Maritime safety administration of Ministry of communications

The Maritime Safety Administration of the Ministry of Transport is a government agency responsible for water traffic safety supervision and management, inspection of ships and offshore facilities, navigation safety management, prevention and control of ship pollution, water fire fighting and rescue in distress.

It plays an important role in ensuring the safety of water traffic, safeguarding the national maritime rights and interests and promoting the development of water traffic.

I. Main responsibilities of the Maritime Safety Administration of the Ministry of Transport

The main responsibilities of the Maritime Safety Administration of the Ministry of Transport include: formulating laws, regulations and standards on water traffic safety and organizing their implementation; Supervise and manage water traffic safety, maintain navigation order and ensure smooth water traffic; Responsible for the statutory inspection, certification, supervision and management of ships and offshore facilities; Responsible for the training, examination and certification management of seafarers, drivers and compass calibrators; Responsible for the prevention and control of pollution from ships at sea and its supervision and management; Manage the navigation environment and navigation order; Organize, coordinate and guide the water search and rescue work; Organize, manage and guide ships to prevent and resist severe weather such as thunderstorms, cold waves and typhoons; To manage the investigation, handling and statistics of maritime accidents; Responsible for the registration of ships, the examination and approval of operation manuals and documents legally equipped with ships, and the examination and certification of the owner's safe operation and pollution prevention management system; To undertake the safety supervision and management of ships transporting dangerous goods and their containers; Organizing the formulation of national shipping development plans and managing shipping infrastructure construction projects; Responsible for the administration and foreign affairs coordination of international shipping and shipping market; Manage the scientific and technological information, standards and measurement of ships.

Second, the role of the Maritime Safety Administration of the Ministry of Transport in water traffic safety management

The Maritime Safety Administration of the Ministry of Transport plays a vital role in water traffic safety management. It ensures the safety and order of water traffic through the supervision and management of ships, crew and navigation environment. At the same time, actively participate in international shipping cooperation and exchanges, promote the formulation and implementation of international shipping rules, and enhance China's voice and influence in the field of international shipping.

In addition, the Maritime Safety Administration of the Ministry of Transport also pays attention to scientific and technological innovation and information construction, and constantly improves its regulatory capacity and service level. Through the introduction of advanced information technology and management means, the comprehensive and efficient supervision of water traffic safety has been realized, which provides a strong support for ensuring water traffic safety.

To sum up:

The Maritime Safety Administration of the Ministry of Transport, as a government agency responsible for water traffic safety supervision and management, inspection of ships and offshore facilities, navigation support management, prevention and control of ship pollution, water fire fighting and rescue in distress, plays a key role in water traffic safety management. By performing various duties, we will ensure the safety and order of water traffic, safeguard the national maritime rights and interests, and promote the development of water traffic. At the same time, it pays attention to scientific and technological innovation and information construction, and constantly improves the supervision ability and service level, which provides a strong guarantee for ensuring water traffic safety.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) Maritime Traffic Safety Law

Article 3 provides that:

People's Republic of China (PRC) harbour superintendency administration is the competent authority for unified supervision and management of traffic safety in coastal waters.

Regulations of People's Republic of China (PRC) Municipality on Inspection of Ships and Offshore Facilities

Article 4 provides that:

People's Republic of China (PRC) Ship Inspection Bureau is the competent authority for the inspection of ships, offshore facilities and marine cargo containers as stipulated in these Regulations.

Regulations of People's Republic of China (PRC) Municipality on the Prevention and Control of Marine Environment Pollution by Ships

Article 5 provides that:

The competent department of transportation of the State Council is in charge of the prevention and control of marine environment pollution by non-military vessels in the waters of the port area under its jurisdiction and non-fishing and non-military vessels outside the waters of the port area.