NATIONAL MARITIME AUTHORITY

About NMSA

Papua New Guinea’s maritime regulator responsible for safety, search and rescue coordination, and marine environmental protection.

OVERVIEW

Who We Are

NMSA is the statutory authority responsible for maritime safety regulation in Papua New Guinea. Established under the National Maritime Safety Authority Act 2003, NMSA oversees vessel registration, seafarer certification, safety compliance, search and rescue coordination, and marine environmental protection.

Established

2003

Role

National Maritime Regulator

Coverage

All PNG Waters

Offices

7 Nationwide

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

Vision and Mission

Vision

To be a leading maritime regulator.

Mission

We take pride in being PNG’s maritime regulator for safety, search and rescue coordination, and pollution prevention.

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

Corporate Information

Legislation

NMSA operates under the National Maritime Safety Authority Act 2003.

Publications

Access official reports, notices, and resources published by NMSA.

Useful Links

Find quick access to important maritime resources and related services.

Organisational Structure

How We Are Structured

Role

Name

CEO

To be confirmed

Director, Maritime Safety

To be confirmed

Director, Compliance

To be confirmed

Director, Seafarer Services

To be confirmed

Director, Corporate Services

To be confirmed

Office

Location

Status

Head Office

Port Moresby

Operational

Regional Office

Lae

Operational

Regional Office

Madang

Operational

Regional Office

Rabaul

Operational

Regional Office

Kimbe

Operational

Regional Office

Vanimo

Operational

Regional Office

Alotau

Operational

NATIONAL MARITIME AUTHORITY

Employment at NMSA

How to Apply

Apply via advertised vacancies.

Jobs

We take pride in being PNG’s maritime regulator for safety, search and rescue coordination, and pollution prevention.

Working at NMSA

We take pride in being PNG’s maritime regulator for safety, search and rescue coordination, and pollution prevention.

COLLABORATION

Stakeholder Engagement

Government agencies

Maritime industry operators

International partners

Community stakeholders

UPDATES

Recent Events

Regulatory updates

Recent publication notices and official legislative reference updates.

Safety advisories

Important operational safety
messages for seafarers and
operators.

Navigation updates

Changes to routes, hazards, and
aids to navigation information.

Weather warnings

Marine weather advisories
affecting coastal and offshore
operations

QUICK LINKS

Related Links

Legislative and Regulatory

Forms and Applications

Marine Notices

EMERGENCY REPORTING

Report a Maritime Incident

All incidents must be reported immediately. Do not delay

CONNECT WITH NMSA

Contact the Authority

Reach out for inquiries, partnerships, or regulatory guidance regarding
maritime operations.