MARINA made public its 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP), Strategic Voyage Plan 2022-2028, and the Philippine response to the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) report during a ceremony held on March 31.

Through the MIDP, MARINA envisions accelerating and expanding domestic shipping services that render the country’s economic environment more conducive for the flourishing of businesses, influx of investments, and facilitation of trade. Meanwhile, the Voyage Plan outlines a six-year organizational strategy that focuses on accelerating the development of the maritime industry in the Philippines

As for the country's response to the EMSA report, the MARINA shared its 200-page document titled, "2022 Philippine Response — our strategic actions in addressing the EMSA Audit."

The event also served to recognize MARINA's partners who contributed to the finalization and completion of the Philippine Report to EMSA. Among those recognized was C/E Alfredo Haboc, Education & Training Head of the PTC Talent Acquisition Group, who took part in the 10-day workshop for the preparation of the report as a representative of CHED.