Hernandez added, “with a formal organization of shipyards stakeholders, the challenges the sector faces can now Hernandez cited in his report that part of the challenges the Philippine shipyards face are the provision of attractive financing options and the availability of the supply of basic machinery, equipment and spare parts for shipbuilding and ship repair, including marine grade steel. Hernandez, during a previous seminar-workshop with shipyard stakeholders in Cebu, welcomed the creation of a national association of all the 113 shipyards strategically distributed in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. MARINA’s chief for shipyards regulations services Engr. Ramon C. In order to get there, the organization has for its objectives the following: (1) to develop shipyard capacities and manpower capabilities in order to provide greater quality outputs (2) to provide excellent working conditions and adopt environmental safety standards (3) to create seamless working system and direct communication lines with MARINA, the Philippine Coast Guard, the Philippine Ports Authority, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the Department of Trade and Industry, the Board of Investments, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority, local government units, Congress, and other government agencies for drafting plans, programs, agenda for legislation, policies and regulations also for sharing information on issues that affect the sector on areas as environment, safety and quality standards, international accreditation and others.Īlso part of its objectives is the drafting of legislative agenda that will ensure the enhancement of the global competitiveness of Philippine shipyards. SHAP is also looking forward to collaborations, technical co-operations, exchanges and industry tie-ups with international associations for further development of the shipbuilding and ship repair sector. In its signed declaration earlier this May, the members of SHAP, professed to work together with MARINA and other government agencies towards the realization of a strong maritime industry which provides a shipbuilding and ship repair hub in the Asian region.
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