On 18 May 2026, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) joined the maritime community in marking International Day for Women in Maritime.
We marked the day with a heartwarming video featuring women from all walks in our entity, including our Chief Executive Officer, Captain Dennis Mqadi and Executive for Corporate Affairs and International Relations Dr Thuli Mbuli (MBA) PhD who joined in to give their message of support.
This year’s theme “From Policy to Practice: Advancing Gender Equality for Maritime Excellence” puts a spotlight on the various roles that in the maritime sector play and in the next few days we will share short stories from the various women who make SAMSA’s ship sail.
We are focusing on the fact that “Women can be anything they want to be” and how advancing gender equality creates space for women to thrive in the sector.
Join us on this journey as we put a spotlight on the SAMSA women and the impact they make at policy level, in the office space or from working aboard at sea!
Please wattch the video below featuring SAMSA women and celebrating the different roles that women play in the sector
