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Posted: Jun 24, 2025

Safety audit highlights significant concerns

SAMSA commits to creating a fishing vessel safety plan

SOUTH AFRICA: Having completed a three-month safety audit of fishing vessels operating out of all of South Africa’s major fishing harbours, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has highlighted several concerns relating to the age of the fleet, stability issues and the lack of safety management systems.

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Posted: Jun 23, 2025

Collaborative efforts bolster seabed mapping in Africa

Celebrating World Hydrography Day

The Gambia became the most recent African country to join the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) last month, highlighting the developing commitment from the continent to foster hydrographic skills and knowledge.

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Posted: Jun 22, 2025

O&G engineers return home with a pardon

Families reunited after more than two years

SOUTH AFRICA: The two oil and gas engineers working offshore in Equatorial Guinea that were unlawfully detained more than two years ago have returned home after they received a pardon from the President of Equatorial Guinea.

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Posted: Jun 19, 2025

A focus on marine emergency response

Seminar brings stakeholders together to discuss challenges and solutions

SOUTH AFRICA: Presenting a full programme, the AMSOL Group hosted stakeholders for a Marine Emergency Response and Preparedness seminar last week to help focus attention on the resources and skills required in the event of maritime incidents along the country’s coastline.

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Posted: Jun 18, 2025

External examiners appointed for small vessels

SAMSA conducts refresher workshops

Concluding a national series of refresher workshops, the South African Maritime Safety Authority has appointed 85 external examiners and trained over 100 personnel after audit findings highlighted the need for standardised examination practices among SAMSA-accredited skipper training institutions.

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Posted: Jun 14, 2025

Strengthening gender equality in octopus fisheries

Enhancing the value chain for small-scale octopus fisheries

KENYA: A workshop aimed at strengthening gender dimensions, climate change, and environmental considerations in regional value chains for small-scale octopus fisheries drew participation from Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, and Comoros at the beginning of the month.

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Posted: Jun 13, 2025

State-owned vessel management under the spotlight

Ship management tender uncertainty continues

SOUTH AFRICA: The news that an urgent interdict had been filed against the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) to challenge the validity of the management tender for the SA Agulhas II and Algoa sent ripples through the maritime industry and once again turned the spotlight on how state-owned vessels are managed.

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Posted: Jun 13, 2025

Get the most out of your Forklift’s battery

Tips for battery longevity

With most forklifts now powered by lithium-ion batteries – due to their superior efficiency, longer lifespan and faster charging times compared to traditional lead-acid batteries – users can maximise their potential by following best practices for maintenance and use. 

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Is there still a Master Plan for the Ocean Economy? 
As the lead department in developing the Ocean Economy Master Plan, it should be cause for alarm that the OEMP was not mentioned in the Portfolio Committee meeting in April to discuss the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment's five year plan. 
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Revitalising small harbours 
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure provides an update on small harbour development. 
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Cutting diamond discussions 
The presentation on the plight of small-scale marine diamond mining community elicited significant discussion. 
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