About Shipping Division
The Shipping Division of the Ministry of Blue
Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping is responsible for:
Ø
ensuring the safety and security of
shipsØ the protection of life and property at sea and the
marine environment
To be reliable and reputable ship registry having at heart safety of
life and property, enhancement of maritime security and preservation of the
marine environment.
The Shipping
Division acts as the Maritime Administration responsible for the development of
maritime activities which include:
•
Registration of Ships
• Implementation of the Merchant Shipping Act
•
Survey and certification of ships
• Enforcement of International
Conventions
• Investigation of casualties affecting ships
• Resolving
labour disputes on board Mauritian vessels
• Training, certification and
assessment of seafarers
• Engagement of crew
As a Maritime Administration we are
responsible for Flag State, Port State and Coastal State functions. The Maritime
Administration undertakes operational surveys and environmental responsibilities
to ensure that vessels, through surveys and inspections, are
seaworthy.
We also ensure that vessels keep to standards
according to classification and that procedures are in place so that on-board
safety equipment and crew are appropriately qualified for a safe and pollution
free environment.
To strengthen our capability in the exercise of
our duties we will spearhead our efforts to supervise Maritime Safety, provide
information and advice regarding safety and promote a safety culture.
The Shipping
Administration is committed to providing a reliable, efficient and customer
oriented service to all its stakeholders.
The Maritime
Administration of this Ministry has been ISO Certified on 2 February, 2006 which
ensures that all activities relating to maritime safety and shipping including
training, assessment of competence, certificates, endorsement and revalidation
are continuously monitored through a quality standards system.
Ministry of Blue Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping
(Shipping Division)
3rd Floor, Ken Lee Building,
Edith Cavell
Street,
Port Louis
Republic of
Mauritius
Tel. No: +230 213 6968
Fax
No: +230 213 7013
Email: shippingdivision@govmu.org 
