Professional Maritime Union for Worker Protection and Development
SYNIMAC operates under Law N° 92/007 of 14 August 1992, dedicated to defending and protecting maritime workers' interests across economic, commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors.
Global Network
Present in 171 countries
Union Network
600+ affiliated unions
ITF
Member #7022
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Legal Framework
Operating under Law N° 92/007 of 14 August 1992
Article 3
Defense, Development and Protection of economic, commercial, industrial, agricultural, social, and cultural interests of members.
Article 17
Right to take legal actions and acquire movable or immovable property without authorization.
Article 112
Placement operations under Ministry of Labour and Social Security, free of charge for workers on/offshore.
Article 18
- Legal representation in collective interests
- Resource allocation for worker housing and facilities
- Creation and administration of professional works
Supporting Structures
Our network of organizations working together for maritime welfare
Maritime worker organization and training
- Information and Organization of Workers
- Maritime Training Centers
- Maritime Stewardship
- Ship Supplies and Chandling
- Health Centers and Pharmacies
- Worker Education
Cameroon Seafarers Welfare Board
- Seafarer Dignity Protection
- Maritime Domain Relations
- Welfare Services
- Social and Intellectual Promotion
Cameroon Seaman Union
- Maritime Sector Monitoring
- Seafarer Welfare Services
- Health Infrastructure Support
- Port Transit Assistance
International Recognition
SYNIMAC is recognized by major international organizations and maintains strong partnerships worldwide
IMO
International Maritime Organisation
ILO
International Labour Organisation
WHO
World Health Organization
ICSW
International Seafarers Welfare Committee
Global Union
World Union
Our Activities
Comprehensive support and services for maritime workers
Worker Protection
- Maritime worker rights defense
- Workplace safety monitoring
- Legal representation
- Collective bargaining
Professional Development
- Maritime training centers
- Vocational education
- Skills certification
- Career advancement programs
Welfare Services
- Health centers and pharmacies
- Housing assistance
- Social support
- Emergency assistance
International Cooperation
- Global union partnerships
- Cross-border collaboration
- International advocacy
- Best practice sharing
Executive Team
Our dedicated leadership team working towards maritime excellence
National President
National Vice President
National Treasurer
Auditor
Permanent Secretary to the Organization
Secretary For Judicial Affairs
Secretariat For Social and Female Affairs
Press And Information Secretariat
Secretarial For Work Education and Training
Contact Us
Get in touch with SYNIMAC for support and information
Address
P.O Box 967 Douala-Cameroon
Contact Details
Phone: (237) 6 79 65 94 94 / 6 96 05 39 94
Email: synimacgexas@gmail.com
Regional Collaborations
- Services of the Governor of Littoral Region
- Department of Maritime Affairs and Inland Water Ways
- Cameroon Maritime District
- Harbor Master's Office of Douala Autonomous Port
- Direction of Autonomous Ports
- Special Port Police Station
- Port Gendarmerie Commandant
- National Social Insurance Fund