Join INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED SHIPBROKERS, SOUTH AFRICA for our next virtual Coffee Chat!
We will be discussing how to navigate identity, family and humanity at sea with our guest speaker, Captain Antoinette Keller
Guest Speaker: Antoinette Keller
Discussion Moderator: Captain Brendon Hawley CMMar – AFNI – FICS (Hon) – HCMM
Speakers Bio:
Captain Antoinette Keller is a pioneering South African maritime leader with over 30 years of experience, currently serving as the Principal Officer for the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) in Cape Town.
A true trailblazer, Antoinette made history in 2001 as South Africa’s first female Master Mariner, a feat that earned her recognition from former President Thabo Mbeki. Her career began at sea, progressing from a deck cadet to become Safmarine’s first female Chief Officer in 2000, with operational experience on tankers, mining, multi-purpose, general cargo and container vessels.
Transitioning ashore, she held roles as a Nautical Superintendent at Safmarine, Vessel Specialist with A.P. Moller – Maersk before joining SAMSA in 2011 as ship surveyor. In her current management role, she is accountable for statutory surveys, port state control, maritime training accreditation, and incident investigation. Her exceptional contribution to the sector was recognised in 2020 when she was awarded the SAMSA CEO Excellence Award.
A dedicated mentor and advocate for inclusion, Antoinette holds an Unlimited Master Mariner Certificate of Competency and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice from the University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business.
This event is open to ICS students, members, tutors, and supporters.
To register to join us for free on MS TEAMS please click the link below. For more information contact our offices at 031 824 1388 / ics@icssa.co.za
