SOUTH AFRICA:  Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has awarded a 25-year concession to Grindrod South Africa (Pty) Ltd to operate a container terminal in the Port of Richards Bay

SOUTH AFRICA: With a full line-up planned for the 7^th WISTA Africa Conference being held in Cape Town next month, delegates will benefit from both regional as well as international expert input that will highlight issues around training, legislation, collaboration as well as diversity, equity and inclusion within the maritime space.

Meeting during the first two weeks of June, the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) finalizsd a draft MSC resolution on Performance standards for pilot transfer arrangements.

Maritime Review Africa is launching our inaugural annual South African Seafarer Survey. This comprehensive survey aims to take the pulse of the local seafaring community and gather insights into the current working conditions, challenges, and overall experiences of those who chose a career at sea.

OPINION PIECE: The Maritime Business Chamber (MBC) is reigniting the call for a Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Shipping as South Africa enters its 7^th Administration.

SOUTH AFRICA: This year’s boatica show will now include the inaugural Canyon Cup sailing race that will also serve as the Offshore Racing Congress’s (ORC) National Championship event.

SOUTH AFRICA: More than 20 South African companies joined the South African Oil and Gas Alliance’s (SAOGA) outward trade mission to Namibia last month to assess potential opportunities in their neighbour’s burgeoning offshore oil and gas sector.

SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has taken delivery of the first four tugboats to boost marine fleet availability and shipping efficiencies at the ports of Durban and East London.