We prioritize the safety of all maritime personnel and vessels, and strive to ensure compliance with international safety standards and regulations.
We uphold the highest standards of integrity in all our operations, and act with honesty, transparency, and fairness in our dealings with stakeholders.
We are committed to maintaining the highest levels of professionalism in all our interactions, and to promoting a culture of continuous learning and development among our staff and partners.
The Maritime Administration was established by an Aact of Parliament in the year 2000, being an act to establish an autonomous body for the Registration of ships and other vessels, the licensing and safety of maritime personnel and for the Regulation and development generally of maritime, coastal and inland water transport and for other matters connected therewith.
It is also guided by other regulations such as the Carriage of Deck Passengers Act, 1961, the Registration of shipping Act 1965, and the Merchant shipping Act 2003. The Administration is also steered by International Maritime conventions, codes and other relevant Instruments. The Administration is guided by a Advisory Board, and headed by an Executive Director who is appointed by the President and Head of State
The Administration work with other Stakeholders such as; the Sierra Leone Boat owners Association, Sierra Leone Seafarers Union, Port Authority, Ministry of Transport and Aviation the National Revenue Authority (NRA) in administering their mandate
These Organizations help to create a regulatory framework for the shipping industry that is fair, effective, universally adopted and implemented and also aid in promoting Regional Cooperation between member states.
The Administration work with other stakeholders such as the Sierra Leone Boat owners Association, Sierra Leone Seafarmers Union,Port
Our Trailblazing Seafares Depart with the blessings of the Board, The Executive and every member of staff here at SLMA Today was a family affair
SLMA celebrates World Maritime on Thursday the 29th of September, 2022 at SLMA Headquarters Building, Government Wharf in Freetown. The event also climaxed the Lighting
Supporting our mission is set of values that are embedded in our organizational culture and which provides our standards of conduct.
Our values define who we are,what we stand for and how we do things: