The PAD as the administrative structure of the Douala-Bonaberi port combine is responsible for several missions:

General coordination of port activities;
Assistance and reception of ships;
The creation and development of industrial port areas;
The promotion of the port place;
Security and police port operations operations;
The management, maintenance and renewal of port equipment;
The contracting authority of the works entrusted to specialized companies, including dredging;
Equipment works, and extension of maintenance of said port as well as the creation and development of industrial port areas;
Promotion of the port area.