Richards Bay Harbour · KwaZulu-Natal
Structured Empowerment At Sea
Accredited training. Licensed vessels. Real sea-time.
Siyakwazi Marine Skills Development Centre is an integrated maritime academy operating inside a working harbour — alongside licensed commercial linefishing vessels, within a regulated maritime economy. Training is not simulated.
Harbour-Based Training
Delivered inside Richards Bay Harbour on a 10-year Transnet lease.
Licensed Vessels
Sea-time on J8 and FV Mnumzane under licensed skipper supervision.
SAMSA Oversight
Accredited Small Vessel Examiner on the executive team (EX09/2025).
QCTO Aligned
Occupational qualifications with moderated, competency-based assessment.
Level 1 B-BBEE
100% Black-owned with 135% procurement recognition.
Training Programmes
Explore Our Courses
Choose a training pathway that matches your goals. Every programme combines accredited theory, yard-based practical work and supervised sea-time.
Here, navigation meets weather. Compliance meets accountability. Skill meets discipline. And opportunity meets ownership.
About Us
A Maritime Academy Inside A Working Port
Established as an integrated maritime academy, SMSDC operates at the intersection of education, commercial marine operations, compliance and transformation. Our port-based positioning lets us function simultaneously as a compliant marine training centre and a functioning commercial linefishing enterprise.
Learners are trained under live operational conditions — within commercial linefishing realities, governed by national marine legislation and supervised by licensed skippers and accredited examiners.
100%
Black-owned
Level 1
B-BBEE
±1,000m²
Harbour site
40nm
Offshore range
Career Progression
Integrated Marine Pathway
Deck Crew → Vessel Command → Marine Manufacturing → Enterprise Ownership
Infrastructure
SMSDC operates from Lot 223, Umhlatuzi No 16230 in Richards Bay Harbour under a 10-year Transnet SOC Ltd lease (01 August 2025 – 31 July 2035).
- Four 20-seater classrooms
- Secure marine storage
- PPE storage and first aid stations
- Boat Builder & Repairer practical yard
- Direct harbour access & vessel berthing
- ±1,000m² leased harbour footprint
Leadership
Commercially Active Professionals
Our team will match you to the right training pathway based on your experience, sea-time and career goals.
Adress
Remainder of Portion 223, Umhlatuzi No 16230 Richards Bay Harbour, 3900, KwaZulu-Natal
Contact us
Phone: +27 83 358 1886 Email: info@siyakwazimarine.co.za
Operating Times
Office hours: Mon – Fri, 08:00 – 16:00