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WELCOME TO SAMSA
With a coastline of 2798 kilometres and a rich history of seafaring, South Africa is truly a maritime nation. The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is the custodian of South African seas and the champion of the nation's maritime traditions.

SAMSA was founded in 1998 with the following responsibilities:

  • To ensure the safety of life and property at sea

  • To prevent pollution of the marine environment by naval activity

  • To promote South Africa as a maritime nation


  • The organisation's tag line "SAFE SHIPS . CLEAN SEAS" clearly and simply epitomises its duties as South Africa's maritime safety authority.
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    MRCC
    In January 2007, a multilateral agreement was formally signed between the Governments of the Comoros, Madagascar, Mozambique and South Africa for the coordination of maritime search and rescue services in areas adjacent ...
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    CAREER GUIDANCE
    The Maritime Industry offers careers that have Nationally and Internationally recognised tertiary qualifications, job satisfaction, a high level of responsibility, good advancement prospects and a wide variety of careers both at sea and ashore.

    On board a ship

  • Captain
  • Navigating officers
  • Engineering officers
  • Catering staff

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    NEWS
    DRAFT SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME TRANSPORT POLICY 2008
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    MRCC VISITS CHILE
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    SAFETY AUTHORITY PLANS ECONOMIC GROWTH FOR MARITIME INDUSTRY
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    MRCC S.A. REPRESENTED AT INTERNATIONAL SAR CONFERENCES
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    IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE 121.5MHZ SATELLITE DISTRESS BEACON
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    GALLERY
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    SMALL VESSELS

    SAMSA advises all stakeholders of small vessels of the coming into force of the Merchant Shipping (National Small Vessel Safety) Regulations, 2007, as amended. These regulations have consequential amendments, Declaration under section 3(9) of the Merchant Shipping Act (57/1951) and Ship Registration Act. SAMSA will inform in due course regarding amendments (if any) to SAMSA Marine No. 13 of 2007 (SAMSA’s policy regarding small vessels). Furthermore, SAMSA accredited various small vessel training institutions and approved examiners, published as Marine Notice No. 22 of 2008. Various small vessel safety pamphlets have also been published and distributed for public interest and information. Safety checklists are also available for Category B, C, D, E and R vessels for preparation of safety surveys. Queries should be submitted to one of our offices – listed on this site or send us an e-mail info@samsa.org.za

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