Legislation Review - Papua New Guinea National Maritime Safety Authority

INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION WORKSHOPS ON THE PROPOSED MERCHANT SHIPPING (PILOTAGE) REGULATION 2022, SCHEDULED FOR JUNE & AUGUST 2025

This invitation is made specifically to the following:

1. Marine Pilots
2. Marine Pilotage Service Providers
3. Shipping Companies
4. Port Managers & Operators
5. Relevant Government Agencies
6. International Partner Agencies
7. Interested Mariners and Members of the Public

The National Maritime Safety Authority (NMSA) is pleased to invite you to participate in our upcoming Stakeholder Consultation Workshops.

“It is our duty to ensure that our regulatory framework is updated regularly to align these developments, providing effective pilotage operations. This concept paper for the draft Merchant Shipping (Pilotage) Regulations 2022 marks a significant milestone in our pursuit of this objective.” Concept Paper Foreword by the GM/CEO of NMSA.

The discussion topics would be mainly be based on:

1. The proposed reforms to the Merchant Shipping (Pilotage) Regulation 2006
2. Obtain stakeholder views and
3. Strategies for effective implementations.

For your appreciation, the Concept Paper including the draft Regulation can be obtained here.

Should you have any query, please contact us using this email address: Legislation@nmsa.gov.pg or call us on 3054660.

Your feedback is due on the 30^th September 2025.

Your voice matters! Join the conversation and contribute to a meaningful change.

Consultation Schedule