The tasks assigned to PMSA as per PMSA Act 1994 are:
- Enforce National and International laws, agreements and conventions in the Maritime Zones.
- Prevent unauthorized exploitation of economic resources within the Maritime Zones.
- Protect Pakistani fishing vessels and crew against any threat within the Maritime Zones.
- Assist and co-ordinate Search & Rescue of the vessels, property and lives in distress at sea.
- Assist and coordinate with national and international agencies to prevent and control the effects of marine disasters including pollution.
- Assist and co-ordinate with national and International agencies in hydrographic and oceanographic research and other scientific activities.
- Assist other departments and agencies in safeguarding and protecting offshore installations/structures in the EEZ.
- Provide assistance for petroleum and other mineral exploration in our Maritime zones.
- Co-operate with and provide help to other departments and agencies at sea in the discharge of their duties and functions.
- Perform such other functions as may be assigned by Govt to protect maritime interests of Pakistan.
