the adoption of smart technologies, including digital tools, data-driven decision making and best practices that enhance shipboard and shoreside operations. Discussions aim to bridge regulatory expectations with practical implementation while promoting collaboration among shipowners, managers, policymakers, insurers, educators and technology providers.

Mercury Maritime Crew Conference 2025 Strengthens Commitment to Seafarers

The Mercury Maritime Crew Conference 2025 of Mercury Maritime Enterprises Co. S.A. successfully took place at the Admiral Hotel in Manila on October 3, 2025. The event gathered company executives, fleet officers, and seafarers for a full-day program centered on performance, innovation, and crew welfare.

Marino PH joins the nation in celebration of world maritime day & national maritime week

Marino PH proudly joins the Philippine maritime community and the rest of the world in celebrating the 26th National Maritime Week from September 22 to 28, 2025, alongside the global observance of World Maritime Day on September 25, 2025. These events are significant annual milestones that honor the vital contributions of the maritime sector to the nation’s economy, global trade, and sustainable development. With the theme “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity,” this year’s celebration emphasizes the shared responsibility of all stakeholders in safeguarding the oceans while recognizing the opportunities they provide for growth, livelihood, and innovation. The theme also reflects the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) vision of ensuring safe, secure, and sustainable shipping, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). National Maritime Week in the Philippines features a variety of activities organized by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), and other government and private sector partners. These include the traditional maritime parade, forums on safety and sustainability, career guidance fairs for students, and tributes to Filipino seafarers who remain at the heart of global shipping. Meanwhile, World Maritime Day provides a platform for international collaboration, reminding the global community of the importance of protecting the marine environment, addressing climate change, and promoting greener shipping practices. As the largest online maritime community in the Philippines, Marino PH continues to stand firm in its mission to advocate for seafarers’ welfare, promote awareness on maritime issues, and highlight the crucial role of Filipino seafarers in keeping global trade moving. We invite everyone to join us in these meaningful celebrations as we honor our maritime heritage and strengthen our collective commitment to a sustainable future.

MARINO PH Joins the Nation in Celebrating MANAMo 2025

This September ,the Philippines once again observes Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANAMo) 2025 with the theme “Nagkakaisang Kapuluan, Panatag na Karagatan.” MARINO PH, the largest maritime community in the Philippines and in the world, proudly joins the nation in this significant celebration that highlights our identity as a maritime and archipelagic state. For a country of more than 7,600 islands, the sea is not just a boundary—it is our bridge, our lifeline, and our shared heritage. The Philippines is a nation uniquely shaped by its waters, and Filipinos are a people defined by their seafaring spirit. The ocean sustains our coastal communities, fuels our maritime economy, and connects us to the global trading system. Most importantly, it provides livelihood for millions of Filipinos, especially our seafarers who represent the very best of our nation on every ocean and aboard every vessel. The celebration of MANAMo serves as a reminder of the Philippines’ unique position as both a maritime powerhouse and an archipelagic nation. Our maritime heritage is not only a matter of history, but also a living, breathing reality that continues to shape the lives of Filipinos today. From fisherfolk in our coastal barangays to officers and crew members serving aboard international vessels, the Filipino identity is deeply tied to the sea. At MARINO PH, our advocacy has always been anchored on three pillars: empowering seafarers, raising awareness of maritime issues, and strengthening the role of the Filipino maritime community in nation-building. Through our platform, we give voice to the sacrifices and triumphs of our seafarers, amplify discussions on maritime education and welfare, share critical updates on policies and international developments, and encourage responsible stewardship of our oceans. Our community thrives on the collective stories of resilience, discipline, and professionalism that Filipino seafarers embody, making them true modern-day heroes of the sea. MANAMo 2025 is a powerful reminder that unity is essential in safeguarding our maritime domain and ensuring that our oceans remain secure, sustainable, and resilient. It calls upon every Filipino to take part in protecting our waters, whether through education, advocacy, policy support, or responsible environmental practices. It also emphasizes the vital contributions of our seafarers—not only as global maritime professionals but also as cultural bearers of our archipelagic identity and frontliners in defending our maritime heritage. As we celebrate this month, MARINO PH reaffirms its commitment to remain a bridge between the maritime industry and the Filipino people. We will continue to champion programs that focus on seafarer welfare, maritime education, environmental responsibility, digital empowerment, and mental health awareness. By strengthening these initiatives, we not only honor our heritage but also prepare future generations to inherit a maritime nation that is resilient, united, and forward-looking. Together, let us celebrate MANAMo 2025. Together, let us safeguard our oceans, honor our maritime heritage, and remain united as one archipelago and one maritime nation.