The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is a South African government agency established on 1 April 1998 as a result of the 1998 South African Maritime Safety Authority Act 5.[1] as such it is responsible for the implementation of current International & National Regulations regarding the Maritime Industry as well as upon all recreational marine ...
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Registration & Licensing of ships: Determine and define the principal dimensions, tonnages and technical specifications/ characteristics of a vessel for approval by the Naval Architect, for the process of ship registration and licencing of vessels.
Naval Architecture: Assess and comment on technical plans of vessels for the approval of the Naval Architect Vessel Plan Approvals.
Legislation/Regulations: Identify shortcomings in existing legislation and generate proposed amendments of existing or the drafting of new legislation from a technical perspective. Draft Marine Notices, Circulars, guidance documents and procedures in support of existing legislation for the approval of the Naval Architect.
Administration: Assist in archiving and knowledge management. Attend committee meetings to contribute to technical and operational outcomes as requested by the Naval Architect.
Casualty Investigations: Under the direction of the Naval Architect, assist surveyors with investigations into casualties of a specific technical nature where a naval architectural input is required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with MSc in Naval Architecture or Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture
Preference will be given to candidates registered with ECSA and SAIMENA
3-5 Years of experience within the Maritime sector will be an added advantage.