SOUTH AFRICA: With a maritime career that was launched in the South African Navy where she served as a Combat Officer for 12 years, Mandy Erasmus has joined Seatrain in the position of Training Officer.

SOUTH AFRICA: Roisin Povall joined the Southern Power team at the beginning of this month as the new General Manager.

SOUTH AFRICA: With just 10 days to go before the opening of this year’s edition of boatica – Cape Town hosted by Messe Frankfurt at the iconic V&A Waterfront, enthusiasts should not delay in purchasing their ticket to a catalogue of great products from the exhibitors.

SEYCHELLES: With over 27 years’ experience in marine science and a focus on fisheries research and governance, fish behavioural ecology, socio-ecological systems and climate change, Dr Jan Robinson has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA), effective from the 16th October, 2023.

SOUTH AFRICA: The long-awaited corporatisation of Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is being delayed in order to ensure that Transnet SOC is not negatively impacted by the process.

SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Deep-Sea Trawling Industry Association (SADSTIA) has welcomed the conclusion of a four-year process that resulted in the allocation of long-term, 15-year rights in the deep-sea trawl fishery for hake. 

SOUTH AFRICA: Answering questions at the Cape Town consultations on the port tariff submissions hosted by the Ports Regulator of South Africa (PRSA), Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) commented on the non-award of the tug tender.

SOUTH AFRICA: South African, Samantha Montes was elected as the new chairperson of the International Association for Safety and Survival Training (IASST) at an event held in Baku, Azerbaijan at the end of September. She will serve a three year term.