World Ocean Day is marked on the 8th of June annually. The ocean covers over 70% of the planet. It is our life source, supporting humanity’s sustenance and that of every other organism on earth. It also produces at least 50% of the planet’s oxygen, it is home to most of earth’s biodiversity, and is the main source of protein for more than a billion people around the world. Not to mention, the ocean is key to our economy with an estimated 40 million people being employed by ocean-based industries by 2030.

Title: [• Ms ]
Name: [• Tsepiso Taona-Mashiloane]
Position at organisation: [• Acting CEO of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)]

Tsepiso is in conversation with two seafarers. Remember, SAMSA also has something called a Seafarer Welfare Programme and we’ll get to hear more about how these seafarers have benefitted from it
Title: [• Ms.]
Name: [• Constance Nengovhela]
Position at organisation: [• Seafarer and Second Navigating Officer ]
Title: [• Mr.]
Name: [• Kgomotso Makgae ]
Position at organisation: [• Seafarer ]