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Fishing industry calls for improved engagement

SAMSA acknowledges status of fishing sector

Saturday, March 7, 2026 0 818

SOUTH AFRICA: Members of the fishing sector were especially vocal at an engagement with the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) this week in Cape Town, pressing for the Authority to prioritise surveying and certification processes that are currently impacting the industry’s capacity to operate effectively.

SAMSA commits to address service delivery issues

Industry engagement highlights priorities

Friday, March 6, 2026 0 1226

SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is facing the industry in a series of engagements where stakeholders are being encouraged to express their concerns and table the immediate challenges. Based on input at the session in Cape Town, most of the critical issues centre around service delivery.

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