1. Overview of SAMSA, Maritime Industry and Career Opportunities

2. SAMSA Role and Mandate…
Legal Mandate
Safety of life and property at sea
Prevent and Combat pollution of the marine environment by ships
Promote South Africa’s Maritime Interests
Above, position SAMSA as a strategic centre for maritime governance
….addition SAMSA serves as SEAFARER Skills Authority

3. Today about… Promote role of sea and inland waterways in our lives
Unpack the maritime sector and indicate that there is too much to chose from
Revitalise interest in the sea and inland waterways and huge economic sector
Turnover of more than R37bn and potential job creator if awareness is enhanced

4. DID YOU KNOW THAT AFRICA IS AN ISLAND CONTINENT?
largest island on earth with oceans on all sides:
Atlantic Ocean (West)
Indian Ocean (East)
Southern Oceans (South)
Mediterranean & Red Sea (North)
total of 54 countries of which 39 (72%) are coastal or islands
coastline of 31,000 km
inland waterways of 300,000 square kilometres
seaborne trade volume 91%
Trade dependent
2nd largest land-mass ( Asia)
the largest number of land- locked states in the world (15)

5. Maritime Interest… 3000 km coastline with 2 Oceans (Atlantic, Indian)
Positioned on a major strategic shipping route
30% population along the coast
8 commercial ports with employees
12 Official Fishing Harbours
58% of GDP …trade from the sea
98% of SA Trade Volume and 80% of Trade by the Sea
3.5% of the World Sea Trade Volume
Top 15 countries on sea trade by volume

6. South Africa’s Maritime Interest and Zone
The world ocean constitute about 70% of the planet earth, providing the world with trade routes and coastal ecosystems which sustain both the global commerce and world climates.

7. Used for Sports and Recreation and Tourism
Inland Water Ways
Over 400 dams
23 large rivers (across 9 Provinces)
1.2 million boats
Used for Sports and Recreation and Tourism

8. Marine Tourism: Destination SA

9. MARITIME SECTOR CLUSTER Maritime Cluster Governance
WAY FORWARD AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Maritime Cluster Governance
&
Coordination
11/9/2018

10. SAMSA STRATEGIC GOALS SA MARITIME DEVELOPMENT
- AN INTEGRATED MARITIME DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
SAMSA STRATEGIC GOALS
SAFETY, SECURITY AND DEFENCE PERSPECTIVE
GOAL 2: Promote South Africa’s maritime industry/economy development
Promotion of Maritime BBBEE and industry transformation
Promotion of maritime awareness, maritime industry skills capacity and creation of jobs
MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY
SAFETY OF LIFE, PROPERTY & ENVIRONMENT
TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY
INDUSTRIAL PERSPECTIVE
TRANSPORT PERSPECTIVE
SHIP & BOAT
BUILDING
OFFSHORE ENERGY & MINING
LOCAL/REGIONAL COASTAL SHIPPING & LOGISTICS
SHIP REPAIRS & CONVERSIONS
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING & LOGISTICS
PRODUCTION
EXPLORATION
MID & DOWNSTREAM
MARITIME
MULTIMODAL
CORRIDOR
PORTS &
HARBOURS
SHIP REGISTRY
SERVICES (VALUE ADDED) PERSPECTIVE
SHIPPING/CARGO OPERATIONS & LOGISTICS
FINANCING & ASSURANCE
SERVICES
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
SERVICES
BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES
SKILLS TRAINING RESEARCH & INNOVATION
PORT &
MARITIME
ADMIN

11. SA MARITIME TRAFFIC – 1735 SHIPS (daily)
3,000 km coastline
8 established commercial ports

12. SATELLITE AIS - 3731 VESSELS
MARITIME TRAFFIC ALONG THE AFRICAN COASTLINE
SATELLITE AIS VESSELS

13. SOUTH AFRICA’S COASTLINE A MAJOR STRATEGIC ROUTE
In 2002 alone, 203 million tons of crude oil and bunker fuel in over 5,000 tanker voyages rounded the Cape of Good.

14. ? …Challenges facing the Maritime Sector
South Africa = 0 Ships vs. Global = > 50,000 merchant vessels
Over 80% of world trade is seaborne, handled by a fleet of over 50,000 merchant vessels;
South Africa = about 1,500 vs. Global = 1,4 million Seafaring Jobs
The world fleet of over 50,000 employs about 1,4 million seafarers;
South Africa’s unemployed = 40%
There are shortages of about 250,000 ie 34,000 officers and 224,000 ratings]; ?

15. …Challenges facing the Maritime Sector
South African port mariners = about 1,500
On board the 12,000 merchant ships visiting the South African ports annually, they carry about 240,000 seafarers who transport and handle our imports and exports (98% of total trade);
South African transport & handling of cargo= 0
South Africa’s seaborne cargo constitutes a significant 3,5% of the global sea trade.

16. C. Maritime Sector Skills Landscape

17. On board cruise ship industry On board fishing board
Sea-Based Careers
On board cargo ships
On board cruise ship industry
On board fishing board
Offshore oil and gas industry
Yachting industry
South African Navy

18. Professional and Operational environment
Shore-Based Careers
Port authorities
Ports Operations
Professional and Operational environment
Ship building and Ship Repairs Industry

19. Departments on Board Ship
Deck
Engineering
Catering
Master (Captain)
Chief Engineer
Chief Cooks (ratings)
Chief Navigation Officer
Engineer Officer
Cooks (ratings)
Navigation Officers
Electrical Officers
Stewards (ratings)
Deck Cadet
Engineering Cadet
Messman (ratings)
Seamans
(Able and ordinary)
Pump man (ratings)
Gailey Boy (ratings)
Fitter (ratings)
Oiler (ratings)
Wiper (ratings)

20. Maths, Physical Science and English (navigation and engineering)
Requirements
Maths, Physical Science and English (navigation and engineering)
N4 pass with minimum of 60% for mathematics and engineering science
Older than 18 years
Eyesight and medical examination

21. Durban University of Technology (DUT)
Where can you study
Durban University of Technology (DUT)
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
Universities
FET Colleges

22. Scarce and Critical skills
Industry
Critical Skills
SETAs
Shipping and Ports
Navigation Officers; Engineers; Engine and Deck Ratings; Hydrographers; Oceanographers; Maritime Technologists; Marine Ecologist; Meteorologists; Fire-fighters; Transport and Logistics management; Maritime Project Management; Vessel Traffic Management; Sea-watch and rescue operators
TETA; MERSETA; BANKSETA; FASSET; THETA
Offshore Oil and Gas
Geologists/Geophysicists; Engineers,( Chemical, Geotechnical, Drilling, Structural, Marine, Mechanical); Deck Officers; Artisans
TETA; CHIETA; FOODBEV; HWSETA; INSETA; ISETT; MERSETA; MQA
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Aquatic Health or Aquaculturalist; Deck Officers; Marine Engineers; Artisans; Ratings, Engine
TETA; AGRISETA; BANKSETA; FASSET; FOODBEV; THETA; W&RSETA
Vessel Construction & Repairs
Naval Architects; Production Managers; Designers; Electricians; Electronics; Metal fabricators; boiler makers and welders; Riggers; Technicians
TETA; MERSETA; INSETA
Commercial Services
Marine Attorneys/Lawyers, Marine and Environmental Lawyers; Maritime Economists; Marine Financiers/Underwriters; Maritime Consultants, Crewing, Training, Research and innovation, business
TETA; MERSETA; INSETA; BANKSETA
Marine Tourism
Hospitality Officers (Chefs, Stewards, etc.); Marine Conservation Officers; Dive Videographers/Photographers
TETA, MERSETA; CATHSSETA; CACHETA; W&RSETA

23. Learners
Participate in presentation rooms to know more about the sector and to visit exhibition stands:
Sea Rescue and Vessel Tracking
Marine Tourism and Leisure
Offshore Marine Resources
Shipping and Seafarers
Commercial Service and Ports Operations
Naval and Security

24. Thank You!