New Moz harbour's threatens SA world heritage site

Independent Online reports that South Africa is facing legal action in the high court and censure by the World Heritage Commission in Paris for its apparent failure to safeguard a heritage site from a massive new harbour and industrial complex in southern Mozambique. 25 May 2012 13:41

Move to compel ships plying local ports to fly SA flag

The government is considering the introduction of a policy to compel ships to be registered in SA before they are allowed to move goods between the country's ports - a policy regarded by the shipping industry as protectionist and restrictive. 25 May 2012 11:14

Local shipping industry must consider insurance needs

The number of marine vessel strandings along the South African coastline should serve as a warning to local ship owners who are sending an underinsured or uninsured fleet out to sea. In time this could have a negative impact on the maritime insurance industry, Insurance Times & Investments (ITI) Online says. 24 May 2012 17:11

South Africa signs IMO anti-piracy code

Zola Skweyiya, the South African High Commissioner, signed the Code of Conduct concerning the Repression of Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in the Western Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) said in a statement. 23 May 2012 13:28

Oceana Group earnings rise

FIS, the global seafood industry's fish information & services portal, reports that Oceana Group Limited (OGL) - the largest fishing company in South Africa - has reported a jump of 21% in basic earnings per share and basic headline earnings per share for the six months ended 31 March. OGL revenue rose by 21% and operating profit before abnormal items climbed by 41% compared to the first half of 2011. 22 May 2012 13:49

Lawhill Maritime programme wins international award

The Lawhill Maritime Studies programme - a South African educational programme wholly-funded by the shipping industry and pioneered by shipping line Safmarine - won the international Seatrade Investment in People Award in London. 22 May 2012 11:32

Maritime security economic spin-offs are 'amazing' - Sisulu

Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu said that the South African National Defence Force's maritime security strategy will remain a priority for some years to come, Independent Online reports. 18 May 2012 13:52