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MARINE NOTICES
List of valid Marine Notices as at 30 July 2010
9 of 2010 Reporting of oil spills and shipping casualties threatening pollution
8 of 2010 South African requirements for the maintenance of fire extinguishers
7 of 2010 Approval of inflatable liferafts subject to extended service intervals not exceeding 30 months
6 of 2010 Accredited training institutions and programmes
5 of 2010 Recognition of foreign seafarer certificates of competency under the terms of the STCW Convention
4 of 2010
Code of Practice for Marine Fire Service Stations - Approved DOTFAS Stations
2 of 2010 A review of incidents resulting in death in the South African fishing industry: 2009
1 of 2010 The ad-hoc inspections of South African flagged fishing vessels, 2009
29 of 2009

Short comings in the safety culture on board South African fishing vessels, a comparison of trends 2003 to 2009

28 of 2009 Dangerous Goods - Training of Shore Side Personnel
27 of 2009 Approved medical practitioners
25 of 2009 Government Notice 808 of 30 July 2009, Gazette 32460:  South African Maritime Safety Authority Levies Act, 1998 (Determination of Levies)  Government Notice 807 of 30 July 2009, Gazette 32460:  South African Maritime Safety Authority Levies Act, 1998 (Determination of Charges)
24 of 2009 SAMSA deck and engineer examiners and assessors
23 of 2009 Addendum to the South African Maritime Safety Authority's Casualty / Accident Report form
22 of 2009 Discharging two empty 20ft containers using a four legged chain sling
21 of 2009 New Compulsory standards for Lifejackets used on South African Vessels
20 of 2009 Marine incident report for use by small vessels involved in an incident
19 of 2009 Recommendations following capsizing of shark cage diving vessel
18 of 2009 Certificate of proficiency as Ship Security Officer
15 of 2009 Long Range Identification and Tracking of ships (LRIT)
14 of 2009 Cessation of satellite processing of 121.5 MHz Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) analogue signals
13 of 2009 'Carving and Marking' of under 25 Gross Tons Registered Vessels
9 of 2009 List of valid marine notices
8 of 2009 Alterations made to existing ships
7 of 2009 The Danger of conducting hatch cleaning and cargo operations simultaneously in the same hold
6 of 2009 SAMSA Policy on vessels carrying bulk grain calling in South African ports 
5 of 2009 SAMSA Policy on vessels en route to scrap yards
4 of 2009 Night time lookout - Photochromic lenses and dark adaptation
3 of 2009 Policy on the use of oil dispersants in South African waters
2 of 2009 Method of donning a Lifejacket and Abandoning Ship
1 of 2009 Requirements for Safety Drills, Safety Familiarisation and Record Keeping
28 of 2008 Stevedore Safety Induction Training
27 of 2008 Implementation of the Merchant Shipping (National Small Vessel Safety) Regulations 2007 as amended
26 of 2008 Stability of <25GT fishing vessels fitted with blast freezers on deck
22 of 2008 Accredited small vessel training institutions and appointed examiners as at 31 March 2008
21 of 2008 Display of code flag "Alpha" and the use of dive markers in daylight, and the display of lights at night, during diving operations
20 of 2008 Performance Standards for marine radio equipment required by the Merchant Shipping (Radio Installations) Regulations, 2002
19 of 2008 Certificates of competence issued to holders of the Naval Coxswains certificates
18 of 2008 National Certificates of Competence for skippers trained by the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
17 of 2008 National Certificates of Competence for skippers trained by the SAPS Water Wing Division
16 of 2008 Safety culture on board South African fishing vessels, a comparison of trends 2003 to 2007
15 of 2008 Survey of passenger vessels operating on inland waters
12 of 2008 The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Security) Regulations, 2004
11 of 2008 SAMSA standards for whale watching vessels
10 of 2008 Dangers of fumigated cargo
8 of 2008 Seafarer certification: Undertakings in terms of STCW Regulation I/10 with foreign maritime administrations
7 of 2008 Obligation of masters and owners to maintain crew/passengers/persons lists
6 of 2008 Unified interpretation of SOLAS Chapter II-2
5 of 2008 Pilot transfer arrangements
4 of 2008 Foreign flagged non-covention ships plying regularly between, or operating from, South African ports to have a Local General Safety Certificate
3 of 2008 Areas of control of SAMSA Principle Officers
2 of 2008 Surfing or broaching of small craft in a following sea
1 of 2008
Conditions for the approval of servicing stations for inflatable liferaft
32 of 2007 The correct securing of liferafts
28 of 2007 2008: Dates and venues for examinations for certificates of competency
27 of 2007 Loss of fishing vessels through flooding
25 of 2007 Obligation to report a casualty
23 of 2007 Guidance  on level 3 assessments (deck)
22 of 2007 Type approval certificates
21 of 2007 Skipper's responsibilities in distress situations
20 of 2007 Revalidation of STCW and Port Operations Maritime Certificates of Competency
19 of 2007 SAMSA accreditation of courses conducted by training institutions and of training programmes for Certificates of Competency
18 of 2007 Re-validation of GMDSS (GOC) Certificates of Competency
17 of 2007 Carriage of immersion suits and thermal protection aids on SOLAS vessels
15 of 2007 Hand signals to be used when vessels are engaged in Waterskiing Activities
14 of 2007 Change of Mode of Emission on 2182 kHz
13 of 2007 SAMSA policy on small vessel surveys, certification and numbering, and skipper qualification and certification, in terms of the Merchant Shipping (National Small Vessel Safety) Regulations, 2007 (as amended)
11 of 2007 Construction requirements for small vessels relating to batteries, fuel and sources of ignition: Exemption for personal water craft (jet skis - PWC)
5 of 2007 Skippers on Small Vessels (Vessels of <25gt)
23 of 2006 GMDSS (GOC) Certificates of Competency
22 of 2006 Certification as Efficient Cook
19 of 2006 Fishermen Grade 3 certificates of competency examinations B Sea-service requirements
7 of 2006 Guidelines and specifications for pollution prevention equipment for machinery space bilges
43 of 2005 Advisory Warning: Piracy attacks B Somali Coast
41 of 2005 Interpretation of regulation governing petrol engines and carriage of petrol in small passenger vessels
39 of 2005 Joint SAMSA and Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA) accreditation and approval processes
22 of 2005 Conditional exemption for chief engineer officers and second engineer officers on fishing vessels of 2 000 kW or more propulsion power
17 of 2005 Sea service (experiential) training of deck cadets on accelerated training schemes
15 of 2005 STCW'95: Procedure, guidance and exemptions for the training and certification of officers in the deck and engineering departments
14 of 2005 STCW'95: Procedure, guidance and exemptions for the training and certification of ratings in the deck and engine room departments
13 of 2005 Safety and certification requirements for foreign recreational vessels in South African waters
12 of 2005 Safety requirements for South African built yachts delivered under the South African flag or a foreign flag
11 of 2005 Procedure for registering a pleasure yacht of less than 25 gross tonnage through South African Sailing
10 of 2005 The issue of a temporary pass through South African Sailing for a South African yacht
7 of 2005 Conditional exemption for engineer officers serving on National Ports Authority harbour tugs of 3 000 kW propulsion power or more engaged on voyages between South African ports
34 of 2004 Content of liferaft equipment packs to be carried on South African ships
32 of 2004 Use of personal floatation devices for children on non‑SOLAS South African ships
31 of 2004 Discontinuation of the practice of stamping South African manufactured lifejackets with a "SAMSA Approved" mark
26 of 2004 Formal safety assessment: a useful tool for creating a safer working environment on fishing vessels
21 of 2004 Australia's enforcement of passport and identity document requirements for foreign crew of non‑military ships.
10 of 2004 Conditional exemption for masters of NPA harbour tugs engaged on voyages between ports in South Africa.
6 of 2004 Fisherman and Marine Motorman examination candidates. Exemption from requirement to submit ancillary course certification.
16 of 2003 Level 3 assessment (oral examination) in basic engineering knowledge for a master of a fishing vessel of more than 25 GT but < 12.7 metres in registered length.
9 of 2003 Signal examination for deck officers, chief mates and masters.
1 of 2003 The use of fishing masters on South African fishing vessels.
36 of 2002 Exemption from certain requirements of the Merchant Shipping (Radio Installation) Regulations, 2002: vessels of 25 gross tonnage or more restricted to port operations.
34 of 2002 Validity period for written examinations.
33 of 2002 Protection guard around timmel gun timmel ropes.
24 of 2002 To all managers of container packing depots and masters of vessels carrying containers.
23 of 2002 The STCW "WHITE LIST"
12 of 2002 Deduction from wages and payment to Proper Officers, etc. of fines.
9 of 2002 Submersible craft operations in South African waters.
6 of 2002 SAMSA policy on hull and shaft surveys.
5 of 2002 Guidelines for voyage planning.
4 of 2002 Stowage of Ammonium Nitrate ‑ UN No. 1942
28 of 2001 Certificate of qualification: "Proficiency in Survival Craft ‑ Local" to be replaced by "Proficiency in Liferafts".
24 of 2001 Minimum hours of rest for watchkeeping officers on South African fishing vessels.
23 of 2001 Exemption from the requirement to acquire sea service on vessels with propulsion power over 150kw for the issue of a certificate as Marine Motorman Grade 3.
22 of 2001 Watchkeeping testimonial ‑ for Engineering and Deck Cadets.
21 of 2001 Wooden vessels sheathed in glass fibre.
18 of 2001 Hazards arising from the use of helicopters when landing personnel on the decks of ships
16 of 2001 Dispensation granted by the Department of Home Affairs, to ship owners operating out of South African ports on local trades to streamline access to work permits for foreign seafaring officers
9 of 2001 Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP's).
7 of 2001 Factory deck flooding of fishing vessels.
6 of 2001 Guidance on the use of the cadet and rating training record (tasks) book.
5 of 2001 The application of the acts administered by SAMSA to vessels and crews of the South African Police Services.
29 of 2000 STCW '95: new format for certificates of qualification.
25 of 2000 Use of letters as proof of holding a certificate of competency.
14 of 2000 Spaces to be included in the measurement of tonnage in respect of shelters and other erections fitted on fishing vessels to which the Tonnage Regulations, 1986 apply and related matters.
12 of 2000 Disposal of medical and other biological wastes from ships.
6 of 2000 Policy regarding approval and custody of stability information, and related matters.
2 of 2000 Granting of exemptions in connection with the manning of South African ships.
18 of 1999 Mussel rafts outside demarcated area in Saldanha Bay.
7 of 1999 Containers used for the carriage of IMDG cargoes. The international maritime transport ‑ approval thereof.
6 of 1999 South African Ship Reporting System (SAFREP).
1 of 1999 Failure of water activated life jacket light batteries due to the breaking of the seals.
33 of 1998 Oily water seperators and filtering equipment
31 of 1998 Inspection of the stowage within a container carrying class 1 (explosives) hazardous cargo.
26 of 1998 Application for permission to conduct a bunker transfer operation outside a port of the republic of South Africa.
13 of 1998 Guidance to ship's crew and terminal personnel for bulk carrier inspections ‑ IMO Resolution A.866(20).
5 of 1998 Hydraulic steering gear failure ‑ Small craft.
2 of 1998 Application to stop or anchor ship, for repairs or other purposes, outside a harbour or fishing harbour.
12 of 1997 Pumping of bilges.
13 of 1996 Potential dangers: Entering of holds carrying timber.
12 of 1996 Stevedore accident: Large tyres.
9 of 1996 Disposal of distress flares.
1 of 1996 Guidance to the Master for avoiding dangerous situations in following and quartering seas.
40 of 1995 The use of cellular phones in reporting distress situations.
28 of 1995 Capsizing of offshore supply vessels on the eastern seaboard of South Africa.
27 of 1995 Maritime safety information.
25 of 1995 Reporting of vessels being towed around the South African coast.
15 of 1995 Tonnage computations and vessel modifications.
7 of 1995 Unsafe working practises onboard ships.
4 of 1995 Landing of certificated officers whilst vessel is in an anchorage or the territorial waters of the republic of South Africa.
2 of 1995 Efficiency of safety harnesses.
1 of 1995 Vessels of less than 12m in length: Use of non‑approved navigation lights.
18 of 1994 Protection of hatches/openings.
10 of 1994 Safety of tugs while towing.
23 of 1993 Spillage of harmful substances.
20 of 1993 Compulsory reporting of dangerous goods.
9 of 1993 The dangers involved when a vessels stability is not carefully monitored whilst undergoing modification during docking or undocking.
23 of 1992 Towage requirements.
18 of 1992 Watertight bulkheads.
16 of 1992 Carriage of flammable oils in forepeak tanks of ships is discouraged.
11 of 1992 Machinery piping systems ‑ oil under pressure.
2 of 1992 Dangerous sea passage between St Helena Bay and Saldanha Bay.
11 of 1991 Failure in the operating system of a fixed fire smothering gas installation.
9 of 1990 Distribution of marine notices.
5 of 1990 Use of the compass of the forrad maneuvering wheelhouse.
17 of 1988 Stowage and care of PVC foam life jackets and buoyancy aids.
5 of 1988 Tuna fishing vessels: The hazardous manouevre of "Jumping".
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