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Recycling tyres into flip-flops

Monday, October 7, 2024 0 1564

NIGERIA: A Nigerian port terminal is taking positive steps towards developing a circular economy by teaming up with a recycling company to upcycle discarded tyres from trucks and cranes into fashionable flip-flops.

New port equipment will reduce wind delays

Addressing the wind in the Port of Cape Town

Monday, October 7, 2024 0 1854

SOUTH AFRICA: With a total replacement of Rubber Tyred Gantries (RTGs) planned for the Port of Cape Town to help address the hours lost due to severe wind as well as a more proactive approach to planning ship diversions, port users can hope to see some positive changes to improve port efficiency in the future.

Energy conferences still clashing in build-up to events

SOUTH AFRICA: With the 30th edition of Africa Oil Week (AOW) scheduled for this coming week – new owners will host the milestone event as...

Training centre celebrates milestone with plans for future growth

SOUTH AFRICA: Capitalising on their 21-year milestone anniversary, the South African Maritime Training Academy has initiated a process to work...

Strategic acquisition boosts fleet and services for marine services company

SOUTH AFRICA: Cape Town-based OSC Marine Africa has acquired the vessels and services of Servest Marine (a division of Servest) in a strategic...

New technology employed to combat lithium-ion fires

SOUTH AFRICA: An approved range of fire extinguishers featuring new dispersion technology is now available to respond to lithium-ion battery fire...

Local researchers share studies at international conference

SOUTH AFRICA: Two South African researchers from the CSIR’s Coastal Systems and Earth Observation Research Group recently returned from...

Mauritius invited to join Combined Maritime Forces

MAURITIUS: A formal letter inviting Mauritius to join the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) was delivered last week during a visit to engage with...

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