Apply In-Person:

1. To Obtain Seafarer Accident Insurance, the applicant must go to the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) office Contact Link
2. The insurance application form must be obtained from the authorities at the SAMSA office.
3. Make sure that you have all the documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. The application form must be filled with all the necessary details, and along with the required documents, it must be submitted to the respective official at the SAMSA.
5. After verifying the medical condition and insurance related details, if the eligibility and insurance claiming requirements are fulfilled, then the insurance will be approved by the SAMSA.
6. After approval the applicant will be issued with the “CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE OR OTHER FINANCIAL SECURITY” with the details of the insurance approval.
7. There is no application fee for claiming the seafarer insurance.
8. Each step of the application process will be updated timely to the applicant.
   

Apply through Mail or Fax:

1. To Obtain Seafarer Accident Insurance, the applicant must submit the application to the go to the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)’s official Email ID or to the Fax Number given here.
   • Email ID: cbriesch@samsa.org.za
   • Fax Number - 012 – 3423160.
2. The insurance application form must be obtained from the authorities at the SAMSA office Contact Link
3. Make sure that you have all the documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. The application form must be filled with all the necessary details, and along with the required documents, it must be emailed to cbriesch@samsa.org.za or faxed to the number 012 – 3423160.
5. After verifying the medical condition and insurance related details, if the eligibility and insurance claiming requirements are fulfilled, then the insurance will be approved by the SAMSA.
6. After approval the applicant will be issued with the “CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE OR OTHER FINANCIAL SECURITY” with the details of the insurance approval.
7. There is no application fee for claiming the seafarer insurance.
8. Each step of the application process will be updated timely to the applicant.
   

• Application Form.
• Medical certificate issued by the approved doctor.
• Other medical documents of the Seaman.
• Medical Bills.
• Evidence of Accident at the workplace.
• Other supporting documents requested by the officials.
  

SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY
SAMSA, Block E Hatfield Gardens, 333 Grosvenor Street, Hatfield, Pretoria.
PO Box - 131 86 Hatfield 0028
Fax No: (012) 342 3 160
Email cbriesch@samsa.org.za

​​​PRETORIA
Tel: +27 (0) 12 366 2600
Fax: +27 (0) 12 366 2601 ​

​DURBAN
Tel: +27 (0) 31 307 ​1501
Fax: +27 (0) 31 306 4983
Email: durbanops@samsa.org.za

​CAPE TOWN​​​
Tel: +27 (0) 21 421 6170​​
Fax: +27 (0) 21 419 0730
Email: samsacpt@samsa.org.za

​PORT ELIZABETH
Tel: +27 (0) 41 585 0051/3
Fax: +27 (0) 41 582 1213
Email: pereception@samsa.org.za

PORT NOLLOTH​
Tel: +27 (0) 27 851 7695
Fax: +27 (0) 27 851 7699
Email: portnolloth@samsa.org.za

​RICHARDS BAY
Tel: +27 (0) 35 788 0068
Fax: +27 (0) 35 788 00
Email: samsarb@samsa.org.za

​EAST LONDON
Tel: +27 (0) 43 722 4120
Fax: +27 (0) 43 722 2264 ​
Email: elreception@samsa.org.za

​SALDANHA BAY
Tel: +27 (0) 22 714 1612
Fax: +27 (0) 22 714 3635​​
Email: saldanhabayoffice@samsa.org.za

​MOSSEL BAY
Tel: +27 (0) 44 690 4201
Fax: +27 (0) 44 691 1206
Email: mbreception@samsa.org.za​

​PORT OF NGQURA
Tel: (Cell)+27 (0)79 512 1017
Fax: +27 (0)​41 582 2130 ​
Email: ponreception@samsa.org.za

​MRCC (CAPE TOWN)
Tel: +27 (0) 21 938 3310
Fax: +27 (0) 21 938 3319
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The insurance can be obtained if the Seaman in injured or in case of the death of the Seaman, the immediate family member of the Seaman is eligible to obtain the Seafarer Accident Insurance.

There is no application fee for claiming the seafarer insurance.

The validity period of the seafarer insurance will be mentioned in the Insurance certificate issue to the applicant.

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• Name of ship
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• Name and Principal place of business owner
• Type of security
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• Duration of security
• Name
• Principal place of business of insurers and/or guarantors
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• Place
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The Seamen Accident Insurance helps the Seaman in covering the medical expenses and the compensation caused due to the accident happened at the workplace. The insurance can either be claimed by the applicant or the immediate family member by submitting the supporting documents.

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