Manila, July 9 -- The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the Philippine Coastwise Shipping Association (PCSA) are eyeing the revision of minimum safe manning rules for domestic ships.

In a statement on Wednesday, MARINA said a consultation with PCSA sought to discuss proposed revisions to the rules for Philippine-registered ships operating in domestic waters.

The two-day session focused on aligning manning standards with current maritime practices, improving vessel safety, and addressing industry concerns on training, deployment, and operational capacity.

During the meeting, MARINA Chief of Staff Ronaldo Bandalaria underscored MARINA's consultative and participatory approach to the proposed revisions and assured that all concerns...