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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Ports Regulator rules on TNPAS Tariff application
The Ports Regulator of South Africa has ruled on the application by Transnet National Ports Authority for a tariff adjustment. The official tariff Record of Decision for 2022/23 tariff year can be found on the Ports Regulatorwebsite, www.portsregulator.org/ Summary On...
Shock and surprise as South Africa voted off the IMO Council
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...
SAMSA issues new bunkering and ship-to-ship codes of practice for comment
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...
Transport department launches Inland Waters Strategy
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...
IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) – MEPC 76 focused on concerted efforts to tackle climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from shipping – and improving ship efficiency through a new carbon index.
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...
Case Study: Cargo tank explosion and fire on chemical tanker Stolt Groenland
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...
Case study: Fire in the engine room and failure of fixed fire fighting system
SAIMENA AGM 2021
All SAIMENA members are reminded of the online AGM to take place on 24th March at 16:00. Please check your email for details of how to connect.Should you have a problem, please contact: saimena@saimena.co.za This is your chance to let your view be heard.
SAIMENA Two Oceans Journal 1st Ed 2021 released
Commemoration of the birth of William Froude 28 Nov 1810… some thoughts
William Froude (November 28, 1810 in Devon [2] – May 4, 1879 in Simon's Town, South Africa) was an English engineer, hydrodynamicist and naval architect. He was the first to formulate reliable laws for the resistance that water offers to ships (such as the hull speed...
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