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Department to engage on bunkering

Stakeholder engagement in the Port of Ngqura

Friday, October 3, 2025 0 1660

SOUTH AFRICA: The Deputy Minister of Transport, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, will address the bunker industry at an engagement hosted by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) next week in the Port of Ngqura.

South Africans amongst those on intercepted flotilla

Israeli authorities intercept Global Sumud Flotilla

Thursday, October 2, 2025 0 425

At least six South Africans were amongst those involved in the interception by Israeli authorities of most of the boats involved in the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF).

Djibouti dispute will continue despite ruling

Reacting to statements issued by the Government of Djibouti relating to a court ruling on the matter between DP World and Port de Djibouti SA...

Recovery in WCRL sees increase in TAC

SOUTH AFRICA: An announced increase in the allocated harvesting rights for West Coast Rock Lobster (WCRL) is being based on scientific evidence...

Owner confirms commitment to crew welfare

SOUTH AFRICA: Owners of the SA Agulhas, J*S Maritime Partners have confirmed their commitment to crew welfare following the detention of the...

Moving Africa’s maritime agenda forward

SOUTH AFRICA: Recognising the need to align policy, infrastructure, skills and investment, the Maritime Business Chamber (MBC) is introducing a...

Celebrating achievements in the boatbuilding community

SOUTH AFRICA: Friday night’s SABBEX Awards Dinner attracted a large crowd of close to 350 people who donned their finest to celebrate the...

Moves towards port productivity

In July the Minister of Transport committed to achieving an hourly crane efficiency of 30 moves an hour over the next four years. Given the...

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