SAMTRA - South African Maritime Training Academy

SAMTRA is a maritime training academy situated in Simons Town, South Africa, which focuses predominantly on the provision of simulator based training. Based on a premise of quality skills development training, to world class standards, SAMTRA aims to provide relevant training to the African maritime industry as a cost effective solution.

SAMTRA’s product offering consists of simulation training courses in refrigeration engineering, marine engineering and deck officer training.  Non-simulator courses are also offered to include computer based training for both seafarers and shore staff.

SAMTRA also manages the Cadet Training Programs for various companies as an extension to its core business, which handles the entire process of a cadets training program, from recruitment to qualification as officer of the watch.

Courses Offered

Course Schedule Region
MARPOL
Maritime Engineering Practice
Skills/Short Programme Western Cape
Engine Room Resource Management
Maritime Engineering Practice
Skills/Short Programme Western Cape
Engine Room Watchkeeping
Maritime Engineering Practice
Skills/Short Programme Western Cape
Engine Room Plant Familiarisation
Maritime Engineering Practice
Skills/Short Programme Western Cape
Auxiliary Boiler Familiarisation
Maritime Engineering Practice
Skills/Short Programme Western Cape
Able Seafarer Engine Course
Operator and Seafarer
Skills/Short Programme Western Cape
Global Maritime Distress & Safety System Refresher Course
Maritime
Skills/Short Programme Western Cape
Global Maritime Distress & Safety Signal Course
Maritime
Skills/Short Programme Western Cape
ECDIS (IMO model course)
Maritime
Skills/Short Programme Western Cape
Crisis & Emergency Management
Maritime
Skills/Short Programme Western Cape

Address

Queens Road, Seaforth
Simons Town, Western Cape
South Africa

Contact

t: +27 21 786 8400
f: +27 86 508 4887