Foreign cargo ships "not contributing to SA wealth creation", Mokhele

South Africa's maritime sector was under the spotlight yesterday as hundreds of delegates attending the SA Maritime Industry Conference (Samic) in Cape Town discussed oil and gas, shipping and ports, marine tourism and leisure, marine manufacturing, repairs and maintenance and fishing, The New Age reports. 6 Jul 2012 13:54

SA charging too much for oil bunkering: expert

[Paul Vecchiatto] The SA price of bunkering oil is a major constraint to ships calling at local ports‚ says Gavin Fitzmaurice‚ a maritime lawyer and partner at law firm Webber Wentzel. 6 Jul 2012 13:02

I&J attempts to protect its European exports

Business Day says that South Africa's largest fishing company, Irvin & Johnson will, by 2015, submit records of its monthly catch to strict international monitoring bodies amid warnings that local fishing companies could be precluded from exporting hake to Europe from next week. 5 Jul 2012 14:36

SA maritime industry must "play its rightful role" in local economy

Speaking at the opening of the SA Maritime Industry Conference (Samic) in Cape Town, transport minister Ben Martins said South Africa's maritime industry needs to be turned around and taken to greater heights. He called for greater efficiency at the country's commercial ports "so South Africa can compete with the rest of the world", The Citizen reports. 5 Jul 2012 14:09

State regulation biggest inhibitor to SA shipping

[Paul Vecchiatto] State regulation is the biggest inhibitor to growing the SA maritime shipping industry and its development had been neglected in the future planning of the economy‚ says Commander Tsietsi Mokhele‚ CEO of the SA Maritime Safety Authority. 5 Jul 2012 13:52

Ports review seeks to remove blocks‚ lower costs

[Nicky Smith] The Department of Transport (DoT) has commissioned a study to investigate the performance of SA's network of ports to understand the challenges ports face and which keep the costs of doing business in the country higher than they should be‚ Transport Minister Ben Martins said on Wednesday. 5 Jul 2012 09:48

Repairs for oil, gas rigs could create 5000 jobs

South Africa can create at least 5000 jobs by providing ship and oil rig repair and maintenance, the Minister of Transport Ben Martins said on Wednesday. 4 Jul 2012 13:40

I&J signs WWF-SA seafood sustainability participation agreement

The World Wildlife Fund-South Africa (WWF-SA) has welcomed leading SA fishing company I&J's commitment to meeting strict sustainability standards for its seafood operations by the end of 2015, FIS.com says. 4 Jul 2012 13:25

Two new cranes for TPT's Ngqura container terminal

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) successfully tested of two Liebherr Super Post Panamax cranes at its Ngqura Container Terminal, Port Technology Online says. The new cranes, which were purchased at an investment of R150 million by the port operator and delivered in January, are due to be put in operation this month, bringing the terminal's number of Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes to eight. 3 Jul 2012 13:50

WWF advocates a whale sanctuary between Africa and South America

During the 64th annual meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC), opening in Panama, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) will continue to plead the case for endangered whales, dolphins and porpoises. According to the WWF, governments will discuss severe marine threats such as oil and gas exploration and fisheries bycatch, which are driving some cetacean populations to near extinction. 2 Jul 2012 15:37

Piracy hurts oil exploration off Africa's east coast

Fin24 reports that piracy poses a major threat to any oil or gas exploitation of the significant reserves off the east African coast, driving up costs and wreaking having among exploration companies according to energy attorney Dr Luke Havemann. 29 Jun 2012 16:17

African countries' maritime cooperation boosts growth

Speaking at the Africa Ports and Harbours Show in Johannesburg, maritime industry experts said that African countries must boost trade amongst themselves in order to better grow their economies and infrastructure, Media Club South Africa reports. "We need to determine how best to leverage the opportunities presented by our oceans," said Sobantu Tilayi, head of the South African Maritime Safety Association's centre for shipping services. 29 Jun 2012 14:10

Former SAB exec for Transnet's East London Port

According to Allafrica.com, Transnet appointed a new executive head for its East London Port. Khethokuhle Nyawose has been appointed assistant terminal executive manager for East London's multi-purpose terminals. He takes on the position left vacant by Robert van Rooyen, who was promoted to assistant terminal executive manager for the Port Elizabeth multi-purpose terminals last year. 28 Jun 2012 15:48

Sweet homecoming for kidnapped SA couple

There were mixed emotions at OR Tambo International Airport when South African couple Debbie Calitz and Bruno Pelizzari walked out of the international arrivals to meet their families and friends on Wednesday. 28 Jun 2012 13:02