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Recovery in WCRL sees increase in TAC

West Coast Rock Lobster shows signs of recovery

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 0 414

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

Owner confirms commitment to crew welfare

SA Agulhas detained in Durban

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 0 575

SOUTH AFRICA: Owners of the SA Agulhas, J*S Maritime Partners have confirmed their commitment to crew welfare following the detention of the vessel in the Port of Durban earlier this month.

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...

Future of green shipping calls in Tanzania

TANZANIA: The newly commissioned car carrier, the Grande Shanghai, docked at the Port of Dar es Salaam this past week marking the launch of a new...

New book celebrates maritime heritage

SOUTH AFRICA: It took two years to curate, but the stunning coffee table book on the country’s supertugs is a fitting testimony to South...

Calling for ocean justice

“A sustainable ocean economy cannot be achieved without justice, inclusion and resilience,” Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the...

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