Marina I and II

08/10/2026

𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀 𝐒𝐀 𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐆𝐀 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐑𝐒!
SID/SRB Processing at the MARINA Processing Center located at the MRO I&II (La Union) will resume operations starting 10 October 2026.

All confirmed pending applications affected by the system downtime will be processed at no additional cost, following the new processing schedule effective 10 October 2026.

Meanwhile, REGULAR appointments from 12 October 2026 onwards will proceed as scheduled.
Applicants are advised to arrive no earlier than 2 hours before their scheduled appointments.

Please be guided accordingly.

05/10/2026

𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝟏 & 𝟐: 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬!

A new chapter begins for MARINA Regional Offices 1 & 2 as the nine (9) newly appointed personnel of the MARINA Vigan Extension Office formally take their Oath of Office, signifying their commitment to uphold the mandate of the Maritime Industry Authority and deliver quality public service.

With all nine (9) plantilla positions now filled, the personnel are ready to serve maritime stakeholders in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, and nearby areas, as preparations for the office’s physical setup continue.

The establishment of the Vigan Extension Office reflects MARINA Regional Offices 1 & 2’s continuing efforts to bring maritime services closer to the people, providing more accessible, responsive, and convenient services to maritime stakeholders in Ilocos Sur and neighboring areas.

The upcoming opening marks another step toward bringing MARINA services closer to the communities we serve.

30/09/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟒: 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧, 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲

On September 24, 2026, MRO 1&2, in partnership with the Philippine Coast Guard and representatives from the Philippine Ports Authority, carried out a coastal cleanup activity in San Agustin, San Fernando City, La Union.

Beyond promoting maritime safety, the activity highlighted MARINA’s commitment to environmental protection and a sustainable maritime industry.

Because maritime excellence is not only about safe voyages; it is also about keeping our seas and shores clean for the generations that will follow.

30/09/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟑: 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

On September 23, 2026, MRO 1&2 carried out its 3rd Quarter Multi-Sectoral Advisory Board (MSAB) meeting through a virtual platform, bringing together stakeholders from Regions 1 and 2, partner agencies, and representatives from the MARINA Central Office-STCW Office.

The discussions covered important maritime policies and updates, including the OPMF Impost adjustment, the Erratum to MARINA MC No. GC-2026-02, MARINA Advisory No. 2026-46, and updates on the implementation of RA No. 12021.

The Coast Guard District North Western Luzon also shared updates on maritime safety, followed by an open forum where stakeholders raised concerns and exchanged insights.

Through continued dialogue and collaboration, MRO 1&2 works with its maritime partners toward safer, more efficient, and responsive maritime services.

30/09/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐: 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬

Continuing the Maritime Week 2026 celebration, MARINA Regional Office 1&2 held a Maritime Forum on September 22, 2026, bringing together maritime students and partner agencies for a day of learning, sharing, and meaningful discussions.

Maritime students from various Maritime Higher Education Institutions (MHEIs) gained practical insights on maritime education, training, certification, safety, port operations, and opportunities in the maritime industry.

Resource speakers from 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐀-𝐒𝐓𝐂𝐖 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐏𝐌𝐎 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐋𝐮𝐳𝐨𝐧, 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝-𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐋𝐮𝐳𝐨𝐧, 𝐎𝐖𝐖𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐈, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐈 shared their respective programs, services, and guidance to help prepare the students for their future careers at sea.

29/09/2026

𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝟏&𝟐: 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚-𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

Ang Maritime Industry Authority Regional Office 1 & 2 (MRO1&2), sa pangunguna ni 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐲. 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐇. 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐥
, ay muling pinagtibay ang diwa ng pagkakaisa, paglilingkod, at dedikasyon kasama ang mga katuwang na ahensya, maritime stakeholders, at mga institusyong pang-maritime higher education sa pagdiriwang ng 𝐢𝐤𝐚-𝟐𝟕 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 (𝐍𝐌𝐖) 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, na ginanap noong Setyembre 21–27, 2026, na may temang: “𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄: 𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄.”

Sa pamamagitan ng sama-samang pagkilos at pagtutulungan, naging matagumpay ang pagsasakatuparan ng mga aktibidad ng selebrasyon. Mula sa mga programa para sa maritime education, stakeholder engagement, maritime awareness, coastal clean-up, hanggang sa mga gawaing nagtataguyod ng kaligtasan at pangangalaga sa karagatan, naipakita ang iisang layunin—ang patuloy na pagpapaunlad ng isang ligtas, sustainable, at mahusay na maritime sector.

Nagkaisa ang mga katuwang na ahensya at maritime stakeholders sa bawat gawain, na nagsilbing patunay ng kanilang patuloy na suporta, commitment, at pakikipagtulungan para sa isang mas matatag na maritime industry.

Bilang simbolo ng pagpapatuloy ng pagkakaisa at pananagutan, isinagawa rin ang pormal na pagpasa ng simbolo at pangunguna sa National Maritime Week 2027 sa Philippine Coast Guard.

Mula sa polisiya tungo sa pagsasagawa, ang bawat hakbang ay nagiging makabuluhan kapag isinasagawa nang may pagkakaisa at malasakit. Sa pagpapatuloy ng ating sama-samang adhikain, hindi lamang natin ipinagdiriwang ang maritime industry—sama-sama natin itong hinuhubog para sa isang mas ligtas, mas mahusay, at mas matatag na kinabukasan.

24/09/2026

MARINA Regional Office 1&2 Officially Opens the 27th National Maritime Week 2026: “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence”

The week-long celebration formally commenced on September 21, 2026, with the Simultaneous Dressing of Ships and Blowing of Horns at the Port Area in the City of San Fernando, La Union. This was followed by a motorcade to the Northern Philippines College for Maritime, Science and Technology (NPCMST), the venue of the Opening Ceremony, which was attended by representatives from various partner government agencies and maritime institutions.

The opening ceremony started with the Welcome Remarks of Dr. Feban M. Quinto, NPCMST President and the opening remarks of Atty. Fernan H. Cabral. Atty. Cabral highlighted the world maritime theme “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence” explaining that “what is written must be put into practice.”

The activity also featured messages from the heads of the partner agencies, emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation and partnership in advancing the maritime sector. Representing Atty. Mark Olyver T. Marco, Port Manager of the Philippine Ports Authority–Port Management Office (PPA-PMO) Northern Luzon, was Engr. Roderick Ronduen, Division Manager for Port Operations. Also in attendance was Capt Mark Larsen N. Mariano PCG Commander of Coast Guard District–North Western Luzon. Meanwhile, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Regional Director for Region 1 Ms. Marivic Mondina was represented by Ms. Marissa Naboye, OIC-Chief of the Programs and Services Division. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) also joined the celebration, with Regional Director Mr. Christian Rey O. Sison represented by Mr. Romeo A. Jaramilla, OIC-Assistant Regional Director.

05/09/2026