Enhancing Maritime Safety and Investment Opportunities at DITF
The Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC) is making a significant impact at the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF), also known as Sabasaba. This event serves as a vital platform for TASAC to raise public awareness about maritime safety, promote its services, and highlight investment opportunities within Tanzania’s maritime sector.
Thousands of visitors have been exploring the agency’s exhibition stand, where they are gaining valuable insights into TASAC’s mandate and its crucial role in regulating the country’s maritime transport industry. The fair, which opened on June 28 and will run until July 13, brings together public and private institutions from Tanzania and abroad to showcase products, services, and innovations.
On July 6, 2026, TASAC Director General Mohamed Salum visited the pavilion and expressed his gratitude to stakeholders and members of the public for the strong turnout. He encouraged more people to visit the stand to learn about TASAC and the investment and business opportunities available in the maritime transport sector.
Salum emphasized that the trade fair offers an important platform for educating the public about TASAC’s responsibilities in promoting maritime safety, security, and quality service delivery. He highlighted the agency’s commitment to supporting investment and sustainable growth in the sector.
Key Functions and Achievements of TASAC
Kigoma Regional Administrative Secretary Hassan Rugwa recently visited the TASAC stand, where he received detailed briefings on the agency’s key functions. These include vessel registration and inspection, enforcement of maritime laws and regulations, and protection of the marine environment from pollution caused by shipping activities.
After the visit, Mr Rugwa commended TASAC for its professionalism and dedication to strengthening the regulation of Tanzania’s maritime transport sector. He acknowledged the agency’s significant contributions to improving safety on the country’s waterways, reducing marine accidents, and increasing public awareness of the safe use of water transport.
Mr Rugwa added that these achievements support the government’s efforts to protect lives while conserving the country’s marine and inland water ecosystems for future generations. He urged TASAC to continue using public exhibitions such as Sabasaba to educate citizens and stakeholders about its services and responsibilities, emphasizing that greater public awareness would strengthen compliance with maritime safety standards.
Recommendations for Efficient Cargo Management
In addition, Mr Rugwa called for cargo clearing and logistics companies to make greater use of inland dry ports in Morogoro, Coast, and Dodoma regions. This initiative aims to ease cargo congestion at the Port of Dar es Salaam and improve overall efficiency in the maritime sector.
Conclusion
The 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair has provided a unique opportunity for TASAC to engage with the public and stakeholders. Through its exhibition stand, the agency continues to emphasize the importance of maritime safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainable growth in the sector. As the fair progresses, it is expected to further enhance awareness and foster collaboration among various stakeholders in the maritime industry.
