Website South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)
The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is a government agency established in 1998 to ensure the safety of life and property at sea, prevent pollution from ships, and promote South Africa's maritime interests.
South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is a government agency established in 1998 to ensure the safety of life and property at sea, prevent pollution from ships, and promote South Africa’s maritime interests. SAMSA enforces national and international regulations concerning maritime safety for all vessels operating in South African waters, and for South African-flagged vessels everywhere.
Description
Ship Surveys and Inspections:
- Undertake all Statutory Surveys, Audits, and Inspections in accordance with applicable legislation and other relevant regulations relating to Marine Pollution Prevention and Safety.
- Give effect to our obligation under the Instruments relevant to the III Code (Tonnage, COLREGS, Load line, SOLAS, MARPOL)
Examinations and Accreditations:
- Give full and complete effect to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978 in accordance with the provisions of section A-I/8 of the STCW Code, whereby all training, assessment of competence, certification, including medical certification, endorsement and revalidation activities are carried out, by applying appropriate domestic legislation. Comply with the Quality Standards System of SAMSA to ensure alignment with STCW.
Legislation Regulations and Policy:
- Review, recommend and contribute towards drafting maritime regulations and amendments.
- Review and Draft Marine Notices and Marine Circulars.
- Review, recommend and Draft SAMSA Policies and Procedures.
- Participate in ad hoc projects as and when required in line with level of responsibilities.
Casualty/Incident Investigations: Undertake casualty / incident investigations.
- Produce reports and make recommendations timeously.
- Fulfil an expert witness role in a Marine Court of Enquiry.
Stakeholder Management: Provide consultancy services to Industry Stakeholders.
- Participate in and report on local, regional, and international fora and make recommendations.
- Manage and engage with Stakeholders in accordance with SAMSA Core Values.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Second engineering Officer (STCW III/2), with all academics and max of 6 months valid Sea-service required towards Class 1, all of which must be acquired within 3 years.
- Driver’s Licence
- Own Transport (access to car or willing to get one at start of employment)
- Medically Fit (Seafarer Medicals) to proceed to Sea if sea-service is required Travel is compulsory on local and international trips
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
- Chief Engineer >3000 KW (STCW III/2 – no limitation)
- STCW ancillary courses
- Sailed in rank of Chief Engineer.
- Maritime/Sea going experience for a period of 2-3 years in a management role
- Valid Passport.
