Pick ‘n Pay – The 10th Province

The SAMSA Business-to-Business Stakeholder Sessions gain Momentum

SAMSA resumes its Maritime Industry Business-to-Business Stakeholder Sessions

SAMSA Officially Launches its Online Services Platform

SAMSA INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY FOLLOWING FATAL TUG UMKHUSELI INCIDENT

SAMSA’s Boating unit participates in the opening of the Vaal River Boating Season

SAMSA celebrates Heritage Day

SAMSA OHS and Maritime Welfare Unit Visits SAIMI

SAMSA hosts its Annual General Meeting fo the 2025/26 Financial year

Introduction of the SAMSA Vessel Management System

SAMSA participates in the South African Marine Spatial Planning National Working Group (SA MSP NWG) Capacity Development Workshop

SAMSA’s Occupational Health & Safety and Maritime Welfare Unit visits MV Goodwind in Cape Town on Women’s month as part of the awareness campaign under the GBV at Sea programme

Women’s month – A reflection of the month that was

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) advances its stakeholder engagement programme to strengthen stakeholder relationships, and thus enhance service delivery

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) gears up to handover meal packs to communities in need as a continuation of the 2026 Mandela Month Activities!

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) launches SAMSA Online Services

Executive Vacancy Advertisement at the SAMSA Pretoria Head Office

SAMSA participates in the 137th Session of the IMO Council

Conclusion of a sucsessful 2-day Stakeholder Engagement Consultation for the Maritime Decarbonisation National Action Plan

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) joins the global maritime community in celebrating the 2026 Day of the seafarer

Partners in Purpose: World Environment Day Unites the community of Alexandra

Ongoing Strategic Collaborations to Strengthen Stakeholder Relationships

Strengthening partnerships for a sustainable maritime environment

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) joins the global community in observing World Oceans Day

SAMSA participates in the Marine pollution prevention and response regulations drafting workshop in Durban

SAMSAconcludes its activities on the 2026 International Day for Women in Maritime

SAMSA joins the maritime community in marking International Day for Women in Maritime.

SAMSA participates in a regional workshop on the IMO Compendium, Maritime Single Window (MSW), and Port Community Systems (PCS) hosted by the United Republic of Tanzania, through the Tanzania Shipping Agency (TASAC)

SAMSA hosts two-day Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS) Contingency Plan Workshop

SAMSA provides update on FV De Fu No. 2 wreck and ongoing salvage operations

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) recently hosted the last of the Industry Maritime Business-to-Business Stakeholder Sessions in the form of an inland session held in Pretoria.

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) hosts the 12th Seminar for Port State Control Officers in South Africa.

Celebrating 28 Years of Maritime Excellence!

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) hosts a successful two-day Underwater Radiated Noise (URN) Toolkit Workshop in Cape Town, South Africa.

South Africa Hosts the Global IMO Glonoise URN Toolkit Workshop as Lead Pilot Country on Underwater Radiated Noise

Innaugral National Transport Conference hosted by the Department of Transport

SAMSA MONITORS DEVELOPMENTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST READY TO SUPPORT INCREASED MARITIME TRAFFIC AROUND SOUTH AFRICA

SAMSA Announces Suspension of Search and Rescue Operation for Tug LEO

Search and Rescue Operation Underway Following Sinking of Tug LEO

SAMSA to introduce Maritime Sector Collaboration and Innovation Sessions

MARINE INFORMATION NOTICE MIN 01-26

South Africa’s Re-Election to the IMO Council under Category (C)

SAMSA Embarks on a New Voyage Under Captain Mqadi’s Leadership

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) welcomes Captain Dennis Mqadi as its new CEO

SAMSA launches its Revamped and Refreshed Website!

SAMSA Strengthens Support for Seafarers at Shore-Based Missions

SAMSA gears up to donate meal packs to children and communities in need for the 2025 Mandela Day

Charting a Greener Course: SAMSA and the IMO to Host National Workshop on Shipping Decarbonization

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) participates in the 43rd annual Southern African Transport Conference (SATC 2025)

Celebrating Seafarers: SAMSA Advocates for a Harassment-Free Maritime Industry

SAMSA spotlights its Nationwide Fishing Vessel Safety Audit in Cape Town, South Africa

Strengthening Small Vessel Safety: SAMSA Concludes National Refresher Workshop for External Small Vessel Examiners

2025 Day of the Seafarer Commemoration hosted in Cape Town, South Africa

SAMSA at the IMO: Mbalenhle Golding Champions Africa’s Ocean Sustainability Drive at Nice, France – 11 June 2025

South Africa at UNOC3 – Confronting Underwater Radiated Noise (URN) for Healthier Oceans

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) participates in the UN Oceans Conference

SAMSA participates at the UN Oceans Conference | Norway–Fiji–IMO Side Event

World Oceans Day 2025 – Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us

South Africa to be Represented at High-Level IMO Side Event During UN Ocean Conference 2025

SAMSA participates in a high-level Networking Breakfast hosted by the Kuehne Climate Centre and GIZ at Café Paris in Hamburg

Revolutionising with Green Reefers: SAMSA at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference 2025

SAMSA Launches Joint Inspections with the Department of Employment and Labour’s Inspectorate and Enforcement Services in South Africa’s Commercial Fishing Sector

Advancing the Blue Economy Through Gender Equality: SAMSA’s Role on the Global Maritime Stage

SAMSA Welcomes Ghana Maritime Authority Director General to Strengthen Regional Maritime Cooperation

SAMSA Boating Unit Hosts Gatekeeper Workshop at Eagle Waters for Inland Waters Strategy

SAMSA participates in the 5th Special Tripartite Committee (STC) of the Maritime Labour convention, 2006.

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) celebrated 27 years of existence on 1 April 2025

Access to Seafaring Careers Survey that ran from September 2024 now closed!

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) launches its nationwide Fishing Vessel Safety Audit to assess compliance with safety regulations in the commercial fishing sector

Wreck removal of grounded fishing trawler, FV Elke-M underway in St Francis Bay: SAMSA

A marine court of enquiry to be set up to establish cause of the sinking of a Cape Town fishing vessel, FV Lepanto, with deaths of 11 of its crew members: Dept of Transport

Subsistence fishers boosted with safety gear in Eastern and Western Cape regions: SAMSA

South Africa’s Parliament ‘pleased’ by SAMSA’s work, and pledges more resources’ support.

Crew members of casualty fishing vessel, MFV Armana safely back in Cape Town; but vessel missing and presumed sunken: SAMSA

20 seafarers safely evacuated from fishing vessel on fire: SAMSA

Seafarers safety and marine environmental protection under focus on ‘Transport Month’ in South Africa.

Search on for more containers fallen off a cargo vessel sailing past South Africa this week: SAMSA

Sea future safety vested on youth; South Africa’s focus on World Maritime Day 2024

SAMSA ramps up efforts to collect debris from containers lost overboard vessels on the Indian Ocean

“Share Your Views!” – SAMSA launches national seafarers’ survey on access to seafaring careers.

15 Crew members of off-shore supply vessel on fire, successfully rescued off South Africa’s southern sea: SAMSA

Mop up underway of containers and pharmaceutical bottles found on the South African eastern coastline: SAMSA

Algoa Bay weekend oil spill still under scrutiny: SAMSA

Oil spill in Algoa Bay under investigation: SAMSA

Search on for containers lost overboard off South Africa’s Indian Ocean: SAMSA

LATEST: Grounded MV Ultra Galaxy – oil and fuel removal a lost cause, wreck removal the next target- SAMSA

Grounded vessel on South Africa’s west coast tears further into pieces as wintry, stormy weather continues to wreck it: SAMSA

Search for seafarer fallen overboard a ship underway south of Cape Recife, Eastern Cape: SAMSA

Malta-flagged cargo vessel loses 99 containers at sea off South Africa east coast: SAMSA

FEATURE| Investigation underway on grounded MV Ultra Galaxy on SA’s west coast (SAMSA) while salvos are on a wing and a prayer for a ‘good weather day’ (SMIT SALVAGE)

Unfavourable inclement weather holds incessant risk to salvage work on grounded cargo vessel on South Africa’s west coast. SALVOS

Prevention of drowning essential to safety of life both at sea and in all waters: SAMSA

Oil spill clean-up underway on South Africa’s west coast after the weekend break-up of grounded Panama flagged cargo vessel, MV Ultra Galaxy: SAMSA

Grounded general cargo vessel broken apart by waves on South Africa’s west coast, national oil spill contingency plan activated: SAMSA

Bad wintry weather disrupts salvage work of grounded general cargo vessel off South Africa’s west coast: SAMSA

Satisfactory progress made with salvage work on grounded general cargo vessel off South Africa’s west coast: SAMSA

Malta-flagged ultra large container vessel sails off Algoa Bay as hunt for lost containers continues on South Africa’s east coast: SAMSA

Gaps of calmer weather a welcome respite for salvage of grounded vessel on South Africa’s west coast: SAMSA

UPDATE 3: Salvage of grounded Panama-flagged cargo vessel, MV Ultra Galaxy, fully underway on Cape’s west coast: SAMSA

Stricken Panama flagged cargo ship aground on South Africa’s west coast. Salvage ops underway to prevent pollution: SAMSA

18 Filipino seafarers rescued off a cargo vessel, currently in trouble at sea in Atlantic Ocean northwest of Cape Town

Day of the Seafarer 2024: SA maritime sector pays tribute to 11 SA fishermen lost at sea in May.

National Oil Contingency Plan roadshow heads for KwaZulu-Natal: SAMSA

Small Sailing Vessel Rescue: Commendable Skipper’s Distress Preparedness

Search for 11 missing fishermen called off, incident investigation underway: SAMSA

Fishing vessel sunk, search for 11 missing fishermen underway in South Africa’s west coast: SAMSA

UPDATE: Search in Indian Ocean for seafarer fallen overboard called off: SAMSA

It’s all systems go for bunkering services in South Africa: SAMSA

Search for yet another fishing vessel crew member called off near Mossel Bay; condolences extended to Namibian family: SAMSA

SAMSA hosts a bunkering stakeholder engagement roundtable Tuesday with maritime industry key role figures

Validity period for Small Interim Vessels Certificate of Competency extended by a year, while the authority resolves challenges affecting issuance: SAMSA.

Meaningful stakeholder engagement key to recent successful revision of national small vessels safety regulation: SAMSA

A search for a seafarer reportedly gone overboard a trade vessel in Indian Ocean continues: SAMSA.

South Africa’s Department of Employment & Labour joins forces with SAMSA and others to bolster sound working conditions for the country’s commercial fishing sector workers – with forced labour an immediate target.

Search for fishing vessel crewman gone overboard off Lamberts Bay called off: SAMSA

Group of people lost at sea for two days off Cape Point, found: SAMSA

Search fully underway in the Atlantic Ocean for a group of six people reportedly missing at sea: SAMSA

Cape Town welcomes two stranded sailors evacuated from deep in the Atlantic Ocean: SAMSA

South Africa’s Maritime Rescue Coordinating Centre (MRCC) helps save seafarers from sunken vessel, miles into the Atlantic Ocean: SAMSA

Search for sailor off South African coast called off; SAMSA

Search underway for seafarer fallen overboard a container ship in Indian Ocean near Cape Recife, Eastern Cape: SAMSA

South Africa maritime sector decarbonisation roadmap on GHG Emissions Reduction is on the roll. SAMSA

Former SAMSA executive honoured posthumously on SA polar resrearch vessel, SA Agulhas

Update on the Status of the Issuance of Permissions in Algoa Bay

A forward march by South Africa back into IMO Council- voting on Friday in London.

IMO/ICAO joint working group on SAR successfully concludes inaugural SA meeting in Cape Town: SAMSA

Maritime Rescue Coordinating Centre (MRCC) gains global recognition with Seamanship Award: SAMSA

Djibouti Code of Conduct 6th High Level Meeting on Jeddah Amendment: Cape Town

Vaal River boating incident under investigation: SAMSA

Revised SA national oil spill contingency plan on a roadshow for public awareness: IMOrg -SAMSA

South Africa joins global community in celebrating World Maritime Day 2023.

UPDATE: Seafarers on board stricken Taiwanese fishing vessel successfully rescued. SAMSA

Foreign fishing vessel rescue operation underway on Indian Ocean off the coast of Durban: SAMSA

Super blue moon spring tide warning! NSRI

Recovery of grounded fishing vessel underway Sunday: SAMSA

Search for fishing vessel crew member underway in Cape seas: SAMSA

Prevention of drownings a focus area for SAMSA & NSRI during Nelson Mandela Month

Maritime sector applauds relaunch of reconstituted education and training syllabus committee.

Prevention of oil pollution at seas, the focus of Day of Seafarers 2023 celebrations on Sunday: Department of Transport.

Relaunched WOMESA South Africa Chapter has no more time to lose – commits new leadership.

WOMESA South Africa chapter relaunch in Gqebera, Eastern Cape a major boost for women in maritime

Grounded fishing vessel successfully refloated in Algoa Bay: SAMSA

Salvage operation underway to retrieve stricken SA fishing vessel off the ocean south of Cape Town: SAMSA

South Africa’s Maritime Rescue Coordinating Centre (MRCC) up for international “Excellent Service”award.

Wrap: South African maritime sector inaugural GBV seminar, Cape Town, 24-25 November 2022

National spotlight turns on Gender-Based Violence at SA’s inaugural maritime sector seminar in Cape Town, Thursday

South Africa proudly retains its IMO ‘Whitelist’ status for continued international validity of seafarers’ certificates.

DoT/SAMSA embark on national stakeholder consultations over raft of new gazetted amendments to Merchant Shipping Act.

South Africa, Ghana and Panama find mutual agreement on seafarers certification.

IMO World Maritime Day Parallel Event: South Africa brings the shine

Boating safety campaign underway nationally on Transport Month: SAMSA

Battle against forced labour in fishing entering a sharp-edged phase in South Africa: SAMSA

Seafarers’ health onboard vessels under the spotlight at Africa sailors’ online conference this week

Public given second opportunity for comment on revised bunkering Codes: SAMSA

Recovery efforts continue for remains of a sunken yacht sailor off the Cape coast: SAMSA

SA maritime industry network launch just the tool for sector’s much needed rapid development: Govt, business.

With relaxation of Covid-19 pandemic national regulations, validity of seafarers’ certificates is back to normal: SAMSA

South Africa’s budding maritime business chamber formation a vital intervention; industry sector players

New Safe Manning Document fee held in abeyance due to outbreak of Covid-19, back in force: SAMSA

Climate change, future of sea transportation come under focus at Southern Africa Transport Conference 2022 in Pretoria next week

UPDATE: Capsized fishing vessel salvaged and returning on tow to Cape Town

A dozen fishermen rescued from vessel off Cape Coast: SAMSA

Maritime world’s eyes on seafarers globally this weekend for celebration in recognition of their immense role in oceans transportation!

South Africa’s stevedores back in business, applauds resumption of supportive SAMSA periodic safety meetings and workshops!

Bunkering back in business in Algoa Bay as oil spill clean-up comes to an end: SAMSA

Oil spill incident vessels separated as mop up continues in Algoa Bay

Ship-to-ship oil transfers remain suspended in Algoa Bay, South Africa; as IMOrg ratchets up oil spill incident management: SAMSA

Oil spill incident in Algoa Bay under investigation: SAMSA

South Africa’s state of readiness for oil and related spills disasters in its oceans environment up to scratch; Govt, industry, NGOs agree.

Live ocean ‘accidental oil spill’ incident management exercise off the port of Cape Town, Thurs & Friday: IMOrg

South Africa’s Interim IMOrg on a week-long multi-national incident management training exercise in Cape Town

South Africa’s regularly updated sea and air search capabilities receive a thumbs up from international partners

COSPAS SARSAT search and rescue system most reliable: South Africa

Close to a dozen fishermen rescued off sunken boat in Western Cape

COSPAS SARSAT satellite technology deployment for enhanced maritime sector rescue under focus in South Africa this week.

Vessel with reactive chemical cargo finally cleared of its load, while a brobe continues into the cause: SAMSA

SAMSA CFO takes charge of agency as interim CEO: SAMSA Board announces

Bunkering services moratorium re-imposed: SAMSA

Min requirements for small vessels in OPL supply launches in South African coastal waters kick in: SAMSA

Two to three more weeks to clear problematic chemical cargo off vessel in South Africa’s west coast: SAMSA

South Africans generosity puts paid to inhumane conditions faced by crew of abandoned vessels in Durban: SAMSA

‘About time South Africa woke up from its slumber,’ maritime sector key role players urge!

SAMSA PreSONA Stakeholders Session; Pretoria

Moratorium on bunkering licences’ applications lifted: SAMSA

Salvage of vessel with unstable chemical cargo off South Africa’s west coast reaches final stage: SAMSA

SAMSA, NGOs rally jointly to save starving crew members on board three reportedly abandoned vessels in Durban.

South Africa records six commercial fishermen deaths in 2021 – six too many, according to SAMSA

Problematic toxic cargo headed for the bottom of the sea, announces SAMSA

IMO Council seat loss disappoints South Africa: SAMSA

IMO COUNCIL ELECTIONS: South Africa optimistic of retaining her seat during the highly contested elections on Friday.

Contestation for IMO’S 40-Member Council heats up, with elections due Friday! Five African countries in the run.

Women firmly taking centre stage in maritime sector globally – IMO to celebrate them annually

IMO bi-annual 32nd General Assembly (regular session) kicks off in London – Africa in the thick of it!

Oil spillage clean up ended in Algoa Bay: SAMSA

Specialist equipment procured from Europe to evacuate unstable chemical cargo off vessel at St Helena Bay: SAMSA

Detained Croatian flagged vessel in South Africa released, coastline clean up continues: SAMSA

State of South Africa’s transport SOE’s under the spotlight: Dept of Transport

Algoa Bay clean-up continues as shipowner files to cover costs – SAMSA

Croatian flagged vessel detained in Gqeberha after oil spill at sea during bunkering: SAMSA

South African seafarers medical certificates validity extended to two years effective this month: SAMSA

SAMSA launches forensic investigation into allegations of management misconduct

Toxic fumes off cargo vessel in St Helena Bay pose no immediate threat to marine environment or people: SAMSA

South Africa’s new bunkering and ship-to-ship transfer codes of practice out for public comment: SAMSA

Greater, meaningful exposure of black people to country’s water spaces pivotal to maritime sector’s enhanced economic development: SA Sailing

Cooperation and collaboration key to successful implementation of SA’s Inland Water Strategy

South Africa’s inland waters strategy comes under national govt spotlight this week Friday – and SAMSA says it’s fully onboard

Jozini, KZN luxury boat fire still under investigation: SAMSA

House-boat fire, with fatalities in Jozini, KwaZulu-Natal under investigation: SAMSA

Seafarers’ well-being has South Africa’s unwavering support: Transport Minister on World Maritime Day 2021

SAMSA marks Nelson Mandela Day 2021 helping a water deprived community in Northern Cape province with drawing tools

Collaboration is key to success of global maritime sector development: SATC Conference & Exhibition

South Africa marks the Day of the Seafarer

Day of the Seafarer 2021: Setting a ‘fair future’ for seafarers: DoT-SAMSA

A ‘fair future for seafarers’ is the campaign theme of international Day of the Seafarer 2021: SAMSA/Department of Transport.

Computer virus infection leads to disruption and delay in issuance of seafarers’ certificates: SAMSA

More regulations contemplated for small water-craft in SA waters to enhance safety: SAMSA

SAMSA appoints four top managers to fill gap of three suspended executives.

SA seafarers’ increased visibility crucial for public awareness and policy interventions: Prof Shaun Ruggunan. UKZN

SAMSA on a deep dive to determine South African seafarers training conditions.

SAMSA joins University of KwaZulu-Natal for study of Covid-19 pandemic impacts on South African seafarers

Three year nurdles mess clean-up draws to an end; SAMSA

Private sector puts shoulder on the wheel to redevelop South Africa’s fleet of cargo vessels: Vuka Marine

MTCC-Africa region virtual conference on maritime sector energy plan gets underway in Mombasa, Wednesday: SAMSA

Gender equity is more than a cliché – says SAMSA, marking International Women’s Day 2021

Even still gripped by a Covid-19 pandemic, African countries forge ahead with climate change mitigation measures – MTCC-Africa/SAMSA

Africa’s support of Cape Town Agreement on fishing vessel safety crucial to implementation in 2022: IMO

Close engagement and collaboration, key to SA maritime sector growth: industry players

Stabilising SAMSA and strengthening its strategic role underway: SAMSA

SAMSA and Home Affairs Dept lock hands to unblock SA seafarers’ passports renewal

South Africa joins the world in declaring seafarers ‘essential workers’; IMO

SA fishermen fatalities are avoidable with strict focus on standard safety protocols by commercial fishing vessels: SAMSA

Amid a raging Covid-19 pandemic, SAMSA and Absa Bank collaborate to bring relief to poverty stricken subsistence fishermen.

Ships and installations on South African oceans warned: ‘report discharge of harmful substances or face a criminal charge’ – SAMSA

Vendeé Globe Yacht Race: Sailor survives yacht sinking incident south of Cape Town.

SAMSA launches probe into capsized fishing boat, with loss of life, off the Cape west coast

Organisations hard at work picking nurdles off the Cape Coast while investigation of source continues: SAMSA

Yachts given reprieve from Covid-19 rules to enter SA ports: SAMSA

Relief at last as a 62 sailors’ rescue mission deep in the Atlantic Ocean succeeds: SAMSA

Rescued crew of sunken vessel on their way home: SAMSA

Maritime South Africa 2030 – A Government Perspective

Vaal River tragic boating incident under investigation: SAMSA

Fishing research vessel with SA group sinks off Gough Island; crew evacuation underway – SAMSA

SAMSA/ABSA lend hand to country’s push back against Covid-19 pandemic rampage

Africa oil spill contingency planning under focus at GIWACAF webinar Wednesday.

Post Covid-19 maritime economic development: low hanging fruit for the Eastern Cape.

Covid-19 pandemic puts paid to South Africa’s inaugural hosting of prestigious World Maritime Day event in 2020: DoT.

SA’s fishing safety under the spotlight at national indaba Tuesday: SAMSA

‘Every day is a Mandela Day’: SAMSA extends food relief to needy in North West

Amid alarming spread of Covid-19 pandemic, Africa quietly observes ‘African Day of the Seas and Oceans’.

Container vessel released to sail while clean-up of lost cargo continues: SAMSA

Container ship under probe after losing cargo at sea in Algoa Bay during stormy weather: SAMSA

SAMSA on close watch as trade vessels battle fierce Cape storm

South Africa eases tight grip of Covid-19 pandemic related regulations on global shipping and seafarers.

New off-shore bunkering services in SA break the wave for new novice black entrepreneurs

Seafarers are essential workers at all times, global maritime industry advocates: DoT-SAMSA

A SLIVER OF A SILVER LINING – Covid-19 pandemic outbreak breaks new ground for SA bunkering services firm in PE

Rebuilding SA’s ship register remains vital to maritime sector development: SAMSA

Covid-19 lockdown regulations eased for SA seafarers during Level 3 : SAMSA

Shipping incidents on South Africa’s oceans keep SAMSA on its toes.

Cruise-liners at SA ports despite Covid-19 pandemic related ban explained: SAMSA

Panama bulk carrier detained in South Africa released, with stern warning: SAMSA

Plight of stranded SA seafarers abroad receiving Government attention: SAMSA

SAMSA vows tough action against human abuse on board ships in SA waters

Transport Minister announces reviewal of restrictions at SA ports

Maritime sector Covid-19 restrictions under constant review as South Africa settles with 21 day lockdown

SAMSA outlines measures to curb spread of Covid 19 by ships and crew at South Africa seas

Rights for thousands of fishermen a major turning point for Eastern Cape maritime sector

World’s eye to turn on South Africa in 2020: SAMSA

South Africa in pace with global efforts to prevent spread of coronavirus.

Stimulus packages come under focus for maritime economic sector: Presidency

Missing Cape Town fishermen found despite foul weather hampering rescue effort: SAMSA

Operation Phakisa (Oceans Economy) interventions under spotlight in Eastern Cape

MRCC Cape Town activates sea rescue after crew of a Netherlands ship fall sick off the east coast of South Africa

Called out to save lives at sea, SAMSA responds accordingly, as fate of foreign crew stranded in SA remain unclear

Women advancement in SA’s maritime sector on a giant historical leap: SAMSA

SA women in maritime: ‘There’s progress with gender transformation!’

SA ship registry continue facing headwinds: SAMSA

SA govt to inject R5/R8-billion in country’s sea search and rescue capabilities: DoT

An SA seafarer – victim of a hurricane storm accident at sea – to be laid to rest.

Advanced training in oil spills management enhances South Africa’s skills: Department of Transport

International experts conduct advanced training for South Africans in oil spills prevention and management: SAMSA

22 African countries recommit to working together against oil spills; Cape Town.

Oil pollution combating strategies at African seas under focus in Cape Town: IMO

It’s ‘business unusual’ for SA maritime sector as investment grows, but jobs creation flops: Dept of Planning….

Steps underway to reorganise SA’s maritime education and training: SAIMI

Marpol Convention Anex VI enabling legislation on course for Jan 2020 in SA: Transport Minister

Persistent negativity is no cure for SA’s ills: Transnet

South African seafarer reported missing in the Caribbean Sea, search ongoing: SAMSA

UK Space Agency-SAMSA partnership ups the ante against fishermen deaths in SA.

SAMSA, SA Govt take advantage of IMO annual General Council event to cement ties with Colombia.

With only months to go, South Africa steps up its prep for its host debut of the IMO’s General Council conference 2020.

SA marks World Maritime Day 2019

SA set to maintain its IMO STCW Convention ‘Whitelist’ status: SAMSA

South Africa’s leadership in fishers’ safety and security lauded: South East Asian countries

Sound international relations with other maritime countries a key building block for SA maritime sector development: SAMSA

South Africa shares experiences with Asian countries about fishing safety: SAMSA

Indian Ocean rim countries wrap up conference in South Africa on a high note: IOMOU

South Africa called upon to increase support for Indian Ocean rim countries’ port State controls.

Indian Ocean rim countries strengthen ring of security in their seas; IOMOU – Cape Town

South Africa gearing towards becoming one of the world’s maritime centres of excellence: SAMSA

Angola finally in the fold for Africa agreement on sea search and rescue cooperation: SAMSA

Legislation the final cog needed to ready South Africa for new low sulphur ship fuel requirements

South Africa’s elderly remain key players in socio-economic development: SAMSA

Great teamwork proves key to effective management of oil spill at sea in Port Elizabeth: SAMSA

South Africa endorses IMO compensation treaty on ship transportation of hazardous and noxious substances.

Bunkering services oil spill in Port Elizabeth under investigation: SAMSA

When is a sailor on a ‘high’ at sea – SA seafarers’ ask!

SAMSA not apologetic about approach of contribution to Eastern Cape development: Acting CEO

‘South Africa is open for business’: Vuka Marine – owner of now three SA registered cargo ships

Two SAMSA MYPD candidates tragically lose their lives in car accident

Ports Consultative Council a key cog in South Africa’s ports management: SAMSA

South Africa readies for IMO Marpol new ship fuel requirements effective January 2020

South Africa to remain on IMO STCW Convention ‘White List’: SAMSA

Taiwanese crewmen rescued from stricken vessel off South African ocean

Possible delisting of South Africa from IMO’s STCW ‘Whitelist’ a major concern: SAMSA

Durban port clean-up underway after massive floods debris – TNPA

Interim Maritime Transport Sector Development and BBBEE Councils set up now underway: Department of Transport

South Africa all out to draw global cruise liners to its port cities: SAMSA

Durban port adverse weather conditions alert!

Maritime industry keen for speedy action to resolution of maritime risk challenges.

Maritime emergencies a real threat for South Africa: SAMSA

South Africa’s maritime risks come under scrutiny in Durban this week: SAMSA

Vessel held at port of Port Elizabeth pending fire incident investigation: SAMSA

No matric pass without swimming: Transport Minister

Maritime transport sector in for a shake-up and shape-up phase: Transport Ministry

Interim maritime sector development council to launch in June.

Development council proposed for maritime sector: Dr Blade Nzimande

National maritime sector transport indaba underway in Durban

Ten crew members rescued from sunken fishing vessel in West Coast. SAMSA launches an investigation into the incident.

SAMSA launches a probe into deadly vessel fire at port of Durban

SAMSA sharing careers development information with youth one class at a time.

SAMSA clocks 20 in a trot and still younger for it!

The maritime sector isn’t quite about ‘marrying time’: SAMSA explains it’s role in SA’s economy

Fun, games and maritime awareness and education at Transnet’s port festival

Sheer laziness by South Africans could cost them control of their own economy and country: Eastern Cape Premier

Probe into capsized catamaran in Cape Town underway: SAMSA

New maritime education bursary for women up for grabs: SAIMI

South Africa calls for a single oceans security group for Indian Ocean rim countries. SAMSA

Waning piracy threat in African oceans no reason for relaxation: IMO Durban workshop hears

Shipping safety and security comes under focus in South Africa at IMO three day workshop in Durban: SAMSA

Norway ups financial support against illegal fishing and plastic waste in Africa. Nelson Mandela University rakes in R1-million more

2035 the target date to rid Africa of plastic waste filling the oceans!

Ridding South Africa of plastic waste, the next frontier war; declares acting Minister of Environmental Affairs

Nelson Mandela Bay welcomes launch of Africa youth initiative against plastic waste in its backyard

African youth set for formal direct role in war against marine plastic pollution: African Marine Waste Network

Another errand for SA Agulhas, another perfect opportunity for cadets practical training: SAMSA

SA’s top economist Dr Iraj Abedian warns Cape maritime high school pupils against ‘culture of instant gratification’.

SAMSA widens Maritime Rural Support Programme to more inland provinces.

Education and skills remain key to SA unlocking full value in maritime sector: DoT-World Maritime Day 2018 celebration

Mpumalanga Province all out to mark World Maritime Day 2018.

SAMSA firmly puts foot down on SA fishermen safety law compliance: PE fishing firm forced to toe the line!

Women the target of new maritime education bursary in honor of Sindiswa Nhlumayo: SAIMI

Veteran SA mariner and global shipping and fishing vessels’ safety guru, Captain Nigel Campbell retires: SAMSA

Skills development still a key priority for SA maritime economic sector: SAMSA

A unique boat building initiative momentarily turns Benoni, in Gauteng, into a ‘Viking Village’!

SA minerals mining industry,Treasury commit to aid efforts to boost domestic shipping development: SAMSA

Cargo on arrested Russian vessel in South Africa above board: SAMSA

Poland’s Dar Mlodziezy crew pay tribute to Nelson Mandela in Cape Town

Poland and South Africa express a collaboration intent on maritime economy development.

Dar Mlodziezy, Poland’s centennial independence celebration vessel’s arrival. V&A Waterfront. Cape Town

South Africa joins Poland in celebrating it’s 100th year of independence

SAMSA launches investigation into lost cargo off Durban coast: Alert warning issued to vessels in the vicinity

SAMSA launches investigation into KZN Sharks Board tragic boat incident in Richards Bay

Maritime rural support programme extends footprint in SA coastal belt: SAMSA

Marooned Enkovukeni community in KZN gets five boats from Govt: DoT/SAMSA

Waterlogged Enkovukeni community to get more boats: SAMSA, DoT

Mpumalanga to host South Africa’s 2018 celebration of the World Maritime Day

SAMSA Cape Town fishing indaba delves into safety matters

Eleven escape drowning after leisure vessel capsizes in Southern Cape: SAMSA

Seafarers’ world due for a significant shakeup in South Africa: Department of Transport

Day of the Seafarer, Monday June 25. Giving recognition where it’s due, seafarers: DoT

Notice to Seafarers

SA World Oceans Day 2018 observation puts focus on growing menace of plastics pollution

Injured crew members rescued from weather rattled vessel off South African coast

New ratings training expands maritime sector job opportunities for SA youth

Spruced up SA Agulhas ready for its 2018 scheduled journeys

Cape’s Lawhill Maritime Center celebrates it’s first female Master Mariner alumna

Global initiative against plastic waste at Africa’s oceans takes shape in Port Elizabeth

African Marine Waste Network joins global war against marine plastic pollution

Durban port ship collision: SAMSA to investigate.

SA Agulhas, South Africa’s dedicated cadet training vessel, in EL dry dock for a sprucing up!

South Africa and Norway pump R60-million (NOK 40-mil) funding into oceans and blue economy focused research.

South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) saddened by death of SA seafarer in Arabian sea

South African seafarer among casualties of a container ship stricken off the Arabian Sea; Maersk Line confirms.

Singapore confirms probe into Maersk cargo vessel fire that’s claimed at least one life so far, and a South African missing.

Hopes of finding seafarers, one South African, in burning cargo vessel fading: Maersk

MTCC-Africa gets going with global shipping initiatives against greenhouse gas emissions: SAMSA

South African seafarer in fire ravaged cargo vessel in Arabian Sea: South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) in touch and closely monitoring situation.

So they missed Christmas at home, but travel almost reached the ends of earth!

South Africa welcomes back its newest cadets on Friday after 80 days at sea to Antarctica!

South Africa’s maritime sector’s state of readiness for weather induced disasters in serious doubt: SAMSA

South Africa’s maritime sector transformation long overdue! Space must open for all South Africans to participate: Department of Transport

South Africa shipowners call for port efficiencies

Volvo Ocean Race 2017/8 digs deep into world’s oceans plastic pollution

Twenty two fishermen rescued from a sunken vessel off Cape South Coast. Authorities to investigate: SAMSA

Durban beaches ready for festive season after nurdles spillage clean-up: SAMSA

Toasting home grown talent: Volvo Ocean Race Team electrical engineer, Ashton Sampson

SA research and training vessel, SA Agulhas reaches Mauritius en route to Antarctica: SAMSA

South Africa thanks AU for support at IMO Council elections: Chikunga

South Africa retains its seat in IMO Council

Volvo Ocean Race 2017 in SA a platform for global dialogue on oceans economy: V&A Waterfront

Regional collaboration on world oceans management key to success: UN Cape Town 2017 conference hears

South Africa’s bid for retention of IMO seat underway in London

Volvo Ocean Race a major contributor to South Africa’s oceans economy: V&A Waterfront

Skipper’s lack of weather conditions awareness cause of Robben Island vessel incident: SAMSA

SA Agulhas sets sail for Antarctica with new cadets on board: SAMSA

SA Agulhas heads back to Antarctica with scientists and 20 new cadets on board: SAMSA

Four South Africans rescued from sinking yacht off Mozambique Channel: SAMSA

Plastic pellets clean up along Durban coastline now fully underway: SAMSA

Fishing vessels due for display of flag State on international waters: IMO

Fast action out at sea saves the life of a SA Agulhas crew member: SAMSA

IMO Africa week-long seminar on member States agreement for the promotion of fishermen safety ends on high note in Cape Town.

Norway sets up new fund to combat marine litter : Asia and Africa among likely early beneficiaries

Seventh IMO seminar in SA on fishermen safety globally, hopeful of Africa support.

International maritime agreement seminar on safety of fishermen and vessels globally underway in Cape Town

Cape maritime high school pupils drive Professor Jansen to ‘tears’!

Inclement Durban weather keeps SAMSA on its toes

South Africa’s oceans economy on the move: President Jacob Zuma

South Africa’s ‘worst’ maritime disaster – the sinking of the S.S Mendi – relived at the 2017 World Maritime Day celebrations in Pondoland

‘Time for talking about the importance of South Africa’s maritime economy is over. Let’s work on it!’ urges Transport Minister, Joe Masangwanyi

Cape Town ferry incident under investigation: SAMSA

Prevention of accidents on board vessels, and timely reports thereon remains vital for a successful maritime sector: SAMSA

SAMSA senior official, Captain Thobela Gqabu appointed into intercontinental maritime body’s top leadership.

Eastern Cape may need review of its coastal land use practices for maritime sector development success: SAMSA

97 Eastern Cape youths due for send-off on cruise ships around the world.

SA seafarers’ Competency and Proficiency certificates up for re-validation and conversion: SAMSA

SA maritime sector stakeholders to have their say on funding model for SAMSA

In ’67 minutes’, SAMSA spreads warmth and care to kids and grannies in 2017 in the spirit of Nelson Mandela!

World oceans are drowning in plastic waste, the shipping industry is not the culprit: SAMSA

Port St Johns thrilled by SAMSA driven maritime youth development programme

SAMSAites join Gauteng’s biggest walk for health, charity and awareness

Marine tourism jobs boost on the cards for Eastern Cape: SAMSA

Tourism authority in South Africa elated with African Marine Waste Network launch

Waste management strategies must lead to job creation: African Marine Waste Conference told.

A global war on plastic waste may see an end, with South Africa playing a lead role in it: African Marine Waste Conference

Crew of stricken Taiwanese trawler rescued off the Indian Ocean. Warning issued about floating unmanned vessel

The world’s oceans are drowning, but there is an economic opportunity to it: African Marine Waste Conference 2017

SA Agulhas, South Africa’s dedicated cadet training vessel enthralls crowds at EL port festival

Immense global economic role of seafarers greatly underrated: SAMSA

Eastern Cape province to host Seafarers Day 2017 celebrations

Maritime sector careers awareness crucial for SA youths’ future education choices: SAMSA

Confirmed construction of a new Durban cruise terminal a boost for South Africa’s marine tourism

Parliament congratulates South Africa’s first three black women Master Mariners

SA maritime heritage to feature prominently in National Heritage Council’s O.R Tambo celebration events beginning in Pretoria in May 2017

Women in maritime: “We’re on our own!”

Fishermen safely evacuated from sinking vessel in a dramatic rescue off the west coast of Western Cape

South Africa’s seafarer training given a boost with historic MoU: SAIMI

South Africa maritime industry’s 2nd conference concludes; the country can do far better.

Real opportunities in South Africa’s maritime sector will draw people’s attention: SAMSA

SA cadet training vessel, SA Agulhas steals the show at Mandela Bay port festival

SAMSA and SA National Heritage Council sign an MoU on maritime heritage

South Africa ship registry bags one more vessel – a further boost to seafarers training

Engine damaged vessel successfully rescued, docked in East London Friday.

Nigeria-South Africa maritime sector regulatory authorities strengthen relations

Rescue efforts scrambled for stricken vessel off Port St Johns

South Africa remains posed for a pioneering role in Africa’s ocean economy development: SAMSA

Research and cadet training vessel, SA Agulhas back on home soil after successful Antarctica expedition

Fire damaged Liberian flagged cargo vessel, APL Austria at Ngqurha, Port Elizabeth still being examined to determine cause of fire: SAMSA

New IMO Africa region Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre in Kenya a boon for continent’s ocean economy development

World Maritime University president impressed with SA after a week long visit to strengthen relations

Expansion of maritime education and training to South Africa’s TVETs presents innovation opportunities: SAMSA

CPUT teams up with industry in skills development for seagoing maritime engineering cadets

Fire on Korean fishing vessel at port of Cape Town under control: port services uninterrupted

Fire-ravaged Liberian flagged cargo vessel at port of Ngqurha in mop up phase: SAMSA

Fire on cargo vessel at Port of Ngqurha under control: SAMSA

Blaze on board Liberian flagged vessel in Port Elizabeth contained: Monitoring continues

Operation Phakisa (Ocean Economy) needs real speed, warn investors

Firefighters battle blaze on board Liberian flagged vessel in Port Elizabeth!

Sustained collaboration remains key to meaningful maritime sector development: SAMSA

IN PICS: The 2016/7 Antarctica research and education expedition of the SA Agulhas

SAMSA investigates tragic vessel incident at Cape Town harbour at the weekend

SA’s dedicated cadet training vessel, SA Agulhas; sails yet again deep into the Antarctica for research and training

SAMSA and IPM hold hands over human skills development and effective management

Seafarers certificates verification goes electronic in South Africa: SAMSA

SAMSA moves to ensure maritime environmental safety around stricken Greek vessel headed for Cape Town

Relief for seafarers and administrators after IMO extends new certification deadline by six months to July 2017

Stricken Greek vessel crew safe in Cape Town, bulk carrier salvage underway

Rescued crew of stricken Greek ship in the Atlantic Ocean on their way to Cape Town

KZN Enkovukeni Community upliftment programme moves a step further after 8 boat skippers complete their training

Probe gets underway into cause of Hartbeespoort Dam boat fire tragedy.

National maritime sector skills development gathers speed

Vessels fires put out; investigation into their cause to follow

Russian registered fishing trawler in stable condition, with port operations back to normal at Cape Town Harbour – SAMSA in conjunction with TNPA reports.

Maritime sector pools resources with transport sector for careers expo

South Africa-Norway Science Week 2016: launchpad for new Maritime Research and Innovation Roadmap

South Africa-Norway inaugural maritime sector ‘Science Week’ yet another cog in the oceans economy wheel

Deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa thrills SA maritime students with meeting in Vietnam

Free State Province pledges financial support to maritime education; condemns ill-discipline by South Africa university students

South Africa maritime sector development; the game is on for the country’s inland provinces: SAMSA

South Africa to beef up ocean environment protection against pollution: Department of Transport

Maritime Heritage Initiative; South Africa National Heritage Council commits to partnership with SAMSA

In celebrating World Maritime Day 2016, South Africa reflects on its maritime heritage

Arrested Taiwanese fishing vessel released from South Africa

Arrested Taiwanese fishing trawler still in detention

Enkovukeni: (not) a bridge too far!

Transport Ministry and SAMSA take to water to bail out long struggling rural KwaZulu-Natal community

Penguins rescuers in Port Elizabeth in line for possible compensation

A community chance for a truce with hippos and crocs in KwaZulu Natal

US Government maintains engagement with SAMSA for possible closer collaboration on marine domain security

The hunt is on for a SAMSA new leader

South Africa bags one more cargo vessel under its national flag!

SAMSA to speed up issuing of seafarer’s certificates as it irons out IT glitches

Chinese fishing vessels released from South Africa

South Africa joins the international community in celebrating its growing cadre of sailors

#AtSeaForAll as SA celebrates its seafarers

Arrested Chinese fishing trawlers in South Africa released

Doyen of South Africa’s boating and recreational fishing laid to rest in Midrand

Newly designed SAMSA certificates find proud owners

South Africa and Norway thrash out strategy for envisaged national maritime sector cluster – a multi-media feature

Mandela Bay Chamber of Business excited over maritime sector focus on Port Elizabeth

Norway pumps R50-million into South Africa’s fight against illegal fishing

Maritime sector industry clustering: from competition to synergy

South Africa’s battle against illegal fishing given support by Norway

Double digit increase in maritime sector budget allocation is a sign of Government commitment

New Seafarer Certificate fully compliant with STCW Convention now available

AFRICA WOMEN’S ROLE IN CONTINENT’S MARITIME SECTOR DEVELOPMENT GIVEN A BOOST!

Change of guard at SAMSA top management

Three more Chinese fishing vessels arrested in South Africa

Arrested Chinese vessel faces more charges – to remain in custody until fines are paid: SAMSA

Maritime foundation education continues to draw industry support

Fate of arrested Chinese vessel in Cape Town to be determined soon

South Africa’s first black female Ship Captains set to conquer the oceans globally

South Africa’s first black ship surveyor dips sails for the sunset

Former SAMSA top executive honoured

South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) recognized for empowerment and transformation

South Africa’s Marine and Coastal tourism strategy development gets into full swing

Operation Phakisa (Ocean Economy) goes full steam ahead

Maritime economy education and job opportunities spread to Johannesburg

Operation Phakisa (Ocean Economy) in the national spotlight in Eastern Cape on Friday

SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY (SAMSA) GAINS RECOGNITION FOR ITS CONTRIBUTION TO NATIONAL TRANSFORMATION AND EMPOWERMENT

SOUTH AFRICA’S MARITIME ECONOMIC SECTOR NOW FIRMLY ON THE NATIONAL AGENDA!

Ms SINDISWA CAROL NHLUMAYO LAID TO REST

CURRENT ECONOMIC DOWNTURN A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR FOCUSED INVESTMENT IN MARITIME SECTOR

South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) in mourning!

FISH POACHING AT SOUTH AFRICAN OCEANS REACHING ‘CRISIS’ PROPORTIONS!

SOUTH AFRICA’S MARITIME SECTOR RESEARCH COLLABORATION GATHERS SPEED

Transport Department deputy Minister to man the roads this festive season

Legal wrangles likely to further delay port of Saldanha infrastructure development

SA Maritime Safety Authority applauded for historical ship registry in 2015

SOUTH AFRICA TO HOST IMO ASSEMBLY IN 2020

Maritime economy sector education goes full circle with entry of TVETs

Setting sails for a brighter future!

Use it or lose it: ANC’s MK veterans urge South Africans to closely guard their maritime heritage!

Johannesburg is a freak city in a country largely maritime!

SAMSA Centre for Maritime Excellence executive head, Sindiswa Nhlumayo snatches IPM’s Leadership Top Award

South Africa’s new mariners’ regulatory institute calls for public input in development of its colours!

SA Ocean Festival a star in the making! Get this!

SA INAUGURAL NATIONAL OCEAN FESTIVAL GETS UNDER WAY

SA university students a good deal to back

From handouts to an ace student: A South Africa youth excels in maritime studies in Vietnam!

South Africa’s inaugural Ocean Festival heralds the country’s new marine sector tourism and leisure strategy!

South Africa’s first registered cargo vessel lends hand to skills development on first day at work

Ship registration gathers speed in South Africa

The SA Agulhas: South Africa’s midwife for historical training of seafarers

SHIPWRECK FINALLY REMOVED SUCCESSFULLY OFF SOUTH AFRICAN COAST

FOUR SA YOUTHS HEAD FOR VIETNAM FOR MARITIME ECONOMY STUDIES

CENTRE FOR MARITIME EXCELLENCE KEEPS TABS WITH SAMSA SPONSORED STUDENTS

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