MyZA

News, Directory, Events and Other Stuff

You are here: Home / News / Celebrating 27 Years of SAMSA

Celebrating 27 Years of SAMSA

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) celebrated 27 years of existence on 1 April 2025. The celebration was marked by various activities, including a heartfelt message to staff from the ACEO and video messages from excited staff members as the spirit of gratitude sailed across all SAMSA regions. Since its establishment in 1998, SAMSA … Continue reading The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) celebrated 27 years of existence on 1 April 2025

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) celebrated 27 years of existence on 1 April 2025.

The celebration was marked by various activities, including a heartfelt message to staff from the ACEO and video messages from excited staff members as the spirit of gratitude sailed across all SAMSA regions.

Since its establishment in 1998, SAMSA has grown into a leading authority in the South African maritime sector, anchored by a clear mandate: to safeguard lives and property at sea, protect the marine environment, and advance the nation’s maritime interests.

The 27th anniversary has been more than a date on the calendar – it has been a season of reflection, recognition, and heartfelt appreciation.

At the heart of it all is a deep recognition of the colleagues who keep SAMSA steady on its course, from frontline operations to behind-the-scenes support, our teams have weathered storms and steered forward service delivery and excellence.

Every achievement over the past 27 years is a chapter written by dedicated individuals committed to SAMSA’s mission. Not forgetting the invaluable support of our stakeholders over the years, your contributions never go unnoticed.

Here’s to nearly three decades of impact and to the people behind the progress. We look forward to many more years of Safe Ships and Clean Seas!

 

Read More at SAMSA

Watch a Random Shipwreck video:

December 11, 2023: Multiple incidents were reported around the South African coastline, including a spear fisherman in distress. The NSRI responded to several calls for assistance

Category: Tag:

If you feel strongly about this article then feel free to send MyZA a ‘Letter to the Editor’ using the submission form below:

Letter to the Editor

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
If this is in response to an article please include that article title here or as the lead in for the first paragraph of your Letter below.

Separate tags with commas

Localise your letter by naming the city your words are about. Add relevant words describing your subject. Single comma separated words of no more than 5
Your Name(Required)
Your Name will be linked to the website below.
Your personal, business or social media web site
Choose NO to not set up a user account on MyZA. User Accounts will allow you to submit letters under your own Author Name

3 Latest Letters to the Editor:

  • Older Persons Grants Land Today — No Need to Queue at Dawn

    Dear Editor, Older Persons grants are paid today, 30 October, under SASSA’s revised November payment schedule — with disability grants on Monday 2 November, children’s grants on Tuesday 3 November, and grants under review on Thursday 5 November. Two things every beneficiary should know. First, grant money does not expire on payment day. It stays…

  • November Grants Pay Early – No Need to Queue at Dawn

    Dear Editor, I run SAGrant (sagrant.co.za), a free resource helping South Africans navigate SASSA grants. November grants pay earlier than usual. Older Persons grants are paid on Friday 30 October, Disability grants on 2 November, and Child Support and other grants on 3 November. Grants still under review are paid on 5 November. The money…

  • NSFAS 2027 applications close on 31 October — SASSA households, apply now

    Dear Editor, I run SAGrant (sagrant.co.za), a free resource helping South Africans navigate SASSA grants. NSFAS applications for the 2027 academic year close on Friday 31 October 2026, and no extension is expected. If your household receives a SASSA grant, your child already passes the NSFAS financial eligibility test — but they still have to…

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. The only thing that a man who hangs around a beautiful lady without saying a word can do is to fetch water during her wedding day

  2. Fun South African Fact: The meandering 850km road through Cape Winelands is the world’s longest wine route.