Resolution No. 16/2022 approving the Statute of the Maritime Transport Institution (ITRANSMAR, IP).

This Resolution approves the Statute of the Maritime Transport Institution (ITRANSMAR, IP). The Statute, consisting of 38 articles divided into five Chapters, establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned Institution entitled to perform the following activities: a) exercise regulatory authority in the field of maritime, river and lake transport; b) carry out studies for the formulation of policies and strategies for the development of maritime, river and lake transport; c) regulate access procedures to river and lake maritime transport services; d) control access channels to ports, berthing infrastructure and ports; e) keep maritime safety conditions for carrying out merchant navy activities; f) apply rules, equitable and non-discriminatory treatment to all operators in the area of maritime, river and lake transport; g) promote incentives for efficiency and competition through specific economic regulations; and h) comply with national and international legislation, relating to maritime registration, training, examination and certification of seafarers.