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New development will bolster region’s superyacht aspirations

V&A Waterfront confirm investment in superyacht marina

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 0 307

SOUTH AFRICA: Efforts to promote South Africa as a destination for superyachts will be bolstered as the V&A Waterfront confirms its intention to invest in a R230 million purpose-built marina that will accommodate eight superyachts and be completed within the year.

Will a Transport Council really solve our port problems?

President floats the idea to establish a new council

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 0 337

SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at yet another conference aimed at providing a forum to address South Africa’s logistics and freight woes, President Cyril Ramaphosa proposed that a permanent Transport Council be established to “build the partnership” to deliver a vision for a reformed transport sector that includes road, rail, air and...

Minister calls out environmental lobbyists

SOUTH AFRICA: Echoing his sentiments to boost the country’s exploration and production capacity expressed at last year’s event,...

New LPG carrier to expand capacity for Ghana

The commissioning of the 40,000 m3 LPG carrier, MT Asharami Ghana last week, officially increases the Sahara Group’s LPG carrier fleet to...

President onboard with Mauritius Day celebrations

MAURITIUS: After a productive state visit to Mauritius where he met with the Prime Minister to discuss key areas of collaboration, the President...

Digitalisation plans to improve efficiency and safety

LIBERIA: The world’s largest ship registry has announced plans to introduce electronic seafarer documents as part of its commitment to...

IMO calls emergency council session over Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will hold an emergency Council session next week to address the growing threat to vessels and...

South Africa intercepts Chinese fishing vessels

SOUTH AFRICA: Alerted by the unusual behaviour of four Chinese fishing vessels, teams from the Fisheries Branch of the Department of Forestry,...

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