- Clearance of Water Hyacinths and Weeds from the State Inland
Waterways using manual and machine methods;
- Repair and maintenance of marine equipment such as Super
Chopper and Skimming boats;
- Management of Government boats across the MDAs at
Igbokoda;
- Facilitation of the development of transportation infrastructure
Alape Inland Port, Igodan –Lisa airport, rail line development
from Ore to Akure;
- Dredging of shallow rivers and opening up of blocked
Waterways in the coastal areas;
- Opening up of creeks for navigational purposes in the riverine
Areas of the State;
- Promote cooperation with Nigeria Maritime Administration
- and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on the training of seafarers;
(viii) Coordination of maritime workers operating on Waterways;
(ix) Supervision of construction of ports and jetties;
(x) Ensure the enforcement of safety regulations and standards on
State Inland Waterways e.g. compulsory use of life jackets before
boarding fly boats;
(xi) Liaising with the Federal/State Governments, Ministries and
Parastatals on the issues and policies affecting the maritime
Sector e.g. National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA),
Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMAS.
(xii) Coordinating the free shuttle boats in the riverine areas of Ondo State.
