In realizing its mandate, the Institute performs the following main functions:

i. Provide facilities for the study of and training in the principles, procedures and techniques of basic training of seafarers, marine engineering, navigation, management of shipping enterprises, special skills and knowledge of pilotage or tug handling and such other related subjects as the Board of Governors may from time to time decide;

ii. Conduct training programmes in the subject specified in paragraph (a) and in such other related subjects as the Board may from time to time decide;

iii. Engage in research into theoretical, operational and organizational problems and training needs in the subjects specified in paragraph (a) and in the maritime sector in general;

iv. Evaluate the results achieved by the Institutes training programme;

v. Provide consultancy services to the Government, parastatal bodies and such other bodies or persons as may be necessary;

vi. Sponsor, arrange or provide facilities for conferences and seminars;

vii. Establish departments within the Institute for the organization and administration of its work and activities;

viii. Conduct professional examinations on behalf of the Ministry responsible for transport;

ix. Do all such acts and things and enter into all such contracts and transactions, as are, in the opinion of the Board, expedient or necessary for the proper and efficient discharge of functions of the Institute; and

x. Arrange for the publication and general dissemination of materials produced in connection with the work and activities of the Institute.