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| 中华人民共和国海事局 Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó Hǎishìjú | |
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1949/1998 |
| Jurisdiction |  People's Republic of China |
| Headquarters | Beijing |
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| Parent agency | Ministry of Transport |
| Website | en.msa.gov.cn/msa/ |
The Maritime Safety Administration of the People's Republic of China (CMSA; Chinese: 中华人民共和国海事局) is a government agency of departmental grade (正司局级) under the Ministry of Transportation. The MSA administers all matters related to maritime and shipping safety, including the supervision of maritime traffic safety and security, prevention of pollution from ships, inspection of ships and offshore facilities, navigational safety measures (including Search and Rescue, Aids to Navigation and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System), administrative management of port operations, and law enforcement on matters of maritime safety law. It was also responsible for marine accident investigation.[1] It is headquartered in Dongcheng District, Beijing.[2]
- ^ "Accident Investigation Archived 2019-06-09 at the Wayback Machine." Maritime Safety Administration. Retrieved on January 17, 2012.
- ^ "Home Archived January 6, 2010, at the Wayback Machine." China Maritime Safety Administration. Retrieved on January 17, 2012. "11#, Jianguomennei Avenue, Beijing, China 100736" - Address in Chinese Archived 2008-02-28 at the Wayback Machine: "北京市建国门内大街11号"