Disaster Management Act (57/2020): Measures to address, prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 at Seaports
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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This year’s IMO World Maritime Day Parallel Event (WMDPE), which was scheduled to take place in South Africa this October, has been postponed. This has been confirmed by the South African Department of Transport.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the department said the postponement was due to travel restrictions as well as other health and safety regulations aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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...
Eastern Cape Port Development Roadshow kicks off TNPA plans
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...
Handling energy sources onboard: Safety tips for Lockout/Tag out
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...
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