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.
Saving Lives at Sea
Coordinating search and rescue operations across PNG’s vast maritime zone to protect seafarers and coastal communities.
Safety Standards Compliance
Regulating and enforcing maritime safety standards for all vessels operating in Papua New Guinea waters.
Cleaner Marine Environment
Preventing and responding to ship-sourced maritime pollution to protect PNG’s precious marine ecosystems.
Ship Registration
Register vessels under the PNG flag
Seafarer Certification
STCW certificates and endorsements
Ship Surveys
Safety inspections and compliance
Search & Rescue
24/7 maritime distress coordination
Marine Environment
Pollution prevention and response
Navigation Safety
Aids to navigation and charts
Pilotage
Port pilotage administration
Maritime Standards
Regulations, levies and compliance
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.
Seafarer Certification Renewals Now Available Online
NMSA launches a streamlined digital process for maritime qualification renewals.