SOUTH AFRICA: Following an incident on a houseboat in 2021 as well as the ensuing campaign to inspect over 200 commercial vessels, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has embarked on a project to update the National Small Vessel Regulations.

SOUTH AFRICA: Following the shutdown of the offshore bunkering in Algoa Bay in September last year, industry stakeholders have welcomed the opportunity to comment on the publication of revisions to the rules regulating the storage of imported bunker fuel in special customs and excise storage warehouses.

SOUTH AFRICA: As a holder of several offshore rights within South Africa’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), PetroSA has launched a call to undertake a technical and economic study for the development of offshore wind energy farms in the southern and western coastal regions.

SOUTH AFRICA: Celebrating 50 years of solid contribution to the fishing industry, the South African Deep-Sea Trawling Industry Association (SADSTIA) hosted a fitting affair overlooking a panoramic view of the ocean on Saturday evening at the Twelve Apostles in Cape Town.

SOUTH AFRICA: The intended acquisition of Aqunion, Saldanha Sales and Marketing and West Point Fishing as well as the Terrasan Beleggings (Pty) Ltd head office by Sea Harvest Pelagic and Sea Harvest Aquaculture has been conditionally approved by the Competition Commission.

SOUTH AFRICA: Twin replica 19th century Cornish Pilot Cutter rowing boats were officially launched and renamed in Simon’s Town yesterday where the South African Maritime Training Academy (SAMTRA) hosted a gathering to commemorate the boats’ history and new life at the False Bay Yacht Club.