Navigating our way towards a developed and updated maritime policy and regulatory regime that will position South Africa into...
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Ensuring safe ships and clean seas through compliance with applicable requirements.
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Ensuring safe ships and clean seas through compliance with applicable requirements.
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To comply with the requirements of International Maritime Organisation Conventions - Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) and...
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The Centre for Maritime Industry Development is responsible for the advancement (development) of the maritime economy,...
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The Office of the Chief Examiner maintains standards of examinations and maritime training and education in accordance with...
Checklist
Merchant Shipping Regulations
National Small Vessel Safety
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 Pamphlet - National Small Vessel Examination System v3
- Safety Pamphlet - Approved Markings or Vessel Numbering v3
- Safety Pamphlet - Buoyancy of Small Vessels v3
- Safety Pamphlet - General Principles v3
- Safety Pamphlet - General Requirements for Pleasure Vessels v3
Safety checklists are also available for Category B, C, D, E and R vessels for preparation of safety surveys.
Category B
- Safety Survey Equipment Checklist (Short Version)
- Safety Survey Equipment Checklist (Complete Version)
Category C
- Safety Survey Equipment Checklist (Short Version)
- Safety Survey Equipment Checklist (Complete Version)
Category D
- Safety Survey Equipment Checklist (Short Version)
- Safety Survey Equipment Checklist (Complete Version)
Category R
- Safety Survey Equipment Checklist (Short Version)
- Safety Survey Equipment Checklist (Complete Version)
Queries should be submitted to one of our offices – listed on this site or send us an e-mail info@samsa.org.za
