The codes are coming! The codes are coming! B-BBEE Transport Sector Codes Monday, September 18, 2023 0 270 SOUTH AFRICA: Ambitions to gazette Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Codes for the transport sector by March next year mean that the maritime industry should anticipate the introduction of sub-sector codes without any transition phase.
Mooring units ordered to reduce weather related delays Mooring units ordered to reduce weather related delays Mitigating weather issues in port Thursday, September 14, 2023 0 181 SOUTH AFRICA: The first four hydraulic tension mooring units will arrive in October this year for use in the Ports of Cape Town and Ngqura with the remaining 48 units due to be delivered by the end of 2025.
Seeking a suitable emergency response vessel Seeking a suitable emergency response vessel SOUTH AFRICA: The National Department of Transport (NDoT) has issued the long-awaited call for the provision of an emergency towing vessel (ETV)... Tuesday, September 12, 2023 0 167
Locally built boats will boost Eastern Cape’s maritime economy Locally built boats will boost Eastern Cape’s maritime economy SOUTH AFRICA: The addition of two new locally built aluminium boats in Gqeberha will boost the continued growth of the maritime economy in the... Thursday, September 7, 2023 0 301
Africa Climate Summit underscores the importance of the blue economy Africa Climate Summit underscores the importance of the blue economy KENYA: Ocean climate and the blue economy are on the agenda at the Africa Climate Summit currently being held in Kenya where a panel discussion... Wednesday, September 6, 2023 0 130
Exercises show commitment to maritime security Exercises show commitment to maritime security MOROCCO: The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) wrapped up participation in a bilateral exercise... Thursday, August 31, 2023 0 102
DFFE seeks standby vessels for fisheries surveys DFFE seeks standby vessels for fisheries surveys SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has taken the step to mitigate concerns relating to the ability of... Thursday, August 24, 2023 0 109
Actioning maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea Actioning maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea SENEGAL: A three-day meeting held in Dakar sought to develop action plans for a review of the Yaoundé Code of Conduct to ensure the region’s... Thursday, August 17, 2023 0 98
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...