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...
by Kevin Watson | Jun 4, 2023 | Article, Cape Town, Recent
The IASST had its 80th international meeting in Romania. The host of the meeting was CERONAV, the national training center of Romania. CERONAV is IASST member and offers a wide range of maritime training courses (STCW, OPITO, DP and Inland shipping). There were 20...
by Kevin Watson | May 11, 2023 | Article, Recent
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has commenced a series of Port Development Framework Plans (PDFP) via a series of roadshows, with the first session having been held in East London on 3 May 2023 followed by Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) on 5 May 2023. In...
by Kevin Watson | Apr 20, 2023 | Article, Recent
Electrical Energy on board ships can be hazardous. Machinery, equipment, and systems found aboard a ship differ substantially from those found in landside facilities of general industry. They often lack individual disconnect or cutoff mechanisms that provide complete...
by Kevin Watson | Apr 11, 2023 | Cape Town, Durban, Events, Recent, Slider
SAIMENA has completed its Annual General Meetings for 2023 and has elected respective committees for the new term for the National Council and the Branch Committees. SAIMENA welcomes Rennie Govender taking over as the new President and wish him and all the committees...
by Kevin Watson | Apr 11, 2023 | Article, Recent
In recent decades it has become recognized that the high seas contain some of the planet’s most precious ecosystems. These ecosystems have been adversely impacted by different human activities, including shipping, through the cumulative effects of events such as ship...
by Kevin Watson | Apr 3, 2023 | Article, Recent
Ship recycling yards are required to provide a Ship Recycling Plan. Portugal is the latest country to accede to IMO’s treaty for safe and environmentally-sound ship recycling – the Hong Kong Convention. The Convention covers the design, construction, operation...
