FUNCTIONS OF SHIPPING SECTION

  • Administration of Merchant Shipping Ordinance, 2001;
  • Administration of Shipping Policy;
  • Issuance of Licenses to Ship Manning Agents;
  • Issuance of NOC / Approval to all Merchant Navy Seafarers for Seamen Service Book;
  • Provide technical assistance to Director General on all concerned shipping matters including proposed legislations, preparation of SOPs & Orders / Circulars for achieving implementation of IMO Conventions;
  • Issuance of Licenses to new shipping companies;
  • Processing of Seamen Welfare cases;
  • Review, processing and finalization of all MoUs, Bilateral Marittime Agreements, International Shipping Agreements & Conventions / Protocols of International maritime Organization (IMO);
  • Administration of  Mercantile Marine Department and Government Shipping Office;
  • Manning Certification for Flag Vessels;
  • Director of ISPS (The International Ship and Port Facility Security);
  • Focal person of Prime Minister Delivery Unit Portal of DGP&S Wing.