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South Africa must regain its competitive advantage.

Minister addresses Transnet challenges

Monday, March 3, 2025 0 2261

SOUTH AFRICA: “Our competitors in the broader Southern African region have taken advantage of challenges in the South African logistics sector,” Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy told guests at the launch of the World Bank Driving Inclusive Growth in South Africa Report on Friday.

SAMSA safety audits due to commence in fishing industry

Minister prioritises safety surveys

Thursday, February 27, 2025 0 2099

SOUTH AFRICA: According to a Marine Information Notice issued by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) at the beginning of the month, the authority will begin a four-month auditing campaign in the fishing industry as of March to address safety issues in the sector.

Promoting localisation in marine manufacturing supply chain

SOUTH AFRICA: Offering financial assistance with the goal to promote localisation of the South African marine manufacturing supply chain, the...

Proposed regulations for the offshore bunkering sector muddy the waters

While the need for regulations to control the environmental risks associated with the offshore ship-to-ship transfer of bunker fuel is needed, the...

JV creates new tanker operation

NIGERIA: The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Shipping, Stena Bulk, and Caverton Marine Limited have signed a joint venture to...

Towards the implementation of an MPA action plan

MADAGASCAR: Stakeholders met last week to develop guidelines for the country’s implementation and governance of Marine Protected Areas...

Charting the course for continued maritime surveillance

CÔTE D’IVOIRE: A second meeting to review the roadmap for the transfer of YARIS to the YAOUNDE architecture as well as to discuss the...

Master plan is close to completion

SOUTH AFRICA: Welcoming members of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on board the SA Agulhas II last week, Nonhlanhla Mkhize, DG Nomfundo...

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