Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority

SMSA is a regulatory and supervisory body within the Ministry of Transport with its primary objective being to ensure that all mariners without exception, use and enjoy the seas of Seychelles and other water bodies, in a safe and lawful manner. SMSA is also responsible for ensuring maritime security and pollution prevention.

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The BBNJ Agreement, commonly referred to as the ‘High Seas Treaty’, is an international accord established under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Its primary objective is to tackle the increasing concerns regarding the sustainable protection of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction. The signing and subsequent ratification of […]

Seychelles Maritime Week 2024 is poised to be the premier maritime transport event in the Indian Ocean region, taking place in Seychelles from Tuesday, September 24,to Thursday, September 26, at the esteemed Savoy Seychelles Resort & Spa. This notable conference and exhibition aims to highlight Seychelles’s position as the ‘Preferred Regional Maritime Gateway’ for the […]

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