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List of valid Marine Notices as at 16 January 2012

	MN 6 of 2012	Draft Merchant Shipping Regulations Published For Comments
	MN 5 of 2012	Accredited training institutions and programs
	MN 4 of 2012	The ad-hoc inspections of South African flagged fishing vessels, 2011.
	MN 3 of 2012	A review of incidents resulting in death in the South African fishing industry: 2011
	MN 2 of 2012	Code of Practice for Marine Fire Service Stations — Approved DOTFAS Stations
	MN 28 of 2011	Agreement between the African Paddling Association (APA) and SAMSA
	MN 27 of 2011	Short comings in the safety culture on board South African fishing vessels, a comparison of trends 2003 to 2011.
	26 of 2011	Pontoon Boats (Excluding Passenger Vessels) – Minimum Requirements for Stability, Watertight Integrity and Survivability (in terms of the Merchant Shipping (National Small Vessel Safety) Regulations, 2007 (as amended)
	25 of 2011	Reporting of oil spills and shipping casualties threatening pollution
	24 of 2011	South African Seafarers Database - Request your cooperation in gathering information concerning seafarers with South African qualifications in order for the administration to update the Register of Seafarers.
	23 of 2011	Introduction of STCW-F following the coming into force of the STCW-F Convention on 29 September 2012
	22 of 2011	EPIRB REGISTRATION-TO MASTERS, SHIP OWNERS, MARINE RADIO EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS AND THEIR AGENTS AND PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
	21 of 2011	Alerting all SAMSA approved Medical Practitioners to pending changes to the Merchant Shipping (Eyesight and Medical Examination) Regulations, 2004.
	20 of 2011	Details of the Revalidation for [Level] Course requirements for revalidation of Certificates of Competency and Certificates of Proficiency, following the Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention & Code.
	19 of 2011	The transitional arrangements with respect to: Ratings forming part of a Navigational/ Engineering watch Able Seafarer Deck and Able Seafarer Engine Electro-technical Officer and Electro-technical rating. in accordance with the provisions of the STCW Convention and Code
	18 of 2011	Fitness for Duty and rest periods for watchkeeping personnel and those whose duties involve designated safety, security and prevention of pollution duties in accordance with the provisions of Section A-VIII/1 of the STCW Code
	17 of 2011	Certificates of Proficiency and changes required by the Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code
	16 of 2011	Transitional arrangements for the Revalidation of Certificates of Competency and the Accreditation of Maritime Training Programs and Institutions following the Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention & Code
	15 of 2011	Amended SAMSA Code
	14 of 2011	SAMSA approved servicing stations for inflatable liferafts
	13 of 2011	SAMSA interpretation of the regulations pertaining to, and internal 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).
	12 of 2011	Certificates of competence issued to holders of the Transnet School of Ports Coxswains Certificates for vessels less than 25 GT, restricted to Port Operations limits.
	11 of 2011	Approved Medical Practitioners
	08 of 2011	“Marine Incident Report” for use by small vessels involved in an incident
	07 of 2011	SAMSA Approval of Lifejackets and Buoyancy Aids and the Compulsory Standards for Lifejackets used on South African Vessels

	06 of 2011	The List of Participants in the National Small Vessel Examination Regime and the list of Appointed Small Vessel Examiners
	5 of 2011	Approval of Simulator Systems for use in maritime training institutions and programmes and the performance areas of Instructors involved in training and education using simulators, in accordance with Regulations 1/12 and 1/6 of the STCW Convention
	6	The ad-hoc inspections of South African flagged fishing vessels, 2010
	2 of 2011	Amendment to MARPOL Annex from 1 January 2011

	11 of 2010	Requirements for the conversion of South African Navy Engineer Officer Qualifications to STCW ’78 as amended Certificates of Competency
	10 of 2010	SAMSA deck and engineer examiners and assessors
	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
	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

	28 of 2009	Dangerous Goods - Training of Shore Side Personnel
	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
	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
	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 3 of 2003	Signal examination for deck officers, chief mates and masters. South African Marinetime Safety Authority
	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 essels 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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