MANILA, PHILIPPINES – As part of its temporary contingency measure amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through its Advisory No. 2020-88, has issued further extension for the validity of one (1) year from the date of expiration, as well as the revalidation of STCW certificates of Filipino seafarers expiring from 01 January 2021 to 30 June 2021 – continuing its previous extension, which only covered 13 March 2020 to 31 December 2020. Read More