Maritime and Port Bureau explained

Maritime and Port Bureau
Native Name A:	航港局
Formed:	1 March 2012
Headquarters:	Daan, Taipei, Taiwan
Chief1 Name:	David Hsieh
Chief1 Position:	Director-General
Parent Agency:	Ministry of Transportation and Communications
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The Maritime and Port Bureau (MPB;) is the port authority under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications of the Republic of China (Taiwan) responsible for building a quality environment for the maritime industry, reinforce maritime capabilities for higher competitiveness, implement national maritime policies, maintain order and safety at sea and cultivate maritime human resources in Taiwan.

History

The bureau was established on 1 March 2012.^[1]

Organizational structures

• Planning Division
• Maritime Affairs Division
• Vessel Management Division
• Port Affairs Division
• Crew Management Division
• Maritime Safety Division
• Secretariat
• Personnel Office
• Civil Service Ethics Office
• Comptroller Office
• Information Management Office
• Maritime Affairs Center
• Lighthouses

Transportation

The building is accessible within walking distance east from Technology Building Station of the Taipei Metro.

See also

• Ministry of Transportation and Communications (Taiwan)
• Transportation in Taiwan

Notes and References

1. Web site: 交通部航港局 | 交通部航港局.