The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has appointed SAMTRA to manage all aspects of onboard cadet training on the training ship SA AGULHAS, which will be achieved through a dedicated training programme and training officers.
The former Antarctic supply and research ship was recently taken over by SAMSA who has turned it into a dedicated training ship aimed at meeting the shortfall of suitable cadet training berths. This opportunity is extended, through a limited number of berths, to other African nations.
The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has appointed SAMTRA to manage all aspects of onboard cadet training on the training ship SA AGULHAS, which will be achieved through a dedicated training programme and training officers.
The former Antarctic supply and research ship was recently taken over by SAMSA who has turned it into a dedicated training ship aimed at meeting the shortfall of suitable cadet training berths. This opportunity is extended, through a limited number of berths, to other African nations.
SA Agulhas will continue to conduct environmental studies adding to the benefit and experience the cadets will gain from this initiative, and providing a better understanding of coastal vulnerabilities and ocean ecosystems.
The ship started her first voyage on the morning of Wednesday, 4 July 2012 and has since proceeded up the east coast as far as Durban, from where SA Agulhas will sail for Namibia, Angola and West African ports. The Training Officers have reported that the cadets have since settled in and are in good spirits and have already started participating in bridge watchkeeping and general housekeeping duties.
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