Maritime and Port Authority Brunei Darussalam

Maritime and Port Authority Brunei Darussalam
Pihak Berkuasa Maritim Dan Pelabuhan Brunei Darussalam

Headquarters in Muara, Brunei
Agency overview
FormedSeptember 2017; 7 years ago (2017-09)
JurisdictionGovernment of Brunei
HeadquartersJalan Muara, Muara, Mukim Serasa, Brunei-Muara, Brunei BT1728
5°01′46″N 115°04′18″E / 5.0294477°N 115.0717689°E / 5.0294477; 115.0717689
Minister responsible
Parent departmentMinistry of Transport and Infocommunications
Websitewww.gov.bn/directories/MPA.aspx

The Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam (Malay: Pihak Berkuasa Maritim Dan Pelabuhan Brunei Darussalam, MPABD) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Transport of the Government of Brunei.[1] The agency was formed by Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam Order, 2017.[2]

Role

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As Port Authority, MPABD regulates and manages port and marine services, facilities and activities within the Brunei waters. This includes vessel traffic and navigational safety and security, through regulation on operational efficiency and on the environment.[3]

As Developer and Promoter, MPABD works with other government agencies and maritime industry partners to make Brunei a leading global hub port and a top international maritime center. Its aims include attracting a core group of shipowners and operators to set up operations in Brunei, broadening the breadth and depth of maritime ancillary services offered here, and improving on the business environment for the maritime industry.[4][5]

As the National Sea Transport Representative, the MPABD safeguards Brunei's maritime/port interests in the international arena. This extends to being the Government's Advisor on matters relating to sea transport, and maritime/port services and facilities.

References

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  1. ^ "Gov.bn".
  2. ^ "Brunei Darussalam - Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam Order, 2017 (No. S. 22/2017)". www.ilo.org. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
  3. ^ gp (2020-03-24). "Notice to mariners around Temburong Bridge » Borneo Bulletin Online". Borneo Bulletin Online. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
  4. ^ gp (2021-02-17). "National Day advisory to boat operators, passengers » Borneo Bulletin Online". Borneo Bulletin Online. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
  5. ^ "Brunei warns boat operators, passengers to be safe during N-Day | The Star". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
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