by Kevin Watson | Dec 16, 2021 | Article, Recent, Slider
There was surprise and even shock when South Africa, together with several other member countries, was voted off the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council last week. The 32nd Assembly of IMO is meeting in London at IMO Headquarters between 6 and 15...
by Kevin Watson | Nov 10, 2021 | Article, Recent, Slider
Current and aspirational bunkering and ship-to-ship transfer services providers in South Africa will have the next three weeks beginning this Monday (8 November 2021) to peruse and offer comments on the country’s proposed new bunkering and ship-to-ship transfer codes...
by Kevin Watson | Oct 26, 2021 | Article, Recent, Slider
The Department of Transport has shone the spotlight on safety during the launch of the Inland Waters Strategy (IWS). Delivering her keynote address at Lake Deneys Yacht Club at the Vaal Dam, Deputy Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga said the strategy would ensure that all...
by Kevin Watson | Sep 5, 2021 | Article, Slider
MEPC 76 in June focused on concerted efforts to tackle climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from shipping – and improving ship efficiency through a new carbon index. The IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) addresses many global and...
by Kevin Watson | Sep 5, 2021 | Article, Slider
LEARNING LESSONS FROM MARITIME INCIDENTS A life-threatening explosion which devastated the chemical tanker Stolt Groenland in South Korea has, yet again, highlighted the need for closer monitoring of cargo temperatures – and better training. How can more be...
by Kevin Watson | Jun 22, 2021 | Article, Recent
A ban on the use of cybutryne in antifouling systems (AFS) from 1 January 2023 was accepted at the MEPC 76 meeting following the BIMCO proposal on implementation. After the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships (AFS...
by Kevin Watson | Apr 26, 2021 | Article, Recent
The 2012 Cape Town Agreement was adopted by a Diplomatic Conference, under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), this provides standards on the design, construction and equipment of fishing vessels and includes regulations designed to protect...
