The Maritime Services Board was a statutory authority of the Government of New South Wales responsible for marine safety, regulation of commercial and recreational boating, and oversight of port operations.
History The Maritime Services Board (MSB) was established on 1 February 1936 pursuant to the Maritime Services Act taking over the functions of the Department of Navigation and Sydney Harbour Trust.Maritime Services Board Daily Commercial News & Shipping List 20 January 1936 page 5Maritime Services Act 1935 Parliament of New South Wales Originally headquartered at Circular Quay, in December 1952 the MSB moved to the Maritime Services Board Building on George Street.Maritime Services Board Move Daily Commercial News & Shipping List 12 November 1952 page 1New Maritime Board Building Construction 17 December 1952 page 2
In 1989, the MSB moved to the Maritime Trade Towers on Kent Street. On 30 June 1995 the MSB was disbanded with its functions taken over by the Waterways Authority.Waterways Authority (1995-2004) Maritime Authority State Records Authority of New South Wales
Publications All a'Board was launched as the MSB's house organ in November 1962.A Word from the Board All a'Board November 1962 page 1All a'Board catalogue entry National Library of Australia
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