​In a major move toward a more sustainable and tech-forward maritime sector, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) Philippines officially entered into a strategic partnership on March 17, 2026. The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the MARINA Central Office signals a new era of active collaboration between regulators and industry leaders, focusing on the "green transition" and the holistic development of the Filipino seafaring workforce.