About

FAS Maritime is a digital and print shipping publication committed to delivering high-quality stories that highlight the people, progress, and power behind the maritime, seafaring, and logistics industries.

Inspired by the international trade term “Free Alongside Ship” (FAS)—which refers to goods being placed at a port ready for shipment—our name reflects our goal: to bring compelling, ready-to-share stories alongside the global conversation on shipping and transport.

We cover a wide range of sectors including shipping, seafaring, trucking, logistics, and aviation, aiming to inform, inspire, and connect both industry professionals and decision-makers. Whether you’re working on the deck, managing supply chains, or shaping transport policies, FAS Maritime delivers the narratives that move the industry forward.

We are a proud member of the Maritime Journalists Association of the Philippines (MJAP).

EDITORIAL & BUSINESS

Bianca Peralta-Velasco
Publisher & General Manager

A results-driven Project Manager and Admin, Bianca has been in the seafaring industry since 2012. As the Publisher and General Manager of FAS Maritime, she excels in publication management and seafarer engagements. Beyond seafaring, she is passionate about community building, indigenous outreach programs, and has represented Las Piñas in national pageants.

Carmela Huelar
Executive Editor

Carmela Huelar, Executive Editor of FAS Maritime, specializes in maritime profiling, IMO and ILO regulations, maritime education, international maritime laws, and marketing for Philippine manning and crewing. She also covers travel, tourism, and events management. A passionate journalist, she enjoys communications and is a fan of Tadanobu Asano.

Rainiel Cruz
Production Editor

Rainiel, also known as Pogs, is a self-taught copywriter and graphic artist covering the maritime beat since leaving seafaring in 2015. With experience in digital communications and content marketing, his works have appeared in Seafarer Asia, FAS Maritime, and The Manila Times. He loves plants, otters, and tiny critters.

Yash Torib
Editor-At-Large

Yashika is a maritime journalist, author, educator, and marine environment volunteer with 17 years of industry experience. A PCGA Auxiliary Captain, she has led maritime safety and media training initiatives. She writes for The Manila Times, Buhay Marino Dyaryo, and FAS Maritime, and teaches leadership at O.B. Montessori.

Wil Almeria
Editorial & Digital Engagement Officer

Wilmar Nhoel Almeria is the Editorial & Digital Engagement Officer at FAS Maritime. A graduate of the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific, he previously worked as a Production Assistant at Navis & Moor and in pageant publications.

He is passionate about photography, serving as a contributing photographer for The Manila Times. He also creates digital content on channel with cover songs and creative projects.

Teresa Huelar-Inocencio
Consulting Business Manager

Teresa Huelar-Inocencio is a Consulting Business Manager and experienced Training Manager in education management. Skilled in operations, coaching, personnel management, and organizational development, she has a strong background in maritime training. She is a graduate of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila.

Contributing Author

Palanca Awardee Ramil Digal Gulle is a person with bipolar & ADHD, a mental health advocate, and a multi-awarded Filipino poet. He is the author of five books of poetry. His career spans journalism, literature, and PR/marketing.

Contributing Author

Jasper Christian L. Gambito is a historian with a BA in History (magna cum laude) from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Manila in 2014. He has an MA in History from De La Salle University – Manila in2022 and is currently pursuing a PhD in History at the University of the Philippines – Diliman. He has worked as an assistant curator at the Museo Maritimo and has taught at various institutions including the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.

Contributing Author

A seasoned professional with 11 years navigating the waters of the marine industry and travel management, Pauline Cala-or brings a depth of expertise to her role as Client Relationship Manager at Travel Cue Management (Philippines). Her diverse background in other industries – from importing and retail to restaurants and event management – provides her with a unique perspective in her craft.

Contributing Author

Chief Officer Jeffrey Aldas, a seasoned sailor, is committed to educating children about maritime awareness. In 2023, he initiated the expansion of the Adopt A Ship International program to Laguna province, collaborating with 15 schools and reaching 11,700 students. With a background in navigating international waters, Aldas aims to inspire the next generation of maritime professionals.

Contributing Photographer

Mark Joseph Barnedo, also known as “Barns,” is a versatile photographer with a diverse background in various roles such as a seafarer, writer, brand ambassador, marketing specialist, events manager, and content creator. His unique perspective and passion for storytelling make him a sought-after photographer capable of capturing captivating moments and creating immersive visual narratives.