Water Transpo

• Regulatory Agencies in Water Transpo:

  1. Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)
  2. Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)
  3. Philippine Ports Authority (PPA)
• Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)

  • An agency of the Phil. Government responsible for integrating the development, promotion, and regulation of the maritime industry in the Phils.
  • Functions: modernization & expansion of the Phil. Merchant fleet, enhancement of domestic capability for shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance.
• Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)

  • An armed and uniformed service tasked primarily with enforcing laws within the Phil. waters, conducting maritime security operations, safeguarding life and property at sea, and protecting marine environment and resources
• Philippine Ports Authority (PPA)

  • A government-owned corporation responsible for financing, management, and operations of public ports throughout the Phils. except for the port of Cebu.