Its function is to:

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• to regulate, control and administer all matters relating to the safety and security of the Port and its facilities

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• to promote the development of the infrastructure relating to the Port

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• to maintain Port installations and to promote the use, improvement and development of the Port

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• to encourage the use of reliable and sufficient equipment in the provision of Port services
   

• to participate in matters pertaining to search and rescue

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• to collect all harbour dues, rental fees and other moneys payable to the Authority under this Act or any other law

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• to plan, execute, monitor and evaluate training programs of employees designed to ensure conformity with the standards of the services provided by them

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• to act in collaboration with the other public authorities and entities for the prevention of marine source pollution, protection of marine environment and to respond to marine environment incidents

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• to advise the Government or any public authority on any matter relating to merchant shipping and prevention and control of marine pollution

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• to represent Seychelles on maritime matters at both national and international levels

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• to do all such other things as will contribute to the attainment of the objectives of the Authority