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After the recent sweltering heat in Cape Town, a trip down south to colder climates sounds like just the ticket. Thanks to a partnership between the South African Maritime Safety Authority and Germany's JS Maritime, the flagship SA Agulhus 1 will be more accessible for tourists as it conducts research in Antarctica.
will train, coach, and assist eligible seafarers with job placement. It will also serve as an international collaborative marine research facility, addressing the maritime sector's ever-changing demands. According to Stefan Bulow, chief executive of JS Maritime, seafarer cadets will be eligible for employment after their training is complete. "We want to see seafarers on board. There is a lot to do.