ASEAN Adopts Regional Strategy on Biofouling Management for Sustainable Maritime Practices

ASEAN member states recently adopted the Regional Strategy on Biofouling Management during the 47th ASEAN Maritime Transport Working Group in Brunei on September 17-18. Led by the Philippine delegation, the draft Regional Strategy was presented by Maritime Industry Authority deputy administrator for Operations Nannette Dinopol. The strategy’s main goal is to maintain healthy marine ecosystems.

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A Cosco multipurpose and heavy lift ship at the Port of Guayaquil in Ecuador. PHOTO from ICTSI

Philippines Maritime Authority Proposes STCW Revisions in Stakeholder Forum

The Maritime Industry Authority of Philippines conducted a review of draft proposals to update the STCW Convention for current and future maritime challenges. In a session called “Usapang STCW,” stakeholders provided feedback on proposed revisions. Key topics discussed included digitalization, simulator training, seafarers’ welfare, and harmonization measures for regulation implementation.

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