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Posted: Sep 19, 2023

Converted to dredge up advantages

Inland barge conversion for Nigeria

NIGERIA: A converted barge was recently delivered to Nigeria to commence work on the Lagos Lagoon after almost two years of building at Concordia Damen.

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Posted: Sep 18, 2023

The codes are coming!

B-BBEE Transport Sector Codes

SOUTH AFRICA: Ambitions to gazette Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Codes for the transport sector by March next year mean that the maritime industry should anticipate the introduction of sub-sector codes without any transition phase.

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Posted: Sep 14, 2023

Mooring units ordered to reduce weather related delays

Mitigating weather issues in port

SOUTH AFRICA: The first four hydraulic tension mooring units will arrive in October this year for use in the Ports of Cape Town and Ngqura with the remaining 48 units due to be delivered by the end of 2025.

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Posted: Sep 12, 2023

Seeking a suitable emergency response vessel

Tender for ETV released

SOUTH AFRICA: The National Department of Transport (NDoT) has issued the long-awaited call for the provision of an emergency towing vessel (ETV) service that will operate on a 24/7 basis to ensure emergency response around the South African coastline and within the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

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Posted: Sep 11, 2023

Egypt all set to open IMO office

Approval for office granted

EGYPT: After approving the establishment of a Regional Presence Office for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region last year, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has concluded its search for suitable premises and signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the country.

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Posted: Sep 7, 2023

Locally built boats will boost Eastern Cape’s maritime economy

New builds enter service

SOUTH AFRICA: The addition of two new locally built aluminium boats in Gqeberha will boost the continued growth of the maritime economy in the Eastern Cape by catering to the passing ships and vessels at anchor for bunkers in Algoa Bay.

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Posted: Sep 6, 2023

Africa Climate Summit underscores the importance of the blue economy

Africa Climate Summit

KENYA: Ocean climate and the blue economy are on the agenda at the Africa Climate Summit currently being held in Kenya where a panel discussion highlighted the critical challenges facing marine ecosystems and emphasised the urgent need for action.

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Posted: Sep 6, 2023

Under cover of darkness

Lady R controversy report

SOUTH AFRICA: The controversy surrounding the docking of the Lady R and its cargo came to head with the finalisation of an investigation into the matter which confirmed that sensitive cargo was offloaded “under cover of darkness” so that it could be packaged into containers to mitigate any security risks.

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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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