Maritime Journalists Association of the Philippines Inc. - MJAP

03/09/2026

02/09/2026

Full steam ahead with heartfelt thanks! 🙏💙

One Maritime Group (OMG) and BEACON Expo Golf Fellowship proudly salute Mobil | Mc Kupler Inc. as our PLATINUM SPONSOR for this year's Golf Fellowship!

Your exceptional partnership energizes our mission to rally the maritime industry through spirited play, genuine fellowship, and common purpose. With your backing, we're not just playing a round — we're building stronger bonds that will ripple through the maritime community for years to come. 🚢⛳

🗓️ October 2, 2026
📍 Philippine Navy Golf Course

We are deeply honored to have you at the helm with us. Thank you for your generosity and belief in what we do! ⛵🌟

30/08/2026

NEWS | The Ten Outstanding Maritime Students of the Philippines (TOMSP) continues its legacy of excellence, unveiling the 20 finalists for its 2026 edition and upholding a tradition that honors leadership, academic merit, and dedication among the nation’s future seafarers.

The 2026 TOMSP Finalists are:

🔶 ADAYA, Christian Llyod — DMMA College of Southern Philippines
🔶 AMARILLE, Kim Japhet — St. Joseph Institute of Technology
🔶 ARELLANO, Wency Wrenz — John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University – Arevalo, Inc.
🔶 BASILAN, Nathanielle — Mariner's Polytechnic Colleges Foundation of Legaspi City (Albay), Inc.
🔶 BUGTONG, Wayne Jacel — Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific – IMMAJ Campus
🔶 CABOG, Lemuel — Midway College Inc.
🔶 CANCAIDA, Lady Rhaine Hunther — Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific – CGSO Campus
🔶 DAHILAN, Laxrey Janne — Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific – CGSO Campus
🔶 DELA CRUZ, Rachelle Mae — PMI Colleges – Quezon City
🔶 ESPINAS, Kyle — Mariner's Polytechnic Colleges Foundation of Canaman
🔶 FELICITAS, Chris Andrew — University of Cebu – METC
🔶 GABAYERON, John Daryl — John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation – Bacolod, Inc.
🔶 INOJALES, Ivan — Asian Institute of Maritime Studies
🔶 MILITAR, Earl Luiz — John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation – Bacolod, Inc.
🔶 PI-IG, Ranie — PanPacific University
🔶 QUINTOS, Elijah Vien — Asian Institute of Maritime Studies
🔶 SINANGOTE, Sen — Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific – IMMAJ Campus
🔶 TENIO, Christine Joy — St. Joseph Institute of Technology
🔶 TUPAS, Chrystel Jhade — John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University – Arevalo, Inc.
🔶 VILLACASTIN, Jhunel — MAPUA Malayan Colleges – Laguna

These finalists emerged following a rigorous paper screening held at the STI Maritime Training Academy in Pasay City. The evaluation was led by a distinguished panel of screeners across four categories:

📚 Academic and Professional Excellence
Mr. Cyrus Taclob | Mr. Francis Oliver Pama | Mr. Antonio Salido

⚓ Responsible Leadership
Ms. Ma. Teresa H. Inocencio | Mr. RJ Navarro | Dr. Gil Cruz

🤝 Social Responsibility
Ms. Ellen Santos | Ms. Gemillyn Rose Lat | Ms. Michaela Gomez

📝 Project Proposal
Ms. Janine Elican | Ms. Angel Secretaria | Mr. Dionel Alfaro

Representing maritime institutions across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, these exceptional students have emerged as this year’s cream of the crop. They will now advance to the next stages of the competition. The TOMSP 2026 Awarding Ceremonies will be held on 20 September 2026, where the year’s most outstanding maritime students will be officially recognized.

27/08/2026

NEWS | Filipino seafarers training to work with alternative-fuel technologies will have an expanded practical training environment as United Marine Training Center (UMTC) develops a new facility in Malate, Manila.

UMTC broke ground Aug. 17 on the United Marine Green Energy Center, which will provide hands-on and scenario-based training for seafarers as the shipping industry adopts alternative fuels and related vessel technologies.

UMTC said the center is designed to go beyond simulator-based instruction by using actual systems and equipment sourced from suppliers that also serve the shipbuilding and vessel industries. The facility will allow seafarers to familiarize themselves with vessel systems, operating procedures and emergency responses in a controlled environment.

The center will support practical training involving alternative fuels, including liquefied natural gas, methanol and ethanol, covering their safe handling, storage, transfer and bunkering, according to the Maritime Industry Authority.

UMTC President Antonio Galvez said practical exercises and realistic scenarios will help seafarers develop the competence and confidence to respond effectively, protect lives and vessels, safeguard the environment and prevent incidents from becoming disasters.

UMTC already offers basic and advanced training for seafarers serving aboard ships covered by the International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or Other Low-flashpoint Fuels, or IGF Code.

The Green Energy Center is being developed by UMTC with Green Marine and MARINA, with funding support from the International Maritime Training Fund, an initiative of AMOSUP and the International Maritime Employers' Council.

25/08/2026

Driving forward with gratitude! 🙏💙

One Maritime Group (OMG) x BEACON Expo Golf Fellowship proudly recognizes Galaxy Blue Enterprises as our esteemed Major Sponsor for this year’s Golf Fellowship! ⛳

Your generous backing fuels our mission to unite the maritime community through sport, camaraderie, and shared purpose. Together, we chart a course toward excellence — on the greens and far beyond. 🚢🤝

🗓️ October 2, 2026
📍 Philippine Navy Golf Course

Thank you for standing with us as a vital partner in this journey! ⛵✨

25/08/2026

NEWS | The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has announced a temporary extension policy for qualified seafarers facing imminent deployments, allowing those with expiring or expired Seafarer’s Identification and Record Books (SIRBs) to sail while their replacement documents remain in process.

Under the public notice issued Tuesday, seafarers with pending appointments for the issuance or renewal of their Seafarer’s Record Book (SRB) and Seafarer’s Identity Document (SID) may be granted an extension—provided they have confirmed immediate departure to board a vessel.

The measure is designed to ease deployment disruptions amid ongoing nationwide processing challenges for the critical seafarer identification documents.

To qualify, seafarers must personally visit their selected MARINA processing center and present four requirements: a request letter from the employing company; a confirmed airline e-ticket; an approved Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) contract, notarized company contract, or Certificate of Employment; and proof of confirmed online appointment for the SRB/SID application.

MARINA said the policy assists seafarers with immediate deployment amid delays affecting regular document issuance. The agency added that further updates on the resumption of standard processing will be announced through official communication channels.

See the official announcement in the comment section.

20/08/2026

THE Philippines has over 36,000 kilometers of coastline, excellent potential wind resources, and a globally recognized maritime workforce — some of the essentials in developing offshore wind farms.

20/08/2026

THE Philippine Maritime Convention (Philmarcon) marks its return to the country’s roster of prominent maritime conferences with its sights set on seafarer welfare protection and global competitiveness.

20/08/2026

LOGISTICS provider 2GO convened local business leaders and government planners to adjust shipping schedules and freight logistics ahead of projected regional growth.

20/08/2026

The Maritime Industry Authority has cleared M/V Antonia 2 to resume operations following safety compliance assessments, while maintaining that strict safety standards will remain in effect across the region.