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Mooring systems delivered to reduce port delays

Six units delivered to the ports of Cape Town and Ngqura

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 0 2093

SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority has taken delivery of six more hydraulic shore tension units which are due to be installed in the ports of Cape Town and Ngqura, bringing to 12 of the 52 units ordered in September last year.

Unpacking the risks associated with rerouting around Africa

Red Sea situation sees insurers re-examining risk landscape

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 0 2402

Underwriters are becoming more cautious in their dealings with vessels traversing high-risk regions and the Red Sea as well as other conflict zones are impacting on risk assessments for hull underwriters.

Merchant Shipping Bill published for comment

SOUTH AFRICA: Introduced to the National Assembly in May last year, the Merchant Shipping Bill has been published by the Minister of Transport for...

New harbour pilots for Seychelles

SEYCHELLES: Four new harbour pilots received their epaulettes in a recent ceremony to mark the successful completion of critical phase of their...

Maritime service provider celebrates major milestone

SOUTH AFRICA: With a history dating back to 1949, Seascape Marine Services is celebrating a 75-year milestone this year marking a journey of...

South Africa develops national decarbonisation action plan

SOUTH AFRICA: As South Africa sets out on its journey to develop its own National Action Plan for decarbonisation, experts are calling for the...

Government confirms commitment to prioritise aquaculture

SOUTH AFRICA: The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh reaffirmed the government’s commitment to...

New bill will establish search and rescue organisation

SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Transport (DoT) has published the draft Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Bill with provides for the...

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