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As Cadet in Canada
As Cadet on Ship with Fillipino 3rd Mate
Cabin in Sea Merchant - in working gear
Cadet on Safmarine Vessel Sea Merchant
Cadet on Sea Merchant on Mississippi River
For Captain Sewnath, one of his unforgettable experiences took place on 10 October 2017, as Senior Harbour Master at the Port of Durban. He formed part of the team with the Harbour Master Captain Alex Miya that went to the assistance of ve ships that broke their moorings during a severe storm with winds gusting at over 80 knots.
“With the support of the team, including SAMSA, we prioritised what needed to be done, waited for the tide to assist us and then attended to
a huge container vessel that had run aground in the entrance channel using ve tugs to manoeuvre her back to safety. We calmly went about our business till all ve vessels were safely moored. “
The teamwork displayed is a typical example of the cu ure of collaboration that has come to characterise marine operations, under a transformed leadership, in a democratic South Africa.
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