Maritime Transport Agency of Georgia

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Maritime Transport Agency of Georgia company profile

Maritime Transport Agency of Georgia administers national systems for maritime transport governance and safety oversight. The agency regulates shipping activities, drafts and enforces maritime legislation, and implements obligations under IMO and ILO conventions. It delivers flag State functions, including ship registration, statutory certification, and inspections, and performs port State control on foreign-flag vessels. The organization issues and verifies seafarer documents, monitors training standards under STCW, and manages professional registers. It coordinates maritime search and rescue and maintains maritime communication channels and navigational warnings. The agency supervises compliance with the ISPS Code, supports port facility security measures, and contributes to marine pollution prevention and response readiness. Public notices, statistics, and guidance for shipowners, seafarers, and port stakeholders are provided through official platforms.