MANILA, Philippines — The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has directed all Philippine-registered ships engaged in international voyages to implement heightened security, monitoring, and reporting measures amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. In an advisory issued on Tuesday, Marina urged shipowners, operators, managers and manning agencies to “strictly observe precautionary measures to ensure the safety and welfare of Filipino seafarers and the security of vessels operating in or transiting affected areas.” Marina said shipping agencies must continuously monitor maritime security advisories and warnings issued by the International Maritime Organization, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), and relevant Flag State […]... Keep on reading: Middle East crisis: PH ships told to tighten security measures