Marina Administrator Hernani Fabia and the Embassy of France in the Philippines Economic Service Head Olivier Ginepro signs an agreement boosting maritime industry on Nov. 8. | Photo from Marina
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ Maritime Industry Authority on Sunday announced that it signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the French Embassy in the Philippines boosting maritime safety and security in the country, particularly in the industry of shipbuilding and ship repair. According to Marina in a statement, the MOA was signed by Marina Administrator Hernani Fabia and the Embassy of France in the Philippines Economic Service Head Olivier Ginepro on Nov. 8.Based on the signed agreement, France will deploy a French maritime expert in the country who will provide the necessary technical assistance, training, and consultancy service to Marina.
It also obligated the French Embassy “to promote France’s best maritime practices in ensuring the safety of life and property at sea, maritime security and marine environment protection; promote active participation in developing international standards for the safety and security of transport as well as preventing vessels from polluting the seas.”