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As noted within our profile, SAMSA has a national presence with offices in all major commercial ports within the republic. The organisation is also active in international maritime affairs and is a regular participate in several regional and international organisations like: the Indian Ocean Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control; the International Maritime Organisation and, the International Labour Organisation.

SAMSA recently attended the IMO’s 83^rd Safety Committee meeting and had representation at the Marine Accident Investigators International Forum (MAIIF) 16.

In addition, this year saw SAMSA hosting the 10^th Annual Indian Ocean Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control in Simon’s Town, Cape Town.