The Icelandic Maritime Administration (Siglingastofnun)

Web site: www.sigling.is

The Minister of Communications is responsible for centrally administrating maritime, harbour and lighthouse affairs, except where otherwise provided for in a different law.

The Icelandic Maritime Administration (IMA), with a staff of around 65, handles numerous activities in the field of maritime administration and supervision, such as operation of lighthouses and navigational systems, vessel registration and supervision of ship surveys, manning and certification of seafarers. The IMA also conducts research into ship stability and ship and harbour security and harbour development, coastal changes and coastal protection.