| No | Question | Response |
| 1. | Where is your agency situated | Cape Town, Durban |
| 2, | What is the main purpose of your agency | Seafarer Recruitment and Placement Agency, approved and accredited by SAMSA for MLC compliance and Accelerated Onboard Training Programmes for Deck and Engineering Cadets. Training of seafarers and absorption, is possible |
| 3 | What is your primary language | English |
| 4. | From which country does your company operate | South Africa (4), Egypt (1) |
| 5. | Which category of seafarer do you recruit primarily | Both (3), officer (1) |
| 6. | What are the main recruiting priorities of your clients | Cost (3), Recognized certificates (3), Age, Gender (2) Ability to fit with existing crew (1) |
| 7. | What are the main qualifications you require of ratings | GPRAII STCW Mandatory courses Specialized certificates of proficiencies |
| 8. | What are the main qualifications you require of officers | Management Level Competency and Specialized certificates e.g., DPO’s, tanker experience National Diploma (nautical sciences) National Diploma (marine engineering) |
| 9 | How many years working experience do you generally require of ratings | 1 to 3 years, 4 to 5 years |
| 10 | Under what circumstances are domestic qualifications considered sufficient | Under SA registered vessels If SAMSA requirements are met for any sea-going vessels. |
| 11 | Is the place where a seafarer obtained their qualification important | Yes |
| 12 | If yes, why | For recognition of accreditation and compliance, Not all qualifications are recognized in South Africa, hence the SAQA and SAMSA requirements must be adhered to. |
| 13 | As ships become more automated, have recruitment patterns changed | No and yes. Applicable certification required before going on-board. |
| 14 | As ships become more automated, which of the following criteria have become important | Certification and ability to handle both sea and shore-based roles. |
| 15 | How popular are South African seafarers with recruitment agencies | Popular, somewhat popular |
| 16 | How popular are South African officers | Popular, somewhat popular |
| 17 | Why are South African seafarers not most preferable compared to other nationalities | Lack of experience, work ethic |
| 18. | What would be required to increase the popularity of South African seafarers | Greater technical skills, more shore-based skills |
| 19. | Have you recruited South African seafarers previously | Yes, all ranks in deck, engineering, and catering departments, ratings and officers |
| 20 | What are your experiences with South African seafarers | Wiling and keen to work, attitude is sometimes not acceptable |
| 21 | If you have placed South African seafarers, on which vessels are they most popular | Container vessels, tankers |
| 22 | Do you feel that South African seafarers are suitable skilled for the changing shipping environment | Yes, not sure |
| 23 | What changes do South Africans need to make to become more marketable | Gain specialized skills and certification, be more versatile, understand the global economy, before disciplined. |