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Marine and Safety Authority Act 1997
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### 6 General functions and powers
> > (1) The functions of the Authority are as follows:
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> > > > (a) [*\[Section 6 Subsection (1) amended by No. 31 of 2013, s. 37, Applied:02 Sep 2013\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-09-02/act-2013-031#GS37@EN) to ensure the safe operation of vessels;
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> > > > (ab) [*\[Section 6 Subsection (1) amended by No. 31 of 2013, s. 37, Applied:02 Sep 2013\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-09-02/act-2013-031#GS37@EN) to perform the functions delegated to it by the National Regulator;
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> > > > (b) to provide and manage marine facilities;
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> > > > (c) to manage environmental issues relating to vessels.
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> > (2) The Authority has power to do anything necessary or convenient to be done in connection with the performance of its functions.