Maritime Services Board
Defunct statutory authority of the Government of New South Wales From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Defunct statutory authority of the Government of New South Wales From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Maritime Services Board was a statutory authority of the Government of New South Wales responsible for marine safety, regulation of commercial and recreational boating, and oversight of port operations.
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1 February 1936 |
| Preceding |
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| Dissolved | 30 June 1995 |
| Superseding agency | |
| Jurisdiction | New South Wales |
| Headquarters | Sydney |
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The Maritime Services Board (MSB) was established on 1 February 1936 pursuant to the Maritime Services Act taking over the functions of the Department of Navigation and Sydney Harbour Trust.[1][2] Originally headquartered at Circular Quay, in December 1952 the MSB moved to the Maritime Services Board Building on George Street.[3][4]
In 1989, the MSB moved to the Maritime Trade Towers on Kent Street. On 30 June 1995 the MSB was disbanded with its functions taken over by the Waterways Authority.[5]
