About SMSA
The Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority (SMSA) is a regulatory and supervisory body within the Ministry of Transport, established to ensure the safe and lawful use of Seychelles’ waters and other water bodies.
- Our History
- Our Objective
- Our Role
- Our Commitment
- Our Functions
- Vision
- Mission
The Seychelles Maritime Safety Administration was created in 2004 with the separation of the Ports and Marine Division. It became a legal entity with the enactment of the Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act, 2014 and was transformed into the Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority on April 1, 2020, as per the Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority Act, 2019.
Our primary objective is to ensure that all mariners, without exception, use and enjoy the seas of Seychelles and other water bodies in a safe and lawful manner. We are also responsible for ensuring maritime security and pollution prevention.
As the focal point of contact for Seychelles with the International Maritime Organization (IMO), we have an international obligation to implement all the provisions of the IMO instruments that Seychelles has ratified, acceded to, or is a party to.
We are committed to providing a safe and secure maritime environment for all users of Seychelles’ waters. We strive to achieve this through effective regulation, supervision, and enforcement of maritime safety and security standards.
- The SMSA is responsible for:
- Ensuring the safety of ships, crew, and passengers
- Preventing pollution of the marine environment
- Ensuring maritime security
- Implementing international maritime conventions and regulations
- Licensing Maritime Activities
A leading maritime Authority driving Seychelles’ national and international maritime aspirations.
A small Developing Island State with an International Maritime presence on par with the best international standards and practices reflected nationally.