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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).

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IMO Press Releases

IMO safety committee adopts historic ship construction regulations

Maritime Safety Committee instigates  historic change in the way international standards for ship construction are to be determined and implemented in the future with adoption of goal-based standards..

IMO to focus on piracy response in 2011 WMD theme

2011 World Maritime Day  theme will be "Piracy: orchestrating the response".

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National Boat Show & Dive Expo

The National Boat Show Announces SAMSA as official sponsor.

The South African Maritime Authority (SAMSA) is the official presenting sponsor of the National Boat Show, featuring the Dive Expo - Africa’s Number 1 Boat, Dive and Leisure Show taking place form 12 – 14 August at the Coca-Cola dome.

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Notices

25 November Witbank Dam SAMSA Close-Out Report
29 November Boating Tragedy at Witbank Dam
01 December SAMSA to investigate Witbank boating accident
04 April Approved Marine Fire Service (DOTFAS) Stations as at 01 April 2011.

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