Maritime and Port Authority Brunei Darussalam
{{Short description|Government agency of Brunei}}
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| native_name = Pihak Berkuasa Maritim Dan Pelabuhan Brunei Darussalam
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| image_caption = Headquarters in Muara, Brunei
| formed = {{start date and age|2017|09}}
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| jurisdiction = Government of Brunei
| headquarters = Jalan Muara, Muara, Mukim Serasa, Brunei-Muara, Brunei BT1728
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| minister1_name = Shamhary Mustapha
| minister1_pfo = Minister of Transport and Infocommunications
| parent_department = Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications
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| website = {{URL|https://www.gov.bn/directories/MPA.aspx}}
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The Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam ({{langx|ms|Pihak Berkuasa Maritim Dan Pelabuhan Brunei Darussalam}}, MPABD) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Transport of the Government of Brunei.{{Cite web|title=Gov.bn|url=https://www.gov.bn/directories/MPA.aspx}} The agency was formed by Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam Order, 2017.{{Cite web|title=Brunei Darussalam - Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam Order, 2017 (No. S. 22/2017).|url=https://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/natlex4.detail?p_lang=en&p_isn=107492&p_count=97802&p_classification=20&p_classcount=282|access-date=2021-03-07|website=www.ilo.org}}
Role
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.{{Cite web|last=gp|date=2020-03-24|title=Notice to mariners around Temburong Bridge » Borneo Bulletin Online|url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/notice-to-mariners-around-temburong-bridge/|access-date=2021-03-07|website=Borneo Bulletin Online|language=en-US}}
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.{{Cite web|last=gp|date=2021-02-17|title=National Day advisory to boat operators, passengers » Borneo Bulletin Online|url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/national-day-advisory-to-boat-operators-passengers/|access-date=2021-03-07|website=Borneo Bulletin Online|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|title=Brunei warns boat operators, passengers to be safe during N-Day {{!}} The Star|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/02/18/brunei-warns-boat-operators-passengers-to-be-safe-during-n-day|access-date=2021-03-07|website=www.thestar.com.my}}
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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External links
- [https://www.gov.bn/directories/MPA.aspx Official website]
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Category:2017 establishments in Brunei
Category:Government agencies established in 2017