Ensuring Safe, Secure & Clean Maritime Waters for Papua New Guinea
The National Maritime Safety Authority regulates maritime safety, coordinates search and rescue operations, and protects the marine environment across PNG waters.
Three Core Responsibilities
NMSA serves Papua New Guinea through three critical areas of maritime governance and safety.
Cleaner Marine Environment
Preventing and controlling ship-sourced maritime pollution in PNG waters, protecting our ocean ecosystem for current and future generations.
Safety Standards Compliance
Ensuring maritime safety through effective regulation and implementation of national and international safety standards across all vessels.
Saving Lives at Sea
Coordinating search and rescue operations to protect the lives of seafarers and passengers navigating Papua New Guinea’s waters.
Key Services
Access NMSA’s maritime services for vessel operations, seafarer certification, and regulatory compliance.
Ship Registration
Register vessels under PNG flag
Seafarer Certification
Qualifications & crew certification
Ship Surveys
Inspections & safety compliance
Marine Environment
Pollution prevention & response
Navigation Safety
Navigational aids & charting
Search & Rescue
Emergency coordination 24/7
Pilotage
Port pilotage administration
Maritime Standards
Regulations & conventions
Highlights
Small Craft Safety Campaign
NMSA is running maritime safety awareness sessions for small craft operators in coastal and island communities throughout the year.
About the campaignCertification Renewals Online
Renew your Certificate of Competency without travelling to Port Moresby. Find out what you need before you start.
Renew a certificateCurrent Fees & Levies
The current schedule of registration, survey, certification and levy charges, in Papua New Guinea Kina.
View the scheduleLatest News & Updates
Updated Maritime Safety Regulations for Small Craft Operators
New safety requirements for small craft operators come into effect across PNG coastal waters.
NMSA Marine Pollution Response Exercise Conducted in Lae
A joint exercise with international partners to test oil spill response capabilities in Morobe Province.
Seafarer Certification Renewals Now Available Online
NMSA launches a streamlined digital process for maritime qualification renewals.