THE Maritime Industry Authority signed a memorandum of agreement with the French Embassy in Manila and OCEA SA Philippines to conduct a peer review of the shipbuilding and ship repair industry.The MoA signed on Oct. 17, 2024, establishes a framework for collaboration among Marina, the French Embassy, and OCEA to assess the SBSR industry's policies and incentives implemented by the Philippines to support its growth.
by Marina. Marina Administrator Sonia Malaluan emphasized the importance of peer review for supporting various developmental projects aligned with the Maritime Industry Development Plan 2028.Malaluan noted that the assessment's outcomes would provide legislators and maritime stakeholders with insights into the current state of the SBSR industry, stressing the need for an enabling law to harness the sector's potential.