Section 2: Agency for Maritime Safety Administration

(1) The Agency of Government established and responsible for Maritime Safety, Administration and Security shall be the implementing agency for this Act.
(2) The Minister may, from time to time give to the Agency, such general directions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act or any regulations made under this Act on the policy to be pursued in the administration of Maritime Safety, as the Minister may consider necessary, and the Agency shall immediately take such steps as are necessary or expedient to give effect to the directions.