2026 Edition · SAMSA Marine Notice 12 of 2008 · IOMOU PSC Intelligence
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The exact fields SAMSA requires under Marine Notice 12 of 2008, with worked examples and the formatting requirements that cause most rejections.
When your ISSC is checked, what inspectors look for, and the certificate validity traps that cause detentions even when the certificate is "valid."
Inspection rate by port, what Durban PSC inspectors prioritise, and how your vessel's IOMOU deficiency history affects targeting probability.
November 2025 — 42 deficiencies, 5-day Durban detention, $180k+ off-hire. The complete chronology and the single 25-hour mistake that triggered it.
ISPS Level 1/2/3 in a SAMSA context — what each level requires in your pre-arrival message and when you need a Declaration of Security.
The most common SAMSA pre-arrival message rejections, the rule behind each, and the exact fix to apply before your next Cape transit.
Used by operators on the Cape, Indian Ocean, and Europe–Asia routes
Instant compliance score against SAMSA Marine Notice 12 of 2008. Enter vessel details, get score in seconds — no account required.
Panama, Suez, Bosporus, Malacca, Cape — automated filings, compliance scoring, fleet dashboard. Kiel Canal and Saint Lawrence Seaway in early access.