The NDoT has issued a new Government Gazette – Disaster Management Act (57/2020): Measures to address, prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 at Seaports.
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SAIMENA Donations to Lawhill Maritime Centre 2023
SAIMENA handed over two prizes to students at the LMC at their prize giving event on Friday 24 November 2023. I was accompanied by Jacques de Klerk, and Samantha Montes was also there (for CPUT), as well as SAIMENA member Johan Swart who is the board of LMC. Always...
NATIONAL PORTS AMENDMENT BILL | 2023 – draft
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 purposes...
Loss of AHTS VOORTREKKER 30 years ago off Mossel Bay
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...
New report says localisation policy locking South Africa into ‘wrong path’
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...
SAIMENA Cape Branch had a great tribute lecture to SA AMANDLA ex John Ross Tug
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...
What Is Marine Engineering? (Is A Marine Engineering Degree Worth It?)
This is an american perspective but very worth watch if you want to get into Marine Engineering.https://youtu.be/cDxr0_7xCnc
Floating dock collapses on bulk carrier in Turkey
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...
80th international meeting of the International Association for Safety and Survival Training (IASST) hosted by CERONAV (Romania)
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...
SAIMENA updated National Council and Branch Committees
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...
79th session of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 79), held in London from 12 – 16 December 2022 – preliminary report by ClassNK
ClassNK External Affairs Department has provided a preliminary report of the 79th session of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 79), held in London from 12 - 16 December 2022, for your information. 20221222 MEPC79_sumE Please note that this report...
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