JUNE 1, 2026 marks the 52nd founding anniversary of the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), and less than two years from now the milestone for the Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP) will be rolled out and expectations from an industry considered vital to this archipelago’s sustainable development is quite high. The 10 priority programs identified in the MIDP are indeed ambitious, which weighed against the circumstances that transpired since 2024, and the progress of work towards achieving the targets may just be all cliffhangers.
By way of reminder the 10 Point Priority Programs of the MIDP are herein reiterated: 1) Upgrading of domestic shipping in support of the Philippine Nautical highway; 2) Development of shipping services for maritime tourism; 3) Development of coastal and inland waterways transport system; 4) Strengthening of safety standards for registered fishing vessels; 5) Development of a global maritime hub; 6) Enhancement of maritime safety in the Philippines; 7) Modernization of maritime security in the Philippines; 8) Establishment of Maritime Innovation and Knowledge Center (MIKC); 9) Development of competitive and highly skilled Filipino maritime professionals; 10) Implementation of the Philippine Strategy on Marine Environment Protection.
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