SAMTRA IS A NON-PROFIT COMPANY ORIGINALLY ESTABLISHED THROUGH DONATIONS MADE BY VARIOUS SHIPPING COMPANIES AS A SIMULATOR TRAINING FACILITY AND OFFICIALLY OPENED BY THE STATE PRESIDENT OF SOUTH AFRICA ON 9 SEPTEMBER 2003.

Situated in Simon’s Town (approximately 50kms from Cape Town), the facility houses bridge, engine room, reefer, ECDIS, GMDSS and Long Range Communications (LRC) simulation equipment respectively acquired from Force Technology, STN Atlas and Poseidon. SAMTRA’s instructors are qualified ex sea-going marine personnel, who have all received intensive training in pedagogy, lecturing and simulation operation to ensure quality course delivery. Real-life, relevant examples are shared to enrich the courses being offered.

THE TRAINING ACADEMY’S OFFERINGS:

SIMULATION TRAINING COURSES offered for Engine Room, Reefer, Communications and Bridge, including ASD Tug and Voith Tractor Tug Modules.

PROFESSIONAL MARITIME SHORT COURSES offered for deck, engine and offshore.

OIL & GAS TRAINING offered for onshore and offshore shipping industry.

TRAINING SOLUTIONS including management and development of Cadet and Rating Training Programs.

CUSTOM SOLUTIONS such as Port Development Studies or Consulting.