# Philippines maritime academy admits record 31 women cadets 2026-08-10T04:54:10+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy in Manila has enrolled 208 cadets for 2026, including 31 women, its highest-ever female intake, taking the cumulative count past 100 women since its founding. The academy, run jointly by Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines and Magsaysay Maritime Corporation, said the achievement reflects its commitment to diversity in the traditionally male-dominated maritime sector. In other global transport developments, three aviation bodies have launched a joint initiative to reduce runway incursions, the incorrect presence of aircraft, vehicles or people on runways. Separately, Emirates and South African Airways have expanded their codeshare partnership to nine cities after securing regulatory approvals. ## Coverage - thehindubusinessline.com Tags: codeshare agreement, maritime education, MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy, Philippines, runway safety, women in shipping Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/philippines-maritime-academy-admits-record-31-women-cadets/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/philippines-maritime-academy-admits-record-31-women-cadets/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.