Our Services
Maritime services for vessel operators, seafarers, and the public across Papua New Guinea.
🚢 Ship Surveys & Inspections
Mandatory surveys for all registered vessels in PNG to ensure compliance with national and international safety standards. Includes initial, periodic, and annual inspections.
Learn More →🗺 Navigation Safety
Maintenance and monitoring of navigational aids including lighthouses, beacons, and buoys. Ensures safe passage through PNG’s ports and waterways.
Learn More →🌎 Marine Environment Protection
Prevention and control of ship-sourced marine pollution. Includes oil spill preparedness, response coordination, and environmental compliance monitoring.
Learn More →📡 Search & Rescue Coordination
24/7 coordination of maritime search and rescue operations across PNG waters. The Rescue Coordination Centre works with partner agencies to save lives at sea.
Learn More →🌊 Hydrography
Hydrographic surveys and maintenance of nautical charts for PNG waters. Publishes the PNG chart portfolio and nautical publications for safe navigation.
Learn More →⛺ Small Craft Safety
Safety programs and regulations for small craft operators including banana boats, dinghies, and other small vessels used by coastal communities.
Learn More →📚 Maritime Standards & Policy
Development and implementation of national maritime policies, standards, and regulations aligned with international conventions and PNG law.
View Regulations →📄 Qualifications & Crewing
Certification of seafarers under the STCW convention, management of crew qualifications, and oversight of maritime training standards in PNG.
Seafarer Info →⚖ Pilotage Administration
Administration and regulation of port pilotage services, licensing of marine pilots, and oversight of pilotage operations in PNG ports.
Learn More →🚢 Ships Registry
Registration of vessels under the Papua New Guinea flag. Maintains the PNG Ship Register and issues certificates of registry and related documentation.
Ship Owners Info →🏠 Community Development
Outreach programs to coastal and island communities on maritime safety awareness, small craft safety, and marine environment protection.
Learn More →🛡 Enforcement
Enforcement of maritime laws and regulations, investigation of maritime incidents, and prosecution of violations of maritime safety standards.
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