Addressing fragmented governance of the ocean economy Addressing fragmented governance of the ocean economy Reconciling opportunities with sustainability Sunday, February 11, 2024 0 998 SOUTH AFRICA: Next week’s Ocean Innovation Africa Summit will delve into some of the critical gaps in ocean governance and discuss reconciling blue economy opportunities with sustainable priorities.
Africa’s role in ship scrapping Africa’s role in ship scrapping Tanzania features as a reflagging option for scrap dealers Thursday, February 8, 2024 0 910 As the majority of all global tonnage destined to be scrapped lands on the three beaches in South Asia, it’s worth noting that African shipowners and African flagged ships contribute only a small percentage to overall picture.
Opportunity for Africa to develop decarbonisation plans Opportunity for Africa to develop decarbonisation plans With ambitions for net-zero shipping by 2050, developing countries may be perceived to be on the back foot in terms of the ability and funding to... Thursday, February 8, 2024 0 252
Comments invited on marine pollution legislation Comments invited on marine pollution legislation SOUTH AFRICA: The opportunity to comment on the Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Amendment Bill will close on 26 February. Wednesday, February 7, 2024 0 287
Applications for offshore bunkering to be processed Applications for offshore bunkering to be processed SOUTH AFRICA: The long-anticipated update on the issuance of permissions to conduct offshore bunkering in Algoa Bay was finally provided yesterday... Wednesday, February 7, 2024 0 598
Opportunities identified to offer returns for investors Opportunities identified to offer returns for investors SOUTH AFRICA: Industry experts believe that Africa has the opportunity to grow its blue economy by leapfrogging more developed regions through... Tuesday, February 6, 2024 0 466
Bunker fuel terminal operator appointed Bunker fuel terminal operator appointed SOUTH AFRICA: FFS Tank Terminal (Pty) Ltd has been awarded a 25-year concession to operate a liquid bulk terminal specialising in bunker fuels at... Monday, February 5, 2024 0 391
Loading citrus for export Loading citrus for export SOUTH AFRICA: Hapag-Lloyd has announced an upgrade to service the country’s citrus exporters starting at the end of May this year and... Monday, February 5, 2024 0 229
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Critical shortage of naval architects impacts safety of fishing vessels SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa currently has only five qualified naval architects at its disposal both within the private sector and within the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) – a situation that is resulting in challenges...
0 Shipping MRA Online Saturday, November 9, 2024 Comment on marine oil pollution response SOUTH AFRICA: The Select Committee on Public Infrastructure and Minister in the Presidency invites interested persons and stakeholders to submit written comments on the Marine Oil Pollution (Preparedness, Response and Cooperation Bill)...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, November 8, 2024 SAMSA to host stakeholder engagements SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) will be hosting a series of three stakeholder engagements to discuss new regulations relating to marine pollution, seafarer welfare and safety.
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Trip around Africa benefits crew morale The longer transit routes adopted by ships wanting to avoid the Red Sea and who opt to sail around Africa are believed to be enhancing crew morale and improving life at sea. This unexpected consequence is highlighted in the latest Seafarer...