EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The organization is ultimately responsible to the Sate Minister for Transport and Civil Aviation. It is run by a Board of eight directors, who are representatives of some of the stakeholders. The day to day operations on the Authority is run by a General Manager and his two Executive Managers, who are in turn responsible for two divisions being Navigation and Safety Services Division and Corporate Services division. The Navigation and Safety Services division is a technical division with six departments, whereas the Corporate Services division has
finance/administration, Information Technology, Human Resources and the Legal Department.

PREAMBLE

The National Maritime Safety Authority is the maritime Authority of the independent state of Papua New Guinea established by an Act of Parliament in 2003 as a not-for-profit autonomous and self funding entity. Its mandate is to upgrade the quality of maritime safety regulation through out PNG maritime industry, including Papua New Guinea’s Flag State and Port State responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner, and in conformity with International Maritime Standards.

National Maritime Safety Authority’s 2007 Business Plan is to lay the foundation for the implementation of this mandate and communicate the intended organizational corporate plan and organizational culture whilst maintaining an employee focus on the core functions and responsibilities of the organization.

MISSION STATEMENT

NMSA is the autonomous statutory authority responsible for all maritime safety needs of the general public, especially those in isolated coastal communities, the maritime industries and their customers. NMSA also fulfills Papua New Guinea’s obligations under international conventions through implementation of national and international maritime laws

FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES

• To carry out our mission in the most efficient way, with strict control over costs and using competitive outsourcing and community engagement wherever cost effective.
• To maintain the highest possible standards of honesty, fairness, virtue and customer-oriented service in carrying out functions and dealing with all our stakeholders.
• To equip our staff with the resources and skills necessary for them to carry out their tasks efficiently and effectively, and to provide them with a rewarding work experience and a path for career enhancement.
• To keep all our stakeholders fully informed of the Authority’s activities, performance and effectiveness in meeting clearly-defined goals.

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