South African Maritime Safety Authority
Ref:
SM6/5/2/1
Date:
16 October 2015
Marine Notice No. 23 of 2015
A Guide to the Process of Registering a Ship on the South African Ship Register
TO SHIP OPERATOR’S, SHIP OWNERS, CHARTERERS, SHIP OPERATORS, MANAGER’S AND
SHIP’S AGENT’S AND PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.
Summary
This Marine Notice serves as a guide to advise the maritime industry of the SAMSA Ship Registration
Process for Bareboat Charter Registration as well as full Ship Registration on the South African Flag.
All required forms and explanations related to the registration process are included as annexures to
this guide.
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The prevailing legislation for Ship Registration in South Africa is the Ship Registration Act 58 of 1998
(as amended) and the Ship Registration Regulations, 2002 (as amended).
This guide outlines the requirements for Bareboat Charter and Full Ship Registration in South Africa.
This guide includes all relevant SAMSA application forms and Marine Notices as well as application
forms for Inmarsat, Radio Station Licenses and MRCC application forms.
Any queries related to this document or to ship registration in general can be sent directly to
ros@samsa.org.za
Issued by and obtainable from:
The South African Maritime Safety Authority
146 Lunnon Road
16 October 2015
SM6/5/2/1
Hillcrest, Pretoria
PO Box 13186
Hatfield 0028
Tel: +27 12 366 2600
Fax:+27 12 366 2601
E-mail: marinenotices@samsa.org.za
Website : www.samsa.org.za
SAMSA OFFICES:
Pretoria (Head Office)
Cape Town (Atlantic Ocean Port)
146 Lunnon Road
19th Floor
Cnr Jan Shoba & Lunnon Road
2 Long Street
Hillcrest
Cape Town
Tel: +27 (0) 12 366 2600
Tel: +27 (0) 21 421 6170
Durban (Indian Ocean Port)
Port Elizabeth (Indian Ocean)
17th Floor
1st Floor, Bay Suites Building
333 Anton Lembede Street
1A Humewood Road
Durban
Humerail
Tel: +27 (0) 31 307 1501
Tel: +27 (0) 41 585 0051/3
Richards Bay (Indian Ocean Port)
Saldanha Bay (Altantic Ocean Port)
Gazi Centre, Small Craft Harbour
Old Salcon Building, Harbour Area
Newark Road
Fishing Harbour
Richards Bay
Saldanha
Tel: +27 (0) 35 788 0068
Tel: +27 (0) 22 714 1612
East London (Indian Ocean Port)
Mossel Bay (Indian Ocean Port)
18 Marine Terrace
Plaza Aquda, Room 109
Quigney
Marsh Street
East London
Mossel Bay
Tel: +27 (0) 43 722 4120
+27 (0) 44 690 4201
Port Nolloth (Atlantic Ocean Port)
Port of Ngqura (Indian Ocean Port)
Old Post Office Building
TNPA Admin Building
Kus Road
Coega
Port Nolloth
Eastern Cape
+27 (0) 27 851 7695
Cell: +27 (0) 79 512 1017
Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC)
Didata Building
163 H. Verwoed
3rd Floor, Tygerberg Park
Plattekloof
Email: mrcc.ct@samsa.org.za / Tel: +27 (0) 21 938 3310
Principal Officers
1.
Capt. Gustav Louw – Cape Town – glouw@samsa.org.za
2.
Mr Martin Slabber – Saldanha – MSlabber@samsa.org.za
3.
Capt. Daron Burgess – Port Elizabeth – DBurgess@samsa.org.za
4.
Mr Dave Manley – Mossel Bay – DManley@samsa.org.za
5.
Capt. Hopewell Mkhize – Durban – hmkhize@samsa.org.za
6.
Mr Brian Colenutt – Ngqura – BColenutt@samsa.org.za
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Capt. Thobela Gqabu – East London – tgqabu@samsa.org.za
8.
Capt. Winston Lobo – Richards Bay – wlobo@samsa.org.za
Regional Manager: Western Region
Vacant
Regional Manager: Southern Region
Vacant
Regional Manager: Eastern Region
Capt. Saroor Ali – Durban – Sali@samsa.org.za
Regional Manager: Northern Region
Capt. Francis Chilalika – Pretoria – FChilalika@samsa.org.za
The Office of the Registry: Cape Town
Registrar of Ships: Mrs Edwina Howard
Tel.: +27 (0) 21 421 6170
Email: ehoward@samsa.org.za / ros@samsa.org.za
Executive Head: Centre for Ships
Capt. Nigel Campbell ncampbell@samsa.org.za
Contents:
1. Pre-Registration Survey (Bareboat Charter Registration & Ship Registration)
2. Documentary Requirements for Bareboat Charter Registration
3. Documentary Requirements for Full Ship Registration
Ancillary Aspects of South African Ship Registration applicable to both Bareboat Charter
Registration as well as Full Ship Registration:
4. Ship Plans
5. Certificate of Equivalent Competency
6. Manning of Bareboat Chartered/Fully Registered Ships
7. Declaration of Maritime Compliance Part I
8. Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR)
9. Tonnage & Load Line Certification
10. Carving & Marking Note
11. The List of Recognised Organizations
12. Home Ports of South Africa – Information & Services.
13. Fee Structure
14. Documents that SAMSA will provide upon Registration
Forms:
Annex 1: Application for Registration/Renewal of Registration
Annex 2: Application for Registration – Bareboat Charter
Annex 3: Declaration of Ownership & Nationality
Annex 4: ICASA Radiocommunication Application
Annex 5: MRCC 406 MHZ EPIRB Registration Form
Annex 6: Inmarsat Registration for Service Activation of Maritime Mobile Earth Station
Annex 7: ISM Code Declaration of Company
Annex 8: ISM Code Declaration of Designated Person Ashore
Annex 9: ISPS Code Declaration of Company Security Officer
Annex 10: Continuous Synopsis Record Form 1
Annex 11: Continuous Synopsis Record Form 2
Annex 12: Continuous Synopsis Record Form 3
Annex 13: SAMSA Marine Notice 22 of 2015 (“Recognition of Foreign Seafarer Certificates of Competency
in terms of the STCW Convention”)
Annex 14: SAMSA Marine Notice 15 of 2015 (“Amendments to OPS 517 – Application for the Endorsement
of a Foreign Certificate of Competency”)
Annex 15: Application Form for a Certificate of Equivalent Competency
Annex 16: SAMSA Marine Notice 12 of 2014 (List of Recognised Organizations)
Annex 17: Banking Details for SAMSA
Annex 18: Banking Details for ICASA
Annex 19: Home Ports of South Africa – Information & Services
1. PRE REGISTRATION SURVEY
Pre-Registration Surveys are mandatory for all vessels wanting to register their vessel under the South
African Flag including vessels registered under a bareboat charter agreement. The purpose of this survey
is to determine the suitability of the vessel to come onto the South African Register.
The survey will be carried out by a SAMSA surveyor. If the vessel is not at a South African Port, then the
costs of transport and subsistence for getting one of the SAMSA surveyors to the port where the vessel is,
will be for the account of the shipowner/ charterer.
In certain instances, SAMSA may exercise its discretion and delegate the responsibility of carrying out the
pre-registration survey to one of the Recognised Organizations on behalf of SAMSA. In this case, copies
of all survey reports/documentation and/or certificates issued by these Recognized Institutions on
SAMSA’s behalf shall be forwarded to SAMSA for our records.
2. DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR BAREBOAT CHARTER
REGISTRATION
Qualifying Vessel Criteria: Vessels that may be bareboat chartered:
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o
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Vessels other than fishing vessels;
Vessels over 500 gross tons;
Vessels that are mechanically propelled; and
Vessels where the charter agreement is no less than two years.
Qualifying Ownership Requirements:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
South African citizen
A body corporate established in terms of a law of the Republic with a place of business in the
Republic
A trust in which –
(i) The majority of the trustees having the controlling power at any given time are South African
Nationals as in (a) and (b) above;
(ii) A majority of the beneficial interests are held by such South African Nationals; and
The Government of the Republic.
DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS:
1.
Application for Registration – Bareboat Charter (OP-1109/1)
1.1
Form to be completed and signed by a representative of the Chartering Company.
1.2
Note: This form requests the Call Sign and Radio Station Licence details from ICASA
but this will not yet have been issued and therefore this block can be left blank.
2.
Declaration of Ownership & Nationality (OP-1108/3)
2.1
To be signed in the presence of a Commissioner of Oaths and by a duly authorized
representative of the Chartering Company.
3.
Builders Certificate
4.
Pre-Registration Survey Report
5.
Letter of Consent from Primary Registry
6.
Letter of Consent from the Owner of the Vessel for Bareboat Registration
7.
Copy of the signed Bareboat Charterparty Agreement
8.
Proof of the International Maritime Organization Number
9.
Contact details of Registering Authority (Primary Registration)
10. Copy of Foreign Certificate of Registry
11. Ship Radio Requirements
1. Radio Station Licence
Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)
Ground Floor, Knowledge Park III, Heron Crescent, Century City, Cape Town
Contact Person: Ms Jackie Le Roux
Email: jleroux@icasa.org.za / Tel.: +27 (0) 21 561 6800
Procedure:
Complete the ICASA Radiocommunication Application Form and attach copy of Charterer
Registration Documentation together with the proof of payment of R 600.00 (R 480-00 for the
application and R 120-00 for the issuing of the licence) and scan & email it to:
hdiedericks@icasa.org.za
evanloggerenberg@icasa.org.za
jkoae@icasa.org.za
krapulana@icasa.org.za
If the Charterer is a Company, the following must be submitted:
o Memorandum of Incorporation/Certificate of Incorporation
o Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) confirmation
o Directors Resolutions
If the Charterer is a Close Corporation, the following must be submitted:
o Founding Statement and List of Members
o Copies of the Identity Documents of the Members
If the Charterer is a Trust, the following must be submitted:
o Title Deed of the Trust
o Statement of the Nationality of each Beneficiary and Description of each Person’s
beneficial interest in the Trust.
If the Charterer is an Individual
o A copy of his/her Identity Document
Once the MMSI Number Allocation has been issued by ICASA, a copy must be provided to
SAMSA. The original Radio Station Licence will be sent directly to the client by ICASA and a
copy of this document must also be provided to SAMSA to be kept on record.
2. Inmarsat Registration and Activation
o
o
o
o
The registration and activation of the Inmarsat is done by Inmarsat in the United Kingdom.
Inmarsat “Registration for Service Activation” Application Form to be completed and
submitted and thereafter Inmarsat will issue a South African Inmarsat Mobile Number.
The shore based service provider contracted to reprogramme the GMDSS equipment will
normally liaise and assist the shipowner with the completion of the forms necessary for the
registration/activation process.
The Global Customer Support Office at Inmarsat in the United Kingdom can be contacted for
further assistance, if necessary:
Tel: +44 207 728 1020
Email: GlobalCustomerSupport@inmarsat.com
3. Accounting Authority Identification Code (AAIC)
o
o
All Maritime Earth Stations on board vessels which form part of a Global Maritime Distress
Safety System (GMDSS) installation must have an officially approved AAIC.
South Africa has two approved AAIC’s – GB01 and GB08
GB01: NAVIBULGAR SERVICES LTD & A-N-D GROUP PLC
Navibulgar Services Ltd
1 Primorski Blvd, Varna 9000
Bulgaria.
Contact Person: Zhana Karagyozova
Email: mss@navibulgar-services.com) / Tel.: +359 (0) 52 683 481
Request Agreement for PSA/AAIC services between Navibulgar Services Ltd and the
Shipowner/Charterer.
Copies of the following documentation is required:
o Certificate of Good Standing of Shipowners;
o Name of authorised person who will sign the agreement for the shipowners. If he is a
proxy, please send a copy of the POA;
o Certificate of Good Standing of Ship Managers;
o Name of Authorised Person who will sign the Agreement for the Ship Managers. If he is
a proxy, please send a copy of the POA.
A-N-D Group PLC
Tanners Bank, North Shields
Tyne and Wear NE30 1HJ
United Kingdom
Contact Person: Jayne Heslop
Email: jayne.heslop@and-group.net / Tel.: +44 (1) 91 258 1635
GB08: SELEX COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED
Selex Communications Limited
Marconi House, New Street
Chelmsford Essex CM1 1PL
United Kingdom
Email: airtime.support@selex-es.com / Tel.: +44 (0) 1268 823 924
Note: Additional ICASA Fee for the registration and licensing of the Inmarsat C is R 120.
4. Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) Registration Form
o
o
o
o
Complete the 406 MHZ EPIRB Registration Form and fax it to MRCC Office
Email address: mrcc.ct@samsa.org.za/ fax number: +27 (0) 21 938 3309
Contact Person: Jared Blows
Submit a copy of the MRCC confirmation to the Office of the Registry at SAMSA
5. Authority to Operate GMDSS
Foreign Certified GMDSS radio operators, serving on South African registered vessels, require a
South African “Authority to Operate” (“ATO”). The ATO authorises the holder to operate a ship
station or a ship earth station established in a ship under a licence issued by the Independent
Communications Authority of South Africa.
The Application for a Certificate of Equivalent Competency includes the application for an ATO,
as applicable. Copies of the foreign issued COC, the GMDSS GOC as well as the STCW
Endorsement should be attached to the application. The crew member, provided that the SAMSA
Senior Examiner is satisfied with the application, will be issued with an A4 South African
Authority to Operate and a STCW Endorsement.
Reference can be made to the Marine Notice 14/15 of 2015 for more information on Recognition
of Foreign Seafarer Certificates of Competency in terms of the STCW Convention.
12. ISM & ISPS DECLARATIONS/SAFE MANNING DOCUMENT
1. ISM Code Declaration of Company
SAMSA form to be completed and signed by the Chairman or CEO of the Shipowner
2. ISM Code Declaration of Designated Person Ashore
SAMSA form to be completed and signed by the Designated Person Ashore
3. ISPS Code Declaration of Company Security Officer
SAMSA form to be completed and signed by the Company Security Officer & Director of the
Owning Company.
4. Safe Manning Document
The Safe Manning Document will be issued by the Principal Officer of the respective Port of
Registry.
(Refer Contact Details for SAMSA Principal Officers)
3. DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR FULL SHIP REGISTRATION
Qualifying Ownership Requirements:
(a) South African citizen
(b) A body corporate established in terms of a law of the Republic with a place of business in the Republic
(c) A trust in which –
(i) The majority of the trustees having the controlling power at any given time are South African
Nationals as in (a) and (b) above;
(ii) A majority of the beneficial interests are held by such South African Nationals; and
(d) The Government of the Republic.
DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS:
1. Application for Registration (OP-1109/1)
1.1 Form to be completed and signed by the Shipowner or a duly authorised representative thereof
1.2 Note: This form requests the Call Sign and Radio Station Licence details from ICASA but this
will not yet have been issued and therefore this block can be left blank.
2. Declaration of Ownership & Nationality (OP-1108/3)
2.1 To be signed in the presence of a Commissioner of Oaths and by the Shipowner or a duly
authorised representative thereof.
3. Builders Certificate
4. Copy of the Foreign Bill of Sale
5. Deletion Certificate from Current Registry
6. Pre-Registration Survey Report
7. Proof of the International Maritime Organization Number
8. Ship Radio Requirements
1. Radio Station Licence
Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)
Ground Floor, Knowledge Park III, Heron Crescent, Century City, Cape Town
Contact Person: Ms Jackie Le Roux
Email: jleroux@icasa.org.za / Tel.: +27 (0) 21 561 6800
Procedure:
Complete the ICASA Radiocommunication Application Form and attach copy of Shipowner
Registration Documentation together with the proof of payment of R 600.00 (R 480-00 for the
application and R 120-00 for the issuing of the licence) and scan & email it to:
hdiedericks@icasa.org.za
evanloggerenberg@icasa.org.za
jkoae@icasa.org.za
krapulana@icasa.org.za
If the Shipowner is a Company, the following must be submitted:
o Memorandum of Incorporation/Certificate of Incorporation
o Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) confirmation
o Directors Resolutions
If the Shipowner is a Close Corporation, the following must be submitted:
o Founding Statement and List of Members
o Copies of the Identity Documents of the Members
If the Shipowner is a Trust, the following must be submitted:
o Title Deed of the Trust
o Statement of the Nationality of each Beneficiary and Description of each
Person’s beneficial interest in the Trust.
If the Shipowner is an Individual
o A copy of his/her Identity Document
Once the MMSI Number Allocation has been issued by ICASA, a copy must be provided to
SAMSA. The original Radio Station Licence will be sent directly to the client by ICASA and a
copy of this document must also be provided to SAMSA to be kept on record.
2. Inmarsat Registration and Activation
o
o
o
o
The registration and activation of the Inmarsat is done by Inmarsat in the United Kingdom.
Inmarsat “Registration for Service Activation” Application Form to be completed and
submitted and thereafter Inmarsat will issue a South African Inmarsat Mobile Number.
The shore based service provider contracted to reprogramme the GMDSS equipment will
normally liaise and assist the shipowner with the completion of the forms necessary for the
registration/activation process.
The Global Customer Support Office at Inmarsat in the United Kingdom can be contacted for
further assistance, if necessary:
Tel: +44 207 728 1020/ Email: GlobalCustomerSupport@inmarsat.com
3. Accounting Authority Identification Code (AAIC)
o
o
All Maritime Earth Stations on board vessels which form part of a Global Maritime Distress
Safety System (GMDSS) installation must have an officially approved AAIC.
South Africa has two approved AAIC’s – GB01 and GB08
GB01: NAVIBULGAR SERVICES LTD & A-N-D GROUP PLC
Navibulgar Services Ltd
1 Primorski Blvd, Varna 9000
Bulgaria.
Contact Person: Zhana Karagyozova
Email: mss@navibulgar-services.com) / Tel.: +359 (0) 52 683 481
Request Agreement for PSA/AAIC services between Navibulgar Services Ltd and the
Shipowner/Charterer.
Copies of the following documentation is required:
 Certificate of Good Standing of Shipowners;
 Name of authorised person who will sign the agreement for the shipowners. If he is a
proxy, please send a copy of the POA;
 Certificate of Good Standing of Ship Managers;
 Name of Authorised Person who will sign the Agreement for the Ship Managers. If he is
a proxy, please send a copy of the POA.
A-N-D Group PLC
Tanners Bank, North Shields
Tyne and Wear NE30 1HJ
United Kingdom
Contact Person: Jayne Heslop
Email: jayne.heslop@and-group.net / Tel.: +44 (1) 91 258 1635
GB08: SELEX COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED
Selex Communications Limited
Marconi House, New Street
Chelmsford Essex CM1 1PL
United Kingdom
Email: airtime.support@selex-es.com / Tel.: +44 (0) 1268 823 924
Note: Additional ICASA Fee for the registration and licensing of the Inmarsat C is R 120.
4. Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) Registration Form
-
Complete the 406 MHZ EPIRB Registration Form and fax it to MRCC Office
Email address: mrcc.ct@samsa.org.za/ fax number: +27 (0) 21 938 3309
Contact Person: Jared Blows
Submit a copy of the MRCC confirmation to the Office of the Registry at SAMSA
5. Authority to Operate Radio Apparatus
Foreign Certified GMDSS radio operators, serving on South African registered vessels, require a
South African “Authority to Operate” (“ATO”). The ATO authorises the holder to operate a ship
station or a ship earth station established in a ship under a licence issued by the Independent
Communications Authority of South Africa.
The Application for a Certificate of Equivalent Competency includes the application for an ATO,
as applicable. Copies of the foreign issued COC, the GMDSS GOC as well as the STCW
Endorsement should be attached to the application. The crew member, provided that the SAMSA
Senior Examiner is satisfied with the application, will be issued with an A4 South African
Authority to Operate and a STCW Endorsement.
Reference can be made to the Marine Notice 14/15 of 2015 for more information on Recognition
of Foreign Seafarer Certificates of Competency in terms of the STCW Convention.
9. ISM & ISPS DECLARATIONS/SAFE MANNING DOCUMENT
1. ISM Code Declaration of Company
SAMSA form to be completed and signed by the Chairman or CEO of the Shipowner.
2. ISM Code Declaration of Designated Person Ashore
SAMSA form to be completed and signed by the Designated Person Ashore.
3. ISPS Code Declaration of Company Security Officer
SAMSA form to be completed and signed by the Company Security Officer &
Director of the Owning Company.
4. Safe Manning Document
The Safe Manning Document will be issued by the Principal Officer of the relevant SAMSA
Office in the Port of Registry. Reference should be made to the list of contacts for the Principal
Officers.
The following headings refer to ancillary aspects of the Ship Registration Process and are applicable to
both Bareboat Charter Registration as well as Full Ship Registration.
4. SHIP PLANS
For vessels registering under Bareboat Charter and Full Registration, the following ship plans must be
submitted to SAMSA:
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General Arrangement Drawing;
Lines Plan;
Construction Plan(s);
Shaft and Rudder Drawing;
Shell Expansion Drawing;
Bilge System Schematic;
Sea Water System Schematic;
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Fuel System Schematic;
Tank/Capacity Plan;
Engine Room Layout;
Cargo Refrigeration System Schematics;
Load Line Plan;
Safety Plan;
Particulars;
SOPEP Manual; and
Stability Book
SAMSA Naval Architect – Cape Town
Contact Person: Mrs Emina Dzinic
Email: EDzinic@samsa.org.za / +27 (0) 21 421 6170
SAMSA Naval Architect – Durban
Contact Person: Mr Mlungisi Nkabinde
Email: mnkabinde@samsa.org.za / +27 (0) 31 307 3006
5. CERTIFICATE OF EQUIVALENT COMPETENCY
STCW parties whose certificates of competency for ships' officers have been accepted by SAMSA, in
terms of regulation 98 of the Merchant Shipping (Safe Manning, Training and Certification) Regulations,
2013, and whose certificates of proficiency can be used for revalidation purposes only are listed in the
appendix of Marine Notice No. 22 of 2015, or its successor should the notice be withdrawn on
amendments. Copies of all SAMSA Marine Notices can be found on our website at www.samsa.org.za
The Application form for the endorsement of a foreign Certificate of Competency as well as the Procedure
and documentation required is laid out in SAMSA Marine Notice 15 of 2015 (“Amendments to OPS 517
– Application for the Endorsement of a Foreign Certificate of Competency”).
(Kindly take note that the reference to Supporting Documentation for “Deck Department” refers to Deck
and Engineering Department for Merchant Vessels).
6. MANNING OF BAREBOAT CHARTERED/FULLY REGISTERED SHIPS
In respect of the registration of vessels in South Africa, whether bareboat chartered or fully registered, the
South African Maritime Safety Authority encourages at least 50% of the ship officers to be South African.
This, however, is currently not a compulsory requirement for the registration of these vessels.
In order to drive the South African training of cadets, we would strongly encourage the owners/ charterers
of vessels that are coming onto our SA register to consider entering into training agreements with our
South African cadets to be trained on board these vessels.
7. DECLARATION OF MARITIME LABOUR COMPLIANCE PART I
The DMLC Part I will be issued to the specific vessel by the SAMSA Principal Officer at the Home Port
at which the vessel is to be registered. The contact details for all Principal Officers are listed on Page 3
of this document.
8. CONTINUOUS SYNOPSIS RECORD (CSR)
SAMSA issues the CSR document (Form 1) to the ship. Any amendments to the CSR document must be
completed on Form 2 by the relevant Company and thereafter sent to the Administration together with the
current CSR document. The administration will then issue a revised and updated form. When an
amendment form is attached to the current CSR document, details of the amendment must also be entered
in the Index of Amendments (Form 3) and attached to the current CSR document in date order.
9. TONNAGE AND LOAD LINE CERTIFICATION
Tonnage Certification for Bareboat Charter:
For vessels registering under Bareboat Charter, a tonnage certificate in terms of the 1969 Tonnage
Convention will be accepted by SAMSA. If the tonnage certificate is not issued in terms of the 1969
Convention, the vessel will have to be remeasured for bareboat charter registration purposes.
Load Line Certification for Bareboat Charter
*A ‘load line ship’ means any ship of 14 metres or more in length, which is not solely engaged in fishing
and is not a pleasure yacht*
For vessels registering under Bareboat Charter, a load Line Certificate issued by a Classification Society
(duly authorised as one of the SAMSA Recognised Organizations) will be accepted by SAMSA.
Tonnage Certification for Vessel Registration:
For vessels wanting full vessel registration in South Africa, a tonnage certificate in terms of the 1969
Tonnage Convention, with relevant tonnage computation, will be accepted by SAMSA. If the tonnage
certificate is not issued in terms of the 1969 Convention, the vessel will have to be remeasured for vessel
registration purposes.
Load Line Certification for Vessel Registration:
*A ‘load line ship’ means any ship of 14 metres or more in length, which is not solely engaged in fishing
and is not a pleasure yacht*
For vessels wanting full vessel registration in South Africa, a load line certificate, with relevant
computation, must be provided to SAMSA. If there is no computation for load line, then the vessel will
have to be remeasured.
Kindly take note that notwithstanding the above, our SAMSA Naval Architects
reserve the right to request a tonnage and/or load line computation for any
applicable vessel irrespective of whether the vessel is bareboat chartered or fully
registered on the South African Ship Registry.
10. CARVING AND MARKING NOTE
The Carving and Marking Note for the vessel registration (including tonnage) details on the ship will only
be issued by SAMSA once all the documentation for Bareboat Charter registration/ship registration has
been lodged with the Registrar of Ships. The Carving and Marking of the vessel must be inspected and
signed off by a SAMSA/Class surveyor (as applicable) as soon as one becomes available. As an interim
measure, the Registrar will accept photographic evidence clearly showing the correctly carved and marked
ship. This applies to vessels laying in South African Ports which will be inspected by a SAMSA surveyor
as well as vessels in foreign ports where a Class Surveyor has been duly authorised to inspect on SAMSA’s
behalf. The Registrar will then open the ship register for the vessel and issue the Registration Certificate
and the South African Foreign Tonnage Certificate accordingly.
Load Line Carving & Marking Note
If the load line is accepted by SAMSA or following remeasurement of the vessel (as may be required),
SAMSA will then issue a Load Line Carving and Marking Note in respect of the load line which must be
attended to by the owner/charterer accordingly. As a general guide, the load line marking will have the
letters “S” and “A” above whilst the relevant classification society (example Class NK) will appear “N”
“K” below. Once a SAMSA or class surveyor has signed off on such, a South African Load Line Certificate
will be issued accordingly.
11.THE LIST OF RECOGNISED ORGANIZATIONS
The list of Classification Societies that SAMSA has entered into agreements with for such societies to be
Recognised Organisations, are the following. This list is contained in SAMSA Marine Notice No. 12 of
2014.
 American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
 Bureau Veritas (BV)
 DNVGL
 Indian Register of Shipping (IRS)
 Korean Register of Shipping (KRS)
 Lloyds Register of Shipping (LR)
 Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (Class NK)
 Registro Italiano Navale (RINA)
 Russian Register of Shipping (RS).
Note: Copies of all survey reports, documents and/or certificates issued by any of the Recognised
Organizations on behalf of the South African Maritime Safety Authority must be forwarded to SAMSA for
our records.
12. HOME PORTS OF SOUTH AFRICA – INFORMATION & SERVICES
There are seven South African Home Ports at which vessels can be registered. They are: Cape Town,
Saldanha, Mossel Bay, Port Elizabeth, East London, Durban & Richards Bay. Annexure 19 contains more
information about each of these home ports. The information as contained in the Annexure relating to these
home ports of South Africa was compiled by the Transnet National Ports Authority and can be found on
their website at http://www.transnetnationalportsauthority.net/
This information is included as a guideline and for informational purposes only. The accuracy of this
information has not been validated by SAMSA and therefore prior to any reliance on this information, we
highly recommend contacting TNPA for validation and confirmation of anything contained therein.
13. FEE STRUCTURE
Kindly take note that the fee structure will differ for each vessel and will therefore be calculated on a case
by case basis. The fees will depend on the Gross Tonnage, the Registered Length as well as the Recognized
Organization appointed to undertake the surveys for the particular vessel.
14. DOCUMENTS THAT SAMSA WILL PROVIDE
UPON BAREBOAT CHARTER/ FULL REGISTRATION
1.
Continuous Synopsis Record (Original & 3 copies)
2.
Vessel Registration Certificate (Original & 1 copy)
3.
Local / International Tonnage Certificate (Original)
4.
Local / International Load Line Certificate (Original)
5.
Safe Manning Certificate (Original)
6.
Confirmation of Receipt of Application for a Certificate of Equivalent Competency for all Members of
Crew
7.
‘Authority to Operate’ (“ATO”) Radio Apparatus Certificates, as applicable
8.
Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Part I – Original
___________________________________________________________________________
OP-1109/1
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
REPUBLIEK VAN SUID-AFRIKA
SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME
SAFETY AUTHORITY
SUID-AFRIKAANSE MARITIEME
VEILIGHEIDS OWERHEID
Wet of Skeepsregistrasie, 1998 (Wet No. 58 of 1998)
Ship Registration Act, 1998 (Act No. 58 of 1998)
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION/
RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION
[mark whichever is applicable]
INCLUDING PRESCRIBED CHARACTERISTICS.
NOTE:
This form is to be completed in full and all information supplied is to be a true reflection of the vessel’s details.
Blocks where information is requested that is not applicable to your vessel is to be completed with N/A.
This information required may be typed in or entered neatly by hand.
No form where the handwriting is illegible or that is incomplete will be accepted.
Identification of vessel
Existing Name of Vessel
[Vessel previously registered in the Republic or elsewhere]
Three Proposed Names in Order of Preference
[To complete if a first registration & THREE NAMES MUST BE LISTED]
IMO Number [This number is not applicable to Fishing Vessels,
Sailing Vessels or Pleasure Yachts]
Call Sign [Issued by ICASA & a copy of the Radio Station Licence
to be attached]
Type of Vessel [Indicate whether Fishing, Yacht, Cargo, tanker
Passenger etc]
Mark with an X whichever is applicable to
Sport and Recreation Vessel
this vessel
Home Port [Mark with an X one of the following ports as a home port]
Cape Town
Saldanha
Mossel Bay
Port Elizabeth
Commercial Vessel
East London
Durban
Richards Bay
To be completed where the ship has previously been registered (whether in the Republic or elsewhere).
The Registered Name of the Ship
The Official Number of the Ship
The Register on which the Ship was Registered
Port of Registry of the Ship or the Home Port
Builders Details
Name and Address of Builder
Builder’s ID of the vessel
[Hull ID no. allocated by builder]
Principal Material of Construction of the Hull
of the vessel
Place of Construction
Year of Construction
Proposed date of completion
[Only applicable to new buildings]
Ownership and Contact Details [The person’s or entity’s name that the vessel is to be registered in]
Full Names of Owner
Physical address of Owner
Postal Code
Postal Address of Owner
Postal Code
Telephone No.
Fax No.
Cell phone No.
Page 2 of 2
E-mail Address
Builders Dimensions
Gross Tonnage
[small vessel insert u/25GT)
Net Tonnage
Number of Decks
Registered Length
[Not applicable to u/25 GT vessels]
Rigged
[Only to be completed if fitted with sails]
Overall Length
Stem
[description of bow above load waterline]
Breadth
Stern
Number of Masts
[total number of single masts, derrick posts
& twin derrick posts]
[description of form of the aftermost part of
the hull above the load waterline]
Depth
Yes
Not
Straight
Curved
Raked
Clipper
Counter
Transom
Other
Cruiser
Build [Is relative to the construction of the
shell plating or planking.]
Clincher
Carvel
Number of Watertight Bulkheads [No. of complete transverse
bulkheads bounding main compartments up to the tonnage
deck]
Method of Propulsion
Other
Both
Engine Particulars [Details of Main Engines]
Make
Manufacturer’s Name & Address of Manufacturer
Model of Engines
Serial Number
Year Manufactured
No. of Cylinders
No. of Engines
Bore
No. of Shafts
Length of Stroke
Estimated Speed
Knots
Power per engine:
KW each
Means of power transmission
[Including number of screws,
paddles, or jets]
No of Screws
No of Paddles
Total Engine Power
No of jets
_________________ Total kW
oilers [To be completed only if the vessel is steam driven]
Make and Description
Address of Manufacturer
Year Built
No. of Boilers
Burners/Boiler
Working Pressure
Use of Boiler
Agent’s Details
[ This should be the details of a person, other than persons who are on board the vessel, & who will be the central point of contact
with this office in the case of an emergency]
Name of Agent
Physical Address of Agent
Postal Code
Postal Address of Agent
Postal Code
Telephone Number
Cell phone number
Fax Number
E-mail Address
I, ...............................................................................................……………………………. as owner / acting on behalf of the owner declare
Name in Print
the above information to be true and correct.
........................................................................................................
Signature of Owner
…………………………………………………………………………
Date
OP-1109/1
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
REPUBLIEK VAN SUID-AFRIKA
SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME
SAFETY AUTHORITY
SUID-AFRIKAANSE MARITIEME
VEILIGHEIDS OWERHEID
Wet op Skeepsregistrasie, 1998 (Wet No. 58 of 1998)
Ship Registration Act, 1998 (Act No. 58 of 1998)
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION - BAREBOAT CHARTER
INCLUDING PRESCRIBED CHARACTERISTICS.
NOTE:
This form is to be completed in full and all information supplied is to be a true reflection of the vessel’s details.
Blocks where information is requested that is not applicable to your vessel is to be completed with N/A.
This information required may be typed in or entered neatly by hand.
No form where the handwriting is illegible or that is incomplete will be accepted.
Identification of vessel
Existing Name of Vessel
[Vessel previously registered in the Republic or elsewhere]
Three Proposed Names in Order of Preference
[To complete if a first registration & three names must be listed]
IMO Number [This number is not applicable to Fishing Vessels,
Sailing Vessels or Pleasure Yachts]
Call Sign [Issued by ICASA & a copy of the Radio Station Licence
to be attached]
Type of Vessel [Indicate whether Fishing, Yacht, Cargo, Tanker
etc]
Home Port [Mark with an X of the following ports as a home port]
Cape Town
Saldanha
Mossel Bay
Port Elizabeth
East London
Durban
Richards Bay
Primary register details
The Registered Name of the Ship
The Official Number of the Ship
The Register on which the Ship is Registered
Port of Registry of the Ship or the Home Port
Builders Details
Name and Address of Builder
Builder’s ID of the vessel
[Hull ID no. allocated by builder]
Place of Construction
Year of Construction
Principal Material of Construction of the Hull
of the vessel
Proposed
date
of
completion[Only
applicable to new buildings]
Charterers Details
Full Name of Charterer
Physical Address of Charterer
Postal Address of Charterer
Telephone No.
Fax No.
Cell Phone No.
E-mail Address
Page 2 of 3
Owner‘s Name and Contact Details
Full Names of Owner
Physical address of Owner
Postal Address of Owner
Telephone No.
Fax No.
Cell phone No.
E-mail Address
Details of State of Primary Registration
Full name of Registering Authority
Street Address
Postal Address
Contact Person’s Name
Telephone Number
Fax Number
E-mail Address
Builders Dimensions
Gross Tonnage
[small vessel insert u/25GT)
Number of Decks
Net Tonnage
Number of Masts
[total number of single masts, derrick posts
& twin derrick posts]
Registered Length
[Not applicable to u/25 GT vessels]
Rigged
[Only to be completed if fitted with sails]
Overall Length
Stem
[description of bow above load waterline]
Breadth
Stern
[description of form of the aftermost part of
the hull above the load waterline]
Build [Is relative to the construction of the
shell plating or planking.]
Depth
Method of Propulsion
Yes
Not
Straight
Curved
Other
Raked
Clipper
Counter
Transom
Other
Carvel
Both
Cruiser
Clincher
Number of Watertight Bulkheads [No. of complete transverse
bulkheads bounding main compartments up to the tonnage
deck]
Page 3 of 3
Engine Particulars [Details of Main Engines]
Make
Manufacturer’s Name & Address of Manufacturer
Model of Engines
Serial Number
Year Manufactured
No. of Cylinders
No. of Engines
Bore
No. of Shafts
Length of Stroke
Estimated Speed
Knots
Means of power transmission
[Including number of screws,
paddles, or jets]
Power per engine:
[complete whichever is or are
applicable]
No of Screws
KW each
BHP each
IP each
SP each
No of Paddles
No of jets
_________________
Total Engine Power
Boilers [To be completed only if the vessel is steam driven]
Make and Description
Address of Manufacturer
Year Built
No. of Boilers
Burners/Boiler
Working Pressure
Use of Boiler
Agent’s Details
[ This should be the details of a person who is shore based & who will be the central point of contact with this office in the case of an
emergency]
Name of Agent
Physical Address of Agent
Postal Address of Agent
Telephone Number
Cell phone number
Fax Number
E-mail Address
I, ...............................................................................................………………………… as charterer /acting on behalf of the charterer declare
Name in Print
the above information to be true and correct.
........................................................................................................
Signature of Charterer
…………………………………………………………………………
Date
OP-1108/3
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
REPUBLIEK VAN SUID-AFRIKA
SOUTH AFRICAN
MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY
SUID-AFRIKAANSE MARITIEME
VEILIGHEIDS OWERHEID
Ship Registration Act, 1998 (Act No. 58 of 1998)
Wet op Skeepsregistrasie, 1998 (Wet No. 58 of 1998)
Entered in the Register this ____________ day of
DECLARATION OF OWNERSHIP AND NATIONALITY
____________________2______at____________
__________________________________ Registrar
Official No.
IMO No.
Name of Vessel
No., date of registration and home port
Gross tonnage
Address in full
Nationality
Net tonnage
DETAILS OF OWNERSHIP AND NATIONALITY
I (full names)
Representing
DECLARE AS FOLLOWS:
1.
The above general description of the ship is correct. (This ship is described more fully in the tonnage certificate (if any) and the
Register.)
2.
In the case of ownership of registered owner’s interest as:
(A) INDIVIDUAL
I am
a South African citizen within the meaning of Chapter 2 of the South African Citizenship Act, 1995 (Act 88 of 1995); OR
*a South African resident within the meaning of paragraph (a) or (b) of the definition of “South African resident” in section 1(1) of
the Act,
and I am entitled to be registered as:
A
Insert owner, executor, administrator, trustee, charterer as appropriate
of
SharesH
Insert joint owner, joint executor, joint administrator or joint trustee, joint
charterer as appropriate
of
SharesH
(B) CORPORATION
A corporation to which paragraph (b), (c), or (d) of the definition of “South African National” in section 1(1) of the Act applies; OR
*A corporation to which paragraph (c) or (d) of the definition of “South African resident” in section 1(1) of the Act applies; OR
**A corporation to which paragraph (c) of the definition of “local fishing vessel” in section 1 of the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998
(Act 18 of 1998), applies; OR
**A corporation to which paragraph (b) or (c) of the definition of “South African person” in section 1 of the Marine Living Resources Act,
1998 (Act 18 of 1998), applies
The Corporation is entitled to be registered as
A
3.
Insert owner, executor, administrator, trustee, charterer as appropriate
of
SharesH
Insert joint owner, joint executor, joint administrator, joint trustee, joint
charterer as appropriate
of
SharesH
The ownership of the shares in the ship described above have become vested in me by Bill of Sale signed at
___________________________________
on the __________________________ day of ___________________________________________________ 2________________ .
H
64 shares represent 100% ownership of a South African ship

Only applicable to registered small vessels.
**
Only applicable to registered fishing vessels.
Note: Paragraphs 2(A) or 2(B) and 3 have to be completed.
Pl
DECLARED BEFORE ME
INDIVIDUAL
at ____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Signature
on this _______________ day of ______________________2____
CORPORATION
______________________________________________________
Signature
_____________________________________________________
Name of Corporation (please print)
_____________________________________________________
Name and title (please print)
______________________________________________________
Signature
_____________________________________________________
Address
______________________________________________________
Name and designation of signatory (please print)
_____________________________________________________
Notes:
1.
2.
3.
If there is more than one owner, whether individual or joint, a separate Declaration must be completed by each owner.
Declarations must be made before the Registrar, a Commissioner of Oaths or any other person authorized by law to
administer oaths in the territory of the Republic or the country where the declaration is made.
In the case of a corporation, this declaration must be made on behalf of the corporation by a duly authorized officer of
the corporation.
406 MHZ EPIRB
REGISTRATION FORM
Send to: MRCC Cape Town
Fax: +27 (0)21 938 3309
(PLEASE COMPLETE IN BLOCK LETTERS)
(* INDICATES COMPULSORY FIELDS)
Email: mrcc.ct@samsa.org.za
EPIRB INFORMATION
Beacon ID (Unique Identifier Number) *
□ Cat 1 (Automatic / manual activation)
EPIRB manufacturer
□ Cat 2 (Manual activation only)
Model no.
How many other distress beacons are carried onboard?
Beacon unit serial no. *
EPIRB REGISTRATION
□ New EPIRB registration
□ Tick here if this EPIRB has been previously registered
□ Confirmation of previous EPIRB registration details
EPIRB’s previous unique ID number
□ Change of EPIRB information or ownership
OWNER / OPERATOR INFORMATION
Name *
Telephone (include national and local code)
Postal address
(
)
*
1
□H
□W
□C
□F
□ Other
City
__
Province
__
(
)
□H
□W
□C
□F
□ Other
Postal code
__
Country
__
(
)
□H
□W
□C
□F
□ Other
(
)
□H
□W
□C
□F
□ Other
E-mail
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION (Please indicate someone other than the owner)
Name of Primary 24-hour emergency contact *
Name of Alternate 24-hour emergency contact
Street address
Street address
Telephone (include national and local code)
1
Telephone (include national and local code)
1
(
)
__*
□H
□W
□C
□F
□ Other
(
)
□H
□W
□C
□F
□ Other
(
)
___
□H
□W
□C
□F
□ Other
(
)
□H
□W
□C
□F
□ Other
(
)
___
□H
□W
□C
□F
□ Other
(
)
□H
□W
□C
□F
□ Other
(
)
___
□H
□W
□C
□F
□ Other
(
)
□H
□W
□C
□F
□ Other
VESSEL INFORMATION
Type *
Length overall
Sail: number of masts
m
People capacity
Vessel contact numbers
Power: □ Fishing □Tug □ Cargo □ Tanker □ Pleasure craft
□ Other
INMARSAT
_
Cellular
Non-power: □ Life boat □ Life raft □ Other
Radio equipment
Vessel name *
□ VHF □ HF □ MF □ SSB □ Other
MMSI number *
Number of survival craft(s) on vessel: Life boat
Call sign *
Home base
Vessel registration number *
Additional useful data
Vessel colour
Signature
Date
1
H = Home telephone – W = Work telephone – C = Cellular telephone – F = Facsimile number
__ Life raft ____
_
Registration for service activation
of Maritime Mobile Earth Station
PSA use only code
Sections 1-4, 6 and 8 are to be completed by all customers
Tick Boxes as appropriate.
Please write in block capitals
Application number
Date
Day
Month
Year
Customer’s reference number
1.Your details (See note A) PLEASE NOTIFY YOUR PSA IF ANY OF THESE DETAILS CHANGE OR YOU ARE NO LONGER THE OWNER OF THE
INMARSAT EQUIPMENT. (THIS IS A LEGAL REQUIREMENT AS STATED IN THE INMARSAT TERMS AND CONDITIONS WHICH ARE ATTACHED TO
THE BACK OF THIS SARF)
Your name or the name of your organisation:
Address:
Town/city:
State/province:
Post/ZIP code:
Country:
Telephone + Country code (
) Area code (
)
Telephone number (
)
Facsimile + Country Code (
) Area code (
)
Facsimile number (
)
Email address:
Contact person:
Title:
Department:
What is their telephone number and/or extension? + Country code (
2.
) Area code (
) Telephone number (
)
Paying the bill (See note B) PLEASE NOTIFY YOUR PSA URGENTLY IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BILLING ENTITY (AA or ISP.) (THIS IS A
LEGAL REQUIREMENT AS STATED IN THE INMARSAT TERMS AND CONDITIONS WHICH ARE ATTACHED TO THE SARF)
Note: ALL MARITIME MESs that are part of GMDSS installations MUST have an Accounting Authority as the billing entity,
Apart from the FLEET F77 MES which may use either an ISP or an AA as the billing entity.
Is the MES part of a GMDSS installation?
Yes
No
If YES, enter the Accounting Authority Code (AAIC):
If Fleet F77 please see the Note above.
If the Code is unknown, enter the name of the AA:
If NO, have you arranged payment of calls for this MES through (tick one)
(b) Inmarsat Service Provider (ISP)
(a) Accounting Authority (AA)
Enter ISP or AA Code:
If the Code is unknown enter the name of the ISP or AA:
3.
What type of Mobile Earth Station (MES) are you registering? (See note C)
NOTE: If the terminal is activated as Maritime Fixed and placed on a vessel, you could be Endangering Lives At Sea.
Enviroment usage
The System
What will be the primary use of the MES?
Maritime
Inmarsat-A
Trading
Yachts
Maritime Fixed
Inmarsat-B
Passenger/Cruise
Other
Inmarsat-C/mini C
Offshore
please specify
Inmarsat-M
Government
Inmarsat mini-M
Fishing
Inmarsat Fleet
What will be the country of registry of this MES?
Mobile Earth Station (MES) manufacturer
Mobile Earth Station (MES) model
4.
What services are you applying for?
Inmarsat-A services (See note D)
Enter your mobile Earth Station (MES) Serial number
Primary Inmarsat Mobile number (if known)
Privacy
Voice
Fax
HSD
DHSD
Fax
HSD
DHSD
Pacific
Indian
Telex
Telex answerback
Secondary Inmarsat Mobile number (if known)
Voice
Privacy
Preffered service activation region
Atlantic
Atlantic
East
West
Preferred service activation date: (day/month/year)
Preffered service activation LES:
Agent to conduct test:
Country:
Telephone + Country code (
) Area code (
) Telephone number (
)
Facsimile + Country code (
) Area code (
) Facsimile number (
)
PSA use only
Type of test:
(Full
Reduced
Go to Section 5
test only if the installation has changed)
Inmarsat-B services (See note E)
Enter your Inmarsat Serial number (ISN)
3
Tick only 1 service per row and Privacy if required
Number
Privacy
Voice
Fax
Data
HSD
Telex
Telex answerback Service code
PSA use only
Inmarsat Mobile number
1
2
3
4
5
To enter more services copy and complete this page as required, then go to Section 5
Inmarsat-M services (See note F)
Enter your Inmarsat Serial number (ISN)
6
Tick only 1 service per row and Privacy if required
Number
Privacy
Voice
Fax
Data
Service code
PSA use only
Inmarsat Mobile number
1
2
3
4
To enter more services, copy and complete this page as required, then go to Section 5
Inmarsat-C (See note G)
Enter your Inmarsat Normal-C Serial number
(. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .)
4
OR…Enter Inmarsat Serial Number (ISN) for Mini-C
Privacy
Telex answerback
PSA use only
Inmarsat Mobile number
4
Go to Section 6
Mini-M and SIM card services (See note H)
If you are registering a mini-M HYBRID please input the four ISN numbers in the following boxes:
7 6
7 6
7 6
7 6
Enter your Inmarsat serial number (ISN)
Enter your SIM card serial number (SSN)
7 6
Service
Privacy
Service code
PSA use only
Inmarsat Mobile number
Service
Voice
Voice
Fax
Fax
Data
Data
Privacy Service code
PSA use only
Inmarsat Mobile number
To enter more services copy and complete this page as required, then go to Section 5
FLEET & SIM card services (See Note I)
For FLEET please enter you Inmarsat
Serial number (ISN)
Enter SIM card serial number (SSN)
6 6
Service
Privacy
Service code
PSA use only
Inmarsat Mobile number
4.8 Kbits Voice
76
2.4 kbit/s Fax
76
9.6 kbit/s Fax
76
9.6 kbit/s Data
76
64kbit/s Data
60
56kbit/s Data
60
Speech
60
3.1kHz Audio
60
MPDS
60
128kbit/s Data
60
Service
Privacy
Service code
PSA use only
Inmarsat Mobile number
To enter more services copy and complete this page as required.
9.6K Fax on Fleet F55 / F77-This service is optional within the Fleet specification; to obtain this service requires active provision from both LESO and
terminal provider. Please refer to your hardware manufacturer or LESO for further details.
2.4K Fax (available on F77 only)-On F77, either 2.4K Fax or 9.6K Fax can be specified (but not both services together).
5.
Multi-channel details (See note J)
If you are NOT applying for a Multi-channel or the Mobile Earth Station
(MES) is not part of a Multi-channel GO TO SECTION 6
If the Mobile Earth Station (MES) applied for is part of a Multi-channel but is NOT the
primary channel enter the required information below:
INMARSAT-A ONLY
Enter the Primary Inmarsat Mobile number of the primary channel
INMARSAT-B/M/Inmarsat phone mini-M ONLY
Enter the Inmarsat Serial number of the primary channel
If you are applying for more than one channel copy and complete Sections 4
and 5 for each MES that is part of this Multi-channel application.
6.
Distress and safety /Emergency Contact Details (See note K)
ONLY MARITIME MES USERS MUST COMPLETE THIS SECTION
Who should we contact?
Address:
Town/city:
State/province:
Post/ZIP code:
Country:
Telephone + Country code (
)
Area code (
Facsimile + Country Code (
) Area code (
)
)
Alternative 24 hour emergency telephone + Country code (
Telephone number (
)
Facsimile number (
)
) Area code (
) Telephone number (
)
Email address:
7.
To be completed for Maritime Mobile Earth Stations (MES) only (See note L)
What is the name of the vessel?
*In which country is the vessel registered ?
MMSI
Type of vessel
IMO No.
Call sign
Gross Tonnage
Capacity for persons on board (passengers and crew)
* If the vessel is unregistered, enter the Country where the MES is to be licensed.
8.
Certification and agreement
a) To be signed by the AA/ISP
Accepts the above Account.
(Enter AA/ISP Code)
AA/ISP Signature:
b) To be signed by the applicant:
I
Date:
the owner, have read, signed (Article 7) and agree to comply with the ‘Terms
and Conditions for the use of the Inmarsat space segment’, in particular with
all applicable national laws and regulations relating to the use of Inmarsat
Mobile Terminals
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE UTILIZATION OF THE
INMARSAT SPACE SEGMENT BY SHIP EARTH STATIONS
AND LAND MOBILE EARTH STATIONS INCLUDING AERO-C & AERO MINI-M
Article 1
Scope of Terms and Conditions
(A)
These Terms and Conditions shall apply to the authorization between Inmarsat Limited ("the
Company") and the Owner or Licensee of the Mobile Earth Station ("MES") ("the MES Owner")
described in the applicable Service Activation Registration Form ("SARF"), with respect to the
utilization of the Inmarsat space segment by the MES.
(B)
For the purpose of these Terms and Conditions:
(1) "SARF" means an application made by the MES Owner for utilization of the Inmarsat space
segment;
(2) "Point of Service Activation (PSA)" means the entity responsible for processing the SARF.
(C)
The MES Owner shall ensure that any operator or user of the MES ("the MES Operator") is informed
of and complies with these Terms and Conditions, as far as applicable, at all times.
Article 2
MES Performance, Criteria and Operations
(A)
Authorization Subject to Compliance with Technical, Operating and Other Requirements
(1) Throughout its utilization of the Inmarsat space segment, the MES shall comply with the criteria
and performance standards to which it was type-approved, and the MES Owner and Operator shall
comply with the operating procedures notified by the Company to the MES Owner and MES
Operator at any time or times.
(2) The MES shall be used exclusively for peaceful purposes.
(3) The MES Owner shall notify the PSA promptly of any change in the Accounting Authority or
Inmarsat Service Provider (ISP) or other billing entity, as specified in the SARF.
(4) The authorization to utilize the Inmarsat space segment shall be conditional upon compliance
with this Article 2. The MES Owner and Operator shall not utilize the Inmarsat space segment in a
manner contrary to the environmental usage and distress and safety conditions specified in the
SARF or contrary to these Terms and Conditions, without the prior written consent of the Company.
(B)
Sanctions in the Case of Non-compliance
(1) The Company shall be entitled, at any time or times, and with immediate effect, unilaterally to
modify, restrict, suspend or terminate, temporarily or permanently, the authorization by notification to
the MES Owner and the MES Operator, if the Company deems the MES or the MES Owner or the
MES Operator to not so comply, or to practise a utilization not so authorized, no matter what the
cause or causes of such non-compliance or practice.
(2)The Company shall also send a copy of the notification to the PSA.
(3) Unless the authorization has been terminated, the Company shall lift such modification,
restriction or suspension, if it is demonstrated to the Company's satisfaction that compliance has
been resumed and will be maintained, or that such unauthorized practice has been and will be
discontinued by the MES Owner or MES Operator.
(C)
Suspension and Termination in Special Circumstances
(1) The authorization shall be deemed to be suspended during any period in which persistent
malfunction or any operation of the MES that degrades the performance of the Inmarsat space
segment occurs.
(2) The authorization shall be deemed to be terminated if any one of the following circumstances
occurs:
a) any change in the information contained in the SARF which would require a change in
MES identity;
(b) significant modification or change to the MES;
(c) in the case of a ship earth station (SES), removal of the SES from the ship on which it has
been authorized to operate.
(3) The MES Owner or MES Operator, as the case may be, shall notify the Company promptly in
writing via the PSA of the events specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) above.
(D)
Suspension for Non-Payment of Accounts and Other Causes
(1) Without prejudice to any of the other remedies and provisions of these Terms and Conditions or
at law, the Company and any or all of the land earth station (LES) Operators in the Inmarsat system
may, individually or jointly, suspend the authorization due to non-payment of accounts for the
telecommunications services provided by the LESs, unauthorized use of the MES, loss or theft of
the MES, fraudulent use of or by the MES, other non-compliance with these Terms and Conditions,
insolvency of the MES Owner or MES Operator or their designated entity responsible for payment of
accounts, or any other reason established under the Company's Barring Procedures in force at the
relevant time.
(2) Upon being satisfied that the causes of the suspension have been remedied, the Company and
the LES Operators may lift the suspension.
(3) In the case of a ship earth station, the suspension shall not restrict an MES from transmitting a
distress alert and distress priority message. The Company and the LES Operator shall use
reasonable efforts to restore access to the space segment for subsequent safety communications
associated with the distress situation.
(4) In connection with the administration of the Company's Barring Procedures, the Company and
the LES Operators may share information about the status of the MES with each other, with
Nominated Barring Authorities designated by LES Operators and, in the case of SESs, with Maritime
Inspection Agencies.
(E)
Compliance with National and International Regulations
In utilizing the Inmarsat space segment, the MES Owner and MES Operator shall comply with all
applicable national laws and regulations governing the use of radiocommunications in the territorial
sea, the ports, or national territory of any State in which the MES is located at any time, and any
other applicable national or international laws and regulations and the MES Owner shall indemnify
the Company and any LES Operator concerned against any loss incurred by them as a result of
any non-compliance with this paragraph. The Company shall hold the benefit of this indemnity as
trustee for any such LES Operator.
Article 3
Financial Obligations
The establishment of charges for the telecommunications services provided by the land earth stations
(LESs) is the prerogative of the owner and/or operator of the LES. All accounts for telecommunications
services via the LESs must be paid by the MES Owner without delay. In the event of delayed payment the
Company and the LES Operators concerned may discontinue telecommunications services for the MES in
default, except for the exchange of distress traffic, in accordance with Article 2(D) (3) above. If an LES
Operator is unable to collect charges from the Accounting Authority, ISP or other billing entity specified in
the SARF, personal and corporate details of the MES Owner or Operator may be disclosed to the LES
Operator for the purposes of debt collection.
Article 4
Telecommunications Disclaimer
(A)
This Article applies to the Company for itself and as trustee for the benefit of the lessors,
manufacturers, or other providers of the Inmarsat space segment; the owners or operators of LESs;
and the directors, officers, employees, agents or assignees, of any of them ("the other
indemnitees").
(B)
Subject to paragraph (D) below, neither the Company nor any of the other indemnitees shall be
liable for any claims attributable to any unavailability, delay, interruption, disruption or degradation in
or of the Inmarsat space segment capacity; modification, restriction, suspension or termination of the
authorization in accordance with Article 2(D)(1) above; failure to restore access in accordance with
Article 2(D)(2) and (3) above; or sharing of information about the status of the MES in accordance
with Article 2(D)(4) or Article 3 above regardless of the cause or causes thereof. Such waiver of
claims shall also extend to any direct or consequential loss, damage, liability or expense, loss of
revenue or business harm of any kind.
(C)
The MES Owner agrees to indemnify the Company and the other indemnitiees and hold them
harmless from any claims that might be made by the MES Operator or any other entity or person,
attributable to any of the causes referred to in paragraph (B) above.
(D)
Nothing in this Article 4 shall exclude or limit liability for death or personal injury in any jurisdiction
where, as a matter of law, such liability cannot be excluded or limited.
Article 5
Language and Communications
(A)
These terms and conditions and all documentation and communications required thereunder shall
be in the English language.
(B)
All communications pertinent to the authorization or to these Terms and Conditions shall be made
or confirmed by telex, facsimile, data transmission or other written or electronic form.
Communications by Inmarsat the Company to the MES Owner and the PSA shall be sent to its
their last known address, and communications to the MES Operator shall be sent to via the MES.
Article 6
Amendments
The terms and conditions as herein stated are subject to amendment by the Company such amendment to
become effective upon the date specified by the Company but not less than thirty (30) days after the date of
notification of the amendment to the MES Owner, the MES Operator and the PSA.
Article 7
Certification and Agreement
I the owner have read and agree to comply with the above Inmarsat “Terms and Conditions”.
Name (Print)
Signed:
Date:
Relevant Inmarsat Mobile Number/s
(To be entered by the PSA)
SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME
SAFETY AUTHORITY
INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT (ISM) CODE
DECLARATION OF COMPANY
Under the ISM Code, the declared Safety Management Company must provide contract information
to the Administration. In accordance with Section 1.12 of the ISM Code, “Company” means the
owner of a ship or any other organization or person such as the Manger, or the Bareboat Charter,
who has assumed the responsibility for operation of the ship from the Ship owner and who on
assuming such responsibility as agreed to take over all the duties and responsibility imposed by
the Code. The undersigned affirms that:
Name: _____________________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: _________________________ Fax: ___________________________________________
Email: _____________________________________________________________________________
is the Owner on record of the following South African registered vessels
Name of Ship(s)
Official Number
IMO Number
In accordance with Section 3.1 of the ISM Code, if the entity responsible for the operation of the
ship is other than the above stated owner, the owner must report the full name and details of such
entity to the Administration. If such is the case here, the undersigned affirms that he “Company”
responsible for all the requirements imposed by the Code for the South African registered Ship(s)
listed above is.
Company: ______________________________ IMO Company Number: _______________________
Address: ___________________________
Telephone No. (h): ________________________ Telephone No.(w): __________________________
Mobile Number: _____________________ Facsimile No.: ___________________________________
Email Address: ___________________________________________________
The undersigned further understands that any change in “Company” must be reported in writing by
facsimile or email within two full business days to the The Regional Manager, South African
Maritime Authority: ncampbell@samsa.org.za
____________________________________________
___________________________________
Chairman or CEO of Shipowner
Date
*Additional sheets may be attached if needed.
SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME
SAFETY AUTHORITY
INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT (ISM) CODE
DECLARATION OF DESIGNATED PERSON ASHORE
To ensure the safe operation of each vessel and to provide a link between the Company and those on board, every
Company shall designate a person or persons ashore (DPA(s)) having direct access to the highest level of management.
The responsibility and authority of the DPA(s) shall include monitoring the safety and pollution prevention aspects of the
operation of each ship and to ensure that adequate resources and shore based support are applied, as required.
The undersigned affirms that:
Designated Person Ashore ______________________________________________________________
Alternate Designated Person Ashore ________________________________________________________
Has/have been assigned pursuant to IMO Resolution A741 (18) Section 4, of the ISM Code, the Designated Person(s) for
the following South African Registered Ship(s)*:
Name of Ship(s)
Official Number
IMO Number
The undersigned has also undertaken that the said “Designated Person(s)”will be available to the Office of the Principal
Officer, of the South African Maritime Safety Authority for Maritime Safety at any time as follows:
Company Name : ______________________________________________________________________________________
Address**: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Daytime Telephone No. ____________________________ Mobile Number of DPA : ________________________________
Facsimile No: ___________________________________________________
Email Address:
____________________________________
Telephone No.(a/h)_________________________________________
Mobile Number of alternate DPA : _________________________ Facsimile No.: _________________________________
Email Address: ________________________________________________________
The undersigned further understands that any change to the Designated Person(s)” must be reported in writing by
facsimile or email to: ncampbell@samsa.org.za with two full business days.
_____________________________________________
Signature of Designated Person Ashore
___________________________________________________
Name & Signature of Director of the Company
*Additional sheets may be attached if needed
**Full street address of the “Designated Person(s)” to which official correspondence and materials may be sent.
SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME
SAFETY AUTHORITY
INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT (ISM) CODE
DECLARATION OF DESIGNATED PERSON ASHORE
To ensure the safe operation of each vessel and to provide a link between the Company and those on board, every
Company shall designate a person or persons ashore (DPA(s)) having direct access to the highest level of management.
The responsibility and authority of the DPA(s) shall include monitoring the safety and pollution prevention aspects of the
operation of each ship and to ensure that adequate resources and shore based support are applied, as required.
The undersigned affirms that:
Designated Person Ashore ______________________________________________________________
Alternate Designated Person Ashore ________________________________________________________
Has/have been assigned pursuant to IMO Resolution A741 (18) Section 4, of the ISM Code, the Designated Person(s) for
the following South African Registered Ship(s)*:
Name of Ship(s)
Official Number
IMO Number
The undersigned has also undertaken that the said “Designated Person(s)”will be available to the Office of the Principal
Officer, of the South African Maritime Safety Authority for Maritime Safety at any time as follows:
Company Name : ______________________________________________________________________________________
Address**: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Daytime Telephone No. ____________________________ Mobile Number of DPA : ________________________________
Facsimile No: ___________________________________________________
Email Address:
____________________________________
Telephone No.(a/h)_________________________________________
Mobile Number of alternate DPA : _________________________ Facsimile No.: _________________________________
Email Address: ________________________________________________________
The undersigned further understands that any change to the Designated Person(s)” must be reported in writing by
facsimile or email to: ncampbell@samsa.org.za with two full business days.
_____________________________________________
Signature of Designated Person Ashore
___________________________________________________
Name & Signature of Director of the Company
*Additional sheets may be attached if needed
**Full street address of the “Designated Person(s)” to which official correspondence and materials may be sent.
SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME
SAFETY AUTHORITY
INTERNATIONAL SHIP AND PORT FACILITY SECURITY (ISPS) CODE
DECLARATION OF COMPANY SECURITY OFFICER (CSO)
The provisions of Chapter X1-2 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, which
incorporates the special measures to enhance maritime security, owners of ships to which the provisions of Chapter X1-2
of SOLAS 74 applies, are required to designate Company Security Officer(s) (CSO) for one or more ships managed by
them. A person designated as the CSO may as the CSO or one or more ships and the Company may designate more than
one CSO for its ships provided it is clearly identified for which ships the CSO(s) are responsible.
The undersigned affirms that the following are:
Name of CSO: _______________________________________________________________ and
Name of alternate CSO: ________________________________________________________
Has/have been assigned pursuant to Chapter X1-2, Regulation 4 of SOLAS, 1974, as amended and the ISPS Code as the
CSO(s) for the following South African Registered Ship(s)*:
Name of Ship(s)
Official Number
IMO Number
The undersigned has also undertaken that the said “CSO(s)”will be available to the Office of the Principal Officer, of the
South African Maritime Safety Authority for Maritime Safety at any time as follows:
Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Address**: _____________________________________________________________________________
CSO 1.Telephone No. (w): ________________________Telephone No.(a/h): ______________________________________
Mobile Number: _______________________________ Facsimile No.: ___________________________________________
Email Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________
CSO 2. Telephone No. (w): _____________________________ Telephone o.(a/h): ___________________________
Mobile Number: ______________________________________ Facsimile No. ______________________________
Email Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________
The undersigned further understands that any change to the Designated Person(s)” must be reported in writing by
facsimile or email to: ncampbell@samsa.org.za with two full business days.
_____________________________________________
Signature of CSO
___________________________________________________
Name & Signature of Director of the Owning Company
*Additional sheets may be attached if needed
**Full street address of the “CSO (s)” to which official correspondence and materials may be sent.
FORM 1
REPUBLIEK VAN SUID-AFRIKA
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
SUID-AFRIKAANS MARITIEME
VEILIGHEIDS OWERHEID
SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME
SAFETY AUTHORITY
CONTINUOUS SYNOPSIS RECORD (CSR) DOCUMENT NUMBER FOR THE SHIP
“” WITH IMO NUMBER: IMO
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
This document applies from (date):
Flag State:
Date of registration with the State indicated in 2:
Name of Ship:
Port of registration:
Name of current registered owner(s):
Registered address(es)
Registered owner identification number
If applicable, name of current registered
bareboat charterer(s):
Registered address(es)
Name of Company (International Safety Management):
Registered Address(es):
Address(es) of its safety management activities
Company Identification Number
Name of all classification societies with which the
ship is classed:
Administration/Government/Recognized Organization
which issued document of Compliance:
Body which carried out audit (if different):
Administration/Government/Recognized Organization
which issued Safety Management Certificate:
Body which carried out audit (if different):
Administration/Government/Recognized Security
Organization which issued International Ship
Security Certificate:
Body which carried out verification (if different):
Date on which the ship ceased to be registered with
the State indicated in 2:
Remarks (insert relevant information as appropriate)
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT this record is correct in all respects
Issued by the SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY on behalf of the
GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA.
Place and date of Issue: CAPE TOWN
on the
Signature of authorized person: …………………………………………………………………….
Name of authorized person:
This document was received by the ship and attached to the ship’s CSR file on the following date
(fill in): ……………………..…………… Signature: ………..………………………………[Master]
FORM 1
REPUBLIEK VAN SUID-AFRIKA
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
SUID-AFRIKAANS MARITIEME
VEILIGHEIDS OWERHEID
SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME
SAFETY AUTHORITY
CONTINUOUS SYNOPSIS RECORD (CSR) DOCUMENT NUMBER FOR THE SHIP
“” WITH IMO NUMBER: IMO
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
This document applies from (date):
Flag State:
Date of registration with the State indicated in 2:
Name of Ship:
Port of registration:
Name of current registered owner(s):
Registered address(es)
Registered owner identification number
If applicable, name of current registered
bareboat charterer(s):
Registered address(es)
Name of Company (International Safety Management):
Registered Address(es):
Address(es) of its safety management activities
Company Identification Number
Name of all classification societies with which the
ship is classed:
Administration/Government/Recognized Organization
which issued document of Compliance:
Body which carried out audit (if different):
Administration/Government/Recognized Organization
which issued Safety Management Certificate:
Body which carried out audit (if different):
Administration/Government/Recognized Security
Organization which issued International Ship
Security Certificate:
Body which carried out verification (if different):
Date on which the ship ceased to be registered with
the State indicated in 2:
Remarks (insert relevant information as appropriate)
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT this record is correct in all respects
Issued by the SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY on behalf of the
GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA.
Place and date of Issue: CAPE TOWN
on the
Signature of authorized person: …………………………………………………………………….
Name of authorized person:
This document was received by the ship and attached to the ship’s CSR file on the following date
(fill in): ……………………..…………… Signature: ………..………………………………[Master]
FORM 2
REPUBLIEK VAN SUID-AFRIKA
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME
SAFETY AUTHORITY
SUID-AFRIKAANS MARITIEME
VEILIGHEIDS OWERHEID
AMENDMENT TO THE CONTINUOUS SYNOPSIS RECORD (CSR) DOCUMENT
NUMBER ….… FOR THE SHIP WITH IMO NUMBER: IMO ……...
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
INFORMATION
This document applied from (date):
Flag State:
Date of registration with the State indicated in 2:
Name of Ship:
Port of registration:
Name of current registered owner(s):
Registered address(es)
Registered Owner Identification Number:
If applicable, name of current registered
bare charterer(s):
Registered address(es)
Name of Company (International Safety Management):
Registered Address(es):
Address(es) of its safety management activities
Company Identification Number:
Name of all classification societies with which the
ship is classed:
Administration/Government/Recognized Organization
which issued document of Compliance:
Body which carried out audit (if different):
Administration/Government/Recognized Organization
which issued Safety Management Certificate:
Body which carried out audit (if different):
Administration/Government/Recognized Security
Organization which issued International Ship
Security Certificate:
Body which carried out verification (if different):
Date on which the ship ceased to be registered with
the State indicated in 2:
Remarks (Insert relevant information as appropriate)
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT this record is correct in all respects
Issued by the Company or Master: ………………………………
Date of Issue: ……………………….………..…………………..
Signature of authorized person: ………………..………………..
Name of authorized person: ……………..………………………
FORM 3
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME
SAFETY AUTHORITY
REPUBLIEK VAN SUID-AFRIKA
SUID-AFRIKAANS MARITIEME
VEILIGHEIDS OWERHEID
INDEX OF AMENDMENTS TO CSR DOCUMENT NUMBER ….. FOR THE SHIP
WITH IMO NUMBER: IMO ……………………..
After this CSR document was issued, the following amendments to entries on the document have been made
by the company or the master, have been attached to the ship’s SCR file and have been notified to the
Administration:
Date of application
of amendments
Amendments to CSR
Information (2 – 16)
Date amendments form
Attached to the ship’s
CSR file:
NOTE: If more amendments are issued than allowed for in the above table, add copies of this table as
Appendices to this page. Such Appendices should be numbered from 1 and upwards.
When relevant, indicate as follows: Appendix no. …………. has been added to this page.
South African Maritime Safety Authority
Ref:
SM6/5/2/1
SM 14/2/7/1
SM 9/2/2
Date:
9 October 2015
Marine Notice No. 22 of 2015
Recognition of Foreign Seafarer Certificates of Competency in Terms of the
STCW Convention
TO OWNERS, OPERATORS AND MASTERS OF SOUTH AFRICAN SHIPS (OTHER THAN FISHING
VESSELS), FOREIGN CERTIFICATION HOLDERS, MANNING AGENCIES, PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
AND EXAMINERS
Summary
This Marine Notice lists countries which South Africa, through SAMSA has entered into agreement
with, to recognise Certificates of Competency issued by foreign administrations in accordance with
Regulation I/10 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended. This is in accordance with Regulation 98 of the
Merchant Shipping (Safe Manning, Training and Certification) Regulations, 2013, as amended
Introduction
1.
In accordance with;
a. Regulation I/10 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended;
b.
The Merchant Shipping Act, 1951, as amended; and
c.
The Merchant Shipping (Safe Manning, Training and Certification) Regulations, 2013, as amended
SAMSA hereby publishes the list of countries with which there is agreements to recognise Certificates
of Competency issued by them in the appendix.
Issued by and obtainable from:
The South African Maritime Safety Authority
146 Lunnon Road
Hillcrest, Pretoria 0083
9 October 2015
PO Box 13186
Hatfield 0028
SM 6/5/2/1
SM 14/2/7/1
SM 9/2/2
MN 22 of 2015
Tel: +27 12 366 2600
Fax: +27 12 366 2601
E-mail: marinenotices@samsa.org.za
Web Site: www.samsa.org.za
Page 1 of 2
Appendix
STCW parties whose certificates of competency for ships' officers have been accepted by SAMSA, in terms
of regulation 98 of the Merchant Shipping (Safe Manning, Training and Certification) Regulations, 2013, and
whose certificates of proficiency can be used for revalidation purposes only are as follows:.
Recognition arrangements
Maritime Administrations
South African certification
Foreign certification
Antigua and Barbuda
✔
✖
Australia
✔
✔
Bahamas
✔
✖
Barbados
✔
✖
Belgium
✔
✔
Belize
✔
✖
Cyprus
✔
✔
Denmark
✔
✔
Dominica
✔
✖
Hong Kong
✔
✔
Iran
✔
✔
Ireland
✔
✔
Isle of Man
✔
✖
Jordan
✔
✔
Kuwait
✔
✖
Liberia
✔
✖
Luxembourg
✔
✖
Malaysia
✔
✔
Marshall Islands
✔
✖
Netherlands
✔
✖
Philippines
✔
✔
Poland
✔
✔
Romania
✔
✔
Singapore
✔
✔
St Vincent and the Grenadines
✔
✖
*Tanzania
✔
✔
United Kingdom
✔
✔
Vanuatu
✔
✖
* Subject to an audit in terms of STCW Regulation I/8
MN 22 of 2015
Page 2 of 2
South African Maritime Safety Authority
Ref:
SM6/5/2/1
Date:
19 August 2015
Marine Notice No. 15 of 2015
Amendments to OPS 517 – application for the endorsement of a foreign
Certificate of Competency.
TO OWNERS, OPERATORS AND MASTERS OF SOUTH AFRICAN, FOREIGN CERTIFICATION
HOLDERS, MANNING AGENCIES, REGISTRAR OF SEAFARERS, PRINCIPAL OFFICERS AND
EXAMINERS
Summary
This Marine Notice updates the procedures to be followed by candidates when applying to have their
Certificate of Competency to be recognised for serving on board a South African ship and the issue of
the endorsement thereof. The process contained herein should be followed by the examiners when
assessing the applications.
Introduction
1.
Section 83 of the Merchant Shipping Act permits the employment of a holder of a foreign certificate of
competency on a South African ship provided the holder is authorised by Regulations
2.
The Merchant Shipping (Safe Manning, Training and Certification) Regulations, 2013, as amended (the
Regulations) provides the principles for the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) to
follow when accepting a foreign certificate of competency.
3.
Appended to this Marine Notice are the documents to be used by candidates when completing the
application as well as by examiners in assessing the same. The following documents are attached;
a.
POP 517
b.
FOP 517 – may be downloaded from www.samsa.org.za/resources/forms
4.
Applications should be submitted in any SAMSA office where the process may be initiated.
Applications initiated by employers may be sent via e-mail to exams@samsa.org.za and these
applications will be dealt with by the Senior Examiner.
Issued by and obtainable from:
The South African Maritime Safety Authority
146 Lunnon Road
Hillcrest, Pretoria
19 August 2015
SM6/5/2/1
PO Box 13186
Hatfield 0028
Tel: +27 12 366 2600
Fax:+27 12 366 2601
E-mail: marinenotices@samsa.org.za
Web Site : www.samsa.org.za
MN 15 of 2015
Page 1 of 3
Appendix 1: GOP-517 – Recognition of a Foreign CoC and issuing of
CRA and CeC
MN 15 of 2015
Page 2 of 3
GUIDANCE NOTE
Recognition of a Foreign
CoC and issuing of CRA
and CeC
Document No.
Revision No, Date
Effective Date
Page
GOP-517
5 – 6.08.15
1 of 4
Compiled by
Approved by
Chief Examiner
Executive Head: Centre of Seafarers
OPERATIONS – SEAFARER CERTIFICATION
GUIDANCE NOTE
Application for Recognition of a Foreign CoC
and issuing of CRA and CeC.
South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)
This Document is uncontrolled if printed.
© Copyright. All rights reserved.
GUIDANCE NOTE
Recognition of a Foreign
CoC and issuing of CRA
and CeC
(1)
Document No.
Revision No, Date
Effective Date
Page
GOP-517
5 – 6.08.15
2 of 4
Individual applications to be submitted through a port office. All documentation to be
original.
(2)
Electronic submissions will only be accepted if initiated by an employer. Such applications
should be sent to exams@samsa.org.za. The employer shall include a statement to the
effect that all documentation has been checked against the original and found correct.
Electronic applications will be assessed by the relevant senior examiner.
(3)
An applicant is to be referred to the relevant Marine Notice by the recipient of the
application, to verify that the country of origin of the certificate for endorsement appears
on the list of countries whose certificates are recognized by South Africa. No endorsement
will be issued to a certificate issued by a country not on this list.
(4)
Application FOP-517 is received by Surveyor Support Clerk (SSC) [in the event of an
electronic submission, the relevant senior examiner shall initiate the process with the SSC].
The PO appoints an examiner to approve the application. The examiner checks and verifies
all documentation submitted which must include at least the following:
(5)
A statement by the applicant, confirmed by or on behalf of another party to the STCW
Convention, that his or her level of proficiency in English meets the relevant requirements
of these regulations.
(a)
taking and passing an SAMSA English oral exam with a SAMSA surveyor/Examiner on
board ship or in a port office
(b)
holding a STCW CoC for which the examinations and teaching were conducted in
English
(c)
holding an advanced English language certificate issued by the British Council or an
International Language Testing System (IELTS) test report showing overall band of at
least 6
(d)
holding a certificate of TOEFL (Test Of English as a Foreign Language) applicable for
South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)
This Document is uncontrolled if printed.
© Copyright. All rights reserved.
GUIDANCE NOTE
Recognition of a Foreign
CoC and issuing of CRA
and CeC
Document No.
Revision No, Date
Effective Date
Page
GOP-517
5 – 6.08.15
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admission into US universities
(e)
holding a Berlitz Language School level 2+ certificate endorsed by the company
(f)
passing the Marlins test at an approved Marlins Test Centre plus the Marlins test of
spoken English (TOSE) or written confirmation from your company that your spoken
English is satisfactory for your job
(6)
A valid medical certificate issued by an approved medical practitioner or recognized by the
party declaring that the medical fitness of the applicant complies with the medical
standards set out in the Maritime Medical Standards Code.
(7)
Ancillary course certificates – Not generally required if information already included as part
of applicants CoC.
(8)
A certified copy of the applicant’s valid original certificate of competency.
(9)
Two current passport-size colour photographs of the applicant. Photos shall meet the
following requirements;
(10)
(a)
Be in sharp focus and clear
(b)
Have a strong definition between face and background
(c)
Be printed professionally on high quality paper
(d)
Show the candidate looking directly at the camera
(e)
Photo must be a close up of the candidates’ head and top of the shoulders.
(f)
Have the following dimensions: Height = 45 mm, width = 35mm
Documentary evidence that he or she has attained the level of knowledge of the Republic’s
Maritime Legislation as specified in the Code if the applicant is applying for recognition as
master, chief mate, chief engineer officer or second engineer officer. The assessment for
documentary evidence may be written through the Authority or an accredited institution.
South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)
This Document is uncontrolled if printed.
© Copyright. All rights reserved.
GUIDANCE NOTE
Recognition of a Foreign
CoC and issuing of CRA
and CeC
(11)
Document No.
Revision No, Date
Effective Date
Page
GOP-517
5 – 6.08.15
4 of 4
Every endorsement issued under regulation 98(3) of the Merchant shipping (Safe Manning,
Training and Certification) Regulations 2013 shall be a separate document and shall state,
with reference to these regulations and the STCW Convention, the capacity in which the
holder is entitled to serve.
(12)
A certified copy of the applicants GMDSS (For deck department only). A letter of Authority
to operate a radio installation onboard a South African ship.
(13)
The prescribed fee must be paid and a receipt issued.
(14)
In the case of individual applicants, no interim is issued. In the case of employer initiated
applications, a Confirmation of Receipt of Application (CRA), is issued.
(15)
If the application is rejected for any reason, the applicant is to be advised in writing and the
interim endorsement, if issued, withdrawn.
(16)
Approved applications are sent to the Registrar of Seafarers who will follow the procedure
for the issue of an endorsement.
(17)
The Registrar of Seafarers must refer to the issuing authority for verification of authenticity
before issuing the endorsement. Candidates shall be issued with certificates as follows;
(a) Engineer Officers – Certificate of Equivalent Competence as in accordance with
Chapter III of the STCW Convention;
(b) Deck Officers – certificates of equivalent competence as follows;
i. In accordance with Chapter II of the STCW Convention; and
ii. In accordance with Chapter IV of the STCW Convention
South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)
This Document is uncontrolled if printed.
© Copyright. All rights reserved.
Appendix 2: FOP 517 – Application for a Certificate of Equivalent
Competency
MN 15 of 2015
Page 3 of 3
Page 1 of 2
FOP-517
APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF EQUIVALENT
COMPETENCY
Port
Rotation No
Application Date
A.
Personal Particulars of Applicant
Full Names of Candidate
Date of Birth
PP Number
Nationality
Eye Colour
Height
Hair Colour
Tel/Mobile No
e-mail
Permanent Address
B.
Particulars of Foreign Certificate
Nationality of Certificate
Issuing Authority
Certificate held
Certificate No.
Date of Issue
Endorsements - Special Ships
(Yes/No)
I declare that the information supplied above is true and correct.
Signature of Candidate
C. Payment (for office use only)
Fee Received
Receipt No
Date
Signature of person receiving fee
Revision No/ Date
Ver. 1.0 - 06.08.2015
Title
Application for Certificate of Equivalent Compency
Reference
FOP-517
Full Names of Candidate
Page 2 of 2
FOP-517
D. Supporting documents for Deck Department – Merchant Vessels
Supporting Documents
Proof of Identity - Passport or equivalent
Passport sized photos (x 2) - or Electronic Passport Type Photographs
Medical Certificate
Certificate of Competency
GMDSS Certificate
Proof of proficieny in the English Language
Passing the Law Exams (only applicable in the case of 2nd Engineer, Chief Engineer, Chief Mate and Master)
Ancillary Courses (if applicable)
Prescribed fee (proof of payment to be attached - application by company will be invoiced accordingly)
E. Endorsements - Special Ships
Applications that includes endorsements below shall be so refelcted in the Certificate of Competency of the
Applicant.
Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (STCW A-V/1-1-1)
Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations (STCW A-V/1-1-2)
Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (STCW A-V/1-1-3)
Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (STCW A-V/1-1-1)
Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations (STCW A-V/1-1-2)
Basic Training for Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (STCW A-V/1-2-1)
Advanced Training for Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (STCW A-V/1-2-2)
Competence in Crisis Management and Human Behaviour (STCW A-V/2-Para 3)
I hereby confirm that I have checked the application as submitted and found it suitable,
pending verifications of the Certificate of Competency by the Registrar of Seafarers
Full Names of Examiner
Signature of Examiner
Revision No/ Date
Ver. 1.0 - 06.08.2015
Date
Title
Application for Certificate of Equivalent Compency
Reference
FOP-517
South African Maritime Safety Authority
Ref:
SM6/5/2/1
Date: 18 June 2014
Marine Notice No. 12 of 2014
List of Recognized Organizations
TO MASTERS, SHIP OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF SOUTH AFRICAN SHIPS, RECOGNIZED
ORGANIZATIONS, MARINE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS AND THEIR AGENTS, SHIP
BUILDERS/REPAIRERS, INDEPENDENT SURVEYORS, PRINCIPAL OFFICERS, SAMSA
SURVEYORS AND OTHER MARITIME INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS.
Marine Notice 9 of 2014 is hereby cancelled
Summary
This Marine Notice serves to inform industry of the Classification Societies that have concluded Formal
Agreements with SAMSA, in compliance with “Guidelines for the Authorization of Organizations Acting
on Behalf of the Administration”, IMO Assembly Resolution A.739(18) as amended and Annexes thereto,
and “Specifications on the Survey and Certification Functions of Recognized Organizations Acting on
Behalf of the Administration”, IMO Assembly Resolution A.789(19) and the Annexes thereto.
1.
This marine notice lists the names of Classification Societies that SAMSA has entered into agreement
with, to be its Recognized Organizations (ROs). As of 18 June 2014, these Recognized Organizations
are:
x American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
x Bureau Veritas (BV);
x DNV.GL As (DNV.GL)
x Indian Register of Shipping (IRS);
x Korean Register of Shipping (KRS);
x Lloyds Register of Shipping (LR);
x Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK);
x Registro Italiano Navale (RINA); and
x Russian Register of Shipping (RS).
2.
The Agreements shall endure for five (5) years renewable, unless either Party gives twelve (12) months’
notice of termination thereof to the other Party.
Issued by and obtainable from:
The South African Maritime Safety Authority
146 Lunnon Road
Hillcrest, Pretoria
18 June 2014
SM6/5/2/1
PO Box 13186
Hatfield 0028
Tel: +27 12 366 2600
Fax:+27 12 366 2601
E-mail: marinenotices@samsa.org.za
Web Site : www.samsa.org.za
MN 12 of 2014
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INFORMATION & SERVICES
RELATED TO THE
HOME PORTS OF SOUTH AFRICA
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Port of Cape Town
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Port of Mossel Bay
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Port of Port Elizabeth
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Port of East London
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Port of Durban
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Port of Richards Bay
NOTE: All the information contained in this document is to be used as a guideline only. All information can be
found on the Transnet National Ports Authority (‘TNPA’) Website at
http://www.transnetnationalportsauthority.net/
The accuracy of this information has not been validated by SAMSA and therefore prior to any reliance on this
information, we highly recommend contacting TNPA for validation and confirmation of anything contained
herein.
PORT OF CAPE TOWN
Transnet National Ports Authority House
Port of Cape Town
8001
South Africa
Tel: +27 (0) 21 449 5293 / Fax: +27 (0) 21 449 2665
Email: Coen.birkenstock@transnet.net
LOCATION: Latitude 33˚ 54’S, Longitude 18˚ 26’E
The Port of Cape Town lies in the shadow of Table Mountain, approximately 120 nautical miles
North West of Cape Agulhas – strategically positioned almost at the southern tip of the African
continent. The port serves cargoes moving between Europe and the western hemisphere and the
Middle East and Australia, especially containers. Over the centuries Cape Town has evolved from a
staging post on a major east-west trade route into a modern, full service general cargo port renowned
for deciduous fruit and fish exports.
PORT INFORMATION & SERVICES
ADVISING ETA
CRUISE SHIPS
INFORMATION
To VTS/Port Control, 72 hours prior to arrival at the
Fairway Buoy.
There are no dedicated areas within the Port for cruise liners.
They are berthed at E and J berths in the Duncan Dock or at
the Eastern mole area depending on space availability and
vessel size.
Weather bulletins and reports available from Cape
Town Radio/ZSC. Coastal weather bulletins via
Navtex at 12:20 and 16:20 hours.
AIRPORT
Cape Town International Airport is served by major world
airlines with scheduled flights to all parts of the globe, either
direct or via Johannesburg.
ANCHORAGES
To the north of the pilot boarding point (the Fairway Buoy),
with a depth of 20-25m. During winter months (April to
September) north and northwest winds are frequent. Vessels
should be prepared to proceed to sea at short notice at the
approach of bad weather.
DEPTH
PASSENGER TERMINAL
The depth at the entrance channel is 15.9m, with 15.4m at the
entrance to Duncan Dock and 14m at the entrance to Ben
Schoeman Dock. The depth in Duncan Dock varied between
9.9m near the repair quay to 12.4m at the tanker basin. Ben
Schoeman Dock varies from 9m to 15.5m depth.
Facilities for cruise ships are provided at No 2 jetty in
the Victoria Basin or at E-Berth in the Duncan Dock.
PILOTAGE
EMERGENCIES
Contact Port Control on Channel 14 & 16 or
Tel.: +27 21-449-2805.
For all vessels requesting pilotage services, one hour
of advance notice is required to VTS/Port Control on
channel 14. Pilot ladders must comply with SOLAS
regulations.
APPROACHES
FISHING INDUSTRY
PILOT BOARDING POSITION
Via VTS lanes.
BALLAST
Cape Town is the major base for the fishing industry of the
region with sophisticated facilities for processing catches and
the maintenance of the international fleets.
Vessels should be sufficiently ballasted to navigate safely
within the harbour.
FRESH WATER
Off the Fairway buoy
BANKING
Available at all berths on request.
PORT LIMITS
All major South African and international banks are
represented in Cape Town.
HAZARDOUS CARGO
Westwards by straight line between Green Point and
Robben Island lighthouses, northwards by straight line
from Robben Island, eastwards to the eastern shore of
Table Bay, southwards along the high water mark to
include the foreshore to the castle – and back to the
Green Point Lighthouse.
BERTHS
There are 34 berths ranging up to 318.5m length. See page
54 for details.
Arrangements for the handling of hazardous cargo must be
made through the Harbour Master. Vessels carrying
explosives or dangerous goods are restricted to arrival and
movement within the port during daylight hours.
RADIO
HOURS OF BUSINESS
BUNKERS
There are bunkering points at some berths, supplying fuel
oil, gas oil and blended fuels. Bunkers are also supplied by
barge. Diesel oil is not available. Bunkers are supplied by
Joint Bunkering Services, a joint venture between BP South
Africa, Caltex Oil, Shell SA and Engen Petroleum, allowing
customers to choose their supplier while gaining the benefit
of economies through the shared distribution system.
The Port of Cape Town is open 24 hours, 365 days of the
year. Working hours at individual terminals and facilities are:
Agri & Ro-Ro Terminal
24 hours (not Christmas Day, New Year’s Day)
The calling frequency for VTS/Port Control Cape
Town (call sign ZSC) is VHF Channel 14. Cape Town
Radio also uses HF channels: 421, 821, 1221 and 1621
and monitors Morse code transmissions on 500 kHz,
R/T on channel 2182 and digital selective calling
channels on: 4207.5, 6312.0, 8414.5, 12577.0 and
16804.5 kHz. Distress and safety traffic is conducted
on 4125, 6215, 8291, 12290 and 16420 kHz.
General Cargo
SHIP REPAIR
CARGO HANDLING
Mon to Fri: 24 hours (not Christmas Day, New Year’s Day)
The port deploys a wide range of modern, standard and
specialised equipment as appropriate to
terminal operations.
Sat: 07:00 – 15:00, 18:00 – 22:0 on request
There are two dry docks; a repair quay and ship lift
facilities.
SHIP’S AGENTS
Sun: 08:00 – 16:00, 18:00 – 22:00 on request
CONSULAR
Public holidays: 08:00 – 16:00
Leading South African and world ship’s agents are
represented at Cape Town.
Container Terminal
STEVEDORING
362 days (not Christmas Day, New years Day or May 1)
Cape Town stevedoring companies offer services
including cargo stowage, lashing and securing, cargo
breakout, stowage planning, and operation of ship’s
equipment, hatch and tank cleaning. Duncan Dock
Cold Storage Stevedoring Services offer clients a onestop service.
All leading maritime nations are represented.
Port office hours
08:00 – 16:00, Monday to Friday (not public holidays)
Tankers
If carrying hazardous cargoes, berthing and unberthing only
during daylight hours.
STORAGE
WATER DENSITY
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
The Port of Cape Town has a comprehensive range of
covered and open storage facilities.
Seawater density in the harbour is 1.025g/cm³.
(when telephoning from outside South Africa,
replace the ‘0’ in the national area code with +27)
WEATHER
TIDE
The tide fall at Cape Town is 1.2m.
The Cape Town region enjoys a Mediterranean climate, but
also subject to the special factors of its southern latitude.
During the winter months (April to September) north and
Port Control
021 449 2805
Harbour Master
021 449 5762
TRANSPORTATION
The Port of Cape Town has direct access to the South Africa
trunk road network as well as excellent rail infrastructure
connecting with all South Africa’s major cities as well as to
countries further north.
northwest winds backing to the southwest are frequent.
Westerly gales can cause heavy range action at berths; in
the summer (October to March) the prevailing wind is from
the southeast popularly known as the Cape Doctor, which
can reach gale force at times.
Port Engineer
021 449 6173
Port Manager
021 449 2612
Agri Ro-Ro
021 449 2405
Container Manager
021 449 4251
Container Terminal (24 hours)
021 449 3391
Marketing
021 449 2142
EMERGENCY NUMBER
Flying Squad
10111
Fire
021 461 4141
Sea Rescue
021 449 3500
Police
021 419 0260
PORT OF SALDANHA
Transnet National Ports Authority
Bayvue Centre
Marine Drive
Port of Saldanha
South Africa
Tel: +27 (0) 22 703 5401 / Fax: +27 (0) 27 86 550 7548
Email: Bukiwe.gomo@transnet.net
LOCATION: Latitude 33” 2”S, Longitude 17”5”E
Situated on the West Coast of South Africa some 60 nautical miles north-west of Cape Town, the Port
of Saldanha, since its “discovery in the year 1601, remains the largest and deepest natural port in the
Southern Hemisphere able to accommodate vessels with a draft of up to 21.5 meters. The port covers
a land and sea surface of just over 19,300 hectares within a circumference of 91kilometer with
maximum water depths of 23.7meters. Saldanha is unique in that it has a purpose-built rail link
directly connected to a jetty bulk loading facility for the shipment of iron ore.
PORT INFORMATION & SERVICES
ADVISING ETA
To VTS/Port Control, on channel 16 at 148,24,12 and four
hours prior to arrival.
DEPTH
INFORMATION
The quay channels on each side of the ore and oil jetties are
dredged to a depth of 23.0m and there is a 580m diameter
turning basin to the west of the jetties which is dredged to a
depth of 23.2m
Weather reports call Port control on Channel 12.
DIVERS
Vessels with a maximum draught of 20.5m can be
accommodated, with the Harbour Master’s permission
for draughts up to 21.5m for sailing (tidal) in ideal
conditions.
LARGEST VESSEL
AIRPORT
The nearest major airport is Cape Town International, some
140km from Saldanha which has scheduled flights to world
destinations. There are local airports at the towns of
Saldanha and Langebaan, both approximately 15km from
the port.
ANCHORAGES
Saldanha and Langebaan anchorages
APPROACHES
There is a full service available through private diving
companies, employing experienced operatives who are able to
undertake work on commercial vessels in the port. No
underwater cleaning is allowed.
DOCKING
Vessels of more than 14m draught are handled in daylight
only. Vessels of MPTV/L may be docked port-side, larger
vessels are docked bow-to-sea. A telephone is compulsory for
tankers and is placed on board after docking.
The depth of the main navigation channel of the jetties is
23m and 23.7m at its start. It has a minimum width of 400m.
EMERGENCIES
BALLAST
In case of emergency call Port Control Channel 12 and phone
+27 22 703 5310.
Vessels should be sufficiently ballasted to allow safe
navigation within the harbor. The actual ballast requirements
are:
FISHING INDUSTRY
LEISURE CRAFT
There are Small Craft Harbour at Saldanha and
Mykonos Yacht Harbour and Yachtports SA.
PILOTAGE
Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels arriving at the
port. Boarding is via pilot launch (equipped with radar
and VHF radio) or, in certain adverse conditions by
helicopter. I the latter case, authorization from the
ship’s master and the pilot via the ship’s agent is
required.
PILOT BOARDING POSITION
Fishing operates at Saldanha are based at the Sea Harvest
North Head light bearing 058” at five miles. Tankers
must stay six miles off and south of the 080” line prior
Quay and Government Jetty. The Sea Harvest Company
receives catches for freezing, storage and export.
DRAUGHT (m)
LOA
FORWARD AFT.
183
6.0
7.5
213
7.5
8.5
FRESH WATER
Supplies available by pipeline at all principle quays and
berths.
HAZARDOUS CARGO
244
8.0
9.0
274
8.5
10.0
+274
8.5
10.5
BANKING
Leading South African banks are represented in the towns of
Vredenburg and Saldanha.
to boarding.
A certified chemist boards all tankers on arrival to check its
insert gas system, and confirm that arrivi9ng cargo is fully
inserted. Lead concentrates must be covered at all times.
POLLUTION CONTROL
Saldanha Bay is an environmental sensitive area, with
strict ballasting regulations. When docking is
completed, the pollution control officer will check that
the vessel is in a suitable state for de-ballasting. The
port of Saldanha can deploy a comprehensive range of
anti-pollution equipment. Pollution control booms are
positioned around all vessels loading or discharging at
the Oil Terminal.
FIRE FIGHTING
Port tugs are fitted with firefighting and salvage equipment. A
fire protection service is provided for firefighting and related
services and a tanker watch is provided by the port authority.
Clean and permanent ballast may be discharge
once inspected
There are no facilities at the port for dirty
ballast or slop collection only on arrangement through
Agent.
HOURS OF BUSINESS
BERTHS
There are 3 X MPT berths, 2 X Iron Ore berths and 1 X
Crude oil berth ranging up to 318.5m length.
BUNKERS
No pipelines delivered bunkers are available. Gas, oil and
diesel, supplied from Cape Town, is available at the ore
berths but must be ordered in advance through the ship’s
agent. The Government and Sea Harvest quays have private
bunker lines
CARGO HANDLING
The oil terminal is equipped with three 16” connection
Chicksan hydraulic arms, the Iron Ore jetty operates a semiautomated bulk handling facility fed by conveyor and the
three multi-purpose berths have no wharf cranes, backed by
a range of trucks and ships..
The Port of Cape Town is open 24 hours, 365 days of the year
for handling of ore vessels and tankers.
Tankers and vessels of more than 14m draught are
only berth during daylight
Saldanha Port display a range of port craft including
harbor tugs, pilot cutters, workboats and pollution
control craft.
Tankers discharge and backload during daylight, until
RADIO
finished
Vessels over 300m in length are handled during
daylight hours only.
TIDE
The tide fall at Saldanha Bay ranges as per tide tables,
average 1.8meters at 6 hourly intervals.
TIME
All leading maritime nations are represented.
Local time is GMT plus two hours.
RADAR SURVEILLANCE
TRANSPORTATION
Saldanha Bay operates a sophisticated VTS System
perfected by Marine Data Systems and AIS System
(Automated Vessel Identification System).
Road and rail transport links connect Saldanha with Cape
Town.
Port Control is the rescue co-ordination centre (RCC) from
Dassen Island to the Orange River Mouth.
SEAMANS ASSOCIATIONS
The Biblia International Mission and the Anglican mission
to Seaman both have facilities in the town of Saldanha
offering leisure facilities.
PORT CRAFT
Ore vessels are worked 24-hour and
CONSULAR
SALVAGE AND RESCUE
No de-ballasting will be allowed from tanks
with lines running through cargo tanks containing oil.
TUGS
Tugs attendance is compulsory for all vessels or leaving the
port. The port operates a fleet of four modern tugs. Each with
a bollard pull of 42 tonnes. All are fitted with firefighting and
salvage equipment. Vessels of more than 19m draught require
four tugs
WASTE FACILITIES
Provided by Harbour Authority.
SHIP REPAIR
WASTE DENSITY
Local facilities, including a slipway, are geared to the
requirements of fishing vessels. The closest facilities for
large vessels are situated in the Port of Cape Town.
The average sea water density in the harbor is 1.025g/cm³.
Port communications are handled on channels 12 and
16 also on 29Mhz and r/t Channel A. at Saldanha.
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
When telephoning from outside South Africa replace
the “0” in the national area code with +27.
Port Control
022 703 5310
Harbour Master
022 703 5314
Port Engineer
022 703 5464
Port Manager
022 703 5472
Customer Service
022 703 5401
SHIP’S AGENTS
WEATHER
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Leading South African and world ship’s agents are
represented at Port of Saldanha (SAASOOA – South African
Association of Ship Operators and Agents Association)
The Port of Saldanha operates under open sea conditions,
with wind and swells as factors always to be considered. In
the winter the prevailing winds are from the north west, in the
summer months’ morning southeaster swing to south west.
Flying Squad
STEVEDORING
South African Stevedores handles the storage and handling
of Black Mountain commodities. All other cargoes are
handled by Transnet Port Terminals and other terminals
10111
Fire
022 703 4338
Police
022 714 8333/4
Port of Entry
022 714 4244
Ambulance
022 713 4590
Sea Rescue
022 714 1726
Environment
022 703 5449
STORAGE
Dry bulk and general cargo storage facilities are available at
the port.
PORT OF MOSSEL BAY
Transnet National Ports Authority
55 Bland Street
Mossel Bay
6500
South Africa
LOCATION: Latitude 34 22’ 31”S and Longitude 21 25’ 9” E
Mossel Bay holds a special place in South African maritime history for this is the first recorded place
used regularly along the South African coast by European seafarers journeying to the East. It is
situated halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth at Longitude 22º 08' E and Latitude 34º 08' S
and is the smallest of the commercial Ports along the South African coast. Mossel Bay is also the
home of Mossgass (Petro SA) and oil industries projects started in 1980’s, though it deals mostly with
fish industries. Mossel Bay is the only South African port that operates two off-shore mooring points
within the port limits.
PORT INFORMATION & SERVICES
ADVISING ETA
CRUISE SHIPS
INFORMATION
To VTS/Port Control, 72 hours prior to arrival at the Pilot
station
There are no dedicated areas within the Port of Mossel Bay
for cruise liners. They are berthing at larger vessel anchor.
AIRPORT
DEPTH
The closest airport is George (approx. 50 km) which has
flights to all the major airports within South Africa. Mossel
Bay forms part of the Garden Route which is a mainly
tourist attraction within the Western Cape.
7.5 m Depth
Prevailing winds are SW (predominant throughout the
year), NW (winter) and SE (summer), but wind
directions and velocities are subject to rapid change
without warning. Average wind force is between 1025 knots. Heaviest seas and swells are predominant
SE’ly and accompany the SE winds. SW’ly winds
seldom cause swell problems.
EMERGENCIES
PASSENGER TERMINAL
Contact Port Control on Channel 12 and 16 or
Tel.: +27 44-604-6271
No facilities available for passenger terminal but port
of Mossel Bay use Quay 4
FISHING INDUSTRY
PILOTAGE
Mossel Bay is the major base for the fishing industry of the
region with sophisticated facilities for processing catches and
the maintenance of the international fleets.
Pilotage is compulsory within port limits (TNPA
pilot).
ANCHORAGES
Bearing 1 000 T Range 3 to 4 N.M from Cape ST blaze light
house Bearing 2 025 T Range 3 to 5 N.M from Cape Blaze
Light house
APPROACHES
Port entrance channel as per chart.
BALLAST
Vessels should be sufficiently ballasted to navigate safely
within the harbour.
BANKING
All major South African and international banks are
represented in Mossel bay
PILOT BOARDING POSITION
FRESH WATER
Pilot Station 2 miles east of break water
Available at all berths on request.
PORT LIMITS
HAZARDOUS CARGO
Arrangements for the handling of hazardous cargo must be
made through the Harbour Master. Vessels carrying
explosives or dangerous goods are restricted to arrival and
movement within the port during daylight hours.
It is situated halfway between Cape Town and Port
Elizabeth at Longitude 22º 08' E and Latitude 34º 08' S
and is the smallest of the commercial Ports along the
South African coast.
RADIO
HOURS OF BUSINESS
BERTHS
The Port of Mossel Bay operates from Monday to Friday from
5 quays and 2 off-shore mooring facilities
06h00 to 18h00 only.
Port of Mossel Bay use channel 12 and 16
BUNKERS
Agri & Ro-Ro Terminal
SHIP REPAIR
No heavy fuel oil, only diesel oil for fishing vessels and
supply vessels.
No agri & Ro-Ro terminal available in the port of Mossel Bay
Marine engineering firms are available for all classes
and types of onboard repairs. A slipway of 250 tons
capacity is available.
General Cargo
CARGO HANDLING
1 x Multi-Purpose berth available for general cargo
SHIPS AGENTS
Not applicable for Port of Mossel Bay
Leading South African and world ships’ agents are
represented at Mossel Bay.
Port office hours
CONSULAR
08:00 – 16:00, Monday to Friday (not public holidays)
All leading maritime nations are represented.
Tankers
STEVEDORING
Not Applicable for the Port of Mossel Bay
SPM: Docking – Day light only
Sailing – Day and Night 24 hours
CBM: Docking – Day light only
Sailing – Day light only
STORAGE
WATER DENSITY
2.9 tons/m²
Length: 750 m Breath: 120m
TIDE
WEATHER
Approximately 2 metres
Prevailing winds are SW (predominant throughout the year),
NW (winter) and SE (summer), but wind directions and
velocities are subject to rapid change without
warning. Average wind force is between 10-25
knots. Heaviest seas and swells are predominant SE’ly and
accompany the SE winds. SW’ly winds seldom cause swell
problems.
TRANSPORTATION
Accessible by road and railway networks, the Port of Mossel
Bay is an excellent connection point to the consumer
markets and industrial zones of the Western Cape
hinterland. Tourism is also a booming industry, with fully
booked accommodation in the holiday months.
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
Depth: 7.0 m
(when telephoning from outside South Africa,
replace the ‘0’ in the national area code with +27)
Port Control
044 604 6271
Harbour Master
044 604 6287
Port Engineer
044 604 6234
Port Manager
044 604 6201
Marketing
044 604 6201
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Flying Squad
Fire
10111
044 606 5000
Sea Rescue
082 990 5954
Police
044 606 2805
Border Police
044 604 6500
PORT OF ‘PORT ELIZABETH’
Transnet National Ports Authority
The Port of Port Elizabeth
6000
South Africa
Tel: +27 (0) 41 507 1957
Email: Margorie.Makama@transnet.net
LOCATION: Latitude 34 ° 01' S (3357, 5 S), Longitude 25 ° 42'E (2538, 5 E)
The Port of Port Elizabeth is a geographically well-positioned, customer-centric, multi-cargo port that
prides itself on flexibility and service excellence. It is the gateway for expanding markets, and is not
only linked with the rest of the world, but it also has direct transport links into the heart of the African
continent.
Situated in Algoa Bay, on the south-eastern coast of Africa,. The port has a container terminal, one of
only five (Durban, East London, Ngqura, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town) in South Africa.
Being a congestion free port allows it to maintain high cargo handling rates, fast and efficient ship
turnaround and unparalleled service levels. The port is equipped to handle dry bulk, bulk liquid,
general cargo and container cargo. Passenger ships usually make use of one of the fruit terminal
berths when calling at Port Elizabeth.
The port’s container terminal has three berths totalling 925m in length and a storage area of 22
hectares with 5400 ground slots for stacking purposes. The container terminal is equipped with the
latest generation gantry container cranes and straddle carriers.
The break-bulk terminal has six berths totalling 1170m, two bulk berths totalling 360m and a tanker
berth of 242m. The tug, fishery and trawler jetties measure 120m, 165m and 136m respectively.
PORT INFORMATION & SERVICES
ADVISING ETA
CRUISE SHIPS
INFORMATION
To VTS/Port Control, 72 hours prior to arrival at the
Fairway Buoy.
There are no dedicated areas within the Port for cruise liners.
They are berthed at 8 and 9 berths depending on space
availability and vessel size.
Weather bulletins and reports available from Cape
Town Radio/ZSC. Coastal weather bulletins via
Navtex at 12:20 and 16:20 hours.
DEPTH
PASSENGER TERMINAL
The depth at the entrance channel is 14.5m,
Facilities for cruise ships are provided Berth at 8 & 9.
EMERGENCIES
PILOTAGE
Contact Port Control on Channel 11 or
Tel.: +27 41 507 1911.
For all vessels requesting pilotage services, one hour
of advance notice is required to VTS/Port Control on
channel 14. Pilot ladders must comply with SOLAS
regulations.
AIRPORT
Port Elizabeth Airport is served by world airlines with
scheduled flights to all parts of the globe, either direct or via
Johannesburg.
ANCHORAGES
Good holding ground in Algoa Bay. Recommended
anchorage is 1,5 nautical miles to north or south of fairway
buoy but clear of channel. There are 3 anchorages in Algoa
Bay.
Anchorage No 3: Hazardous Cargo
FISHING INDUSTRY
Cape Town is the major base for the fishing industry of the
region with sophisticated facilities for processing catches and
PILOT BOARDING POSITION
Anchorage No 2: General
the maintenance of the international fleets.
Off the Fairway buoy
Anchorage No 1: (Small Craft)
FRESH WATER
PORT LIMITS
APPROACHES
HAZARDOUS CARGO
Via VTS lanes.
Arrangements for the handling of hazardous cargo must be
made through the Harbour Master. Vessels carrying
explosives or dangerous goods are restricted to arrival and
movement within the port during daylight hours.
Cape Recife East (True) to a point in the Indian
Ocean, distant 1609 m line drawn from the extreme
point to the East Bank of the Zwartkops River, east
(True) distant 1609 m metres on the eastward by a line
drawn between these two points.
BALLAST
RADIO
Vessels should be sufficiently ballasted to navigate safely
within the harbour.
HOURS OF BUSINESS
BERTHS
The Port of Cape Town is open 24 hours, 365 days of the
year. Working hours at individual terminals and facilities are:
There are 12 berths ranging up to 318.5m length.
Ro-Ro Terminal
CARGO HANDLING
24 hours (not Christmas Day, New Year’s Day)
The port deploys a wide range of modern, standard and
specialized equipment as appropriate to
terminal operations.
General Cargo
The calling frequency for VTS/Port Control Cape
Town (call sign ZSC) is VHF Channel 14. Cape Town
Radio also uses HF channels: 421, 821, 1221 and 1621
and monitors Morse code transmissions on 500 kHz,
R/T on channel 2182 and digital selective calling
channels on: 4207.5, 6312.0, 8414.5, 12577.0 and
16804.5 kHz. Distress and safety traffic is conducted
on 4125, 6215, 8291, 12290 and 16420 kHz.
SHIP’S AGENTS
Mon to Fri: 24 hours (not Christmas Day, New Year’s Day)
Leading South African and world ship’s agents are
represented at Port Elizabeth.
Container Terminal
STEVEDORING
362 days (not Christmas Day, New Years Day or May 1)
Port Elizabeth stevedoring companies offer services
including cargo stowage, lashing and securing, cargo
breakout, stowage planning, and operation of ship’s
equipment, hatch and tank cleaning..
CONSULAR
All leading maritime nations are represented.
Port office hours
08:00 – 16:30, Monday to Friday (not public holidays)
Tankers
If carrying hazardous cargoes, berthing and unberthing only
during daylight hours.
THE PORT OF EAST LONDON
Transnet National Ports Authority
Port of East London
5200
South Africa
Tel: +27 (0) 43 700 1200 / Fax: +27 (0) 43 700 2319
Email: Terry.taylor@transnet.net
LOCATION: Latitude 33˚ 01’ 26’’S, Longitude 27˚ 54’ 50’’E
The Port of East London is located approximately 950km east of Cape Town and 460 km south of
Durban on the eastern seaboard of South Africa. The Port of East London is situated at the mouth of
the Buffalo River and is the only commercial river port on the South African coast line. Centrally
located both nationally and internationally, the port is strategically positioned to act as the gateway
between Africa and the global market. The Port of East London‘s geographical position gives its
customers easy access to world markets, while a reputation for excellent turnaround times is
renowned.
PORT INFORMATION & SERVICES
ADVISING ETA
CRUISE SHIPS
INFORMATION
Confirmation of ETA is required 72, 48, 24 and 12
hours prior to arrival. Vessel should call East London
Port Control on VHF Channel 12/16 when 10 n.m.
from the pilot station for instructions.
Although no dedicated berth for cruise liners, a
number of berths are made available for this purpose.
G berth is generally used for ease of passenger and
vehicle movement as well as location to city center
and beachfront.
Weather bulletins and reports available from
Cape Town Radio/ZSC. Coastal weather
bulletins via Navtex at 12:20 and 16:20 hours.
DEPTH
The Port of East London is a compulsory
pilotage area in terms of Port Rules and this
service is provided by the port authorities.
Masters of vessels less than 70.0 metres LOA
may apply for pilotage exemption.. The pilot
boarding area is approximately two nautical
miles north-east of the main breakwater.
Request for pilotage services to be done by
agent of vessel.
PILOTAGE
AIRPORT
East London Airport is served by major airlines with
scheduled flights to all parts of the globe, via
Johannesburg, Cape Town or Durban
The depth at the entrance channel ranges from 11 to
14m, 170m width at narrowest part and ranges from
8,5m to 10,4m at quaysides.
ANCHORAGES
EMERGENCIES
Approximately 1 n.m. due east of the south
breakwater. The anchorage is exposed and caution
should be exercised. Approximate depth 35 m., with
sandy bottom
Contact Port Control on Channel 12 & 16 orContact
Harbour Master. Tel: +27 (43) 700 2100, +27 (43)
7002142.
APPROACHES
FISHING INDUSTRY
Entrance Channel
East London has a limited base for the fishing
industry which is privately operated.
Width 180 m., draft 11.0–14.0 m.
FRESH WATER
PORT LIMITS
The area of the sea bounded by a line drawn
from Nahoon Point, position Lat. 32° 59′ 50" S,
Long. 027° 57′ 07.5" E to position
Lat. 33° 00′ 13.9" S, Long. 027° 58′ 12.8" E
thence 216.5°(T) to position
Lat. 33° 03′ 14.46" S, Long. 027° 55′ 37.18" E,
thence to the coast, position Lat. 33° 02′ 36" S,
Turning Basin
Available at all berths on request.
Long. 027° 53′ 57" E.
Width 360 m, draft 10.4 m. Vessels with draft up to
10.4 m. can be accommodated subject to tides and
prior arrangement with Harbour Master
HAZARDOUS CARGO
For charter party purposes, vessel is considered
to have arrived when entering port limits.
BALLAST
Vessel must be sufficiently ballasted to permit safe
navigation within the harbour. Minimum ballast
requirements for particular vessel sizes:
·
Maximum trim of vessels alongside berth to be
2,5m
·
Ballast water management plan required from
vessels
Arrangements for the handling of hazardous cargo
must be made through the Harbour Master. Vessels
carrying explosives or specified dangerous goods are
restricted to arrival and movement within the port
during daylight hours.
RADIO & COMMUNICATIONS
HOURS OF BUSINESS
The Port of East London operates from 06:00 to 22:00
for marine services. On request 24 service is
available. Working hours at individual terminals and
facilities are:
GRAIN TERMINAL
BANKING
All major South African banks are represented in
East London.
24 hours (excluding Christmas Day, New Year’s Day
and 1 May)
General Cargo
BERTHS
There are 11 commercial berths ranging up to 250m
in length. See following page for specific details.
For harbour revenue purposes, a vessel
``arrives'' when it passes into the harbour
proper.
Mon to Fri: 24 hours (excluding Christmas Day, New
Year’s Day and 1 May)
Sat: 07:00 – 15:00, 18:00 – 22:00 on request
BUNKERS
East London Port Control is manned 24 hours a
day, 365 days a year. The calling frequency is
VHF Channel 16, thereafter general
communication is carried out on VHF Channel
12.
A world class Port Control Centre situated on
Signal Hill, supplies relevant information to
ensure the safe navigation of vessels through
areas of high-density traffic, channels and the
approach to the port. Port Control plays a
significant role in the dissemination of
information within and around the port and is
the core of the information chain with the
exchange of information between vessels and
the wider port community. Vessels calling at
the Port of East London are required to call
Port Control when they are 10 miles from the
port, thereafter when they are 4 miles from the
port
Sun: 08:00 – 16:00, 18:00 – 22:00 on request
Fuel and gas oil are available by road tankers.
Public holidays: 08:00 – 16:00
CARGO HANDLING
Container Terminal
The port deploys a wide range of modern, standard
and specialised equipment as appropriate to
terminal operations.
362 days (excluding Christmas Day, New years Day
and 1 May )
CONSULAR
Port office hours
Belgium
UK
France
Germany
Denmark
Netherlands
Portugal
Italy
08:00 – 16:00, Monday to Friday (excluding public
holidays as above)
Tankers
If carrying hazardous cargoes, berthing and
unberthing only during daylight hours.
SHIP REPAIR
TOWAGE
Ship repairs are undertaken in the East London Graving Dock which has a docking
length of 200 meters.
The Port of East London is a compulsory pilotage area in terms of Port Rules and
this service is provided by the port authorities. The port is equipped with 2 x 43
ton bollard pull Z-peller tugs to assist in docking and undocking of vessels. A 18
ton twin screw work boat serves as a pilot boat
Private contractors undertake repair and maintenance. A repair quay of 106 meters
is available adjacent to the dry-dock.
Request for towage services must be pre-arranged by the vessel agent.
Facilities include:
SECURITY COMPLIANCE
Floodlighting for 24-hour working, compressed air shore power, fresh and salt
water, telephone lines, ablution facilities. The dock is equipped with cranes ranging
from 4 to 15 ton.
The port is ISPS certified and operated on ISPS level one. Port activity is
monitored by a comprehensive CCTV network encompassing cameras monitored
by a security control room. All access points are manned 24 hours and a strict
permit system is in place for port users and visitors. All terminals are ring-fenced
and access to these terminals is controlled.
DIMENSIONS :
+ Overall Docking Length 200,0 m
(210m in emergency cases)
+ Length on Keel Blocks 193,1m
+ Length on Bottom 198,5m
ENVIRONMENTAL FORMALITIES
Only licensed waste service providers are permitted to operate in the port for the
removal of slops, normal waste and galley waste.
+ Width at Coping 31,2 m
All vessels arriving in South Africa from international or national waters are
required to submit an all-inclusive and fully completed Ballast Water Report and
comply with relevant section of IMO Guidelines for waste removal.
+ Width at Entrance Top 27,2m
USEFUL CONTACT NUMBERS
+ Maximum beam of vessels 24,8m
(when telephoning from outside South Africa,
SHIP’S AGENTS
replace the ‘0’ in the national area code with +27)
Leading South African ship’s agents are represented at East London and are
required to be registered with the Port
Port Manager
Port Control
Harbour Master
Port Security Officer
Port Engineer
Property Manager
CRM
Corporate Affairs
Dry-dock bookings
Access control permit
STEVEDORING
East London stevedoring companies offer services including cargo stowage, lashing
and securing, cargo breakout, stowage planning, and operation of ship’s equipment,
hatch and tank cleaning. Contact details available on request. All stevedoring
companies to be registered with the Port.
043 700 1186
043 700 2142
043 700 1176
043 700 2421
043 700 2408
043 700 2203
043 700 1034
043 700 1043
043 700 1176
043 700 2421
TIDE
1.67m (Highest Astronomical Tide is 2.04m)
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
WATER DENSITY
Flying Squad
10111
Seawater density in the harbour is 1.025g/cm³.
Ambulance
10177
WEATHER
Fire/Disaster Management
043 705 9000
Weather forecasting is provided by the SA Weather Bureau and on channel 26 VHF
Sea Rescue
043 700 2100
A weather monitoring system - IPOSS – which is maintained by the CSIR, has been
implemented by the Port
Police
043 700 2233
THE PORT OF DURBAN
Transnet National Ports Authority
Ocean Terminal Building
Port of Durban
4001
South Africa
Tel: +27 (0) 31 361 3755
Fax: +27 (0) 31 361 8920
Email: customercare@transnet.net
LOCATION: Latitude -29.869175° , Longitude 31.034514°
The Port of Durban is South Africa’s premier multi-cargo port and is counted among the busiest ports
in Africa, handling over 80 million tons of cargo
per annum. The Port of Durban is the leading port in the SADC region and the premier trade gateway
between South-South trade, Far East trade, Europe & USA, East & West Africa regional trade. It is
the international commercial gateway to South Africa and is strategically positioned on the
world shipping routes. It is one of the few ports in the world located in close proximity to the central
business district.
The Port of Durban occupies a focal point in the transport and logistics chain with 60% of all imports
and exports passing through the port, thus it assumes a leading role in facilitating economic growth in
South Africa.
PORT INFORMATION & SERVICES
ADVISING ETA
To the Harbour Master, 48 hours prior to arrival, advising
ETA, draught freeboard and reasons for calling at the port
and any hazardous cargo being carried. To Port Health,
between 24 and 48 hours prior to arrival, advising ETA, last
port of call, date sailed, number of crew, full inoculation and
vaccination status and state of health of crew and requesting
radio entry.
CRUISE SHIPS
INFORMATION
Cruise traffic is handled at Durban’s dedicated passenger
terminal facility, N Shed, T-Jetty.
Durban enjoys a sub-tropical climate with warm
winters and temperatures ranging from 15°C-26°C.
Summers are hot and humid with temperatures
between 22°C and 35°C and periods of heavy rainfall..
AIRPORT
The entrance channel is dredged to a depth of 12.8m; the
principal interior channels and basins to a depth of 12.2m. For
individual berths contact Port Control.
King Shaka International Airport is served by major world
airlines with scheduled flights to all parts of the globe, either
direct or via Johannesburg.
DEPTH
PASSENGER TERMINAL
Facilities for cruise ships are provided at the port of
Durban’s passenger terminal facility at N Shed.
EMERGENCIES
PILOTAGE
ANCHORAGES
Contact Port Control on VHF Channel 12 or
Tel.: +27 31 308 2805.
Quays for commercial fishing operations are located at
Maydon Wharf and the Silt Channel.
Pilotage is compulsory. Rendezvous point is three
nautical miles NE of the port entrance on the leading
lights. Pilot transfer is by helicopter, unless otherwise
advised. When pilot is embarking by pilot boat,
ladders must comply with SOLAS regulations. Durban
has two fast pilot boats equipped with radar and VHF
telephone.
APPROACHES
FRESH WATER
PILOT BOARDING POSITION
Vessels report to Durban Port Control at 12 Nautical Miles
Fresh water supplies are available via pipeline at all berths.
Vessels anchor in the roadstead to the North and East of the
entrance. Anchoring is prohibited within an area of 3/4 of a
Nautical Mile distance from the Fairway Buoy, in the
Entrance Channel to the port, and in other areas as
demarcated on Charts SAN 1030 and SAN 1031.
FISHING INDUSTRY
and at 6 Nautical Miles from the Fairway Buoy.
The pumping rate is 50 tph.
Off the Fairway buoy
BALLAST
HAZARDOUS CARGO
PORT LIMITS
Vessels must be adequately ballasted to permit safe
navigation within the port. Only clean, locally loaded ballast
water, may be discharged within the port.
Arrangements for the handling of hazardous cargo must be
made through the Harbour Master. This includes all IMDG
cargoes from Class 1 to Class 9, whether bulk or
containerised. Vessels carrying explosives or dangerous goods
have restricted arrival and movement within the port.
The entrance channel has a depth of 19m (62.3 feet)
from Chart Datum, and a width of 222m (728.3 feet)
between caissons.
BANKING
All major South African and international banks are
represented in Durban.
BERTHS
There are 58 berths ranging from 148m to 350m, with
depths up to 12.2m.
BUNKERS
The Port of Durban has a dedicated berth for bunkering
which is operated by Sapref under the Joint bunkering
Services system.
CARGO HANDLING
The port deploys a wide range of modern, standard and
specialised equipment as appropriate to
terminal operations.
CONSULAR
HOURS OF BUSINESS
The Port of Durban is open 24 hours, 365 days a year,
although cargo working may be restricted on official public
holidays.
Day
Maximum length
350m (1 148.2 feet)
Maximum beam
51m (167.3 feet)
Maximum draught 14.5m (47.6 feet)
Subject to Harbour Master’s permission and tidal
restrictions.
Night
Maximum length
200m (660feet)
Maximum beam
26m (85feet)
Maximum draught 11.6m (38feet)
Larger vessels may be accommodated on request to
the Harbour Master.
RADIO
The Port of Durban port control and the signal station
are manned 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The
port working channel is VHF channel 12 and 2182
kHz frequency is monitored by the Bluff Signal
Station only.
SHIP REPAIR
The Port of Durban is equipped to handle ship repairs
at the Prince Edward Graving Dock, two floating
docks and a slipway (see page 82).
SHIP’S AGENTS
Leading South African and world ship’s agents are
represented at the Port of Durban.
STEVEDORING
Stevedoring is varied out by private-sector operators
in Durban.
STORAGE
WATER DENSITY
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
The Port of Durban has a comprehensive range of covered and open
storage facilities.
Seawater density in the harbour is 1.025g/cm³.
(when telephoning from outside South Africa,
WEATHER
replace the ‘0’ in the national area code with +27)
TIDE
Tidefall at mean high water springs is 1.8m and 0.49m and mean low
water neaps.
TRANSPORTATION
Durban enjoys a sub-tropical climate with warm
winters and temperatures ranging from 15°C-26°C.
Summers are hot and humid with temperatures
between 22°C and 35°C and periods of heavy
rainfall.
The Port of Durban has direct access to the South Africa trunk road
network as well as excellent rail infrastructure connecting with all South
Africa’s major cities.
Port Control
031 361 8567
Harbour Master
031 361 8496
Port Engineer
031 361 8811
Port Manager
031 361 8821
Marketing
031 361 8804
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Police
Fire
Sea Rescue
Security
PORT OF DURBAN BERTHS (Designed Specifications) Length and Depth in meters
BERTHS
MAX
LENGHT DEPTH
MAX
DRAUGHT
POINT
Tug Jetty
154
A Berth extension
32
A Berth
216
B Berth
219
C Berth
260
D Berth
250
E Berth
250
F Berth
250
G Berth
250
M Berth
397
N Berth
260
O Berth
310
P Berth
310
Q Berth
201
6.0
11.7
11.7
10.5
12.8
12.8
12.8
12.8
12.8
12.2
12.2
12.2
10.9
10.9
5.7
11.4
11.4
10.2
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
11.9
11.9
11.9
10.6
10.6
10111
031 361 6333
083 276 2766
031 361 8918
201
10.9
10.6
Berth 1
152
Berth 2
153
Berth 3
150
Berth 4
150
Berth 5
200
Berth 6
175
Berth 7
273
Berth 8
192
Berth 9
149
Berth 10
152
Berth 11
223
Berth 12
266
Berth 13
141
Berth 14
141
Berth 15
281
Fish Wharf and Jetty
441
9.9
9.9
9.9
9.9
9.9
9.9
9.9
10.6
9.9
9.9
10.6
6.1
9.9
9.9
9.9
6.1
9.6
9.6
9.6
9.6
9.6
9.6
9.6
10.3
9.6
9.6
10.3
5.8
9.6
9.6
9.6
5.8
9.1
12.8
12.8
12.8
12.8
12.8
12.8
12.8
8.8
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.8
12.8
12.5
12.5
12.8
12.8
12.8
12.8
12.8
12.8
12.0
12.2
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
R Berth
MAYDON WHARF
PIER NO. 1
Berth 100
50
Berth 101
221
Berth 102
221
Berth 103
220
Berth 104
362
Berth 105
235
Berth 106
213
Berth 107
238
CROSSBERTH
Crossberth 108
273
Crossberth 109
272
PIER NO. 2
Berth 200
167
Berth 201
225
Berth 202
225
Berth 203
305
Berth 204
305
Berth 205
305
ISLAND VIEW
Berth 1
213
Berth 2
185
Berth 3
168
Berth 4
186
Berth 5
185
Berth 6
185
Berth 7
230
Berth 8
230
Berth 9
245
12.8
12.8
12.8
10.6
12.8
12.8
12.8
12.8
12.8
12.5
12.5
12.5
10.3
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
9.1
10.3
9.1
10.6
8.8
10.0
8.8
10.3
11.3
6.1
6.1
8.5
4.8
n/a
5.8
5.8
8.2
4.5
BLUFF
BCA 1
312
BCA 2
98
BCA 3
110
BCA 4
130
BAYHEAD
Graving Dock
352
Repair quay (24)
225
Dept. repair jetty
146
Ship repair jetty
149
Fish Wharf
154
The data is for guidance only. Please consult the Port Captain's
Office for the latest information.
THE PORT OF RICHARDS BAY
Transnet National Ports Authority
Port of Richards Bay
3900
South Africa
Tel: +27 (0) 35 905 3440
Fax: +27 (0) 35 905 3333
Email: Tessie.gower@transnet.net
LOCATION: Latitude 28˚ 48’S, Longitude 32˚ 02’E
The Port of Richards Bay is located approximately 160 km North-East of Durban and 465 km South
of Maputo on the eastern seaboard of South Africa.
The Port is one of South Africa’s eight operational commercial ports under the auspices of the
Authority with great potential to play a key role in the shaping of South Africa’s future growth and
prosperity. Established only in 1976 primarily for the export of 26 million tonnes of coal over the
first ten years, the Port is one of the newest ports within the Authority’s stable. However, it has
become of age within a relatively short period; with the establishment of one new berth every second
year on average.
The combination of specialized cargo handling facilities, fast vessel turnaround, deep water
infrastructure, excellent rail links to the hinterland and the large greenfield development potential, has
made the Port one world’s leading bulk ports, handling in excess of 80 million tonnes
annually,representing approximately 60% of South Africa’s seaborne cargo.
The opening of the Port transformed a small fishing village into a dynamic industrial Port.
PORT INFORMATION & SERVICES
ADVISING ETA
CRUISE SHIPS
INFORMATION
The Port Control is manned 24 hours a day. Channel 16
VHF is the calling frequency, with messages being passed
on VHF Channel 12. Vessels should radio Port Control prior
to the arrival, advising ETA. When vessels enter the VTS
zone (the initial arrival point – 15 miles) they must advise
Port Control of their draft free-board and any other VTS
information requested.
There are no dedicated areas within the Port for cruise liners.
Liners are berthed at suitable berths, depending on space
availability and vessel size, or berthed at the Small Craft
Port.
Weather bulletins and reports available from South
African Weather Service, East Coast Radio or Port
Control. Coastal weather bulletins via Navtex at 12:20
and 16:20 hours.
DEPTH
PASSENGER TERMINAL
AIRPORT
The Port entrance channel has a width of 300m, extending
seawards 400m beyond the breakwater to a depth of 22m.
There is no dedicated cruise liner terminal. Facilities
for cruise liners are provided at various berths,
depending on availability at the Small Craft Port and
the size of the liner.
Richards Bay Airport is independently managed and not part
of the network of larger airports operated by the parastatal
Airports Company South Africa – Return flights to
Johannesburg - OR Tambo International Airport.
EMERGENCIES
Contact Port Control on Channel 12 & 16 or
Tel.: +27 35 905 3444/3401
ANCHORAGES
Contact Port Fire Emergency
The outer anchorage is 3-6 miles south-east of the south
breakwater. Caution should be exercised during strong SW
and NE winds as vessels have lost their anchors in the past.
Note: Anchorage immediately to the north of the Port
entrance channel is a prohibited area due to the location of
an offshore pipeline (SA Notices to Mariners 44/83). When
determining outer anchorage position, vessels are required
Tel.: +27 83 708 0830
PILOTAGE
Pilotage is compulsory. Marine Pilots are transferred
to and from vessels by helicopter. A pilot boat is on
standby should the helicopter not be available. The
latest International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Guide
to helicopter/operations should be consulted and fully
adhered to. General communication with the
helicopter is on VHF Channel 14.
FISHING INDUSTRY
Port Control will advise which side the ladder should
be rigged. Man ropes must be provided – pilot hoists
are not acceptable. Vessels are served in order of
not to anchor within prohibited areas as listed in the local
chart.
n/a
priority in terms of the Marine Resource Reservation
System.
FRESH WATER
APPROACHES
PILOT BOARDING POSITION
Available at all berths upon request.
Via VTS lanes.
HAZARDOUS CARGO
BALLAST
Vessels should be sufficiently ballasted to navigate safely
within the Port. For vessels up to 250 m in length: Fwd
draft: 2% in length overall / Aft draft: 3% in length
overall. For vessels in excess of 250 m in length: Fwd
draft: 2½% in length overall / Aft draft: 3½% in length
overall.
Arrangements for the handling of hazardous cargo must be
made through the Port Master. Vessels carrying explosives or
dangerous goods are restricted to arrival and movement
within the port during daylight hours. (Refer to the Port Rules
for SA Ports and the Harbour Master’s Written Instructions).
Boarding points are determined by the Marine Pilot
within an area designated for pilot boarding as per
local navigation chart. All vessels with a freeboard in
excess of nine metres, must have an accommodation
ladder rigged in conjunction with the pilot ladder. The
lower ledge of the accommodation ladder must not be
more than nine metres above sea level (as per IMO
Resolution A.889(21)).
PORT LIMITS
HOURS OF BUSINESS
Six mile limit south-east of South Breakwater.
BANKING
All major South African and international banks are
represented in Cape Town.
The Port of Richards Bays Authority’s administrative office
hours: 08:00 – 16:00 (Monday to Friday – not public
holidays).
BERTHS
The Port Authority’s Marine Services hours: 24-hour service,
7 days a week, except Christmas day.
There are 23 berths ranging up to 350m length. See Berth
details.
Terminals: 24-hours, 7 days a week. (Notes: Closures over
public holidays vary per terminal).
RADIO
The calling frequency is VHF Channel 12. VHF
Channel 16 is monitored for emergency purposes.
SHIP REPAIR
No dedicated ship repair berth facility. A Repair
Berth is located at the Small Craft Port (See Berth
details).
BUNKERS
Bunkering points are available at Berths 209, 301 and
302. The maximum vessel size permitted alongside Berth
209 is 225m LOA, 12,5m draft or not more than 67 000
dwt. Bunkers can also be provided by bunker barge, “Smit
Bongani” operated by Smit Amandla marine (Pty) Ltd at the
Port.
SHIP’S AGENTS
Leading South African and world ship’s agents are
represented at Richards Bay.
STEVEDORING
CARGO HANDLING
Richards Bay stevedoring companies offer a number
of various services.
The Port hosts six cargo-handling terminals equipped to
ensure that our clients can compete in the global area.
CONSULAR
All leading maritime nations are represented.
PORT OF RICHARDS BAY BERTHS (Designed Specifications) Length and Depth in meters
BERTH
DIE DUINE
CARGO TYPE
LENGTH
DREDGED DEPTH
MAX DRAFT
208
209
301
302
303
304
305
306
Bulk Liquids
Bulk Liquids
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
250m
300m
350m
350m
350m
350m
184m
280m
-14.0m
-14.0m
-19.0m
-19.0m
-19.0m
-19.0m
-19.0m
-19.0m
12.5m
12.5m
17.5m
17.5m
17.5m
17.5m
17.5m
17.5m
606
607
608
609
General
General
General
Bulk
220m
220m
204m
300m
-14.5m
-14.5m
-14.5m
-14.5m
13.5m
13.5m
13.5m
14.0m
701
702
703
704
705
706
Bulk
Bulk
Bulk
Bulk
General
General
240m
300m
240m
240m
280m
200m
-14.5m
-19.0m
-19.0m
-19.0m
-19.0m
-14.7m
14.0m
17.5m
17.5m
17.5m
17.5m
13.5m
UMHLATUZI
BAYVUE
707
708
801
802
General
General
Bulk
Bulk
200m
200m
260m
260m
-14.7m
-14.7m
-19.0m
-19.0m
13.5m
13.5m
17.5m
17.5m
300m
150m
180m
165m
150m
-8.0m
-7.0m
-7.0m
-4.0m
-4.0m
7.5m
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
SMALL CRAFT PORT
Repair berth
Dredger berth
Tug berths
Work boat berths
Port Craft berths
Launch Jetty