South African International Maritime Institute - SAIMI

08/06/2026

03/06/2026

Registration for the Maritime Indaba for Persons with Disabilities 2026 is now officially closed.
We would like to thank everyone who has registered, and we look forward to welcoming delegates, partners, and industry stakeholders to Nelson Mandela University Ocean Sciences Campus on 18-19 June 2026.

03/06/2026

SAIMI is honoured to have had an opportunity to contribute to the Oceans Economy Conference and Expo 2026, held under the theme: "Protecting Our Seas: Maritime Security”, where maritime leaders from across South Africa and the African continent gathered to explore solutions for maritime security and sustainable ocean development.

Dr Nomtha Hadi contributed to discussions on safeguarding South Africa's ports, sea lanes, and trade corridors, whilst Dr Malwande Nkalitshana highlighted the importance of building a future-ready maritime workforce.

02/06/2026

Looking to take the next step in your career? Our advanced distance learning programmes, developed and led by WMU Faculty and leading maritime experts, are tailored specifically for professionals in the maritime industry. With a flexible online format, you can study at your own pace—anytime, anywhere.

CLASSES BEGIN - 14 SEPTEMBER!
Follow the link to learn more about each programme: https://www.wmu.se/distance-learning

02/06/2026

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29/05/2026

SAIMI proudly congratulates the Sail Africa team on their outstanding performance in the Vasco da Gama Ocean Race.

The team of four young women, alongside instructors Ben Makhanya and MK Chiliza aboard Spirit of Anna Wardley, won the Marlow Trophy, Rubicon Trophy for outstanding seamanship, and the Choose Life Junior Trophy that was awarded to 17-year-old Thembeka Dlamini.

28/05/2026

SAIMI is honoured to have been invited to partipate in the Research on Poverty Alleviation (REPOA) 29th Annual Research Workshop, held in Tanzania on 26-27 May 2026. REPOA is a leading independent research institution and think tank based in Tanzania, that focuses on generating cutting-edge research to inform evidence-based socioeconomic policies, promote poverty alleviation, and drive sustainable development in East Africa.

Represented by its Research Director, Dr Nomtha Hadi, SAIMI shared insights from South Africa and the continent on Blue Economy Infrastructure, challenges and potential opportunities for Tanzania.

25/05/2026

Registrations are now officially open for the Maritime Indaba for Persons with Disabilities 2026.
Join industry leaders and practitioners, institutions, innovators, and change-makers as we shape a more inclusive future within South Africa’s maritime sector.

18–19 June 2026
Nelson Mandela University Ocean Sciences Campus
Gqeberha, South Africa

To register click the link below: https://forms.gle/SDAyDhPN6c2txgqH7

. Inclusion. Opportunity.

25/05/2026

Happy Africa Day!

Today we celebrate Africa Day 2026, a moment to honour Africa’s rich cultures, resilience, and opportunities. This year’s theme, “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063,” reminds us that protecting our water and sanitation systems remains important for our future.

25/05/2026

SAIMI participated in the Building Partnerships for a Sustainable Blue Economy: Maritime Transport workshop, held on 18–19 May 2026, in Cape Town.
The dialogue, hosted by the French Embassy and the Institute for Security Studies, gathered key stakeholders from government, industry, academia, and international partners to strengthen collaboration in South Africa’s maritime transport sector.
Discussions focused on advancing technology and digitalisation, seafarer training and skills development, and the decarbonisation of shipping.