Boat Safety

All pleasure vessels used in South Africa, except the following:
  • Power-driven vessels powered by motors of 15HP or less
  • Sailing vessels of less than 9m
  • Vessels propelled by human power alone
are required to be surveyed (inspected) annually and issued a Certificate of Fitness (COF) by either a SAMSA surveyor or a safety officer appointed by an Authorised Agency.

A Certificate of Fitness (COF) will only be issued after the Safety Officer has inspected and passed your vessel for safety compliance.



Surveyors

Below is a list of registered LTB Safety Surveyors in the area who are able to conduct surveys on your vessel.

  • Kenny Brown

    Email: kenny.brown@isuzu.co.za
    Cellphone: (+27) 082 655 6622
    COF Categories: B, C, D, E, R & PONTOON
    Buoyancies: B, C, D, E, R & PONTOON
    SRAC members get a R100 discount on COF
    Bookings Only

  • Alan van Vuuren

    Email: alan2vans@gmail.com
    Cellphone: (+27) 079 887 2869

  • Johan Gouws

    Email: gouwsj@gmail.com
    Cellphone: (+27) 082 724 7546

Safety Checklists

SAMSA Commercial and Pleasure vessels safety checklists (Updated January 2025):

Click on the links below to download the checklists