INTRODUCTION TO SAFETY OF NAVIGATION DIVISION
OBJECTIVES
To
have an efficient and effective navigation system, that enhances the safety of
navigation in Malaysian waters.
To have an effective response plan to combat oil
spill from ships and mitigate marine environmental pollution.
ACTIVITIES
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Planning, establishment and maintenance of
aids to navigation
v
handling ship reporting system
v
broadcast maritime safety information
v
hydrographic survey service
v
planning of dredging works
ORGANISATION
To ensure aids to navigation
meets at following availability factor:
1.
Lighthouses - 99%
2.
Beacons - 98%
3.
Buoys - 97%
Primary Functions :
1.
Maintenance
2.
Issuance of Notice to Mariners
3.
Establishment of new aids to navigation
Ensuring
and regulating an efficient, effective and economical maritime traffic services
system to enhance safety of navigation and to reduce maritime accident in
Malaysian waters.
Primary Functions :
1.
Navigational information and warning
2.
Regulating and monitoring of marine traffic
3.
Navigational guidance and advice
To ensure an efficient and effective
navigation system.
Primary Functions :
1.
hydrographic survey, planning &
implementation
2.
management of Department dredging activity
To ensure an efficient and effective system to manage navigational hazards and marine pollution prevention.
Primary Functions :
1.
Combat oil spill
2.
Managing
ship wrecks and dangers to navigation