President Danny Faure has announced the appointment of the Board of the Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority. The appointments follow the enactment of the new Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority Act that came into force on the 1st April 2020.

The functions of the Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority are to administer, regulate, coordinate and oversee all maritime affairs.

The Chairperson of the Board of the Authority is Ms Veronique Laporte and the Vice‑Chairperson is Lt Col Jean Atala.

The other Board Members are:

Capt. Daniel Hoareau-Member

Capt. Christopher Renaud-Member

Capt. Peshala Medagama-Member

Ms Aaishah Molle-Member

Mr Jude Talma-Member

The Board Members have been appointed for a 3-year period. 

In accordance with Section 11 of the Act, the Appeals Board of the Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority has also been appointed.

Ms Anne Lafortune will be the Chairperson and the two other Members are Mr Jean-Paul Marie and Ms Emily Gonthier.