Maritime
TOPPING-OFF CEREMONY ON THE NEW MARINA CENTRAL OFFICE BUILDING
M anila , Philippines , 18 July 2017 - a Topping- Off Ceremony on the construction of the New MARINA Central Office Building was organized by the MARINA Representatives on the Construction of the New Central Office Building and personnel from the Shipyards Regulation Service ( SRS ). The event was attended by key officials of the Department of Transportation , Philippine Ports Authority , Philippine Coast Guard , and representatives from the Department of Budget and Management and Land Bank of the Philippines .
The construction of the Maritime Industry Authority ( MARINA ) Central Office Building is being pursued in order to provide the infrastructure support to the strategic directions of MARINA particularly on the promotional , developmental and supervisory and regulatory function of the maritime industry as the nation ’ s single maritime administration . marina . gov . ph
Since its creation on 01 June 1974 , by virtue of Presidential Decree 474 , MARINA has been holding its central and regional operations on rented spaces / building . At present , MARINA Central Office is housed at the Parkview Plaza Building at 984 Taft Avenue corner Kalaw Street , Ermita , Manila .
The Topping-Off ceremony on the New MARINA Central Office Building has set a milestone in MARINA ’ s history . Henceforth , MARINA Central Office Building is envisioned to provide energyefficient and environmentally-friendly facilities that will provide a safe , secure and convenient service to the public .
The DOTr family on the New MARINA Central Office Building 18 July 2017 , Bonifacio Drive corner 20th Street Port Area , Manila , Philippines
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