Functions

1. Advise the higher authority to implement the updated Convention and Code concerning maritime affairs.
2. Registration of Inland powered vessels.
3. Examined and registered of the all type of newly built powered vessels.
4. Conduct examination and issue certificate of competency for deck and engineer officers.
5. Conduct examination and issue certificate of competency for coastal and inland master, mate, chief Engineer and engine driver.
6. Inspection of the inland powered vessels (cargo, fishing and schooner) and providing penalty and fines for the vessels which contravened the rules and regulation as prescribed by ISV act .
7. Investigate when arising accident such as collision in water ways.
8. Recruitment and training of new seafarers and presented the certificates of competency, exemptions, clearance and carried out registrations
9. The Rightful and welfare of seaman are carried out. 10. Arrange bare boat charter to get more foreign currency.