News Release - MARINA Press Release
19 June 2021
“Sailing With Excellence Amid the Challenges of Our Times”; MARINA celebrates 47th founding anniversary
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) marked its 47th founding anniversary celebration with the theme, “Sailing With Excellence Amid the Challenges of Our Times”, through an array of virtual and face-to-face activities conducted at the MARINA Central Office last Thursday, 17 June 2021.
The event commenced with the arrival of the Guest of Honor, Secretary of the Department of Transportation, Arthur P. Tugade, with special guest MARINO Partylist Representative, Hon. Sandro L. Gonzalez. Other accompanying officials that graced the event included Associated Marine Officers and Seamens Union of the Philippines (AMOSUP) President Dr. Conrado Oca, Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago, DOTr Assistant Secretary for Maritime Narciso A. Vingson, Jr., and DOTr Assistant Secretary for Communications and Commuter Affairs Goddes Hope Libiran.
To formally kick things off, MARINA Administrator Vice Admiral Robert A Empedrad AFP (Ret) gave out his opening address. “The MARINA thrived during this most challenging period of its existence, and with all honesty and humility. I believe we were able to overcome the major and hardest difficulties we have ever faced.” Administrator Empedrad noted, going on to say that the MARINA continues to achieve major feats such as the establishment of the seafarers’ condotel, activation of crew change hubs, and the vaccination of seafarers.
Numerous video presentations were prepared as part of the day’s commemoration of the MARINA’s achievements throughout the years, together with the simultaneous unveiling of future projects. The audio-visual presentation on the accomplishments of the Agency in 2020 outlined the many triumphs of the MARINA in spite of the circumstances of the ongoing pandemic. Meanwhile, a short video teaser was released for the launching of the Filipino Seafarers’ Heroes Foundation, which was created to honor the lives of seafarers who perished while serving at sea.
One major activity that was witnessed during the anniversary celebration was the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the DOTr, Marino Partylist, and AMOSUP. The MOU promises the construction of affordable temporary living facilities meant to be used by seafarers who are attending to important transactions while in Metro Manila.
The MARINA 47th Anniversary Celebration was also a chance for the winners of the #MARINAVirtualSingingContest to showcase their talents. Finalists Apol M. Diago of the MARINA STCW Office, Public Information Division (STCWO-PID), and Germaine Betero of the MARINA Domestic Shipping Service (DSS) serenaded the guests with their live performances, while fellow finalists Juliemar Esther Bea (MARINA Regional Office V), Chelsea Lumella Dante (MARINA Regional Office VIII), and Isay Rodriguez (MARINA Regional Office IV) joined in through their virtual production numbers.
After the special presentation, special guest and MARINO Partylist Representative Sandro L. Gonzalez delivered his special address. “In its 47 years, MARINA has been at the forefront of forwarding the development of our maritime sector, most especially, the welfare of our Filipino seafarers.” Gonzalez said. “Despite the challenges of this pandemic, we in the MARINO Partylist are proud that our close relationship with MARINA has enabled us to contribute to this new age of service to our seafarers.” He continued, acknowledging that the close coordination between the MARINA and MARINO Partylist allowed for extensive assistance of seafarers in need.
As part of the Agency’s unwavering commitment to helping seafarers, the MARINA also celebrated its founding anniversary by setting up a ceremonial vaccination of 14 Filipino seafarers at the AMOSUP Seamen’s Center. This was witnessed by guests and officials by virtual means.
Finally, the MARINA 47th Anniversary Celebration concluded with an inspirational message from the Guest of Honor, DOTr Secretary Arthur P. Tugade. During his speech, he praises the MARINA for initiating the ceremonial vaccination of seafarers and the signing of the MOU for the CONDOTEL for seafarers, as these two activities capture the true essence of the MARINA’s mandate to serve its stakeholders. “Marami kayong ginagawa, at patuloy na ginagawa sa administrasyon ni Vice Admiral Empedrad.” He stated.
The MARINA 47th Anniversary Celebration started off with a pre-celebration ceremony held last 01 June 2021, which involved a mass, blessing of the MARINA Central Office building, and recognition and awarding of several MARINA offices and personnel.
The MARINA was created pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 474 on 01 June 1974.
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