MPABD

MPABD Act stipulates that the functions of MPABD include licensing and regulatory functions in respect of merchant shipping and particularly in respect of safety at sea, the manning of vessels and the prevention of pollution at sea within ports areas and territorial waters of Brunei Darussalam. MPABD also functions to promote efficiency and the development of the port as wellto regulate and control navigation within the limit of the port and approaches to the port. To ensure the orderly operations and development of the maritime sector and industries, MPABD will also exercise licensing and regulatory functions in respect of marine and port services and facilities... The Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam ("MPABD")is a statutory body established under the MPABD Act, Chapter 222.