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==Procedure==
'''Apply In-Person:''' 
#To Obtain Seafarer Accident Insurance, the applicant must go to the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) office [https://www.samsa.org.za/Pages/Contact-Us.aspx Contact Link]
#The insurance application form must be obtained from the authorities at the SAMSA office.
#Make sure that you have all the documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#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.
#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.
#After approval the applicant will be issued with the “CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE OR OTHER FINANCIAL SECURITY” with the details of the insurance approval.
#There is no application fee for claiming the seafarer insurance.
#Each step of the application process will be updated timely to the applicant. 
 
'''Apply through Mail or Fax:''' 
#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.
#The insurance application form must be obtained from the authorities at the SAMSA office [https://www.samsa.org.za/Pages/Contact-Us.aspx Contact Link]
#Make sure that you have all the documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#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.
#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.
#After approval the applicant will be issued with the “CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE OR OTHER FINANCIAL SECURITY” with the details of the insurance approval.
#There is no application fee for claiming the seafarer insurance.
#Each step of the application process will be updated timely to the applicant. 
 
==Required Documents==
*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. 
 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''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 
[https://www.samsa.org.za/Pages/Contact-Us.aspx Address & Contact Link] 
[https://goo.gl/maps/73ETNqUsUU4b9yuUA Location Link] 
 

==Eligibility==
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. 
 
==Fees==
There is no application fee for claiming the seafarer insurance. 
 
==Validity==
The validity period of the seafarer insurance will be mentioned in the Insurance certificate issue to the applicant. 
 
==Documents to Use==
Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g., links 
 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people. 
 
==Processing Time==
The processing time will be updated timely to the applicant after filing the application. 
 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'. 
 
==Instructions==
Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g., The state office holds birth records since January 1908. 
 
==Required Information==
*Name of ship
*Official Numbers or letters
*Home Port
*Name and Principal place of business owner
*Type of security
*Number of seamen covered under security
*Duration of security
*Name
*Principal place of business of insurers and/or guarantors
*Issued by (Full designation of insurer(s) and/or guarantor(s))
*Place
*Date
*Signature and designation of authorised issuing official 
 
==Need for the Document==
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. 
 
==Information which might help==
Enter other information which might help. 
 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
E.g., Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity. 
 
==External Links==
[https://www.samsa.org.za/Pages/default.aspx External Link] 
 
==Others==
More information which might help people. 

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