The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji is the sole regulatory authority in Fiji that monitors and ensures all vessels registered in Fiji comply with all International Maritime Organisation instruments the Fijian Government has rectified.

MSAF is responsible for the overall safety of all maritime operations in Fiji, focusing on two key areas:

1.  Safety Regulation
   
2. Marine Environment Protection
   

MSAF is also responsible for the following aspects of maritime operations:

• Ships &Seafarers Registrar – Responsible for maintaining a Ship Register and for meeting Government’s commitment under international convention.
• Safe Shipping – Ensure that all Fiji registered vessels are seaworthy and are safely managed.
• Compliance – Ensure that all seafarers and maritime users comply with the laws that MSAF administers.