It’s not unusual to find solutions being provided to the maritime industry by companies and individuals who are first fascinated by a peripheral experience that exposes them to how the industry operates. Provided with a glimpse of how things have always been done, these “outsiders” are uniquely positioned to offer insights on how things could be done. Today’s guest On the Quayside is exactly one of these outsiders that is seeking to offer a digital service to help streamline the cumbersome process associated with port calls. Neeral Chudasama may have a background in marketing and design – but he is now designing a new port management tool, Quayline, that he hopes will help the market.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is seeking voluntary contributions from Member States to fund an Experience-Building Phase (EBP) for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships to support the establishment and implementation of the data collection and management infrastructure.

SOUTH AFRICA: Organisers of the South African Shipping Gala are anticipating even larger numbers after welcoming more than 650 guests to last year’s gala which has established itself as one of the largest maritime networking opportunities on the calendar.

SOUTH AFRICA: After withdrawing its Environmental Authorisation (EA) application submitted in 2025, African Energy Corp, through its investment in Main Street 1549 Pty Ltd, has announced a revised application for a proposed non-intrusive survey campaign within offshore Block 11B/12B.

SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the appointment of a terminal operator to design, finance, develop, construct, operate, maintain and transfer a Small-to-Medium Scale Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal at the Port of East London under a 25-year concession agreement.

SOUTH AFRICA: A new Port Health Management System (PHMS) aimed at improving service efficiency and streamlining processes for the maritime industry was introduced at the Port of Durban yesterday.

SOUTH AFRICA: The SABBEX Boatbuilding Awards, Spotlight, which celebrates excellence across the recreational marine sector, is scheduled to take place during the second edition of the African Boating Conference next month in Cape Town.

SEYCHELLES: The Cabinet approved several intentions this week aimed at strengthening the island’s hydrographic capacity.