The difference between maritime bureau and port and shipping bureau

Differences in nature, responsibilities, etc.

1. Nature difference: Maritime Bureau is an administrative department set up by the government, responsible for the management and supervision of water traffic safety and ship pollution prevention. The Port and Shipping Bureau is a government agency, which is responsible for port and shipping management, port construction, waterway maintenance and ship management.

2. Distinction of responsibilities: The Maritime Bureau is mainly responsible for the supervision and management of water traffic safety, including ship safety inspection, water traffic accident investigation, navigation rules formulation, etc. The MSA is also responsible for preventing pollution from ships and promoting the development of marine science and technology. Port and Shipping Bureau is mainly responsible for port and shipping management, including port planning, port construction, waterway maintenance, ship management, ship entry and exit management, etc. Responsibilities involve the operation and management of port facilities, the supervision of shipping safety, the registration and approval of ships, etc.