SOUTH AFRICA: Detailed plans for the corporatisation of the Transnet National Ports Authority may finally be completed by next month according to a report back on the latest progress report on Operation Vulindlela.

SOUTH AFRICA: The sale by auction of the SA Agulhas has drawn some criticism from the previous owners who contend that she was significantly undervalued and had more than scrap value.

SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority has issued a Marine Notice to clarify dates for stakeholder engagements on the Draft Merchant Shipping Regulations that were published at the end of December last year.

New data released by the International Transport Workers’ Federation reveals that ship and seafarer abandonment is spiralling and reached the critical levels in 2025 with 6,223 crewmembers facing abandonment last year across 410 ships.