The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Investments (PIC) has backed plans to establish the Tanzania Maritime Authority (TaMA), as it commended the Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC) for increasing revenue collections to TZS110.40 billion in the 2025/26 financial year.
The committee said the proposed authority could strengthen the regulation and oversight of maritime transport, a sector that plays an important role in trade, transportation and the country's Blue Economy.
Speaking during a meeting with TASAC management in Dar es Salaam on November 8, 2026, committee Vice-Chairperson Elibariki Kingu said the corporation had made notable progress in supervising and regulating maritime transport.
He said the committee would support the government's efforts to establish TaMA, describing the proposed changes as important for improving oversight of the sector.
The proposed authority comes at a time when maritime transport remains central to Tanzania's trade and economic activities, making effective regulation and safety oversight important for the country's development.
Presenting the corporation's performance report, TASAC Director General Mohamed Salum said revenue collections had increased from TZS47.39 billion in 2018/19 to TZS110.40 billion in 2025/26.
He said the corporation had contributed TZS169.39 billion to the Government Consolidated Fund between 2019/20 and 2025/26.
The figures highlight TASAC's growing contribution to public revenue, alongside its regulatory responsibilities in the maritime transport sector.
Mr Salum also outlined investments in maritime safety infrastructure, including a Regional Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre, smaller rescue stations, rescue and medical boats, and information and communication technology systems.
He said the corporation's 2026/27–2030/31 strategic plan would prioritise maritime safety, digital transformation, financial sustainability and the development of the Blue Economy.
The priorities are intended to strengthen the corporation's capacity to oversee maritime activities while supporting the sustainable use of ocean and other water resources.
TASAC Board Chairman Captain Mussa Mandia thanked the committee for its visit and welcomed its readiness to support the establishment of TaMA.
Speaking on behalf of the Treasury Registrar, Lightness Mauki described TASAC as one of the better-performing public institutions, citing its recognition with the Most Compliant Institution Award.
The committee's visit was part of Parliament's oversight role in assessing the performance of public institutions, the management of resources and their contribution to the national economy.