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New SBM likely for Durban as clarity provided on Island View Precinct

Minister provides certainty for Island View Precinct

Friday, September 19, 2025 0 2024

SOUTH AFRICA: After the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) appointed a transaction advisor to validate the Island View Precinct Strategy and Implementation Plan in November last year, the Minister of Transport has now instructed the authority to simply renew all existing leases and given the Central Energy Fund (CEF) permission to build and operate a new Single Buoy Mooring (SBM) in the Port of Durban.

Global support tips in favour of ending subsidies

The end of fisheries subsidies

Friday, September 19, 2025 0 697

Among four countries to deposit their instruments of acceptance this week, Kenya helped tip the scale to see the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies to enter into force.

Unlocking Africa’s domestic boating potential

SOUTH AFRICA: Despite claiming a leading position as a supplier of boats and yachts to the international market, South Africa has not been able to...

Fishery prepares for recertification

SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Deep-Sea Trawling Industry Association (SADSTIA) is preparing to undergo assessment for a fifth certification from...

Partnership reaffirmed to ship medical support

GHANA: The Government of Ghana and international charity Mercy Ships have reaffirmed their partnership, announcing that the Global...

Towards cleaner shipping in Africa

GHANA: Ghana is taking preparatory steps towards a cleaner shipping industry with the completion of the pre-feasibility study on Green Shipping...

SAR vessel to improve water safety

GHANA: In an effort to enhance safety on Volta Lake, the Ghana Maritime Authority has deployed a new search and rescue vessel.

International SAR day celebrated for the first time

Having accepted a proposal from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Cospas-Sarsat Council has designated the 10th September as Cospas-Sarsat Global...

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