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.
2020-08-20-gg43629-NDOT-Crew-changes
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.
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...
SAIMENA joins forces with IZA on zinc coatings for ships
SAIMENA Two Oceans Journal 2nd Ed 2021 released
IMO MEPC decision to ban the use of Cybutryne in anti-foulings
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...
Case study: Fire in the engine room and failure of fixed fire fighting system
2012 Cape Town Agreement
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...
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.
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