Functions of the Maharashtra Maritime Board are as follows:
Development of Minor Ports and Harbours for promoting cargo movement with a view to boost the economic activity along the coastline and state's hinterland.
Enforcement of Maritime Rules & regulations for administration and conservancy of ports, for regulating traffic and tariff structure and licensing of crafts etc.
Development of Inland Water Transport for cargo as well as for passenger movement in the inland waterways within the state.
To carry out Hydrographic Surveys and other allied investigations along the west coast of Maharashtra in the creeks as well as in the rivers of the Konkan region.
To carry out various functions assigned to it by the GOM from time to time.
