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Abalone Farmers Association of South Africa (AFASA)

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The Abalone Farmers Association membership includes 12 farms. The objectives of the association are to promote the interests and image of abalone aquaculture; to establish communication and co-operation among members; to serve as a forum for debate on opinions of members; to collect and disseminate information on abalone; to organise seminars, workshops and symposiparticularly regarding research; and to procure funds to achieve these objectives.

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South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB)

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The South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB) is a national facility of the National Research Foundation (NRF). The NRF-SAIAB contributes to two National Operation Phakisa Labs through which South Africa has identified the potential to develop the Biodiversity Economy and the Blue Economy. With a significant amount of funding from the Department of Science and Innovation and the National Research Foundation, SAIAB has developed several high-level platforms capable of undertaking research in various environments; these have positioned the Institute as an innovative leader in aquatic biodiversity research. All of SAIAB’s activities – research, student supervision and platform provision – support the Higher Education sector in the education, training and development of the aquatic managers and researchers of the future.

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South African Association for Marine Biological Research (SAAMBR)

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The SA Association for Marine Biological Research
SAAMBR, founded in 1951, is a unique Non-Government, Non Profit Company and Public Benefit Organisation. In 2004, SAAMBR became the cornerstone of uShaka Marine World in Durban.
For over 60 years SAAMBR has contributed to the conservation of marine and coastal resources in the Western Indian Ocean by operating three integrally linked divisions: Oceanographic Research Institute (ORI), uShaka Sea World, uShaka Se World Education

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South African Association of Shipbuilders and Repairers (SAASR)

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The SAASR strives to set out procedures and regulations within the ship building and repair industry that foster good safety attitudes and practices and a healthy working environment. All activities performed on, or in, a ship – either afloat, in floating dock, graving dock, or slipway – are subject to the South African Merchant Shipping Act 57 of 1951 and the Maritime Occupational Safety Regulations of 1994. As a member of the SAASR you will not only reap the benefits of a great support team and knowledge base, but you will ensure compliance within your business and improve your own offering.

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Society of Master Mariners, SA (SMMSA)

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The Society is the only organisation that has represented the professional interests of South African Master Mariners, Deck Officers & Cadets and those carrying out shore-based employment by virtue of their sea-going experience & certification. Branches can be found in Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Richards Bay.

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