FUNCTIONS

    The tasks assigned to PMSA as per PMSA Act 1994 are:

•  Enforce National and International laws, agreements and conventions in the Maritime Zones.

•   Prevent unauthorized exploitation of economic resources within the Maritime Zones. 

•    Protect Pakistan fishing vessels and crew against any threat within the Maritime Zones. 

•    Assist and co-ordinate Search & Rescue for the vessels, property and lives in distress at sea. 

•    Assist and coordinate with national and international agencies to prevent and control the effects of marine disasters including pollution. 

•     Assist and co-ordinate with national and International agencies in hydrographic and oceanographic research and other scientific activities. 

•    Assist other departments and agencies in safeguarding and protecting offshore installations/structures in the EEZ. 

•    Provide assistance for petroleum and other mineral exploration in our Maritime zones. 

•     Co-operate with and provide help to other departments and agencies at sea in the discharge of their duties and functions. 

  •    Perform such other functions as may be assigned by Govt to    protect maritime interest of Pakistan.