SAMSA to introduce Maritime Sector Collaboration and Innovation Sessions

As the maritime sector faces rapid transformation, SAMSA believes that strengthening partnerships is key to navigating the future. SAMSA is delighted to share the launch of its Maritime Business-to-Business Engagement Sessions scheduled for March 2026. The sessions will be led by its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Captain Dennis Mqadi.

The sessions aim to foster open dialogue, discuss emerging trends and identify opportunities for mutual growth.  The interfaces will focus on creating formal engagements between SAMSA and the private sector stakeholders across the various provinces in the country. 

The sessions aim to foster collaboration and address the high-level challenges in the maritime sector. SAMSA believes the sessions will help enhance regulatory clarity, improve compliance, promote investment confidence, and support inclusive growth within the maritime value chain.

Information on the dates and locations of the sessions will be shared in due time. SAMSA looks forward to building strategic partnerships to support the maritime sector as it evolves and grows.

MARINE INFORMATION NOTICE MIN 01-26

TO ALL REGIONAL MANAGERS, PRINCIPAL OFFICERS, SHIP SURVEYORS, NAVAL ARCHITECTS, PORT AUTHORITIES, VESSEL OWNERS AND OPERATORS, VESSEL MANAGERS, SEAFARERS, FISHERS AND OTHER INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTIES

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) will be holding Stakeholder Consultations on the Draft Maritime Regulations from 26 January 2026 until 26 February 2026 in various locations.

A Marine Information Notice was issued to provide details regarding locations, venues, dates and times for the planned upcoming stakeholder consultations on Draft Merchant Shipping Regulations published in the Government Gazette on 24 December 2025.

The complete Marine Information Notice can be found on the following link https://www.samsa.org.za/api/api/File/view/1aRF2OYJ99y3eORlvTk%2B2Q%3D%3D

The full programme for the session can be found here https://blog.samsa.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FV-Stakeholder-consultation.pdf

All queries to be directed to Mr Lufuno Mudau at Lmudau@samsa.org.za