Welcome to SAMTRA
We strive to remain at the cutting edge of maritime training. We believe that good maritime training must be realistic, interesting, enjoyable, challenging and practical. In this way we continue to conduct maritime training programs which enable the participants to improve their personal and professional effectiveness and competitiveness in the global maritime industry.
Simulator Training
Offered for Engine Room Courses, Reefer, Communications and Bridge Courses, including ASD Tug & Tractor Tug Modules.
STCW Safety & Ancillary Courses
Offered for courses offered in a class room environment where simulation is not required.
Superyacht Training
A SAMTRA and Professional Yachtmaster Training (PYT) joint venture offering accredited superyacht training courses.
Educational Programmes
SAMSA approved pre-sea training courses offered by SAMTRA for Cruise Ship Passenger Service Personnel.
SAMTRA News
SAMTRA launches ETO Course!
New Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) Course The South African Maritime Training Academy (SAMTRA) has completed the development of a new training course for Electro-Technical Officers (ETO). This initiative responds to demand from industry stakeholders and aligns with...
Meet the three BCA and SAMTRA scholarship recipients
SAMTRA’s partnership with Business College of Athens (BCA), one of the world’s leading maritime colleges, has made it easier for African maritime professionals to study towards an internationally-recognised maritime-related qualification.The first cohort of maritime...
SAMTRA welcomes Zola
Delighted and proud to meet our new maritime bursary student, Zola Sampson, today and to introduce him to the SAMTRA organisation and family. Zola, a Grade 10 maritime student at Simon's Town School's Lawhill Maritime Centre, has had an interesting childhood. When he...
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