OBJECTIVE

1. To ensure that Malaysian ships are always safely manned by trained and competent personnel.
2. To ensure that all officers and crew serving on board Malaysian ships possess the necessary certificates and/or documents in conformance the STCW Convention and the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952.
3. To ensure that all port and jetty structures under the charge of the Marine Department are maintained in good condition and operational at all times.
4. To ensure that all Marine Department vessels are maintained according to schedule and operational when required.

ACTIVITIES

1. The Administration and conduct of certificate of competency examinations.
2. Inspection and accreditation of seafarers training facilities.
3. Recognition of certificates of competency.
4. Ensuring the Safe Manning of malaysian Ships.
5. Regulating and Control of Ship-to-ship activities.
6. Monitoring of Barter Trade activities in Malaysian ports
7. Seafarers welfare
8. The issuance of documents to seamen
   • Certificate of Competency
   • Permit to Serve
   • Certificate of Validity
   • Dangerous Cargo Endorsements
   • Ship Exemption Certificates
   • Seamen Card (For Malaysian & Foreigners)
   • Seamen Discharge Book
   • Proficiency in survival craft
   • Endorsements of Certificates of Competency
   • Watchkeepers Certificates
9. The maintenance of port and jetty structures under the charge of the Marine Department
   • Maintenance and repairs of port and jetty structures.
   • Maintenance and repairs of port and jetty facilities and equipment.
10. The maintenance of all Marine Department vessels
    • Preparation of maintenance schedules for all these vessels.
    • Preparation of job specifications for the maintenance and repair of all these vessels.
    • Supervision of maintenance and repair works on all these vessels.
    • Performance of trials on vessels and equipment after maintenance and repair works have been completed.
    • Coordination and management of the requisition of spare parts.