by Kevin Watson | Sep 21, 2023 | Article, Recent, Slider
NATIONAL PORTS AMENDMENT BILL | 2023 – draft The National Ports Act 2005 (Act No. 12 of 2005) is almost 20 years since it was enacted into law in 2005. The Department of Transport is releasing this initial draft of the National Ports Amendment Bill, 2023 for...
by Kevin Watson | Sep 13, 2023 | Article, Recent, Slider
This month 30 years ago saw one of the biggest tragedies in South African maritime history occur. The South African built, flagged and crewed AHTS VOORTREKKER capsized in adverse weather off Mossel Bay South Africa. The vessel floated upside down, for a few days...
by Kevin Watson | Sep 12, 2023 | Article, Recent, Slider
This report below also finds applicability in the Maritime Sector, many of the DTIC policies put in place and especially the ITAC restrictions on buying second hand ships, are severely hampering the growth of ship building and repair in South Africa, the effect of...
by Kevin Watson | Aug 27, 2023 | Cape Town, Events, Recent, Slider
The SAIMENA Cape Branch had a great tribute lecture to SA AMANDLA ex John Ross Tug. Delivered by Masters and Chief Engineers of the tug from Amsol. Thanks to Acelleron Turbo Systems for sponsoring the evening. We were pleased to welcome Rennie Govender, President of...
by Kevin Watson | Aug 6, 2023 | Article, Recent, Slider
This is an american perspective but very worth watch if you want to get into Marine Engineering.https://youtu.be/cDxr0_7xCnc
by Kevin Watson | Jun 14, 2023 | Article, Recent, Slider
After the recent incident at the Cape Town Synchrolift, seems that this happens in more places. Highlighting the need for effective maintenance of docking facilities. KJW 14 Jun 2023. According to International news, an accident occurred at the Çındemir Shipyard, a...
