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National Maritime Safety Authority Papua New Guinea

Privacy Statement

How NMSA collects, uses and protects personal information submitted through this website.

The National Maritime Safety Authority is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to this website.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information only when you provide it to us voluntarily — for example, when you submit an enquiry through our contact form. This may include your name, email address, telephone number and the content of your message.

Our web server also records standard technical information such as your IP address, the pages you visit and the date and time of your visit. This information is used in aggregate to help us improve the site.

How We Use Your Information

  • To respond to your enquiry and provide the service you have requested.
  • To maintain a record of correspondence with the Authority.
  • To improve the content, accessibility and security of this website.

Disclosure

NMSA does not sell or trade personal information. We may disclose information where required or authorised by law, or where necessary to another government agency in order to respond to your enquiry.

Storage and Security

Enquiries are stored securely and are accessible only to authorised NMSA staff. We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, and unauthorised access.

Access and Correction

You may request access to the personal information NMSA holds about you, or ask that it be corrected, by contacting the Authority.

Contact

Questions about this privacy statement can be directed to NMSA at Level 3, Defens Haus, P.O. Box 668, Port Moresby, NCD, Papua New Guinea, or by phone on (675) 305 4600.

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