FUNCTIONS OF NAUTICAL SECTION

  • 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