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Tugboat acquisition aims to address port inefficiencies Tugboat acquisition aims to address port inefficiencies

Tugboat acquisition aims to address port inefficiencies

Seven tugboats ordered for fleet renewal

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SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has announced that it will acquire seven tugboats at a cost of R1 billion as part of a fleet renewal programme aimed at improving marine operations in the ports of Durban and East London.

Port concession extended with additional commitments Port concession extended with additional commitments

Port concession extended with additional commitments

MPDC adds another 25 years to contract

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MOZAMBIQUE: The Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) has signed an addendum to their concession that will extend its contract in the port from 2033 to 2058.

Are you ready to lead the South African maritime sector? Are you ready to lead the South African maritime sector?

Are you ready to lead the South African maritime sector?

SOUTH AFRICA: After a protracted period without a permanent Chief Executive Officer in place, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)...
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Boosting Cape Town’s offshore training capacity Boosting Cape Town’s offshore training capacity

Boosting Cape Town’s offshore training capacity

SOUTH AFRICA: Having identified accredited training for the offshore sectors as a crucial component of developing the local and regional capacity...
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New small vessel regulations focus on safety New small vessel regulations focus on safety

New small vessel regulations focus on safety

SOUTH AFRICA: Commercial small vessels under 25 gross tonnes will be subjected to new safety requirements under the proposed Merchant Shipping...
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Promoting offshore acreage Promoting offshore acreage

Promoting offshore acreage

SIERRA LEONE: After the conclusion of the fifth licensing round, which featured 56 offshore blocks, in September last year, Sierra Leone is...
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Attracting maritime lecturers requires more focus Attracting maritime lecturers requires more focus

Attracting maritime lecturers requires more focus

SOUTH AFRICA: The need to recruit more highly qualified lecturers within the maritime education and training space was addressed as a priority by...
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Cabinet names next CEO for SAMSA - again 0 Maritime People
MRA Online

Cabinet names next CEO for SAMSA - again

SOUTH AFRICA: Although last week’s cabinet announcement of a new Chief Executive Officer for the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) will be welcomed by the industry, it does not provide any clarification as to why Captain Rufus...
Still-Too-Strong? 0 Shipping
MRA Online

Still-Too-Strong?

The new Regulations for the Environmental Management of Offshore Ship-To-Ship Transfer gazetted at the end of August may still face legal push-back as industry stakeholders seek legal advice on challenging certain aspects.

FRAP finalisation drags on 0 Fishing
MRA Online

FRAP finalisation drags on

SOUTH AFRICA: Permits in the Small Pelagic sector that were due to expire at the end of August have been extended until 30 October due to delays in the finalisation of appeals in the sector – highlighting the ongoing dismal legacy attached...

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