About us

The Maritime Administration of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (MA) is responsible for all the legal, administrative and technical activities in relation to registration and survey of ships and to safety of humans and ships and pollution prevention by ships at seas, rivers and lakes.

The headquarters of MA, in compliance with its mission and duty, has well-furnished specific divisions including the Coordination Division, Maritime Legal Division, Maritime Safety Division, Marine Environment Protection Division, Seafarers Qualification Division, etc.

MA has its specialized agencies including the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre of the DPR Korea and the Korea Marine Environment Protection Centre both of which assist MA in maritime performance.

Under the control of MA, there are 13 provincial maritime offices throughout the country, which have effective working systems to fulfill their duties to comply with the national and international instruments.

Today MA leads the harmonized development of the overall maritime sector by fostering cooperation between the Ministry of Land and Marine Transport, Hydrographic Department of the DPR Korea, State Hydro-meteorological Administration, and other entities involved in implementation and enforcement of the national maritime related laws and regulations. It represents the DPR Korea in the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO) and other international organizations concerned. It fully discharges its international obligations and responsibilities as the maritime authority of the flag, coastal and port State as required by the international maritime instruments. It will continue to hold its position as the leading agency responsible for the national maritime development by improving its capabilities and overall performance so as to carry out its maritime duties in compliance with the international standards.

Contact details

Address : Ryonhwa-dong No 2 Central District, Pyongyang, DPR Korea

Tel : (+850-2) 18111 ext. 381-8059

E-mail : mab@silibank.net.kp

Mailing Address : P.O.Box 416, Pyongyang, DPR Korea

Homepage Address : https://www.ma.gov.kp

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Tel: 00850-2-18111 Ext.8059   E-mail: mab@silibank.net.kp