The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has sought for the final approval from the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) en banc on the revised policies on maritime educational programs meant to solve the competency issues of Filipino seafarers.

Marina has been working double-time to improve the policies, standards and guidelines on Bachelor of Science (BS) in Marine Transportation (BSMT) and Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering to maintain the Philippines’ status as one of the top sources of competent seafarers. The two revised policies on educational programs still need final CHEd approval.