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Is this the end for the SA Agulhas?

Seeking solutions to save the icebreaker

Friday, November 28, 2025 0 1467

The fanfare associated with the deal to reimagine the SA Agulhas and extend its legacy as a training vessel for South African cadets has faded leaving the vessel sitting under arrest in the Port of Durban as the crew await confirmation of whether they will be paid, and the future of the iconic icebreaker seems uncertain. Editor Colleen Jacka, met up with the man that chased the deal to secure the vessel over several years this week to discuss how the events of the last few months have seen him forced to sell his own shares in the company that owns the SA Agulhas and walk away in a moment...

Boosting fresh produce logistics to Europe

Maiden service sets sail

Thursday, November 27, 2025 0 477

MOROCCO: DP World has launched the Atlas service to boost fresh produce logistics between Morocco, the United Kingdom and Europe.

Offshore data licensing agreement signed

COMOROS: The Island State of Comoros has hailed its intention to explore its offshore opportunities with the announcement of an agreement to grant...

Facilitating cargo movement

SOUTH AFRICA: The Bayhead Road rehabilitation project which commenced in June this year has been completed a month ahead of schedule, helping...

New vessel bolsters moves to modernise fishing sector

LIBERIA: The commissioning of the first semi-industrial fiberglass fishing vessel in Liberia and delivery of 23 newly constructed fibreglass...

Massive delivery boosts container handling

SOUTH AFRICA: A massive reach stacker weighing more than 100 tons has arrived in the country via the Port of Durban to boost container handling at...

Continued investment in new rescue station

SOUTH AFRICA: Following the purchase of property in Kei Mouth for R2.3 million in May this year, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is...

Namibia leverages position to capture green fuels market

NAMIBIA: Namibia took a decisive step toward becoming Africa's clean shipping pioneer last week, hosting two high-stakes workshops that...

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