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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.

1. 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).

2. This guide outlines the requirements for Bareboat Charter and Full Ship Registration in South Africa.

3. 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.

4. Any queries related to this document or to ship registration in general can be sent directly to

[email protected]

16 October 2015

SM6/5/2/1

Issued by and obtainable from:

The South African Maritime Safety Authority

146 Lunnon Road

Hillcrest, Pretoria

PO Box 13186

Hatfield 0028

Tel: +27 12 366 2600

Fax:+27 12 366 2601

E-mail: [email protected]

Website : www.samsa.org.za

mailto:[email protected]


http://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: [email protected] / Tel: +27 (0) 21 938 3310

Principal Officers

1. Capt. Gustav Louw – Cape Town – [email protected]

2. Mr Martin Slabber – Saldanha – [email protected]

3. Capt. Daron Burgess – Port Elizabeth – [email protected]

4. Mr Dave Manley – Mossel Bay – [email protected]

5. Capt. Hopewell Mkhize – Durban – [email protected]

6. Mr Brian Colenutt – Ngqura – [email protected]

7. Capt. Thobela Gqabu – East London – [email protected]

8. Capt. Winston Lobo – Richards Bay – [email protected]

Regional Manager: Western Region

Vacant

Regional Manager: Southern Region

Vacant

Regional Manager: Eastern Region

Capt. Saroor Ali – Durban – [email protected]

Regional Manager: Northern Region

Capt. Francis Chilalika – Pretoria – [email protected]

The Office of the Registry: Cape Town

Registrar of Ships: Mrs Edwina Howard

Tel.: +27 (0) 21 421 6170

Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Executive Head: Centre for Ships

Capt. Nigel Campbell [email protected]















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 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:

o Vessels other than fishing vessels;

o Vessels over 500 gross tons;

o Vessels that are mechanically propelled; and

o Vessels where the charter agreement is no less than two years.

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 – 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: [email protected] / 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:

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

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 The registration and activation of the Inmarsat is done by Inmarsat in the United Kingdom.

o Inmarsat “Registration for Service Activation” Application Form to be completed and

submitted and thereafter Inmarsat will issue a South African Inmarsat Mobile Number.

o 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.

o 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: [email protected]







3. Accounting Authority Identification Code (AAIC)

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.

o 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: [email protected]) / 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


GB08: SELEX COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED

Selex Communications Limited

Marconi House, New Street

Chelmsford Essex CM1 1PL

United Kingdom


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 Complete the 406 MHZ EPIRB Registration Form and fax it to MRCC Office

o Email address: [email protected]/ fax number: +27 (0) 21 938 3309

o Contact Person: Jared Blows

o Submit a copy of the MRCC confirmation to the Office of the Registry at SAMSA



mailto:[email protected]/

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


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:

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

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 The registration and activation of the Inmarsat is done by Inmarsat in the United Kingdom.

o Inmarsat “Registration for Service Activation” Application Form to be completed and

submitted and thereafter Inmarsat will issue a South African Inmarsat Mobile Number.

o 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.

o 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: [email protected]

3. Accounting Authority Identification Code (AAIC)

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.

o 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: [email protected]) / 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


GB08: SELEX COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED

Selex Communications Limited

Marconi House, New Street

Chelmsford Essex CM1 1PL

United Kingdom


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: [email protected]/ 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:

General Arrangement Drawing;

Lines Plan;

Construction Plan(s);

Shaft and Rudder Drawing;

Shell Expansion Drawing;

Bilge System Schematic;

Sea Water System Schematic;

mailto:[email protected]/

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: [email protected] / +27 (0) 21 421 6170

SAMSA Naval Architect – Durban

Contact Person: Mr Mlungisi Nkabinde

Email: [email protected] / +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.

http://www.transnetnationalportsauthority.net/

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

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REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME

SAFETY AUTHORITY

Ship Registration Act, 1998 (Act No. 58 of 1998)

OP-1109/1

REPUBLIEK VAN SUID-AFRIKA

SUID-AFRIKAANSE MARITIEME

VEILIGHEIDS OWERHEID

Wet of Skeepsregistrasie, 1998 (Wet 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

this vessel Sport and Recreation Vessel Commercial Vessel

Home Port [Mark with an X one of the following ports as a home port]

Cape Town Saldanha Mossel Bay Port Elizabeth 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. E-mail Address

Page 2 of 2

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]

Yes

Not

Overall Length

Stem

[description of bow above load waterline] Straight Curved Other

Raked Clipper

Breadth

Stern

[description of form of the aftermost part of the hull above the load waterline]

Counter Transom Other

Cruiser

Depth

Build [Is relative to the construction of the shell plating or planking.]

Clincher

Carvel

Both

Method of Propulsion Number of Watertight Bulkheads [No. of complete transverse bulkheads bounding main compartments up to the tonnage deck]

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:

Total Engine Power

KW each

_________________ Total kW

Means of power transmission [Including number of screws, paddles, or jets]

No of Screws

No of Paddles

No of jets

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



SAFETY AUTHORITY


OP-1109/1


SUID-AFRIKAANSE MARITIEME


Wet op Skeepsregistrasie, 1998 (Wet 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]

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]

Charterers Details

Full Name of Charterer

Physical Address of Charterer

Postal Address of Charterer

Telephone No. Fax No. Cell Phone No. E-mail Address

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] Yes Not

Overall Length

Stem

[description of bow above load waterline] Straight Curved Other

Raked Clipper

Breadth

Stern

[description of form of the aftermost part of

the hull above the load waterline]

Counter Transom Other

Cruiser

Depth

Build [Is relative to the construction of the

shell plating or planking.]

Clincher

Carvel

Both

Method of Propulsion

Number of Watertight Bulkheads [No. of complete transverse

bulkheads bounding main compartments up to the tonnage

deck]

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

Power per engine: [complete whichever is or are applicable] Total Engine Power

KW each BHP each IP each SP each _________________

Means of power transmission [Including number of screws, paddles, or jets]

No of Screws No of Paddles No of jets

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


SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY


OP-1108/3

REPUBLIEK VAN SUID-AFRIKA SUID-AFRIKAANSE MARITIEME VEILIGHEIDS OWERHEID

Wet op Skeepsregistrasie, 1998 (Wet No. 58 of 1998)

DECLARATION OF OWNERSHIP AND NATIONALITY

Entered in the Register this ____________ day of ____________________2______at____________ __________________________________ Registrar

Official No.

IMO No.

Name of Vessel

No., date of registration and home port

Gross tonnage

Net tonnage

DETAILS OF OWNERSHIP AND NATIONALITY

I (full names)

Address in full

Nationality

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

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

3. 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 at ____________________________________________________ on this _______________ day of ______________________2____ ______________________________________________________ Signature _____________________________________________________ Name and title (please print) _____________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________

INDIVIDUAL _____________________________________________________ Signature CORPORATION _____________________________________________________ Name of Corporation (please print) ______________________________________________________ Signature ______________________________________________________ Name and designation of signatory (please print)

Notes:

1. If there is more than one owner, whether individual or joint, a separate Declaration must be completed by each owner.

2. 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.

3. 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

(PLEASE COMPLETE IN BLOCK LETTERS) (* INDICATES COMPULSORY FIELDS)

Send to: MRCC Cape Town

Fax: +27 (0)21 938 3309


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)1

Postal address ( ) * □ H □ W □ C □ F □ Other

City __ Province __ ( ) □ H □ W □ C □ F □ Other

Postal code __ Country __ ( ) □ H □ W □ C □ F □ Other

E-mail ( ) □ H □ W □ C □ F □ Other

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



VESSEL INFORMATION

Type * Length overall m People capacity _

Sail: number of masts Vessel contact numbers

Power: □ Fishing □Tug □ Cargo □ Tanker □ Pleasure craft INMARSAT _

□ Other 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 __ Life raft ____

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

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 Application number Tick Boxes as appropriate. Please write in block capitals Date Day Month Year Customer’s reference number

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 ( ) Area code ( ) Telephone number ( ) 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) (a) Accounting Authority (AA) (b) Inmarsat Service Provider (ISP) Enter ISP or AA Code: If the Code is unknown enter the name of the ISP or AA: 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

3. What type of Mobile Earth Station (MES) are you registering? (See note C)

2. 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)

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)

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 Telex Telex answerback Secondary Inmarsat Mobile number (if known) Privacy Voice Fax HSD DHSD Preffered service activation region Pacific Indian Atlantic Atlantic East West Preffered service activation LES: Preferred service activation date: (day/month/year) Agent to conduct test: Country: Telephone + Country code ( ) Area code ( ) Telephone number ( ) Facsimile + Country code ( ) Area code ( ) Facsimile number ( ) Go to Section 5 PSA use only Type of test: Reduced (Full test only if the installation has changed) Enter your Inmarsat Serial number (ISN) Tick only 1 service per row and Privacy if required PSA use only Number Privacy Voice Fax Data HSD Telex Telex answerback Service code Inmarsat Mobile number To enter more services copy and complete this page as required, then go to Section 5 Enter your Inmarsat Serial number (ISN) Tick only 1 service per row and Privacy if required PSA use only Number Privacy Voice Fax Data Service code Inmarsat Mobile number To enter more services, copy and complete this page as required, then go to Section 5 Enter your Inmarsat Normal-C Serial number (. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) OR…Enter Inmarsat Serial Number (ISN) for Mini-C PSA use only Privacy Telex answerback Inmarsat Mobile number Go to Section 6

1

2

3

4

5

Inmarsat-C (See note G)

3

6

1

2

3

4

Inmarsat-B services (See note E)

Inmarsat-M services (See note F)

4

4

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 67

7 6 67 Enter your Inmarsat serial number (ISN) Enter your SIM card serial number (SSN) PSA use only PSA use only Service Privacy Service code Inmarsat Mobile number Service Privacy Service code Inmarsat Mobile number Voice Voice Fax Fax Data Data To enter more services copy and complete this page as required, then go to Section 5

7 6

FLEET & SIM card services (See Note I) For FLEET please enter you Inmarsat Enter SIM card serial number (SSN) Serial number (ISN) PSA use only PSA use only

Service Privacy Servic

e code Inmarsat Mobile number Service Privacy Service code 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

6 6

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 ( ) Telephone number ( ) Facsimile + Country Code ( ) Area code ( ) Facsimile number ( ) Alternative 24 hour emergency telephone + Country code ( ) Area code ( ) Telephone number ( ) Email address: What is the name of the vessel? *In which country is the vessel registered ? MMSI Type of vessel IMO No. Call sign Gross Tonnage

7. To be completed for Maritime Mobile Earth Stations (MES) only (See note L)

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. AA/ISP Signature: (Enter AA/ISP Code) b) To be signed by the applicant: I 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

Date:

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)


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: [email protected]

____________________________________________ ___________________________________

Chairman or CEO of Shipowner Date

*Additional sheets may be attached if needed.



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)*:


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: [email protected] 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.



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)*:


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: [email protected] 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.




SAFETY AUTHORITY

FORM 1 REPUBLIEK VAN SUID-AFRIKA

SUID-AFRIKAANS MARITIEME


CONTINUOUS SYNOPSIS RECORD (CSR) DOCUMENT NUMBER FOR THE SHIP

“” WITH IMO NUMBER: IMO 1 This document applies from (date):

2 Flag State:

3 Date of registration with the State indicated in 2:

4 Name of Ship:

5 Port of registration:

6 Name of current registered owner(s):

Registered address(es)

7 Registered owner identification number

8 If applicable, name of current registered

bareboat charterer(s):


9 Name of Company (International Safety Management):

Registered Address(es):

Address(es) of its safety management activities

10 Company Identification Number

11 Name of all classification societies with which the

ship is classed:

12 Administration/Government/Recognized Organization

which issued document of Compliance:

Body which carried out audit (if different):


which issued Safety Management Certificate:


14 Administration/Government/Recognized Security

Organization which issued International Ship

Security Certificate:

Body which carried out verification (if different):

15 Date on which the ship ceased to be registered with

the State indicated in 2:

16 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]



SAFETY AUTHORITY

FORM 2 REPUBLIEK VAN SUID-AFRIKA



AMENDMENT TO THE CONTINUOUS SYNOPSIS RECORD (CSR) DOCUMENT

NUMBER ….… FOR THE SHIP WITH IMO NUMBER: IMO ……...

INFORMATION

1 This document applied from (date):

2 Flag State:

3 Date of registration with the State indicated in 2:

4 Name of Ship:

5 Port of registration:

6 Name of current registered owner(s):


7 Registered Owner Identification Number:

8 If applicable, name of current registered

bare charterer(s):


9 Name of Company (International Safety Management):

Registered Address(es):

Address(es) of its safety management activities

10 Company Identification Number:

11 Name of all classification societies with which the

ship is classed:


which issued document of Compliance:



which issued Safety Management Certificate:


14 Administration/Government/Recognized Security

Organization which issued International Ship

Security Certificate:

Body which carried out verification (if different):

15 Date on which the ship ceased to be registered with

the State indicated in 2:

16 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: ……………..………………………



SAFETY AUTHORITY

FORM 3




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.

MN 22 of 2015 Page 1 of 2

South African Maritime Safety Authority Ref: SM6/5/2/1

SM 14/2/7/1

SM 9/2/2

Date: 9 October 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.

9 October 2015

SM 6/5/2/1

SM 14/2/7/1

SM 9/2/2



146 Lunnon Road

Hillcrest, Pretoria 0083

PO Box 13186

Hatfield 0028

Tel: +27 12 366 2600

Fax: +27 12 366 2601


Web Site: www.samsa.org.za




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:.

Maritime Administrations Recognition arrangements

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


South African Maritime Safety Authority

Ref: SM6/5/2/1

Date: 19 August 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 [email protected] and these

applications will be dealt with by the Senior Examiner.

19 August 2015

SM6/5/2/1



146 Lunnon Road

Hillcrest, Pretoria

PO Box 13186

Hatfield 0028

Tel: +27 12 366 2600

Fax:+27 12 366 2601


Web Site : www.samsa.org.za

http://www.samsa.org.za/resources/forms





Appendix 1: GOP-517 – Recognition of a Foreign CoC and issuing of

CRA and CeC

GUIDANCE NOTE Document No. GOP-517

Recognition of a Foreign CoC and issuing of CRA

and CeC

Revision No, Date 5 – 6.08.15 Effective Date Page 1 of 4

South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) © Copyright. All rights reserved.

This Document is uncontrolled if printed.

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.



and CeC




(1) 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 [email protected]. 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




and CeC




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;

(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

(10) 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.



and CeC




(11) 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


Appendix 2: FOP 517 – Application for a Certificate of Equivalent

Competency

FOP-517Page 1 of 2

Revision No/ Date Title ReferenceVer. 1.0 - 06.08.2015 Application for Certificate of Equivalent Compency FOP-517

APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF EQUIVALENT COMPETENCYPort

Rotation No

Application Date

A. Personal Particulars of Applicant

Full Names of Candidate

PP Number

Eye Colour

Hair Colour

e-mail

Date of Birth

Nationality

Height

Tel/Mobile No

Permanent Address

B. Particulars of Foreign Certificate

Issuing Authority

Certificate held

Endorsements - Special Ships (Yes/No)

Certificate No. Date of Issue

Nationality of Certificate

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

FOP-517Page 2 of 2

Full Names of Candidate

Revision No/ Date Title ReferenceVer. 1.0 - 06.08.2015 Application for Certificate of Equivalent Compency 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 ShipsApplications 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 Date


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: American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Bureau Veritas (BV); DNV.GL As (DNV.GL) Indian Register of Shipping (IRS); Korean Register of Shipping (KRS); Lloyds Register of Shipping (LR); Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK); Registro Italiano Navale (RINA); and 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. 18 June 2014 SM6/5/2/1

Issued by and obtainable from: The South African Maritime Safety Authority 146 Lunnon Road Hillcrest, Pretoria PO Box 13186 Hatfield 0028 Tel: +27 12 366 2600 Fax:+27 12 366 2601 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site : www.samsa.org.za

INFORMATION & SERVICES

RELATED TO THE

HOME PORTS OF SOUTH AFRICA

- Port of Cape Town

- Port of Saldanha

- Port of Mossel Bay

- Port of Port Elizabeth

- Port of East London

- Port of Durban

- 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


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


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

To VTS/Port Control, 72 hours prior to arrival at the

Fairway Buoy.

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.

APPROACHES

Via VTS lanes.

BALLAST

Vessels should be sufficiently ballasted to navigate safely

within the harbour.

CRUISE SHIPS

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.

DEPTH

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.

EMERGENCIES

Contact Port Control on Channel 14 & 16 or

Tel.: +27 21-449-2805.

FISHING INDUSTRY

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.

FRESH WATER

INFORMATION

Weather bulletins and reports available from Cape

Town Radio/ZSC. Coastal weather bulletins via

Navtex at 12:20 and 16:20 hours.

PASSENGER TERMINAL

Facilities for cruise ships are provided at No 2 jetty in

the Victoria Basin or at E-Berth in the Duncan Dock.

PILOTAGE

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.

PILOT BOARDING POSITION

Off the Fairway buoy


BANKING

All major South African and international banks are

represented in Cape Town.

BERTHS

There are 34 berths ranging up to 318.5m length. See page

54 for details.

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.

CARGO HANDLING

The port deploys a wide range of modern, standard and

specialised equipment as appropriate to

terminal operations.

CONSULAR

All leading maritime nations are represented.

Available at all berths on request.

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.

HOURS OF BUSINESS

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)

General Cargo

Mon to Fri: 24 hours (not Christmas Day, New Year’s Day)

Sat: 07:00 – 15:00, 18:00 – 22:0 on request

Sun: 08:00 – 16:00, 18:00 – 22:00 on request

Public holidays: 08:00 – 16:00

Container Terminal

362 days (not Christmas Day, New years Day or May 1)

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.

PORT LIMITS

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.

RADIO

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 REPAIR

There are two dry docks; a repair quay and ship lift

facilities.

SHIP’S AGENTS

Leading South African and world ship’s agents are

represented at Cape Town.

STEVEDORING

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 one-

stop service.

STORAGE

The Port of Cape Town has a comprehensive range of

covered and open storage facilities.

TIDE

The tide fall at Cape Town is 1.2m.

WATER DENSITY

Seawater density in the harbour is 1.025g/cm³.

WEATHER

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

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS

(when telephoning from outside South Africa,

replace the ‘0’ in the national area code with +27)

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


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.


ADVISING ETA

To VTS/Port Control, on channel 16 at 148,24,12 and four

hours prior to arrival.

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

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.

BALLAST

Vessels should be sufficiently ballasted to allow safe

navigation within the harbor. The actual ballast requirements

are:

DEPTH

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

DIVERS

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.

EMERGENCIES

In case of emergency call Port Control Channel 12 and phone

+27 22 703 5310.

FISHING INDUSTRY

Fishing operates at Saldanha are based at the Sea Harvest

INFORMATION

Weather reports call Port control on Channel 12.

LARGEST VESSEL

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.

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.


North Head light bearing 058” at five miles. Tankers

must stay six miles off and south of the 080” line prior


DRAUGHT (m) LOA FORWARD AFT.

183 6.0 7.5

213 7.5 8.5

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.

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 semi-

automated bulk handling facility fed by conveyor and the

three multi-purpose berths have no wharf cranes, backed by

a range of trucks and ships..

CONSULAR


RADAR SURVEILLANCE

Saldanha Bay operates a sophisticated VTS System

perfected by Marine Data Systems and AIS System

(Automated Vessel Identification System).

SALVAGE AND RESCUE

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.

SHIP REPAIR

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.

Quay and Government Jetty. The Sea Harvest Company

receives catches for freezing, storage and export.

FRESH WATER

Supplies available by pipeline at all principle quays and

berths.

HAZARDOUS CARGO

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.

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.

HOURS OF BUSINESS

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

Ore vessels are worked 24-hour and

Tankers discharge and backload during daylight, until

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

Local time is GMT plus two hours.

TRANSPORTATION

Road and rail transport links connect Saldanha with Cape

Town.

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.

WASTE DENSITY

The average sea water density in the harbor is 1.025g/cm³.

to boarding.

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.

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.

No de-ballasting will be allowed from tanks

with lines running through cargo tanks containing oil.

PORT CRAFT

Saldanha Port display a range of port craft including

harbor tugs, pilot cutters, workboats and pollution

control craft.

RADIO

Port communications are handled on channels 12 and

16 also on 29Mhz and r/t Channel A. at Saldanha.


When telephoning from outside South Africa replace

the “0” in the national area code with +27.





Customer Service 022 703 5401

SHIP’S AGENTS


represented at Port of Saldanha (SAASOOA – South African

Association of Ship Operators and Agents Association)

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

STORAGE

Dry bulk and general cargo storage facilities are available at

the port.

WEATHER

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.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Flying Squad 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

PORT OF MOSSEL BAY


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.


ADVISING ETA

To VTS/Port Control, 72 hours prior to arrival at the Pilot

station

AIRPORT

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.

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


within the harbour.

BANKING


represented in Mossel bay

BERTHS

CRUISE SHIPS

There are no dedicated areas within the Port of Mossel Bay

for cruise liners. They are berthing at larger vessel anchor.

DEPTH

7.5 m Depth

EMERGENCIES

Contact Port Control on Channel 12 and 16 or

Tel.: +27 44-604-6271

FISHING INDUSTRY

Mossel Bay is the major base for the fishing industry of the



FRESH WATER


HAZARDOUS CARGO





HOURS OF BUSINESS

The Port of Mossel Bay operates from Monday to Friday from

INFORMATION

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.

PASSENGER TERMINAL

No facilities available for passenger terminal but port

of Mossel Bay use Quay 4

PILOTAGE

Pilotage is compulsory within port limits (TNPA

pilot).


Pilot Station 2 miles east of break water

PORT LIMITS

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

5 quays and 2 off-shore mooring facilities

BUNKERS

No heavy fuel oil, only diesel oil for fishing vessels and

supply vessels.

CARGO HANDLING

Not applicable for Port of Mossel Bay

CONSULAR


06h00 to 18h00 only.

Agri & Ro-Ro Terminal

No agri & Ro-Ro terminal available in the port of Mossel Bay

General Cargo

1 x Multi-Purpose berth available for general cargo

Port office hours


Tankers

SPM: Docking – Day light only

Sailing – Day and Night 24 hours

CBM: Docking – Day light only

Sailing – Day light only

Port of Mossel Bay use channel 12 and 16

SHIP REPAIR

Marine engineering firms are available for all classes

and types of onboard repairs. A slipway of 250 tons

capacity is available.

SHIPS AGENTS

Leading South African and world ships’ agents are

represented at Mossel Bay.

STEVEDORING

Not Applicable for the Port of Mossel Bay

STORAGE

2.9 tons/m²

TIDE

Approximately 2 metres

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.

WATER DENSITY

Length: 750 m Breath: 120m Depth: 7.0 m

WEATHER

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.









EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Flying Squad 10111

Fire 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


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.


ADVISING ETA

To VTS/Port Control, 72 hours prior to arrival at the

Fairway Buoy.

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

CRUISE SHIPS


They are berthed at 8 and 9 berths depending on space

availability and vessel size.

DEPTH

The depth at the entrance channel is 14.5m,

EMERGENCIES

Contact Port Control on Channel 11 or

Tel.: +27 41 507 1911.

FISHING INDUSTRY

Cape Town is the major base for the fishing industry of the


INFORMATION

Weather bulletins and reports available from Cape

Town Radio/ZSC. Coastal weather bulletins via

Navtex at 12:20 and 16:20 hours.

PASSENGER TERMINAL

Facilities for cruise ships are provided Berth at 8 & 9.

PILOTAGE

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.



Anchorage No 2: General

Anchorage No 1: (Small Craft)

APPROACHES

Via VTS lanes.

BALLAST


within the harbour.

BERTHS

There are 12 berths ranging up to 318.5m length.

CARGO HANDLING


specialized equipment as appropriate to


CONSULAR



FRESH WATER

HAZARDOUS CARGO





HOURS OF BUSINESS

The Port of Cape Town is open 24 hours, 365 days of the

year. Working hours at individual terminals and facilities are:

Ro-Ro Terminal

24 hours (not Christmas Day, New Year’s Day)

General Cargo

Mon to Fri: 24 hours (not Christmas Day, New Year’s Day)

Container Terminal

362 days (not Christmas Day, New Years Day or May 1)

Port office hours


Tankers

If carrying hazardous cargoes, berthing and unberthing only



PORT LIMITS

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.

RADIO

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


represented at Port Elizabeth.

STEVEDORING

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..

THE PORT OF EAST LONDON


Port of East London

5200

South Africa

Tel: +27 (0) 43 700 1200 / Fax: +27 (0) 43 700 2319


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.


ADVISING ETA

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.

AIRPORT

East London Airport is served by major airlines with

scheduled flights to all parts of the globe, via

Johannesburg, Cape Town or Durban

ANCHORAGES

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

APPROACHES

Entrance Channel

Width 180 m., draft 11.0–14.0 m.

CRUISE SHIPS

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.

DEPTH

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.

EMERGENCIES

Contact Port Control on Channel 12 & 16 orContact

Harbour Master. Tel: +27 (43) 700 2100, +27 (43)

7002142.

FISHING INDUSTRY

East London has a limited base for the fishing

industry which is privately operated.

FRESH WATER

INFORMATION

Weather bulletins and reports available from

Cape Town Radio/ZSC. Coastal weather

bulletins via Navtex at 12:20 and 16:20 hours.

PILOTAGE

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.

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

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

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

BANKING

All major South African banks are represented in

East London.

BERTHS

There are 11 commercial berths ranging up to 250m

in length. See following page for specific details.

BUNKERS

Fuel and gas oil are available by road tankers.

CARGO HANDLING

The port deploys a wide range of modern, standard

and specialised equipment as appropriate to


CONSULAR

Belgium Germany Portugal UK Denmark Italy

France Netherlands


HAZARDOUS CARGO

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


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

24 hours (excluding Christmas Day, New Year’s Day

and 1 May)

General Cargo

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

Sun: 08:00 – 16:00, 18:00 – 22:00 on request

Public holidays: 08:00 – 16:00

Container Terminal

362 days (excluding Christmas Day, New years Day

and 1 May )

Port office hours

08:00 – 16:00, Monday to Friday (excluding public

holidays as above)

Tankers

If carrying hazardous cargoes, berthing and

unberthing only during daylight hours.

Long. 027° 53′ 57" E.

For charter party purposes, vessel is considered

to have arrived when entering port limits.

For harbour revenue purposes, a vessel

``arrives'' when it passes into the harbour

proper.

RADIO & COMMUNICATIONS

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

SHIP REPAIR

Ship repairs are undertaken in the East London Graving Dock which has a docking

length of 200 meters.

Private contractors undertake repair and maintenance. A repair quay of 106 meters

TOWAGE

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

is available adjacent to the dry-dock.

Facilities include:

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.

DIMENSIONS :

+ Overall Docking Length 200,0 m (210m in emergency cases)

+ Length on Keel Blocks 193,1m

+ Length on Bottom 198,5m

+ Width at Coping 31,2 m

+ Width at Entrance Top 27,2m

+ Maximum beam of vessels 24,8m

SHIP’S AGENTS

Leading South African ship’s agents are represented at East London and are

required to be registered with the Port

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.

TIDE

1.67m (Highest Astronomical Tide is 2.04m)

WATER DENSITY


WEATHER

Weather forecasting is provided by the SA Weather Bureau and on channel 26 VHF

A weather monitoring system - IPOSS – which is maintained by the CSIR, has been

implemented by the Port

Request for towage services must be pre-arranged by the vessel agent.

SECURITY COMPLIANCE

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.

ENVIRONMENTAL FORMALITIES

Only licensed waste service providers are permitted to operate in the port for the

removal of slops, normal waste and galley waste.

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.

USEFUL CONTACT NUMBERS



Port Manager 043 700 1186 Port Control 043 700 2142 Harbour Master 043 700 1176 Port Security Officer 043 700 2421 Port Engineer 043 700 2408 Property Manager 043 700 2203 CRM 043 700 1034 Corporate Affairs 043 700 1043 Dry-dock bookings 043 700 1176 Access control permit 043 700 2421

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Flying Squad 10111

Ambulance 10177

Fire/Disaster Management 043 705 9000

Sea Rescue 043 700 2100

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


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.


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.

AIRPORT

King Shaka International Airport is served by major world

airlines with scheduled flights to all parts of the globe, either

direct or via Johannesburg.

ANCHORAGES

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.

APPROACHES

Vessels report to Durban Port Control at 12 Nautical Miles

CRUISE SHIPS

Cruise traffic is handled at Durban’s dedicated passenger

terminal facility, N Shed, T-Jetty.

DEPTH

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.

EMERGENCIES

Contact Port Control on VHF Channel 12 or

Tel.: +27 31 308 2805.

FISHING INDUSTRY

Quays for commercial fishing operations are located at

Maydon Wharf and the Silt Channel.

FRESH WATER

Fresh water supplies are available via pipeline at all berths.

INFORMATION

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..

PASSENGER TERMINAL

Facilities for cruise ships are provided at the port of

Durban’s passenger terminal facility at N Shed.

PILOTAGE

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.



and at 6 Nautical Miles from the Fairway Buoy.

BALLAST

Vessels must be adequately ballasted to permit safe

navigation within the port. Only clean, locally loaded ballast

water, may be discharged within the port.

BANKING


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


specialised equipment as appropriate to


CONSULAR

-

The pumping rate is 50 tph.

HAZARDOUS CARGO


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.

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.


PORT LIMITS

The entrance channel has a depth of 19m (62.3 feet)

from Chart Datum, and a width of 222m (728.3 feet)

between caissons.

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


represented at the Port of Durban.

STEVEDORING

Stevedoring is varied out by private-sector operators

in Durban.

STORAGE

The Port of Durban has a comprehensive range of covered and open

storage facilities.

TIDE

Tidefall at mean high water springs is 1.8m and 0.49m and mean low

water neaps.

TRANSPORTATION

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.

WATER DENSITY


WEATHER

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.









EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Police 10111

Fire 031 361 6333

Sea Rescue 083 276 2766

Security 031 361 8918

PORT OF DURBAN BERTHS (Designed Specifications) Length and Depth in meters

BERTHS LENGHT MAX

DEPTH MAX

DRAUGHT

POINT

Tug Jetty 154 6.0 5.7

A Berth extension 32 11.7 11.4

A Berth 216 11.7 11.4

B Berth 219 10.5 10.2

C Berth 260 12.8 12.5

D Berth 250 12.8 12.5

E Berth 250 12.8 12.5

F Berth 250 12.8 12.5

G Berth 250 12.8 12.5

M Berth 397 12.2 11.9

N Berth 260 12.2 11.9

O Berth 310 12.2 11.9

P Berth 310 10.9 10.6

Q Berth 201 10.9 10.6

R Berth 201 10.9 10.6

MAYDON WHARF

Berth 1 152 9.9 9.6

Berth 2 153 9.9 9.6

Berth 3 150 9.9 9.6

Berth 4 150 9.9 9.6

Berth 5 200 9.9 9.6

Berth 6 175 9.9 9.6

Berth 7 273 9.9 9.6

Berth 8 192 10.6 10.3

Berth 9 149 9.9 9.6

Berth 10 152 9.9 9.6

Berth 11 223 10.6 10.3

Berth 12 266 6.1 5.8

Berth 13 141 9.9 9.6

Berth 14 141 9.9 9.6

Berth 15 281 9.9 9.6

Fish Wharf and Jetty 441 6.1 5.8

PIER NO. 1

Berth 100 50 9.1 8.8

Berth 101 221 12.8 12.5

Berth 102 221 12.8 12.5

Berth 103 220 12.8 12.5

Berth 104 362 12.8 12.5

Berth 105 235 12.8 12.5

Berth 106 213 12.8 12.5

Berth 107 238 12.8 12.5

CROSSBERTH

Crossberth 108 273 12.8 12.5

Crossberth 109 272 12.8 12.5

PIER NO. 2

Berth 200 167 12.8 12.0

Berth 201 225 12.8 12.2

Berth 202 225 12.8 12.5

Berth 203 305 12.8 12.5

Berth 204 305 12.8 12.5

Berth 205 305 12.8 12.5

ISLAND VIEW

Berth 1 213 12.8 12.5

Berth 2 185 12.8 12.5

Berth 3 168 12.8 12.5

Berth 4 186 10.6 10.3

Berth 5 185 12.8 12.5

Berth 6 185 12.8 12.5

Berth 7 230 12.8 12.5

Berth 8 230 12.8 12.5

Berth 9 245 12.8 12.5

BLUFF

BCA 1 312 9.1 8.8

BCA 2 98 10.3 10.0

BCA 3 110 9.1 8.8

BCA 4 130 10.6 10.3

BAYHEAD

Graving Dock 352 11.3 n/a

Repair quay (24) 225 6.1 5.8

Dept. repair jetty 146 6.1 5.8

Ship repair jetty 149 8.5 8.2

Fish Wharf 154 4.8 4.5

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


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.


ADVISING ETA

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.

AIRPORT

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.

ANCHORAGES

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

CRUISE SHIPS


Liners are berthed at suitable berths, depending on space

availability and vessel size, or berthed at the Small Craft

Port.

DEPTH

The Port entrance channel has a width of 300m, extending

seawards 400m beyond the breakwater to a depth of 22m.

EMERGENCIES

Contact Port Control on Channel 12 & 16 or

Tel.: +27 35 905 3444/3401

Contact Port Fire Emergency

Tel.: +27 83 708 0830

FISHING INDUSTRY

INFORMATION

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.

PASSENGER TERMINAL

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.

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.

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.

APPROACHES

Via VTS lanes.

BALLAST


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.

BANKING


represented in Cape Town.

BERTHS

There are 23 berths ranging up to 350m length. 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.

CARGO HANDLING

The Port hosts six cargo-handling terminals equipped to

ensure that our clients can compete in the global area.

CONSULAR


n/a

FRESH WATER

Available at all berths upon request.

HAZARDOUS CARGO


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).

HOURS OF BUSINESS

The Port of Richards Bays Authority’s administrative office

hours: 08:00 – 16:00 (Monday to Friday – not public

holidays).

The Port Authority’s Marine Services hours: 24-hour service,

7 days a week, except Christmas day.

Terminals: 24-hours, 7 days a week. (Notes: Closures over

public holidays vary per terminal).

priority in terms of the Marine Resource Reservation

System.


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

Six mile limit south-east of South Breakwater.

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).

SHIP’S AGENTS


represented at Richards Bay.

STEVEDORING

Richards Bay stevedoring companies offer a number

of various services.

PORT OF RICHARDS BAY BERTHS (Designed Specifications) Length and Depth in meters

BERTH CARGO TYPE LENGTH DREDGED DEPTH MAX DRAFT DIE DUINE 208 Bulk Liquids 250m -14.0m 12.5m 209 Bulk Liquids 300m -14.0m 12.5m 301 Coal 350m -19.0m 17.5m 302 Coal 350m -19.0m 17.5m 303 Coal 350m -19.0m 17.5m 304 Coal 350m -19.0m 17.5m 305 Coal 184m -19.0m 17.5m 306 Coal 280m -19.0m 17.5m UMHLATUZI 606 General 220m -14.5m 13.5m 607 General 220m -14.5m 13.5m 608 General 204m -14.5m 13.5m 609 Bulk 300m -14.5m 14.0m BAYVUE 701 Bulk 240m -14.5m 14.0m 702 Bulk 300m -19.0m 17.5m 703 Bulk 240m -19.0m 17.5m 704 Bulk 240m -19.0m 17.5m 705 General 280m -19.0m 17.5m 706 General 200m -14.7m 13.5m

707 General 200m -14.7m 13.5m 708 General 200m -14.7m 13.5m 801 Bulk 260m -19.0m 17.5m 802 Bulk 260m -19.0m 17.5m SMALL CRAFT PORT Repair berth 300m -8.0m 7.5m Dredger berth 150m -7.0m N/A Tug berths 180m -7.0m N/A Work boat berths 165m -4.0m N/A Port Craft berths 150m -4.0m N/A Launch Jetty

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