The South African Maritime Safety Authority has issued a Marine Notice to clarify dates for stakeholder engagements on the Draft Merchant Shipping Regulations that were published at the end of December last year

The maritime sector is evolving from traditional public administration toward New Public Management and agile governance models. Progress now depends on how effectively nations move beyond compliance to implement governance frameworks that enhance efficiency, accountability, and international cooperation.

The Ports Regulator is in the process of reviewing the multi-year Tariff Methodology, which forms the cornerstone of the ports regulation framework, as it sets out the details of the regulatory framework which the National Ports Authority is required to comply with.