Your Gateway To Cruising

The Ocean Sailing Association of Southern Africa was formed as a non-profit company during the severe restrictions created during the COVID pandemic in 2020, to liaise with Maritime officials to facilitate entry to South African ports for cruisers.
Subsequently OSASA was assigned by the Department of Transport to handle the mandatory pre-arrival authorisation (PAN) for all incoming non-solas yachts, both local and foreign.

OSASA services are to:
• Manage and update the online registration portal Https:www.osasa.org.za for incoming non-solas vessels
• Manage the pre-arrival authorisation (PAN) process with the Department of Transport for incoming small vessels at the Ports of Entry
• Provide up-to-date information for cruisers on South African ports and coastal waters
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with maritime authorities and port officials, and with local offshore yacht clubs and marinas
• Work with local offshore clubs and marinas to develop and enhance their facilities
• Encourage private and Government involvement in the tenure and facilities of yacht clubs and marinas