South African Seafarers honoured by SAMSA
The South African Maritime Safety Authority (Samsa) honoured brave and hard-working seafarers who work on the high seas to keep global trade going, at a ceremony on 23 October.
Transport Minister, Sibusiso Ndebele, attended the ceremony with other maritime industry players.
About 98% of South Africa’s trade is seaborne and this contributed to over 50% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Ndebele applauded the various winners for their hard work and highlighted the importance of sea trade to the country’s prosperity.
The shortage of seafarers in South Africa was said to be of concern and also that more people needed to be trained and skilled to become seafarers.
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SAMSA is participating in Africa Ports and Harbours Congress 2012 – find out more here.
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