Welcome to the Papua New Guinea National Maritime Safety Authority
The National Maritime Safety Authority was established by an Act of Parliament in 2003 as a not-for-profit statutory authority, to raise standards of maritime safety and prevent and control marine pollution from shipping services within Papua New Guinea waters.
The Authority's primary responsibilities are to undertake government regulatory functions on safety of shipping services and to meet expectations of the shipping industry, it's customers and coastal communities for a safe, efficient and environmentally responsible shipping sector as it is regarded very crucial to Papua New Guinea's social and economic development.
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Authority's functions and responsibilities are defined in the NMSA Act 2003 and are summarised under the following headings:
1. Maritime Safety
- Ensure a fully - functioning and effective network of maritime navigational aids;
- Ensure the availability of high-quality, up-to-date navigational charts;
- Ensure that vessels meet the safety standards required by PNG's legislation, regulations and commitments under International Maritime Organisation (IMO) conventions;
- Ensure seafarers competency through certification and documentation of work experience;
- Help to coordinate responses to distress calls.
2. Marine Pollution Control
- Issue and enforce pollution control standards in accordance with international agreements;
- Help to coordinate the clean-up of marine pollution;
3. Corporate Governance - Efficiency, Transparency, Accountability and Sustainability
- Maintain full cost recovery, control costs and ensure efficient and effective management reporting;
- Equip Staff with the skills and resources needed to carry out their tasks efficiently and effectively;
- Collaborate with international agencies, national, provincial and local governments and coastal communities;
- Keep the public, industry and the Government fully informed of the Authority's activities.
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