The Chamber operates in the environment of ocean and coastal shipping, ocean and coastal fishing, port activities and associated land-based activities.
  • Develop and improve skills within the Maritime Industry.
  • Promote, co-ordinate and monitor high quality education and training in the sector - this is done taking cognisance of both international requirements (in particular those relating to the licensing of international seafarer) as well as the local environment in which learning is delivered.
  • Facilitate a framework of learning which promotes access to, and recognition of, learning in the workplace.
  • Represent the interests of all stakeholders in the sector equitably and transparently.

Organisations We Engage With:

Employers
  • Seafarers Employers Organisation
  • South African Pelagic Fish Producers Association
  • South Afican Deepsea Trawl Association
  • National Ports Authority
  • Eocaf

Employees
  • Trawler & Line Fishermen’s Union
  • Weskus Werkers Unie
  • Food & Allied Workers Union
  • South African Transport & Allied Workers Union
  • United Transport & Allied Trade Unions
  • United Association Of South Africa
  • National Certificated Fish & Allied Workers Union
Statutory Bodies
  • SAMSA (South African Marine Safety Authority)
  • MCM (Marine & Coastal Management)
  • NDOT (National Department Of Transport)
  • SA NAVY (South African Navy)

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