The Maritime Services Board was a statutory authority of the

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responsible for marine safety, regulation of commercial and recreational boating, and oversight of port operations.

History

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. Originally headquartered at

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, in December 1952 the MSB moved to the Maritime Services Board Building on George Street. 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.Waterways Authority (1995-2004) Maritime Authority
State Records Authority of New South Wales

References

{{Reflist Defunct government entities of New South Wales Maritime transport authorities 1936 establishments in Australia 1995 disestablishments in Australia