The Minister of Transport intends, in terms of section 356(2)(a) of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951) and on the recommendation of the South African Maritime Safety Authority to promulgate Draft Merchant Shipping (Construction and Equipment on Fishing Vessels of 24 Metres in Length and Over and Construction and Equipment on Fishing Vessels of Less Than 24 Meters, and Fisher Labour Welfare) Regulations, 2025.  SAMSA is in the process of developing the Draft Regulations and seeks to engage stakeholders in the fishing industry during the developmental stages of the Draft Regulations. The engagement seeks to inform the final draft prior to submission to the Minister of Transport for processing and promulgation.  

Digitization of Maritime – Tech Innovation Transforming Safety & Risk:  The use of AI and innovative technology to drive safety, reliability and efficiency in maritime operational applications is rapidly expanding and evolving with the potential to transform marine risks.

The South African Oil & Gas Alliance (SAOGA) invites you to our upcoming in-person Networking Breakfast event on Thursday, 25 April 2024. In this session we’ll be hearing from Kinetiko's CEO, Nick de Blocq, who will provide us with an update on Kinetiko's remarkable achievements in its exploration programme throughout 2023 and again in 2024.

Save the Date for the upcoming Ocean20 Mid-Way Meeting, taking place online on 27 August 2025 to reflect on the Ocean20 progress and work together to shape the final recommendations for the G20 Summit and communique.

As the world faces the intersecting challenges of biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change, marine and coastal science is more important than ever. The Southern African Marine Science Symposium (SAMSS) 2025 will unite scientists, practitioners, educators, policymakers, and community leaders to share knowledge, innovations, and strategies for a more resilient marine and coastal future.

After 30 years of success in Cape Town, AOW is evolving to recreate its original vision of bringing together an exclusive senior network to foster meaningful business opportunities and relationships in the global energy landscape. With the partnership of the Government of Ghana we will be hosting a Pan – Africa network of National Oil Companies, Regulators and energy agencies that will give you direct access to new opportunities across the continent.