All domestic commercial vessels above 20 metres LOA operating within PNG waters are now required to install and maintain a Class B Automatic Identification System (AIS).
Key Points:
- Effective compliance date: 01 September 2026
- AIS must be operational at all times while underway
- Exemptions apply only to vessels approved in writing by NMSA
- Non-compliance may result in fines, detention, or suspension of license
Action Required: Vessel owners/operators must ensure installation and registration of AIS devices with NMSA before the compliance deadline.
