Jordan
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A royal decree was issued for the establishment of Jordan Maritime
Authority (JMA) on the 16th of August 2002, The Jordan Maritime Authority
LOW NO. (46) has been issued on 01/10/2006
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JMA enjoys financial and administrative autonomy.
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The Authority is linked to the Minister of Transport and its main
office in Aqaba.
To achieve its mission Jordan Maritime Authority is performing the
following duties: -
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Up dating and upgrading maritime legislations to develop maritime
sector in
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Increase number of the Vessels registered under the
Jordanian Flag within international standards.
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Prepare all technical and legal regulatory framework required for
developing maritime Education and Training in
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Achieve the highest performance degree of quality and economy
services within the Authority to satisfy all needs and requirements of its
clients.
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Capacity building for the authority and due care of its staff.
Objectives
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Regulate, supervise and develop the maritime sector including all
transportation modes, stationary and moving equipment, labor force, transport
auxiliaries and associated services, and provide guidance according to the
Kingdom's economic and social plans in conformity with the provisions of ASEZA
Law in force.
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Enhance the private sector's role in contribution to improve and
develop the maritime sector.
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Encourage competition and prevent monopoly in the sector.
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Contribute in marine environment protection and boost maritime
safety and security standards.
Main Functions
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License of all maritime activities in cooperation and coordination
with the parties concerned and in conformity with the provisions of ASEZA law
in force.
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Registration of ships under the Jordanian flag.
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Issuance of statutory certificates for Jordanian ships.
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Issuance of documents and certificates for seafarers in the
maritime sector including certificates of competency.
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Conducting inspections and surveys on ships and marine equipment in
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Control of pilotage, tugboat activities
and coastal navigation in the Jordanian territorial waters.
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Follow up of search, rescue and salvage operations within and
outside Jordanian territorial waters.
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Investigating maritime accidents within the
Jordanian territorial waters and on Jordanian ships wherever they may be.
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Recommending to the Ministry to ratify bilateral, regional and
international maritime conventions and follow-up their implementation.
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Representing the Kingdom at international and regional maritime
commissions, organizations, associations, unions, committees, and follow-up
their activities.
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Cooperation and coordination with national, regional and
international parties related to the Authority functions.
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Conducting studies, gathering data and information relevant to the
sector, and classify, analyze, issue bulletins, periodicals and reports of the
sector's activity.
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Conducting the authorities of Aqaba Port
Department stipulated in the Commercial Maritime Law in force.
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Carrying out any other activities invested in any other official
departments the Council of Ministers may delegate to the Authority.
Organization Structure
The Authority consists of the following
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Board of Directors
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The
Director General.
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The
executive body.
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The Minister
of Transport chairs the Board of Directors with the membership of:
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The
Director General of
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The
Director General of the Ports Corporation.
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Commander
of the Royal Navy Force.
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Three Jordanians
of experience and competence in maritime transport, two from the private
sector.
JMA Role in
Safety of Navigation within Jordanian Territorial Waters
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Control
all vessels within Jordanian Territorial Waters to ensure its compliance with
international Requirements in Safety and marine environment protection.
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Supervises
qualification and competency of seafarers and all persons engaged in maritime
services activities.
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Facilitate
and ensure safety for vessel traffic within Jordanian Territorial Waters.
JMA Role in Ratification and implementation
of International Maritime Conventions
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Recognizing
the importance of international Standards for maritime sector, the JMA achieved
the ratification of 27 international Maritime Conventions by the International Maritime
Organization and other United Nations Organizations.
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JMA
follow –up the implantation of international Maritime Conventions
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Representing
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Contribute in
the Euro Med Transport Project to enhance performance of Maritime Sector in Jordan
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Maintaining
the white list reputation for Jordanian Flag Ships
JMA Role in implementing of the National
Strategy for Maritime Sector in Jordan