Japanese Longliner freed from Clifton beach
18 May 2012

After some unsuccessful attempts to free the 50m Japanese Longliner from the Clifton horizon, the vessel is now afloat thanks to the salvage efforts co-ordinated by the South African Maritime Safety Authority and undertaken by Smit Amandla Marine and Atlatech. She was brought into the Port of Cape Town and berthed at Quay 500.

SA Agulhas returns after last voyage to Marion Island
18 May 2012

The stalwart of the maritime research sector, the SA Agulhas, returned to Cape Town today after her last official tour of duty to Marion Island. These duties will now be taken on by the SA Agulhas 11 while it is believed the older vessel is likely to end up serving as a training vessel to maritime cadets under the South African Maritime Authority (SAMSA) after her last trip to Antartica in September.

South Africa signs IMO anti-piracy Code
15 May 2012

South Africa has become the 19th State to sign the Code of Conduct concerning the Repression of Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in the Western Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden (Djibouti code of Conduct).

South African maritime training honoured in London
15 May 2012

Having been shortlisted against stiff competition in the category of Investment in People in the Seatrade Awards, Brian Ingpen and the Lawhill Centre in Simonstown were honoured in London last night as they walked off with a win. Established in 1989, the Seatrade Awards aims to celebrate global maritime excellence.

Competition Commission concludes settlement with Oceana
09 May 2012

The Competition Commission has concluded a settlement with the Oceana Group Limited and Oceana Brands Limited settling a number of price fixing and market allocation contraventions within the pelagic fish industry. Oceana has agreed to pay a penalty of R34 750 050 (or five percent of its turnover from pelagic operations in 2010).

Investing in logistics to meet increased volumes in Beira
09 May 2012

Bridge Shipping Group is acquiring warehouse facilities adjacent to the Port of Beira in Mozambique to meet the demands of increased volumes being experienced due to port development. CEO, Colin Emanuel commented that since the deepening of the port some 18 months ago they have seen increased efficiencies and volumes that prompted this new investment.

Germany invited to participate in infrastructure development
08 May 2012

Opening the 7th South Africa - Germany Bi-National Commission in Berlin today, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe extended an invitation to Germany to invest in the state-led infrastructure drive. "We are targeting a range of areas including roads, rail, ports, water infrastructure and telecommunications," he said.

South African Minister of Transport holds talks with US counterpart
06 May 2012

South African Minister of Transport, Minister Sibusiso Ndebele, held bilateral talks with the US Secretary of Transportation, Ray LaHood to discuss infrastructure funding, transport and skills development as a follow-up to the Memorandum of Cooperation on Transport signed between the two countries in September last year.

DAFF Minister causes uproar at Press Club
04 May 2012

Having asked the DA Shadow Minister, Pieter van Dalen, to leave the Press Club meeting before she addressed the members, Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson's comments prompted a response from Smit Amandla Marine in which they refuted the allegations made against them by the Minister. Smit Amandla Marine intend requesting the intervention of the Public Protector as well as their own legal team to resolve the current impasse.

Ocearch permits re-instated
04 May 2012

The suspension on permits issued to various scientists for research on Great White sharks has been lifted by the Department of Environmental Affairs. New permits have been issued with refined conditions. The overall activity is limited to the deployment of a maximum of six satellite tags in each area (12 in total). The permits are only valid until these tags have been deployed or until 31 May 2012, whichever comes first.

SA Agulhas 2 arrives in Cape Town
03 May 2012

South Africa's new polar research ship arrived in Cape Town harbour this morning where she was welcomed by members of government, the maritime industry and a special traditional ceremony. The vessel was delivered on time and within budget to the Department of Environmental Affairs.

Testing continues in Tanzanian offshore concessions
02 May 2012

Wentworth Resources Limited reports that tests at the Ziwani-1 Exploration well in the Mnazi Bay Concession of Tanzania have been completed and exhibits a good resevoir quality. While no assurances as yet can be made that the flow rate will prove to be commercially viable, the information is expected to be valuable for further exploration.

Prince Edward Islands to become protected areas
02 May 2012

The Department of Water and Environmental Affairs has embarked on a process to proclaim the Prince Edward Islands as a Marine Protected Area (MPA).

Japanese Longliner freed from Clifton beach
18 May 2012

After some unsuccessful attempts to free the 50m Japanese Longliner from the Clifton horizon, the vessel is now afloat thanks to the salvage efforts co-ordinated by the South African Maritime Safety Authority and undertaken by Smit Amandla Marine and Atlatech. She was brought into the Port of Cape Town and berthed at Quay 500.

SA Agulhas returns after last voyage to Marion Island
18 May 2012

The stalwart of the maritime research sector, the SA Agulhas, returned to Cape Town today after her last official tour of duty to Marion Island. These duties will now be taken on by the SA Agulhas 11 while it is believed the older vessel is likely to end up serving as a training vessel to maritime cadets under the South African Maritime Authority (SAMSA) after her last trip to Antartica in September.

South Africa signs IMO anti-piracy Code
15 May 2012

South Africa has become the 19th State to sign the Code of Conduct concerning the Repression of Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in the Western Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden (Djibouti code of Conduct).

South African maritime training honoured in London
15 May 2012

Having been shortlisted against stiff competition in the category of Investment in People in the Seatrade Awards, Brian Ingpen and the Lawhill Centre in Simonstown were honoured in London last night as they walked off with a win. Established in 1989, the Seatrade Awards aims to celebrate global maritime excellence.

Competition Commission concludes settlement with Oceana
09 May 2012

The Competition Commission has concluded a settlement with the Oceana Group Limited and Oceana Brands Limited settling a number of price fixing and market allocation contraventions within the pelagic fish industry. Oceana has agreed to pay a penalty of R34 750 050 (or five percent of its turnover from pelagic operations in 2010).

Investing in logistics to meet increased volumes in Beira
09 May 2012

Bridge Shipping Group is acquiring warehouse facilities adjacent to the Port of Beira in Mozambique to meet the demands of increased volumes being experienced due to port development. CEO, Colin Emanuel commented that since the deepening of the port some 18 months ago they have seen increased efficiencies and volumes that prompted this new investment.

Germany invited to participate in infrastructure development
08 May 2012

Opening the 7th South Africa - Germany Bi-National Commission in Berlin today, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe extended an invitation to Germany to invest in the state-led infrastructure drive. "We are targeting a range of areas including roads, rail, ports, water infrastructure and telecommunications," he said.

South African Minister of Transport holds talks with US counterpart
06 May 2012

South African Minister of Transport, Minister Sibusiso Ndebele, held bilateral talks with the US Secretary of Transportation, Ray LaHood to discuss infrastructure funding, transport and skills development as a follow-up to the Memorandum of Cooperation on Transport signed between the two countries in September last year.

DAFF Minister causes uproar at Press Club
04 May 2012

Having asked the DA Shadow Minister, Pieter van Dalen, to leave the Press Club meeting before she addressed the members, Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson's comments prompted a response from Smit Amandla Marine in which they refuted the allegations made against them by the Minister. Smit Amandla Marine intend requesting the intervention of the Public Protector as well as their own legal team to resolve the current impasse.

Ocearch permits re-instated
04 May 2012

The suspension on permits issued to various scientists for research on Great White sharks has been lifted by the Department of Environmental Affairs. New permits have been issued with refined conditions. The overall activity is limited to the deployment of a maximum of six satellite tags in each area (12 in total). The permits are only valid until these tags have been deployed or until 31 May 2012, whichever comes first.

SA Agulhas 2 arrives in Cape Town
03 May 2012

South Africa's new polar research ship arrived in Cape Town harbour this morning where she was welcomed by members of government, the maritime industry and a special traditional ceremony. The vessel was delivered on time and within budget to the Department of Environmental Affairs.

Testing continues in Tanzanian offshore concessions
02 May 2012

Wentworth Resources Limited reports that tests at the Ziwani-1 Exploration well in the Mnazi Bay Concession of Tanzania have been completed and exhibits a good resevoir quality. While no assurances as yet can be made that the flow rate will prove to be commercially viable, the information is expected to be valuable for further exploration.

Prince Edward Islands to become protected areas
02 May 2012

The Department of Water and Environmental Affairs has embarked on a process to proclaim the Prince Edward Islands as a Marine Protected Area (MPA).