- Conduct examination of Master and Mates;
- Inquiry and Investigation of shipping casualties
- Approval pf Pyro Teaching & Navigational equipment for ship;
- Regulate functioning of training facilities in Maritime Sector;
- Safe Manning & Manning dispensation / equipment dispensation
- Issuance of guidelines to MMD and its surveyors with the approval of DGP&S
- Issue exemptions under IMO Convention to Pakistani ships (other than engine, hull & machinery);
- Search & Rescue: Coordinate with Pakistan Maritime Security Agency
- IMO: Preparation of brief, attending meetings & implementation of directives relevant to Nautical site;
- Framing of rules under MSO-2001
- MoU with RO and oversight of RO;
- Review & recommend signing of Convention