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Mobilising to the site of a grounded yacht participating in a round-theworl race, Ardent Subtech was able to minimise any risk to the environment within a SANPark reserve.
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CONTRIBUTORS: Claire Attwood, Mark Botha, Brian Ingpen, Nkosikhona Raphael Duma, Leon Mouton.
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Transnet took full advantage of their position as a major sponsor of the inaugural Ocean Economies Southern Africa Conference during August 2018 to promote themselves to the small but diverse group of about 40 conference delegates. Nkosikhona Raphael Duma reports back from Durban.
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Leon Mouton of Sea Safety Training Group examines the way forward for the fishing industry in the light of the adoption of STCW-F. MARITIME MEMORIES
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Brian Ingpen talks to Ian Merriman about a successful career at sea as a tug master who has been at the helm to help at a number of high-profile marine incidents around the South African coastline.
FEATURES SALVAGE & TOWAGE 16 Another busy year for the SA Amandla Weak revenues for salvage industry in 2017 Master Mariners recognise local salvage master
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Mobilising to the site of a grounded yacht participating in a round-theworl race, Ardent Subtech was able to minimise any risk to the environment within a SANPark reserve.
On board Africa’s largest dredger
Dredging stats
Dredger delivered for inland dredging
Berth deepening project commences in Durban
MARITIME NEWS
Mark Botha discusses the impact of the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) reductions will have on the small scale fishers in the west coast rock lobster sector.
SWIFT RESPONSE
Tight timelines to service tow convoy
Study identifies water quality thresholds to protect fish during dredging
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AT THE END OF THE LINE
ON THE COVER
Dredger salvage successfully completed
Claire Attwood takes a closer look at how the Fishing Rights Allocation Process for 2020 (FRAP 2020) may unfold and highlights some concerns the fishing industry has.
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AFRICAN NEWS 27 A game changer for small scale fishers South Africa eye new fisheries research vessel acquisition Collaboration to reduce conflict over marine resources Maritime acquisition given the green light Shipping line expands West African coverage Nigeria aims to curb maritime crime Helicopter service trialled in Cape Town Forfeited fishing gear on the increase Working towards port security in Mozambique Luxury yacht brand signs up with local agents Fisheries research vessel for delivery to Angola OFFSHORE NEWS 32 Brownfield services for BP Gabon appraisal well completed Survey project Sourcing in South Africa Nigeria gives ultimatum to oil majors to comply with cabotage regime Vessel designed to support offshore diving operations.
The rapid response contract to remove a grounded clipper yacht was awarded to Ardent-Subtech and a team was swiftly mobilised to the site. The team completed all removals and a site inspection confirmed that all pollutants and debris had been successfully removed from the area. SEE FULL STORY ON PAGE 19
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Celebrating World Maritime Day
Fanfare as South Africa celebrates transformation in the shipping sector
Nigeria to head up African Maritime Authorities
Women in maritime the focus of East Cape conference
Appointments
Post Grad students visit the Port of Saldanha Bay
Recognising Africa’s leading cruise port
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Empowering women in the African maritime sector
Celebrating 20 years of service to the maritime industries
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Understanding ocean canyons
Project Butterfly takes flight in Durban Harbour
Book Review: The Fishy Smiths
Pollution threatens recreational fishing in South Africa
Seafood brand supports turtle rescue
Research aims to reduce South Africa’s coastline vulnerability to climate change
Blue Flag status for nine beaches
New antarctic research vessel
Conserving the Comoros
Youth champion ocean protection
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PEOPLE AND EVENTS
COMMENT
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wo international bodies chose to host their global meetings in Cape Town recently. The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) held their annual meeting in September, to be followed by the International Salvage Union (ISU) in October.
That’s certainly good news for Cape Town, but also
served to highlight that the year is no where near ready to wind down. In fact there are still a number of events scheduled before the end of 2018 including the AMSOL Marine Golf Day, a Damen Fishing Seminar in South Afirca as well as a major conference towards the end of November in Kenya. The Sustainable Blue Economy Conference in Nairobi is aiming to attract over 4,000 international delegates from 26 - 28 November. And with no cover charge attached, the organisers have set about covering a wide variety of topics including smart shipping, job creation, infrastructure development, sustainable energy, as well as safety and security. The aim is to discuss the emergence of an inclusive blue economy for the continent. Organised by Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the conference will be co-hosted by Canada and Japan. All things being equal, I am aiming to travel to Kenya for the conference and will be able to share input in a future issue. They are, however, competing with the 20th edition of Intermodal Africa which takes place in Accra, Ghana from 27 - 29 November. The two-day conference programme will feature 30 speakers addressing topical issues and challenges on global transportation and logistics attended by a gathering of 400 delegates from across Africa. But getting back to this current issue and recent events. At the opening dinner of the ISU 64th meeting, South African salvage master, Captain Sloane, was honoured with a special citation from the Society of Master Mariners of South Africa (see page 18). We posted the news on our Facebook page and were overwhelmed by the response the post received from the international maritime community - making it one of the most shared and comment-
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ed on posts of the year so far. This response proves that the industry is generous to award recognition where it is due and highlights the need to find more good-news stories that we can share. Our approach to delivering news and content will change slightly in 2019 as we use the print magazine to delve deeper into topics and engage more substantially with the industry for expert opinion and comments. This means that our digital platforms will be developed more fully to share news as it happens. Our website is currently undergoing a revamp for launch in the new year and will become your one-stopshop for maritime media resources. Our aim is to make it your first port of call when you need information about the industry. And if you are unable to find the information you are looking for, please engage with us so that we can help you to compile the information you need. The current weekly emailed newsletter has proven immensely popular. Our plan is to separate the tenders from the newsletter and send these out twice a week to ensure that readers are kept abreast of new opportunities as they are released. The news and events email will continue to be sent once a week. We have a few more changes and additional offerings on the cards, but will provide more information as they are launched. The South African Maritime Industry Awards will return to the calendar in 2019. This has also been slightly revamped and will, once again, be used to raise money for notable causes in the maritime sector. Watch out for details of how to nominate your peers. In the meantime, we have one more issue to deliver before the year end and our deadlines are rather tight. The last issue of the year will include a feature on ENGINES AND PROPULSION as well as on the BUNKER INDUSTRY. Colleen Jacka, editor | editor@maritimesa.co.za
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The maritime community will surely understand the concept of being keelhauled and we have reinstated the practice, which was allegedly instituted by the British Navy as a way of “severely rebuking a subordinate”. But at the same time we will also applaud those individuals and companies in recognition of significant achievements.
Applaud [BRAVO ZULU] The Society of Master Mariners of South Africa for introducing a new medal that was used to honour the contributions to the marine sector made by Captain Nick Sloane. (see story on page 18) Transnet National Port Authority for responding to the needs of the shipping industry and trialling a helicopter service in the Port of Cape Town with the view to establishing a permanent service.
Keelhauled The South African government for failing to recognise the impact that Captain Nick Sloane had on the international maritime scene
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strategic state assets. The option generation process is at a conceptual phase and no decisions have been taken on a change from the status quo.” Said TNPA spokesperson Ayanda Mantshongo.
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“Women also comprise 44 percent of terminal managers. Unfortunately, women represent 29 percent of the total TPT workforce, but we are also working hard to improve this through deliberate women empowerment programmes.” Said Nozipho Sithole, Chief Executive of the Transnet Port Terminals (TPT).
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maintain continuity in developing and/ or refining the FRAP2020 policies which are critical to the process.” Said a fishing industry leader.
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“There’s nothing you can do. It’s
ing the boat, it’s about 30 or 40 people standing and waiting for the boat. They board they boat, they don’t need your permission, and they’ll tell you exactly how much fish they want off your boat. You’re not talking about three or four fish, you’re talking about bins of fish.” Said a concerned member of the fishing industry.
15 |They cannot fight this and need “Companies need to comply.
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“You guys don’t have best interest of fisheries at heart. Nothing. I am actually so upset over the decision to appeal. The court papers show so much proof that you need to fix the department first before everything else!!! I wish you could just sit back and ask the question! What is important for the fishing industry now! Frap is massive, the DDG is on full pay, poaching is rife, but you appeal!! I’m dumbfounded.” Tweeted The Fish Guy
11 |allocate its limited resources to “It may be difficult for DAFF to
both the FRAP2015 and FRAP2020 processes.” Said a fishing industry representative.
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“DAFF has seen significant leadership turmoil and rotation in the DDG role which must make it difficult to
OUTBOARD GRANTS The Mauritian government launched a Grant Scheme for the purchase of outboard engines and fishing nets by fishing cooperatives. it aims to increase the catch of fishermen; and enhance the financial position of fishermen cooperatives as well as to encourage participatory initiatives in the development of the cooperative fishing sector.
to identify the gaps they have on board and ensure that they train to fill them. Your vessel is not going to leave port if you do not meet the minimum requirements.” Writes Leon Mouton of Sea Safety Training Group.
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“I am pleased to therefore anthat the Society has decided to finally put right a wrong in recognising Captain Sloane’s achievement and the international respect and recognition he has brought to South Africa and its mariners.” Said Captain Rob Whitehead, President of the Society of Master Mariners South Africa.
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“The forces of competition may making salvors undertake cases for lower returns and there may be pressure from owners and insurers to
MARITIME JOURNALIST AWARD The Ghana Journalists Association has revealed that an award category has been instituted for maritime journalism in the upcoming Ghana Journalism Awards. This will mean that for the first time in history of the awards, journalists who promote and report on the maritime industry will be awarded.
Quay quotes
Who is saying what in the maritime industry drive down costs. LOF revenue is much reduced and a contributing factor could be the increased use of “side agreements”. It is ISU’s understanding that these are used to reduce LOF awards and settlements.” Said Charo Coll, President of the International Salvage Union.
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“Once the assessment had been made that the vessel was not repairable, our aim was very clear. We needed to deal with the situation quickly with the priority of minimising environmental impact and returning the beach to its original state. That was vitally important.” Said Sir Robin Knox-John, Clipper Round the World founder.
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“These projects would provide an excellent means of TNPA Dredging Services utilising our spare trailing suction hopper dredger capacity for the benefit of our port cities.” Said Carl Gabriel, Executive Manager for Dredging Services at Transnet National Ports Authority.
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“Seasonal restrictions during peak periods of reproduction and recruitment could also protect species from dredging impacts.” Said Dr Amelia Wenger at the University of Queensland.
SAMSA STATS
SOURCE: 2017/18 ANNUAL REPORT
MEETING OBJECTIVES
“Nigeria is totally committed
come on its coastal waters. Efforts have been doubled to ensure that vessels calling at Nigerian ports are safe and secure by investing even more in surveillance to guaranty safety of vessels. NIMASA is working closely with the Nigerian Navy and the National Intelligence Agency.” Said Dr Dakuku Peterside, Director general of NIMASA.
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“Our recent successful test exercise indicated that this is a viable service to offer at the Port of Cape Town.” Said Port of Cape Town Harbour Master, Captain Alex Miya.
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“We have already sold our first 80ft Flybridge.” Said Boating World co-owner Suzanne Levy.
According to the South African Maritime Safety Authority’s 2017/18 Annual Report, the Authority has met 69 percent of its strategic objectives for the period.
69%
SGM and Nova.” Said Andrew Sturrock, CEO of Sturrock Grindrod Marine.
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EXPRESSIONS
SHIPPING REGISTER Fishing vessels Harbour craft Yachts (<100 gt) Fishing vessels (<25 gt) Commercial vessels (<25 gt) Other
Convention vessels, Passenger vessels, Patrol and Research vessels, Diamond Mining vessels,
At the close of the financial 1448 ships with a gross tonnage of 431133.20 tons were registered under the South African flag. The table below reflects the number of ships and tonnage registered over the years in their various categories.
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much data on what happens in the benthos of South Africa. Doing this research for a long period of time will allow us to see if there are any changes that are occurring at the benthos. This will also help inform decision making related to the protection of our oceans moving forward.” Said Jamila Janna, a 2018 Ocean Steward and UKZN marine biology honours student.
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The Angolan National Directorate for Maritime Affairs of the Ministry of Fisheries and the Sea is developing the Crystal Beach Project. The Project is a result of the Cooperation Protocol between the Ministry of Fisheries and the Sea and the Ministry of the Environment and was supported by the National Institute of Meteorology and Geophysics of Angola (INAMET).
The Ghanian Government and industry stakeholders are working on a draft document to cater for the needs of Shipping Services Providers. The Minister for Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah indicated that several stakeholder consultations have been held in The Minister urged participants to bring out all concerns and suggestions needed for enriching the document.
The SA Agulhas was deployed by the South African Maritime Safety Authority to survey the Coastal Radio Service. Testing was undertaken over a 20 day period along the entire South African coast to determine the coverage of the current and new systems at coastal radio sites.
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HIGHLIGHTING PHAKISA
PITFALLS & PROGRESS Transnet took full advantage of their position as a major sponsor of the inaugural Ocean Economies Southern Africa Conference during August 2018 to promote themselves to the small but diverse group of about 40 conference delegates. Nkosikhona Raphael Duma reports back from Durban. The 13 speakers represented a myriad of sectors including ancillary maritime support, freight and logistics, ship-building and/or ship-repairing, tourism and leisure, as well as public and private sectors. Regardless of Transnet’s marketing agenda, some quality discussions and reports on issues such as Operation Phakisa’s contribution to South Africa’s priority economic and social sectors thus far took place. Speakers from Transnet led discussions on topics such as the refurbishment of southern African ports and promoting women in the ocean economy. Delegates were also workshopped on funding opportunities by institutions such as the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and economic opportunities within maritime industry in South Africa. Among the speakers was Nozipho Sithole; Transnet Port Terminals Chief Executive, Humbulani Mudau, Chief Director for Space, Science and Technology at South Africa’s national department of Science and Technology; and Prasheen Maharaj, Chief Executive Officer of Southern African Shipyards, South Africa’s largest shipbuilding company. Peter Myles, international tourism consultant and author of the 2017 published book entitled Maritime Clusters and Ocean Economy: An Integrated Approach to Managing Coastal and Marine Space, served as the moderator throughout the conference. Lesego Molefe, senior project manager of the Intelligence Transfer Centre, organisers of the confer-
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ence, confirmed that over 100 maritime industry professionals and stakeholders had been invited to participate in order to a platform to review progress and challenges that had been observed under Operation Phakisa. “Over the years, we have seen exciting developments for the maritime industry such as the introduction of Operation Phakisa in 2014 by then South African President Jacob Zuma. However, this does not mean we have not taken notice of the challenges which the Southern African maritime industry is currently faced with,” she said highlighting the impact of the global economic slowdown. “This conference seeks to assist in overcoming that challenge by bringing together key stakeholders and giving them a platform to work together and engage on how to fasttrack the growth of our maritime industry under the banner of Operation Phakisa.” Refurbishment of local ports
Opening the conference, Ricky Bhikraj, Executive Manager for Research and Operations at Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), discussed at length the refurbishment of local ports in line with Operation Phakisa. Bhikraj provided updates on TNPA’s plans to establish purpose-built oil and gas port infrastructure by appointing facility operators at the Port of Saldanha Bay, South Africa’s first oil and gas hub; implementing strategic prioritised projects at the Ports of Richard’s Bay and East
London while maintaining and repairing existing infrastructure. “The development and expansion of local ports are of national importance,” said Bhikraj. To this effect, he told delegates that the TNPA had dedicated R2,7 billion in upgrading local ship repair facilities in the 2018/19 financial year and had spent R549 million by June 2018. According to Bhikraj, the TNPA had completed some projects at the Ports of Durban, Cape Town, East London, Port Elizabeth and Saldanha Bay. Works completed included the outer caisson refurbishment and drydock concrete repairs in Durban. “We are proud to note that at the Port of Port Elizabeth, we were able to complete the new boat hoist and staging facility. Among our achievements, we also count the construction of a berth for the Saldanha Bay Offshore Supply Base; new switchgear and crane rails at the port of East London and phase 1 repairs and upgrades to the Port of Cape Town’s Robinson Drydock,” said Bhikraj. “Through these projects, we were able to create 602 jobs. Of these, 68 went to women, 124 to young people and 38 to people with disabilities. These projects have also sustained 13 SMME’s [small medium, and micro enterprises] which in turn created or sustained 19 B-BBEE companies,” said Bhikraj. Bhikraj further reported on a number of other projects including the installation of a floating dock at the Port of Richard’s Bay. He noted that they were looking at an operational date of March 2022. Admitting that some of the targets set under Operation Phakisa had not been realised, he blamed the global economic slowdown. “Admittedly, we set out the targets
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for Operation Phakisa under a different global economic climate. The sluggish pace of economic growth globally has had a negative impact on the proposed new rig repair facilities at Saldanha and a boat building cluster at the Port of East London.” Transnet on the spot
While Bhikraj expressed optimism over the TNPA’s activities at local ports, Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN) Acting Chief Executive Neville Matjie, put the State Owned Enterprise on the spot – suggesting that some of Transnet’s activities did not curry favour with the private sector. Noting the current state of public drydocks in the hands of Transnet, Matjie said that this situation was seen as an anomaly.
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His presentation, however, suggested that the TNPA was in the process of “transferring the drydocks to a consortium”, but that the current market would not support the required refurbishment of the infrastructure.
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He further contended that Transnet’s focus on cargo and transport activities in the ports impacted on the dock-side space available for ship repair activities. “Transnet can get higher economic rents from cargo and transport activities than from ship repair and refurbishment,” said Matjie.
COLOMBIA
Post the conference, the Maritime Review contacted Transnet to gain their response on the transfer claim of drydocks by Matjie. In response, the TNPA spokesperson Ayanda Mantshongo, said Transnet had “never contemplated the sale of ship repair facilities as such is not compliant with the National Ports Act”. Mantshongo however noted that four years after the launch of Operation Phakisa, Transnet was still “assessing options on the most efficient operating model for its ship repair facilities to promote growth and transformation of this sector.” “Any decisions made in this regard must support South Africa’s developmental objectives,” she said. Mantshongo did not rule out the possibility of increased private sector participation post its ‘options’ assessment but said: “such options may include maintaining the status quo or concessions involving private sector investment.” Mantshongo further denied that a Consortium to hand over the drydocks to had been identified and to this effect, she said: “There is no intention to sell any ship repair facility as these are strategic state assets. The option generation process is at a conceptual phase and no decisions have been taken on a change from the status quo.” Women in the Maritime Industry
The conference also highlighted the challenges and progress of women in the maritime sector in the region. This discussion was led by Nozipho Sithole, Chief Executive of the Transnet Port Terminals (TPT). Sithole proudly conveyed to delegates that at the helm of the TPT, an organisation with close to 10,000 employees, is an executive committee comprising 76 percent female representation.
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“Women also comprise 44 percent of terminal managers. Unfortunately, women represent 29 percent of the total TPT workforce, but we are also working hard to improve this through deliberate women empowerment programmes,” said Sithole. Sithole said that Transnet had set recruitment targets to increase the number of females and “recruitment professionals were trained to focus on driving more inclusive recruitment efforts.” “We will invest R27 million in the training of 117 apprentices who have been placed at terminals across three provinces where TPT operates in,” said Sithole who added that the terminal operator had already spent R44 million on training programmes specifically created for female employees. Delegates were also told that the TPT had joined its international counterparts in adopting programmes such as the Integration of Women in the Maritime Sector (IWMS) by the International Maritime Organisation. IWMS seeks to increase the participation of women in the global maritime sector, which sits currently at only two percent according to the International Transport Worker’s Federation. Sithole said, “by adopting the IWMS, we demonstrate our willingness to strengthening national and regional capacities through gender-specific fellowships, facilitating access to highlevel technical training for women in developing countries, as well as the identification and selection of women for career development opportunities in maritime administrations, ports and maritime training institutes.” In line with this, the TPT had created
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mentorship programmes for women who had entered the maritime sector successfully and over 44 percent of their bursaries are earmarked for women. “In order to deepen our bench strength, we have structured leadership programs, with over 60 percent women enrolled,” added Sithole. Update on sea-monitoring technology
Humbulani Mudau from the Department of Science and Technology announced that under the stewardship of the South African National Space Agency (SANSA), the country would launch a new satellite to monitor the country’s seas by December this year. The ZACube-2 satellite, which weighs 4 kg, is a part of the initiatives under Operation Phakisa; and a national competition will give learners from grades 4 to 12 the opportunity to name the satellite. Amal Khatri, SANSA Chief Director, explained that “the primary purpose for ZACube‐2 is to demonstrate Automatic Identification System (AIS) message reception,” - to show how the automated tracking system used in ships displays other vessels in the vicinity. “Based upon the performance of the satellite, a detailed business case will be developed for a constellation of nine such satellites. This will be integrated into the National Oceans and Coastal Information Management System to enable better monitoring of the oceans,” said Khatri. Mudau proudly added that: “this satellite, which was mainly designed and built by postgraduate students from
Trudie Nichols, a maritime legal expert and partner at the law firm Bowman Gilfillan, highlighted the progress on South Africa’s nine Industrial Development Zones (IDZs). South Africa’s IDZs include the Coega IDZ, Richard’s Bay IDZ, East London IDZ, Saldanha Bay IDZ, Dube Tradeport IDZ, Maluti-A-Phofung IDZ, OR Tambo IDZ, Musina/Makhado IDZ, and Atlantis IDZ. “South Africa’s industrial development zones are considered the engines of economic development and transformation in the country’s towns and cities. It is incredible to note that the government is moving swiftly in its policy of establishing more economic zones as more are said to be in the pipeline,” said Nichols. According to Nichols, some of the success stories include the Coega IDZ and causes of optimism could be observed at the Richard’s Bay IDZ. “As of April 2018, the Coega IDZ reported 42 operational investors worth a combined investment value of R7 billion,” said Nichols. “Strategic targets for 2018/2019 at the Richard’s Bay IDZ include securing operational investors with the cumulative value of R430 million. It’s not inconsiderably inconsiderate that this IDZ will achieve its targets at the rate that it is going,” remarked Nichols. More causes of celebration on the country’s industrial development zones, according to Nichols were the May 2018 report by the Dube Tradeport that it had secured R1,7 billion in private sector investment. With plans to turn the conference into an annual event, ITC’s Molefe said details of next year’s conference will be advised once the monitoring and evaluation process of this year’s conference had been completed.
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ormally I wouldn’t look to Twitter for the content of this column, but a recent tweet by “The Fish Guy” (@thefishguySA) so accurately summed up the burning issues that affect the fishing industry at this point in time that I thought it provided a good starting point. I don’t know who is behind The Fish Guy’s tweets, but in my view, he is well informed and often spot on in his analysis of the varied and sometimes alarming news about fishing that features in the media. In this case, his tweet concerned an announcement by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) that it would appeal a ruling by the Western Cape High Court that the decision to set last season’s total allowable catch (TAC) for west coast rock lobster at an unsustainably high 1924.08 tons was irrational, unlawful and inconsistent with the Constitution, the National Environmental Management Act and the Marine Living Resources Act. In its September ruling, the Court held that in allocating an unsustainable TAC, DAFF failed to uphold its legal mandate of conserving South
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Despite an announcement in July that the process of allocating rights across 11 commercial fisheries in 2020 had commenced, no further progress has been made. As the fishing industry waits for policy consultations to begin, the Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries appears paralysed by instability in its leadership, and an apparent unwillingness to tackle the mounting problems that beset the fishing industry. By Claire Attwood. Africa’s marine resources. That DAFF would appeal this judgement clearly outraged The Fish Guy who tweeted: “You guys don’t have best interest of fisheries at heart. Nothing. I am actually so upset over the decision to appeal. The court papers show so much proof that you need to fix the department first before everything else!!! I wish you could just sit back and ask the question! What is important for the fishing industry now! Frap is massive, the DDG is on full pay, poaching is rife, but you appeal!! I’m dumbfounded.” There, in less than 280 characters, this commentator summed up the overwhelming importance of the looming rights allocation process of 2020 (FRAP 2020); the continued suspension of
Siphokazi Ndudane, deputy director general (DDG) of the Fisheries Branch of DAFF, and the implications of her suspension for the fishing industry; and the lawlessness that began in the abalone fishery, spread to the west coast rock lobster fishery and now threatens the economic sustainability of the other fisheries. FRAP 2020 is indeed massive. Even a conservative estimate of the value of the fishing rights that must be allocated before the start of the fishing season on 1 January 2021 is R132-billion over 15 years. That’s taking DAFF’s own figures of the annual wholesale value of the 11 fisheries that form part of FRAP2020 and multiplying their current value of R8.8 billion per year by 15. It’s not taking
A wide-angle perspective on commercial fishing
THROUGH THE FISH-EYE LENS
Squid boats at anchor in Port St Francis. The regionally important squid fishery is included in FRAP2020.
into account inflation, or the effect that a weakening Rand must have on this value.
this,” said one commentator, “I don’t expect this time to be any different, I expect there will again be delays.”
Although FRAP2020 has the potential to boost or disrupt 11 vastly different fisheries, the deep-sea trawl and small pelagic fisheries must be singled out because both are critical drivers of economic activity and employment, particularly on the west coast.
Another highlighted the importance of FRAP2020, saying:
A state of paralysis
It should be a national priority to ensure these and other fisheries – like squid and south coast rock lobster – remain successful and sustainable, but with only two years to go before the fishing industry would like the rights to be allocated and the ministerial appeal process to be done and dusted, the Department appears to be in a state of paralysis. Since July, when DAFF announced via the Government Gazette the start of FRAP2020, there has been no tangible progress. Although industry leaders are generally very reluctant to talk about FRAP2020, even off the record, a few expressed concerns about the lack of progress. “DAFF does not have a good record on
“Sufficient time needs to be given to this important process, particularly in light of government’s objectives in driving jobs and economic growth. Short-term populist thinking will not deliver against these long-term objectives.” A third industry leader expressed the concern that FRAP2015, which allocated rights to the midwater trawl and inshore hake and sole fisheries, among others, and became mired in controversy and litigation, has not yet been concluded. “It may be difficult for DAFF to allocate its limited resources to both the FRAP2015 and FRAP2020 processes,” he said. Based on the amount of time it has taken to finalise FRAP2015, industry leaders predict it might well be 2024 before FRAP2020 is finally concluded. One industry leader pointed out that before DAFF can embark on the consultation process that will formu-
late the policies for FRAP2020, it must constitute a Fisheries Transformation Council (FTC) and a Consultative Advisory Forum (CAF). Both committees are prescribed by the Marine Living Resources Act, but they have remained dormant for years. The CAF, for example, was last constituted in 2001 or 2002. Rumour has it that the Minister has selected the members of the FTC, but to date no announcement has been made to that effect, even though the FTC will presumably play a central role in FRAP2020. On 7 September, DAFF re-advertised in the Government Gazette, calling for interested and affected parties to nominate members of the CAF. It would seem its original advertisement did not attract sufficient or suitable nominations. A compromised position
A second subject raised by The Fish Guy is the continued suspension of Ndudane. The reasons behind her suspension have been the subject of much conjecture, with Minister Senzeni Zokwana’s spokesman, Khaye Nkwanyana, flatly denying the veracity
Claire Attwood is a writer and editor with a special interest in fisheries. She works with a number of fishing companies and consults to the South African Deep Sea Trawl Industry Association, SADSTIA. She writes in her personal capacity.
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A wide-angle perspective on commercial fishing
“DAFF has seen significant leadership turmoil and rotation in the DDG role which must make it difficult to maintain continuity in developing and/or refining the FRAP2020 policies which are critical to the process.”
mised and perceptions of corruption will never abate. Poaching and criminality
ABOVE: Cape hake is packed for export. The deep-sea trawl fishery for hake is one of 11 fisheries in which rights must be allocated prior to December 2020.
of a list of 39 charges (ranging from theft to fraud and maladministration) circulated by the Democratic Alliance’s Western Cape spokesperson on economic opportunities, tourism and agriculture, Beverly Schäfer. Nkwanyana called the charge sheet “a hoax” and Schäfer later conceded she got her facts wrong. Disciplinary action against Ndudane has not taken place and consequently she could not have been found guilty of the charges, as claimed by Schäfer. Hopefully, Ndudane’s innocence, or otherwise, will be revealed in time, but for now the biggest problem for the fishing industry is that it has been left guessing who will steer the Fisheries Branch through FRAP2020, and ultimately sign off on the allocations. The DDG of the Fisheries Branch has traditionally served as the “delegated authority” in FRAP processes and this position is critical, as one industry insider explained: “Although the delegated authority might not be involved with the actual scoring or receiving of applications, the final sign off of the results is done by the delegated authority who has probably got the most important job within the rights allocation process,” he said, adding that in his view FRAP2015, which was steered by Ndudane, was relatively well done. “I know there’s a lot of criticism around FRAP2015, but I personally think that Siphokazi (Ndudane) was quite brave. In my opinion, I don’t think FRAP2015 was badly done… it was the Minister’s appeals decisions that really started the litigation because he essentially took rights away from applicants that had been granted rights.”
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Unanswered questions
Will Ndudane return to her post or will the newly appointed “Acting DDG”, Dr Motseki Hlatshwayo, fill the position for some time? The industry simply does not know the answer to that question, but there are concerns about a DDG with no experience of previous FRAP processes being delegated by the minister to allocate rights with a value of at least R132-billion. This worry was expressed by one of the industry leaders I talked to: “DAFF has seen significant leadership turmoil and rotation in the DDG role which must make it difficult to maintain continuity in developing and/or refining the FRAP2020 policies which are critical to the process.” Another aspect of the DDG’s suspension that is problematic is that it deepens perceptions of systemic corruption in the Fisheries Branch and begs the question: does the Department have the legitimacy to manage a process of the size and scale of FRAP2020?
Which brings me to the third issue highlighted by The Fish Guy: “poaching is rife”. In April, I wrote about abalone crime being so widespread in the Overberg region that it has spilled over into the abalone farming industry, with farms under attack and trucks used to transport abalone to the airport regularly being hijacked. Now it would appear that the lawlessness that has afflicted the abalone and west coast rock lobster fisheries for decades is starting to impact other fisheries. In Hout Bay, the scene of recent violent protests that led to the burning of a fish factory and the crippling of harbour infrastructure, hake longline vessels are being hijacked as they discharge their catch. Skippers are told “if you don’t give us fish, we will come in the night and burn your boat down.” One of my sources told me:
Over the years, numerous voices have raised concerns about the central role that DAFF plays in the illegal abalone trade by virtue of the fact that it stores, and ultimately markets, thousands of tons of poached abalone every year.
“There’s nothing you can do. It’s not one or two guys approaching the boat, it’s about 30 or 40 people standing and waiting for the boat. They board they boat, they don’t need your permission, and they’ll tell you exactly how much fish they want off your boat. You’re not talking about three or four fish, you’re talking about bins of fish,” he said. There are fears that this behavior will spread to the tuna boats when the fishing season opens.
In so doing, it keeps its Marine Living Resources Fund flush with cash. A spate of thefts from the Department’s abalone store, and allegations that departmental employees at the highest level were involved in at least two of the heists, have highlighted the urgent need for the Department to carefully scrutinize its role in the illegal abalone trade and somehow extract itself from the quagmire. Unless it does so, it will continue to be compro-
With FRAP2020 looming, serious allegations of corruption compromising the Department that is to preside over the process, and crime and violence threatening the economic survival of some of the smaller commercial fisheries, I find myself agreeing with The Fish Guy: dedicating time and considerable resources to appealing the Western Cape High Court’s decision in the rock lobster case is ludicrous. DAFF needs to set its priorities straight.
Small Scale Fishers
AT THE END OF THE LINE
WEST COAST ROCK LOBSTER
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Conservation or commercial extinction
upported by international academics WWF-SA postulate present West Coast Rock Lobster (WCRL) biomass is at less than 2 percent of it’s pre-exploitation level and requires urgent protection; sustainable management and significant reduction in seasonal total allowable catch (TAC) to rebuild the sustainable integrity and economic propensity of the stock.
Mark Botha is a lecturer at the University of the Western Cape and a PhD Candidate at University of Cape Town. His PhD research focuses on the Small-Scale Fisheries (SSF) sector with special emphasis on collective ownership and SSF value chain.
Extraordinarily WWF-SA furthermore referenced non-compliance and poaching during 2016/17 at approximately 1,475 ton and approximately 300 tons less for 2017/18 season. Since 1890 the WCRL biomass has sustained many thousands of coastal community household livelihood opportunities and substantially enriched a few exporters. In terms of generational equity, the heritage of the natural WCRL biomass bestowed on present day Small-Scale Fishers (SSF’s) and WCRL coastal community dependents had been severely, if not
On 27 June 2018 World Wild Fund for Nature South Africa (WWF-SA) embarked on legal action against the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) to protect the West Coast rock lobster biomass B75mm from overexploitation and commercial extinction. avariciously, depleted to around 3% of it’s pre-exploitation level by 1996. On 26 September Judge Owen Rogers held that DAFF’s decision to set 2017/18 season TAC at 1,924 ton and not 790 ton (59 percent TAC reduction) as recommended by DAFF’s own WCRL Scientific Working Group was irrational, unlawful and inconsistent with the Constitution as well as related legislation, including regional and international obligations of the State. The impact of substantial reduction and how such impact may be best absorbed amongst WCRL sub sector participants was not addressed and remains at discretion of the Minister or delegated authority.
Impact for small scale harvesters
This reduction for the 2018/19 as well as subsequent seasons has an anticipated potential socioeconomic impact on wholly reliant SSF’s and WCRL coastal community dependents in North, West and Southern Cape. In the WCRL nearshore at a depth contour of less than 60m there are approximately 2,000 SSF’s and approximately a further 450 WCRL commercial nearshore right holders who deploy the hand hauled hoop net method of capture from a limited number of small vessels. In terms of access to global WCRL TAC these nearshore fishers have been marginally operational in the WCRL
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Effective application of social and restorative justice principles have been upheld by the Competition Commission. In the context of the improved allocation of global WCRL TAC to SSFs from 12.35 percent to 28.1 percent, together with active participation and information symmetry now available to SSFs, the outcome of this intervention is seen as a remarkable achievement.
Small Scale Fishers
sector only from around 2000 with limited benefit in the completed value chain cycle for WCRL where processing and marketing consumes the bulk of net value attained. The median average price attained for live WCRL exports over the past five seasons was US$40/kg. Noting the devastating socioeconomic impact that the reduction in TAC could hold for SSF’s fishers and thousands of WCRL coastal community dependents, with a potential loss in revenue of R183m, the South African Small Scale Fisheries Collective sought to “conditionally” join proceedings in support of declaratory orders cited by WWF-SA. They also proposed further relief for the Small Scale Fisheries Sector in an effort to mitigate the impact of TAC reduction and furthermore to promote, protect and rebuild the sustainable integrity of WCRL biomass for the benefit of present and future WCRL fishing generations. Notwithstanding filing substantive motivation in support of it’s position in September the judge intimated that further relief proposed by the Collective was premature and that by allowing them to adduce further evidence, they would probably delay prompt determination of WWF-SA’s semi urgent application. A conclusion to the judgement
However, insofar as SSF’s and WCRL coastal community dependants are concerned, in concluding his judgement in September, Rogers advised: “In conclusion, I should mention that the additional issues which the Collective wished to raise will be important if, as seems inevitable, there are to be substantial reductions in the TAC. The Collective, while agreeing that the 2017/18 TAC should have been reduced to 790 tons, contends that the 554.4 tons apportioned to them in the 2017/18 TAC of 1924.08 tons should not be reduced by more than 2.5% and that the use of mechanised traps should immediately be suspended until such time as the lobster biomass recovers above 20% of pristine. Due to previous discrimination, smallscale fishers using hoopnets only began to be accommodated in the formal fishing sector from around the year 2000. It is not fair, in their view, that they should suffer reductions in equal measure with those who, according to them, have enjoyed the resource for far longer and been responsible for a greater part of the depletion. While these contentions appear to have force, the commercial right holders have not been heard in response to the Collective’s allegations. The right holders who catch from large vessels presumably employ indigent persons from coastal communities. Once it is accepted that the TAC will need to be substantially reduced, the way it is
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allocated among participants engages objectives and principles in NEMA and the MLRA which do not bear directly on the determination of the global TAC. I have in mind those objectives and principles concerned with the needs of persons disadvantaged by unfair discrimination and past prejudice and with the need to ensure equitable access to environmental resources. Intergenerational equity may also play a role.” Judgement implications
While finding in favour of WWF-SA with costs against DAFF; Rogers in upholding the separation of powers doctrine between executive and judiciary has not fettered discretion of DAFF Minister or delegated authority in final determination of a sustainable global TAC for 2018/19 season or future seasons nor how impact of anticipated substantial reduction may best be equitably absorbed amongst WCRL sub sector participants. With the 2018/19 season to commence on 1 November 2018 these critical decisions rest with DAFF who confirmed that they were studying the judgement and that their intention was to diversify the industry to ensure that the marginalised would have access. The Minister also confirmed: “We also acknowledge that our pace of transformation for SSF to upscale faster than they are, through transformation in line with Marine Living Resources Act, has been slow. Allocation of fishing rights to the previously disadvantaged sections of our society is my priority.” Sustainability is non-negotiable
One thing is certain, conservation and rebuilding the sustainable integrity of the WCRL biomass to prevent commercial extinction is non-negotiable. In addition, it is essential that non-compliance amongst all WCRL sub sectors, commercial offshore, commercial nearshore, recreational and SSF’s is eliminated and that opportunities are created for unemployed youth in coastal communities to reduce poaching as a means to a livelihood. DAFF WCRL SWG recommendations to reduce TAC from 1,924 ton to 1,270 ton for 2016/17 and to 790 ton for 2017/18 were ignored leading to further depletion of WCRL biomass. Unless substantial reduction in non-compliance and poaching are achieved DAFF WCRL SWG’s recommendations evidently hold force. In context the department is presented with the following options:
to declare TAC at zero for maximum growth, i.e. suspension of entire WCRL fishery; to declare TAC at sustainable level with limited growth;
to declare TAC at sustainable level with zero growth;
and/or
to reduce fishing effort, i.e. a total
allowable effort reduction equal to TAC reduction to limit surplus fishing capacity and exposure to risk of increased poaching and non-compliance;
to impose emergency suspension on
utilisation of fishing gear in the form of TAE dispensed by mechanised WCRL trap method of capture deployed by less than <300 commercial offshore right holders with access to more than 60% of TAC.
or a combination of above. Moving forward
DAFF, however, needs to heed the per capita impact TAC reduction will have on the majority of participants and household dependants entirely reliant on the WCRL biomass. Annual net earnings of WCRL coastal community SSF’s are already below the State welfare grant and further reduction would reduce these already impoverished livelihoods immensely. Competing interest between commercial offshore, commercial nearshore and nearshore SSF’s with critically rationed access to natural resources is a recipe for continued conflict, mistrust and disrespect for the law. Care must be applied to transparently create a workable solution to this impasse that is reliant on immediate sustainable utilisation of the WCRL biomass. Robust dialogue is required amongst all actors reliant on WCRL biomass. Preceding such discussion requires urgent independent studies which ought to take into account the salient points highlighted by Rogers J in this regard as well as the concerns SSF’s have highlighted in respect of fishing methods and gear; i.e. “hand hauled hoopnet” as opposed to “mechanised trap” method of capture. In addition, these studies should incorporate the wisdom of traditional fishing knowledge and be guided by sustainable economic growth, employment and sound livelihood principles to conserve and avoid commercial extinction of the WCRL biomass. The contention highlighted in SSFs submission regarding suspension of the mechanised trap needs thorough investigation. It could be suggested such suspension could lead to improve employment opportunities as the traditional “hand hauled hoopnet” is more labour intensive. In endeavouring for a well-managed WCRL fishery sector all options need to be explored.
Industry Opinion
THE WATCHKEEPER
STCW-F:
Shape up or shipft out!
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Leon Mouton has a background in the fishing Industry and, therefore, understands the struggles faced working in different countries with fishing qualifications. He has always been a strong advocate of improving the standards in the fishing industry and founded Sea Safety Training Group (SSTG) to support this ideal. SSTG supports new concepts and new standards. Leon believes in implementing standards that may not necessarily be legislated as yet and pushes to ensure a safer industry that is aimed at getting fishers safely home to their families.
By Leon Mouton
On the 3 October 2018, the STCW-F came into force in South Africa. Many stakeholders believe that this is a huge burden for the fishing industry, but we have known it was coming for a number of years and we should applaud the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) for making this a reality for the industry.
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here are numerous potential pros and cons, but the crux of the Convention is the requirement to revalidate your seagoing qualification every five years to ensure that you stay competent to perform your duties at sea. It’s a similar concept to the way in which a driver’s licence works for a car. If you are unable to fulfil the requirements for driving safely, your licence will not be renewed. While larger organisations may find it easier to understand and implement than smaller companies, the Convention does not discriminate between the two and the same rules apply. Therefore, any crew on fishing vessels over 25 Gross Tonnes will have to comply. South African vessels in local waters owned by South African companies will now be able to compete on an international level. I don’t believe, however, that all our companies are prepared for the fine detail within the Convention, nor do they necessarily have an understanding of what is required to implement it. Benefiting the fishers If we think of the real benefits of the Convention, it is important to focus on the minimum requirements of training and how this stands to benefit the fishers. The new requirement ensures that we get a better qualified crew for the fishing industry too.
This is an imperative for an industry that has experienced monumental changes in an environment of dwindling resources and commercial pressure. Fishing has become an intensive career that requires crew to use sophisticated equipment that simply did not exist 20 years ago. To expect our fishers to be competent within the status-quo of outdated training would not be fair. We have to change our thinking and amend our way of training as well as our minimum requirements to meet the demands of working on these vessels. Now, with the minimum requirements for normal crewmembers, our fishing industry will benefit from a better skilled and qualified person. The new regime also creates a career progression and opportunities to continue to learn as they develop an internationally-recognised qualification. Training now covers various aspects of chartwork, celestial navigation, meteorology, ship handling and manoeuvring, naval architecture, emergency procedures as well as how to deal with crew. The depth of the training depends on the level of the qualification. But crewmembers need to wake up
to these requirements and opportunities. They need to attend the training with the right attitude and not feel as if the requirements are being forced upon them. They really need to grasp the opportunity and think “I am here because I want to learn”. Consequences for noncompliance Companies need to comply. They cannot fight this and need to identify the gaps they have on board and ensure that they train to fill them. Your vessel is not going to leave port if you do not meet the minimum requirements. The fishing industry is a very good place to train people. My appeal to the industry is to take advantage of the various initiatives in place to provide enough training and assistance to your crew. Let us ensure that we get a steady flow of new cadets so that we can make qualified officers available to the industry. Our current workforce is ageing. If we do not embrace this soon enough, we will get to a point where our qualified fishermen cannot continue to work, and we will not have enough qualified fishermen to fulfil the safe manning requirements. If we focus on changing the whole world, we are likely to fail, but we can certainly focus on changing the world for one person through training. The message to the fishing industry is then: even if you only have a small vessel and you can only help one person… that one person is going to go out and help so many more. This has to start somewhere.
THE WATCHKEEPER is a new column that allows members of the industry to discuss issues that they are facing. Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect views of the editor or publishers of Maritime Review Africa. Readers who would like the opportunity to make a submission for this column should contact the editor: editor@maritimesa.co.za
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Another busy year for the SA AMANDLA
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A timeline of recent operations undertaken by the experienced Officers and Crew aboard the SA Amandla’ 17 FEBRUARY: The SA Amandla proceeded to a position 50 miles off Cape Town to safely escort the factory fishing ship Betanzos, which had experienced main engine problems, back to Cape Town. MARCH: During March, the tug was chartered by Nippon Salvage to provide salvage support to the Japanese fishing vessel Fukuseki Maru No.7 which was hard aground north of Walvis Bay, Namibia. Salvage attempts by Nippon Salvage were unfortunately not successful due to the vessel grounding on a rocky area as well as the extreme weather conditions. During this time and until the return of the of the SA Amandla, the Peridot temporarily filled the salvage station function in Cape Town. 25 APRIL: The tug proceeded offshore Cape Town to standby the disabled bulk carrier Sheng Ming being towed by the Maersk Tender. 4 MAY: The SA Amandla sailed to assist and standby the container vessel Kota Legend which had lost power and was in close proximity to Robben
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Island. The tug towed the container vessel into the Port of Cape Town on the 4th May. MAY: Immediately after delivering the Kota Legend, the tug was dispatched to go to assist the tanker, Order which was on her way to scrap and had broken free of her towing tug off the Eastern Cape coast. When the SA Amandla arrived on site the casualty was less than two miles off Cape St Francis, the tug then towed the her offshore and handed the Order back to her towing tug off Maputo in more benign weather conditions. 19 MAY: The SA Amandla took the tow of the Sheng Ming over from Maersk Tender and once all the crew had been removed from the vessel, towed her offshore. 11 JUNE: The tug sailed from Cape Town bound for the bulk carrier Kiran Africa which was immobilised and anchored off Gansbaai. The SA Amandla took her in tow on the 12th of June and safely delivered her to Cape Town. 4 SEPTEMBER: During September the
SA Amandla was dispatched to assist the bulk carrier African Avocet experiencing main engine problems off the Eastern Cape coast. They arrived at the casualty on the 4th September. By this time the casualty was 1 mile off the shoreline. A tow connection was immediately made and the African Avocet was towed to safety. 13 SEPTEMBER: The tug was dispatched to the vessel African Sunbird which was immobilised but safely at anchor off Richards Bay. The tug reached the casualty on 15 September and towed her to Durban where she was safely handed back to her owners. During this time AMSOL’s DP2 AHTSV Peridot was also hard at work. In February she recovered 15 shackles of anchor chain and an anchor for Maersk in Table Bay. She also proceeded to a position 1,000 miles south of Cape Town into the Screaming Sixties to take in tow a Japanese fishing vessel which was immobilised and in a highly risk situation in view the extreme weather. Once she had connected, much to the relief of the fishing vessel’s crew, she towed her back to Cape Town.
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Weak revenues for salvage industry in 2017
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espite recovering slightly from the low point of 2016, a report by the International Salvage Union, highlights that revenues have not returned to the levels experienced in 2013, 2014 and 2015 when annual income was more than US$ 700 million.
“The 2017 ISU statistics again show the variability of our industry. Yes, the total revenue of US$ 456 million was an increase on the previous year but that is still far from the US$ 717 of two years ago – more than 30 percent down.”
The report is based on statistics are collected confidentially from all ISU members, aggregated and analysed by a third party. They do not, however, include the revenues of non-ISU members. The statistics are for income received in the relevant year but that can include revenue from services provided in previous years. The statistics are for gross revenues from which all of the salvors’ costs must be met. Low numbers for LOF
The downward trend in Lloyd’s Open Form (LOF) cases continued in 2017, with revenue hitting its lowest level at US$ 54 million since 1999. With an overall increase in the number of LOF cases awarded over 2016, the statistics highlight that the average revenue per case is falling. In 2016 the average was recorded at US$ 3.9 million per case, but last year this was only US$ 1.6 million.
Ten years ago LOF revenue represented more than 70 percent of dry salvage income and 34 percent of cases, whereas in 2017 the LOF revenue represented only 31 percent of revenue and 18 percent of cases. At the same time, revenue in 2017 from operations conducted under contracts other than LOF was US$ 119 million – up from US$ 75 million the previous year. Average revenue from non-LOF contracts was therefore US$ 580,000 per case. It reflects the continuing trend for commercial contracts to be used in place of LOF. Wreck removal remains important
Wreck removal income has grown during the past decade and remains an important source of income for members of the ISU. In 2017, 120 operations produced income of US$ 264 million – 58 percent of total income. This represents an increase from US$ 172 million in 2016. Emergency response services, however, dropped from 306 operations in 2016 (the highest in nearly 20 years) to 251 in 2017. Commenting of the statistics, ISU President, Charo Coll, said: “The 2017 ISU statistics again show the variability
Master Mariners recognise local salvage master
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ollowing failed attempts to have Captain Nick Sloane’s contribution to the international maritime sector officially recognised by the South African government, the Society of Master Mariners took matters into their own hands and presented the Captain with a gold medal to recognise his achievements last night.
Captain Sloane made international headlines when he led the successful mission to parbuckle the Costa Concordia. Speaking at an International Salvage Union event in Cape Town last night, president of the Society of Master Mariners of South Africa, Captain Rob Whitehead said, “His and his
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of our industry. Yes, the total revenue of US$ 456 Wreck removal million was an continues to grow and increase on in 2017 represented the previous 58 percent of members’ total year but that is income. still far from the US$ 717 of two years ago – more than 30 percent down. “Nevertheless the industry continues to be active, continues to invest and continues to be effective in helping to mitigate loss for ship owners and insurers but, at the same time, ISU members are also experiencing financial hardship. “The forces of competition may be making salvors undertake cases for lower returns and there may be pressure from owners and insurers to drive down costs. LOF revenue is much reduced and a contributing factor could be the increased use of “side agreements”. It is ISU’s understanding that these are used to reduce LOF awards and settlements. “It is vital for world trade that there is a well-resourced and capable marine salvage industry available to save life, protect the environment and save property and we encourage the shipping industry to support its professional salvage providers.”
team’s efforts put the international spotlight squarely on the quality and professionalism of South African mariners and salvors and further ensured international recognition of such.”
by an exceptional action, has brought the highest honour to our profession by him or her exercising the pinnacle of marine skills acquired as a result of their qualifications and experience.”
Whitehead said that the Society of Master Mariners and other individuals as well as institutions had petitioned the government to award Captain Sloane national honours. “Other countries have recognised his achievements,” he said highlighting awards made by the Italian government and German institutes.
The Society of Mariners SA Gold Medal and Citation was duly awarded to Captain Sloane. “I am pleased to therefore announce that the Society has decided to finally put right a wrong in recognising Captain Sloane’s achievement and the international respect and recognition he has brought to South Africa and its mariners,” said Whitehead to a fitting audience of Sloane’s international salvage peers.
The lack of recognition from the South African government prompted the Society of Master Mariners to introduce their own award which will be awarded to “Certified Master Mariner or Deck Officer who,
The International Salvage Union hosted its 64th General Meeting in Cape Town towards the end of October.
LEFT: Captain Nick Sloane, Charo Coll (President of the International Salvage Union) and Captain Rob Whitehead.
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COVER STORY SEPT/OCT
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owards the end of October last year a report from the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) was sent GE SALVA REVIEW to the Kommetjie National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) following a distress signal from a yacht that had run aground late at night.
The vessel was one of the Clipper Round the World Race yachts, Yacht CV24, crewed by team Greenings. Having twice circumnavigated, the yacht ran aground at Olifantsbospunt on the western side of the Cape Peninsula during leg three of the eight-leg global sailing race. All 18 members of the crew, who were not in imminent danger, were safely evacuated by the NSRI. Pollution control then became the priority and immediate action was taken to ensure that all fuel and pollutants were removed so that no further environmental damage occurred. Sir Robin Knox-John, Clipper Round the World founder, explains: “Once the assessment had been made that the vessel was not repairable, our aim was very clear. We needed to deal with the situation quickly with the priority of minimising environmental impact and returning the beach to its original state. That was vitally important.” The rapid response removal contract was awarded to Ardent-Subtech and a team was swiftly mobilised to the site. The rapid response team arrived at Cape Point Nature Reserve but, the only access to the vessel was through a protected wildlife sanctuary and so entry permits had to be obtained from
SAN Parks. This added another challenge as no vehicles were allowed onto the beach and thus all the pumps, hoses and the blister tank had to be hand carried to the site. The removal of the oil and the pumping of the fuel from the starboard side outer and lower tank commenced at 11h00. By 19h30 all the fuel from the starboard side had been removed and the team deployed the vessels heavy anchor to seaward before leaving site. Once the team had removed the oil and fuel from the day and portside outer tank, they began to pump out the internal water, simultaneously skimming the diesel, to expose the portside lower fuel tank. The following day started off with digging out the portside to expose the keel and shell plating to allow for an inspection. Several cracks were noted in the keel along with a deep web and cracking of the shell plating in the galley areas. The extent of the damage ruled out any hope of refloating the vessel and a full salvage would be required. In the interim the Ardent-Subtech rapid response team continued removing all debris from the vessel and the surrounding beach. All of the perishables, vessel gear (including the sails) and debris was hand carried off the beach; loaded onto trucks and delivered to the Ardent-Subtech warehouse for the Clipper Team. On the 8th of November the team completed all removals and a site inspection confirmed that all pollutants and debris had been successfully removed from the area.
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Salvage and towage review
Reducing emissions through tug design Wärtsilä’s new portfolio of tug designs emphasises environmental sustainability and draw on the company’s strong competences in hybrid propulsion technology.
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he new designs are based on the Wärtsilä HY concept and on Wärtsilä’s LNG technology. Among the benefits of the new designs are the flexibility and efficiency provided to the operation of the tug by the Wärtsilä HY technology. Furthermore, the total installed main engine power is less than with conventional hybrid tug designs. Using less engine power also decreases exhaust emission levels and, therefore, the environmental impact. It also reduces the fuel bill and lessens the amount of engine maintenance needed, which again adds to the cost savings. These newly launched Wärtsilä HY Tug designs are available in three different hull sizes, namely a 28m harbour tug with a 50t bollard pull, a 29.5m harbour tug with a 75t bollard pull, and a 35m escort tug with a 75t
bollard pull. The new tugs are designed with thrusters from the Wärtsilä WST series, which have a large diameter propeller to provide efficient and high-performance propulsion. The WST thruster designs emphasise reliability as well as ease of installation, operation and maintenance. The efficiency and low operational costs enabled by the WST thrusters enhance the environmental friendliness and overall economics of the new tugs. These thrusters create the tugs’ bollard pull by harnessing and transforming the engine’s mechanical power, and the batteries’ electrical power, into thrust via the propellers. With the Wärtsilä HY designs, maximum bollard pull is achieved via power boosting from the batteries The tugs feature a very distinctive
Wärtsilä IntelliTug project
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he first project to be co-created at the Wärtsilä Acceleration Centre is the Wärtsilä IntelliTug. The project to develop a harbour tug with autonomous navigation is being carried out together with MPA and PSA Marine. The vessel will be capable of performing a range of routine missions designed to further improve tug safety and efficiencies, while reducing operator workload and pressures in one of the world’s most demanding harbour environments.
The IntelliTug project will involve a combination of technologies, innovations and capabilities within Wärtsilä’s vast portfolio, to generate a tailored solution for Singapore’s unique situation. It will deliver tangible customer value and provide a notable contribution to regional sustainability goals. This will include a new-to-market near-field wideband radar and real-time video analytics, integrated with a light-weight human-centric mission control system to supervise the close quarters and alert users on collision avoidance using adaptive, dynamic route planning capabilities. In 2019, together with MPA and PSA Marine, Wärtsilä will test-bed the IntelliTug concept on an existing tugboat in Singapore’s actual operational port. Through implementing these strategic initiatives in the Singapore region, Wärtsilä is establishing critical links between the ecosystem players. In meeting the needs of multiple operational stakeholders simultaneously, it embodies Wärtsilä’s Smart Marine Ecosystem vision.
look while providing the power and manoeuvrability for practical tug operations. They have been optimised for low hull resistance, high towing/ escort performance, sea-keeping, crew safety and comfort, as well as for easy maintenance. The propulsion configuration is such that each design comes with the option to select either diesel mechanical hybrid, or diesel electric hybrid propulsion, and the designs are able to cover a 40 to 90t bollard pull range with the appropriate Wärtsilä equipment. Designed in close co-operation with the ABS, BV and Lloyds Register classification societies, and with Approval-in-Principle (AiP) certification, the new tugs are safe and reliable. Wärtsilä has developed a fully integrated hybrid power module combining engines, an energy storage system, and power electronics. These are all optimised to work together through a newly developed energy management system (EMS). With an extensive global network of service facilities, Wärtsilä is able to support its installations throughout their entire lifecycle – reducing the investment risks associated with new technologies. In addition to the hybrid technology, LNG fuelled engines and thrusters, Wärtsilä will also provide shafting and control systems, meaning that the entire propulsion system will come from a single supplier. This enables full integration of the overall system for greater efficiency, while also reducing possible scheduling risks for the owner and shipyard.
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Dredger salvage successfully completed
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ubtech was recently tasked with the recovery of the MPD dredge that had become partially submerged due to progressive flooding that caused the vessel to lose its buoyancy.
The MPD dredger, Anna van Rooyen, was partially submerged on the at the beginning of April this year, when due to progressive downward flooding; 86 percent of the total buoyancy was lost. All the starboard pontoons, connecting pontoon forward, connecting pontoon aft, and MCC pontoons on the port side was flooded. The port side bow pontoon remained dry, preventing a complete sinking of the dredge. With general arrangement drawings available for the dredger, a programme was established to identify all entry points; seal them using underwater putty, and installing water extraction equipment in all the pontoons. Fabrication to facilitate had to be undertaken. Divers entered the pontoons to install the water extraction points and place the suction hoses at the correct points to ensure optimum efficiency when extracting the water. Working in an unfamiliar environment with zero visibility, divers were attached to the surface via an umbilical cord with a voice two-way communication system and power for a light and video feed.
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To further ensure safety, a standby diver remained ready on the surface at all times. On the surface, from the dive control centre, the dive supervisor controlled and directed the diver activities and monitored the diver’s progress as well as physical condition. Salvaging of the dredge was based on displacing the water using six diesel pumps placed on floating pontoons, one submerged hydraulic pump, and 200 tons air lifting bags placed on strategic points. Preparation, including testing of the systems was completed at the beginning of June allowing the refloating process to get underway on 2 June. In less than two hours, the dredge broke the surface for the first time in seven weeks. By early evening, the dredge had been declared safe with no risk of downward flooding. The MPD dredge, based on the IHC Beaver model, was built at Dorbyl Marine Durban and commissioned in 1991. The principal dimensions of the dredger is an overall length of 58.6m, hull length of 48m, hull width of 15.5m, depth at side of 2.85m, average draught of 1.8m, and dredging depth of 15m. The overall weight of the dredge is approximately 720 tons. The dredge is equipped with a bucket wheel as the primary mining tool.
Tight timelines to service tow convoy
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AC South Africa recently serviced a towing convoy off the coast of Cape Town amidst extreme weather conditions.
Consisting of two tugs, Fairmount Summit and Fairmount Expedition towing floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) Berge Helene, the convoy was on route to the Far East from Mauritania. Appointed by BW Offshore Limited, the GAC team faced tight deadlines as they waited for the convoy to arrive from Mauritania for refuelling, delivery of stores, spares and provisions plus crew changes, before continuing their journey to Indonesia and Singapore. As the fleet neared the port, conditions deteriorated with winter cold fronts battering Cape Town forcing them to seek shelter 12NM off South Africa’s St Helena Bay, 12 hours’ sail away. GAC had to find a way to ensure the safe passage of the convoy and her crew on schedule. As soon as the weather improved, they chartered a local tug to help stabilise Berge Helene while the tow tugs took turns to complete operations in Cape Town port with the smallest possible delay. Immigration and customs clearance was arranged for the 37-strong crew, who disembarked via helicopter outside of St Helena Bay, followed by a further crew change once the tugs and vessel reached port.
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Dredging review
On board Africa’s largest dredger Delivered at a cost of R889 million to Transnet Dredging Services in 2016, the Ilembe trailing suction hopper dredger was built by Royal IHC’s shipyard in The Netherlands and officially launched during 2015. Since her arrival, the vessel has been hard at work along the Southern African coast.
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he 5,500m³ trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) joined Transnet’s existing fleet of IHC-built vessels, which includes the 4,200m3 TSHD Isandlwana (delivered in 2010) and the grab hopper dredger Italeni (delivered in 2014). IHC was selected as the supplier after a successful submission into an open tender process. The contract for the design, construction and delivery of the vessel was signed between TNPA and IHC in March 2014. The keel was laid on 8 January 2015 at Kinderdijk and the vessel was delivered to its homeport at Durban in early 2016. As part of the contract with TNPA, IHC also executed a supplier development plan in order to help improve local industry in South Africa. The primary activity within the plan included the development of a school for dredging operators with the delivery of a dredging simulator – where IHC together with TNPA’s maritime school
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of excellence setup a long-standing cooperation for the training of local people. Preserving Durban’s beaches
Earlier this year the Ilembe was involved in a sand pumping initiative between eThekwini Municipality and Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) to reinstate sand along eroded sections of Durban’s popular Golden Mile. The success of the project bodes well for similar initiatives to be undertaken on beaches extending further northwards. Sand collected by the dredger during TNPA’s usual harbour dredging operations from the ‘sand trap’ was discharged directly onto the beach via a floating under-sea pipeline. Private contractors, Subtech and Katlantic, were responsible for managing the positioning of the pipeline as well as the shore side managing of the sand, under the guidance of an expert from Royal IHC, the Netherlands company which built the Ilembe vessel.
“These projects would provide an excellent means of TNPA Dredging Services utilising our spare trailing suction hopper dredger capacity for the benefit of our port cities.”
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ANNUAL TURNOVER FROM 2016 AND 2017 IN € MLN
SPECIFICATIONS IMO: 9741891 Call Sign: ZRMB Flag: South Africa [ZA]
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AIS Vessel Type: Dredger Gross Tonnage: 6,366 t Deadweight: 7,754 t Length Overall: 101.5m
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Canada
Central & South America
Europe
Middle East
India
Asia
Australia
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785 750
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995 905
260 340
830 1,115
140 120
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Speed: 11.9 knts Hopper volume: 5500 m³ Dredging depth: 30 m
36%
Suction pipe diameter: 0.9 m Number of dredging pipes: 1
36 Percent of turnover related to infrastructure projects with the majority being undertaken in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
Total installed power: 7,660 kW
This method of sand replenishment – in use globally but not to date on South African beaches – provided direct nourishment to affected areas of the Durban beachfront in a fast, productive and cost-effective manner. Carl Gabriel, Executive Manager for Dredging Services at TNPA, said: “Our beach nourishment agreement with the eThekwini Municipality required us to provide a minimum of 250,000 cubic metres of sand a year to reinstate the city’s beaches situated north of the channel mouth, due to the natural migration of sand along the coast. A maximum of 500,000 cubic metres can be supplied, subject to the availability of the upper limit from the sand trap, a deep hole in the sea on the south side of the South Pier that is used to trap sand that naturally moves northwards due to winds and currents.” Gabriel further said: “These projects would provide an excellent means of TNPA Dredging Services utilising our spare trailing suction hopper dredger capacity for the benefit of our port cities.” Following the beach project, the Ilembe, moved to the Port of Richards Bay during the month of June. She was then laid up for July and August and brought back to the Port of Durban in September to dredge the rest of the targeted volumes.
13%
US$ 5.55 billion
13 Percent of turnover relating to infrastructure projects involved maintenance work
Total dredging turnover in 2017 represented US$ 5.55 billion. This represents a five percent decrease from 2016
Study identifies water quality thresholds to protect fish during dredging
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global study has assessed the potential risk from dredging to coastal fish and fisheries and identified guidelines that could protect 95 percent of fishes from dredging‐induced mortality.
Dredging operations worldwide are forecast to intensify in the future to meet the demands of an increasing rate of coastal development and shipping activities and up to 20 percent of fish species are likely to experience lethal and sub-lethal impacts as a result, according to results published in Conservation Letters. The Western Australian Marine Science Institution Dredging Science Node brought together a team of researchers from universities and management agencies in Australia, led by Dr Amelia Wenger at the University of Queensland, to develop evidence-based management guidelines to protect fish and fisheries from impacts associated with dredging. The study found that more than 2,000 ports worldwide are within the range of at least one threatened species, while 97 ports are located within the range of five or more threatened species. It also determined that globally, between 2010 and 2014, 40.9 million tons of global commercial fisheries catch and 9.3 million tons of smallscale fisheries catch were extracted within five
kilometres of a port, including many species known to be sensitive to sediment. Dr Wenger said fish larvae were most likely to be affected by dredging sediment but that there were measures that could be taken to markedly increase the survival rate. “While adult fish are unlikely to experience lethal impacts during dredging activities, we found that fish during early life history stages are at risk to lethal and sublethal impacts at suspended sediment concentrations and exposure durations regularly occurring during dredging operations,” she said. “We found that maintaining suspended sediment concentrations below 44 mg/L and for less than 24 hours would protect 95 percent of fishes from dredging‐induced mortality. “Seasonal restrictions during peak periods of reproduction and recruitment could also protect species from dredging impacts,” Dr Wenger explained. The thresholds developed in the study are considered to be a starting point for an adaptive management framework, to be used in conjunction with a monitoring program that evaluates the effectiveness of different management strategies at mitigating impacts to fish and fisheries.
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Dredging review
Berth deepening project commences in Durban
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ransnet’s forthcoming project to create deeper berths at Durban Container Terminal (DCT) will enable the Port of Durban to accommodate newer generation container vessels by 2023.
Transnet Chief Capital Officer, Krishna Reddy, said the R7 billion mega project would help to sustain the existing container operations at the Port of Durban. “In the Port of Durban, we have a critical need to provide modern, safe, deeper and longer container berths to accommodate the ever-increasing size of container vessels. This will ensure that our flagship Port of Durban and South Africa as a whole remain competitive within the industry,” he said
Dredger delivered for inland dredging
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new Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) was delivered in July this year to the Free State Province of South Africa to use for mining sand from the Ash River.
Dredging Africa ordered the CSD 250 dredger at the beginning of the year from Damen Shipyards Cape Town to dredge fluvial sand deposits from a 64ha location in the Ash River into the washing and screening plant of Bethlehem Quality Sand. The sand will be used in the construction industry. “Most dredging projects in South Africa are small to medium sized, generally involving dredging to depths of no more than five metres. The CSD can dredge to six metres and is compact and easily transportable by road. Just what the doctor ordered,” said Arend van de Wetering, Director of Dredging Africa The dredger has the capacity to extract and pump some 1,000 m3 of mixture per hour. The floating pipeline, with an internal diameter of 250 mm, will start at just 100 metres in length. It connects to a 50 m land line which is directly connected to the sand classification plant. The plant can process 150 tonnes per hour; the excess material is dumped on a reserve stockpile. As the project develops, the mining dredger will gradually move away from the classification plant. This is no problem as more floating pipeline can be added; no booster station is
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required. DSCT hosted the African Dredging seminar at the end of last year with an understanding of the importance that dredging has for South Africa and the wider region.
A new quay wall will be constructed 50m seawards of the existing quay wall, which will provide sufficient water depth to safely accommodate larger Post Panamax vessels. The existing quay wall will be deepened from -12.8m to -16.5m Chart Datum Port (CDP) and lengthened from 914m to approximately 1,210m which will allow for the simultaneous berthing of three 350m long Post Panamax Vessels. These berths have been operating beyond their original water depth design specifications.
CSDs such as this also have the capability to maintain reservoirs ensuring the supply of drinking water in the country. Damen has previously delivered a number of products from the Damen Dredging Equipment (DDE) portfolio to Africa. Dredging Africa intends to use its dredger on multiple contracts in South Africa and Southern Africa at large.
Dredging will be carried out to deepen the turning basin and approach channel serving Berths 203 to 205 from -12.8m to -16.5m CDP.
Damen’s CSD portfolio features a range of standardised dredgers often built for stock and customised for individual client requirements via the application of standard options. Damen has optimised its designs based on user experience.
“We employed extensive specialist studies to mitigate any socio-economic, health and safety or environmental impacts, drawing on the expertise of experienced marine ecologists, avifauna specialists and climate change experts. The Department of Environmental Affairs awarded us with environmental authorisation for marine works,” said TNPA Chief Executive, Shulami Qalinge.
As a result, the CSDs offer an outstanding high production to low operating cost ratio, extreme ergonomics, low noise and vibration and a layout aimed at ease of maintenance. The modular nature of the design means that the CSD 250 can be transported easily, in just three containers, to the remotest of locations. DSCT will be on hand to support Dredging Africa in the ongoing service and maintenance of the CSD, including with the supply of spare parts from stock in order to ensure maximum uptime of the dredger.
TNPA has undergone a rigorous environmental impact assessment (EIA) process in which interested and affected parties lodged any concerns, which were responded to.
A coastal water discharge permit was granted in March 2018. Also approved in July 2018 was TNPA’s application for an offshore sand winning license for the mining of sand to be used in the caisson infill. TNPA anticipates that approval will be granted in September 2018 regarding the dumping at sea permit for the disposal of spoil from dredging activities during construction, as well as the commitment to offset by Transnet and the Central Sandbank Monitoring Plan (CSMP).
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A game changer for small scale fishers
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“Young kids will not sit around the streets not knowing what to do. We are creating an avenue that [makes] it is good to stay close to the ocean. You don’t only listen to the sounds of the waves, but you are part of those who are [utilising its] resources.”
fter an 11-year journey to acquire their fishing rights, fishermen from the small fishing town of Port Nolloth in the Northern Cape will finally be able to board their fishing boats and catch linefish and rock lobster – on their own terms.
The launch comes after Zokwana approved the final list of small-scale fishers for the Northern Cape in October 2017, the Eastern Cape in December 2017 and KwaZulu-Natal in December 2017 - with the exception of the Western Cape communities.
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana recently launched South Africa’s first smallscale fisheries cooperatives, the Port Nolloth and the Hondeklipbaai cooperatives, as he marked the implementation of the small-scale fisheries policy.
In the Northern Cape, Zokwana has declared 103 individuals small-scale fishers. He said the fishing rights gives local fishermen dignity and turns them from fishing illegally to doing so under protected rights.
The two small-scale fishing communities have received basic training on cooperatives and they have been assisted to registered cooperatives for the purpose of applying for 15year fishing rights. Zokwana said the fishing rights are a game changer for the small fisheries sector. “We want them to build their own funds so that they can progress from being small-scale fishers to [big players]. “Young kids will not sit around the streets not knowing what to do. We are creating an avenue that [makes] it is good to stay close to the ocean. You don’t only listen to the sounds of the waves, but you are part of those who are [utilising its] resources,” he said.
“One thing it gives them is dignity to fish knowing that they have the right to exploit the [fishing opportunity], to make sure that they get money and create a system that will be able to curb the scourge of illegal fishing. “Our people have been turned into illegal fishers because there was no system that was guiding them. “… We want to get them to understand the value of the fish that they are going to harvest. We must be able to get markets for them. We must build infrastructure for storage…” At the official launch of the smallscale fisheries cooperatives at the Port Nolloth town hall later in the morning, Zokwana said local fishermen should not allow big players to use their fishing rights.
He said in the next round of fishing rights applications, efforts will be made to ensure that resources that are caught in Port Nolloth waters are processed in the town so that more jobs can be created. Morgan Johnson, a local fisherman and the chairperson of the Port Nolloth cooperative, said 75 households will benefit from the fishing rights. The launch, Johnson said, marked an end of a fishing rights application journey that went on for 11 years. He said the cooperative was made up of local fishermen, including women and young people. The board of the cooperative, Johnson said, is made up of seven members – five men and two women. As part of the fishing rights, they will be sending boats into the waters to catch line-fish species like snoek and cape bream, horders, mussels and kelp. “There are 75 households out of Port Nolloth that will benefit out the small-scale fishing rights policy. In Hondeklipbaai, it is a smaller town than us and about 28 households will benefit from the fishing permit,” Johnson said. He said the cooperative currently has nine fishing boats and 15 to 20 small lobster vessels. A quarter of the fishermen are young people.
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Industry updates
South Africa eyes new fisheries research vessel acquisition South Africa’s Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has confirmed that they have commenced with the process to replace their ageing research vessel, the Africana.
DAFF has admitted that the vessel has already surpassed her life expectancy by seven years and issued a statement that the 37-year old vessel’s “cost of maintenance continues to increase on a daily basis and it is becoming unsafe, unreliable and uneconomical to
operate.”
who are already benefiting from the Navy’s Project Hotel and Project Biro.
The vessel’s recent repairs were severely impacted by the availability of spare parts, particularly the main engine bearings, which are no longer available off the shelf.
DAFF says that the replacement vessel could attract return on investment by being chartered by other research and academic institutions in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region and would also benefit other local government departments and institutions.
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South Africa needs to maintain its fisheries research capacity and capabilities to enable it to develop and sustain its deep-water research, contribute to maintaining the current levels of employment in the fisheries. The Africana left late October for her first survey of the year following scheduled engine maintenance during which time extensive repairs and upgrades were undertaken that impacted on the Department’s ability to undertake required surveys. The vessel will undertake a 52-day Biomass Survey with thirteen fisheries personnel on board from Hondeklip Bay to Port Alfred. The survey will undertake acoustic sampling to detect the abundance of pelagic species; fish biological sampling by measuring length frequency distributions, sex and gonad maturity staging, fat staging, fish egg and environmental sampling. Collection of these data has a direct impact in the estimation of the total allowable catch for the South African Pelagic Fishing Industry.
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Collaboration to reduce conflict over marine resources Key maritime sectors such as port infrastructure, shipping, tourism, fisheries, aquaculture and offshore mining are often at conflict within the maritime domain The increasing demand for marine space is highlighting the importance of Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) for countries keen to strengthen as well as diversify their blue economies.
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auritius hosted a Regional Training Workshop during October to assist French-speaking African countries examine MSP best practices and formulate tailor-made applications for their own respective maritime domains. Some 50 technicians from countries including Comoros, Madagascar, Democratic Republic of Congo and Ivory Coast, as well as Reunion Island / France, Seychelles and Mauritius participated in the workshop, which was a joint initiative of the Department for Continental Shelf, Maritime Zones Administration and Exploration, the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, the United Nations Environment Programme and the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association. Mauritius has set up an MSP Coordi-
nating Committee, bringing together all the relevant stakeholders to support the elaboration of a holistic plan. The first task was to gather information on the existing maritime uses and jurisdiction and then align various actors for concerted planning. Mauritius has so far established three technical working groups. These working groups are now focussing their actions on three themes: New Economic Activities addressing issues related to aquaculture sites, marina development and tourism and recreational activities; Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG14) to achieve Target 14.5, that is conserving 10 percent of the marine area by 2020 and provide a relevant indicator for measurement; and Mainstreaming Biodiversity Project– Establishing an electronic platform depicting geographical database concerning Environmentally Sensitive Areas within the framework of our Ocean Observatory. In his keynote address, Sir Anerood Jugnauth Minister Mentor and Minister of Defence and Rodrigues underlined the need for a well-designed Marine Spatial Plan that minimises the conflicting use of maritime space. A comprehensive MSP requires the
Shipping line expands West African coverage
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ransinsular, a GRUPO ETE company, has expanded further into two new West African markets, Gambia and Guinea-Conacry, following the recent implementation of a regular southbound call into Algeciras. The Lince class service, supported by the Atoba feeder service from Cape Verde, now offers new biweekly calls into Banjul and Conakry, thereby continuing to develop the concept of delivering regular services to West African niche markets. Through the ongoing development of its Cape-Verdian hub concept, and the transshipment of cargoes onto smaller vessels, Transinsular aims to bypass port congestion issues at its destination terminals by capitalising on the size of its feeder. “We are pleased to further expand our West Africa scope by offering unique tailormade solutions, anchored in schedule reliability and improved transit times for our customers in North Europe, the Iberian Peninsula and East Mediterranean. Capitalising on our size and ability to be flexible remains our core focus which this expansion is another example of,” says Transinsular’s CEO, Claus Larner
The Lince Class is operated with the ship Leonie P every fortnight, and links to the Atoba Feeder service, operated with the MV Lagoa.
availability and analysis of high quality geospatial data originating from reliable sources. In this regard, the collaboration among local, regional and international stakeholders is essential for the success of the MSP process, he added. The Director General of the Department for Continental Shelf, Maritime Zones Administration and Exploration, Dr Rezah Badal underlined that MSP has been at the focus of interest in the world especially in heavily used marine space since it offers coastal countries an operational framework to maintain the value of their marine biodiversity while at the same time allowing a sustainable use of the economic potential of their oceans.
Maritime acquisition given the green light
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turrock Grindrod Maritime (Pty) Limited (SGM), a wholly owned subsidiary of the JSE listed Grindrod group, has acquired Novagroup, providers of marine and aviation rescue and survival equipment, container storage, shipwright, warehousing, bespoke engineering and support services. The transaction was subject to approval by the South African Competition Commission which was granted without conditions on 26 September 2018. “The intention is to strengthen our position in the niche marine technical market,” says Andrew Sturrock, CEO of SGM. “This acquisition will enable us to leverage off the respective sales and servicing agreements of both SGM and Nova, with a view to enhance our already impressive range of services and to increase our comprehensive product offering to the marine and shore-based industries we serve.” As a ships agency, SGM provides logistics and maritime technical services representing a range of bluechip shipowners, operators and charterers. In addition, through its current SGMT subsidiary, the company boasts strong technical competencies and services and distributes a significant number of reputable international OEMs that provide products to both the maritime and offshore markets. This merging of marine service businesses with the empowerment credentials, scope, reach and experience of SGM, in tandem with the skills, long standing brands and niche focus areas of Novagroup, will make for a most compelling and competitive business model.
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Nigeria aims to curb maritime crime
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Helicopter services trialled in Cape Town
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acing increasing pressure from industry to introduce a helicopter service for pilots at the Port of Cape Town, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has recently concluded a test to ascertain the feasibility of instituting the service in the port. Port of Cape Town Harbour Master, Captain Alex Miya, who recently transferred from the Port of Durban, said: “Our recent successful test exercise indicated that this is a viable service to offer at the Port of Cape Town.” Shipping lines have repeatedly asked the port authority to address the lack of availability of services during periods of swells that limit the potential transfer of harbour pilot by launch vessel. Helicopter services are only currently offered in Richards Bay and Durban. Now TNPA is looking at two possible options to institute a service in Cape Town. In a statement, the port authority said it would either relocate one of the existing TNPA helicopters to the port or partner with a helicopter company to render the service as and when swell conditions dictate or when there are insufficient pilot boats to meet the number of vessel calls. Cape Town has been plagued recently by weather related disruptions and high swell conditions. This has at times impacted on port operations and the use of pilot boats to transfer marine pilots onto and off vessels. TNPA has an existing fleet of three AgustaWestland (AW 109) helicopters to service the Ports of Durban and Richards Bay but through its Fleet Replacement Programme has procured two new helicopters valued at around R250 million from Italian global high-tech company Leonardo SpA The two new aircraft are expected to be delivered by June 2019
Forfeited fishing gear on the increase Despite a strong agenda to eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, the Mauritian government has reported a marked increase in the amount of seized illegal fishing gear.
Luxury yacht brand signs up with local agent
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oating World signed up the Azimut Yacht brand to its range of luxury boats during the recent Cannes International Yachting Festival and officially launched the brand to the local market at the Cape Town International Boat Show. “We’ve always admired Azimut and appreciated the brand loyalty owners have to the company,” says Boating World co-owner Derrick Levy. “Azimut boast the widest product range in the world, with models measuring from 34 to 115 foot. This was important to Boating World because we like to anticipate what clients will look for in the future and have a way forward, so they can achieve their boating goals,” reveals Levy. Both companies are family run businesses with a strong boating history. “Boating World has always focused on the lifestyle that yacht ownership provides, and we strongly identify with what Azimut has to offer,” adds Levy. Upon request, we can also market Benetti, the mega yacht range from the group. The cutting-edge Azimut Benetti research and development centre is where the group’s investments in product development culminates. It’s three Italian shipyards yield a strong production line and the aftermarket sales and support offered to dealers and owners is stupendous. “We have already sold our first Azimut 80ft Flybridge,” confirms Boating World co-owner Suzanne Levy.”
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Speaking at the annual disposal of seized and forfeited gear, Minister of Ocean Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping, Premdut Koonjoo, noted an increase in the amount of seized items for the year 2018, which indicates that illicit fishing activities and the use of prohibited equipment are on the rise. The Fisheries Protection Service (FPS) proceeded with the annual disposal of seized and forfeited articles related to illegal fishing activities in several regions around the island, at the beginning of October. Koonjoo highlighted that the disposal exercise reflected the relentless efforts of the 15 Fisheries Protection Service Posts and the five Flying Squads to help free the country’s lagoon from unregulated fishing by ensuring efficient control, strict surveillance and enforcement of the provisions of the Fisheries and Marine Resources Act 2007. Acting Controller of the FPS, Brambhanand Bundhoo, confirmed that the seized and forfeited gear included 11,073 metres of fishing net, 11 spear guns and 180 underwater equipment, valued at Rs 10 million. He also commended the work of the
200 officers of the FPS who are doing their best to combat illegal fishing activities.
Working towards port security in Mozambique Following a workshop with the North American Coast Guard in August, Mozambique is making significant progress in implementing the port security measures provided for in the International of Ships and Port Facilities (ISPS Code). The Coast Guard worked with the National Marine Institute (INAMAR), the Ports of Maputo and Beira, to monitor the progress made by the country to implement security measures in these two ports. The North American Coast Guard, in coordination with INAMAR has been monitoring the implementation of the Security Code in Mozambican ports since 2014. The Port of Maputo has implemented and efficient people access system and improved working conditions for monitoring agents and other port users. In Beira progress has also been made to control port access. The North American Coast Guard will train Mozambican stakeholders on the ISPS Code during December this year, and Mozambican officials are due to visit the United States of America in 2019.
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Fisheries research vessel for delivery to Angola
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rdered in 2016 and officially launched in November last year, the 74 metre Fishery Research Vessel, Baia Forta, will leave the Galati shipyard in November for final delivery to the Angolan Ministry of Fisheries. With a 1,600 km Atlantic coastline, the development of the domestic fishing industry is a priority of the Angolan government and it currently employs over 100,000 people in both commercial and artisanal fishing. The Baía Farta is equipped for the full range of fisheries research and assessment activities including hydrographic operations, acoustics research, pelagic and demersal trawling, plankton, water, environmental and geographical sampling, oil recovery and emergency towage operations. To maximise her effectiveness in her role, the Baía Farta has been built to Silent-A/F/R Class notation standards. Every care has been taken in her design, construction and outfitting to minimise underwater noise as well as onboard internal acoustic noise and vibration. The rigidity of foundations and supports for all potentially noise and vibration-generating components and systems are being thoroughly checked to ensure that they comply with the Silent notation. “Over the next few weeks the Angolan team will be taking the Baía Farta through its final tests and checks before they head out into the Atlantic for their voyage home,” says Friso Visser, Damen Regional Director Africa. “
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AFRICAN UPDATES ANGOLA Brownfield services for BP Aker Solutions has been awarded a five-year agreement to supply brownfield modifications, maintenance and operations support for BP’s Greater Plutonio and PSVM fields offshore Angola. The scope of work covers the supply of engineering, procurement, and construction services for brownfield projects on the floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels located at each field. This includes support for upgrades to process, chemical and marine support systems, as well as refurbishment of ageing piping and equipment. This new contract will benefit from an extensive local training program that Aker Solutions has been driving, developing strong in-country engineering competence for both subsea lifecycle services and topside mainte-
nance, modifications and operations. This ongoing commitment will help secure vital skills for the future of the energy industry in Angola. Aker Solutions has been working in Angola since 1998 and currently has more than 270 employees in Luanda.
GABON Appraisal well completed Panoro Energy has reported the successful drilling and completion of the Ruche North East (DRNEM-1) appraisal well located in the Dussafu Marin PSC, offshore Gabon. Panoro announced an oil discovery in the pre-salt Gamba and Dentale reservoirs at the end of August, with log and pressure data indicating approximately 15 metres of good quality oil pay encountered in the Gamba Formation and 25 metres of oil
pay in stacked reservoirs within the Dentale Formation. The Ruche North East oil discovery has now been further appraised by drilling a to the northwest to test the lateral extent and structural elevation of both the Gamba and Dentale reservoirs. The sidetrack was drilled to a total depth of 3,600 metres, approximately 800 metres from the original wellbore and found approximately 34 metres of total oil pay in the Gamba reservoir and Dentale reservoirs. In addition, several other stacked sands with oil shows were encountered. The rig has been demobilised and the well will now be plugged and abandoned. The joint venture will now perform an evaluation of the future production of these resources in the next development phases. John Hamilton, CEO of Panoro, said: “We are very pleased by this positive appraisal sidetrack which demonstrates the materiality of the resources base on the entire Dussafu permit. With Tortue Phase 1 now in production, and planning for Phase 2, the successive Ruche area discoveries provide the basis for future development phases to unlock the full potential of Dussafu over the next 20 years.”
Nigeria gives ultimatum to oil majors to comply with cabotage regime
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he Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has warned oil companies to institute a strategic plan to stop applying for cabotage waivers and to use Nigerian-owned vessels for marine contracts.
Speaking during a meeting with the Oil Producers Trade Sector (OPTS) in Lagos, Dr Dakuku Peterside said that NIMASA was on the verge of ending such waivers and that the sector should implement a five-year turnaround strategy to ensure compliance with Nigeria’s cabotage regime. “Our laws forbid foreign vessels operating in our territorial waters save for compliance with the Cabotage Act. We also want to increase the number of Nigerians who participate in the marine aspect of your business and we are working closely with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) to have a joint categorization of vessels operating under the Cabotage Act in order to ensure the full implementation of the Act,” he said adding that NIMASA would not hesitate to wield its powers where necessary. “We don’t want to change our rules of engagement to a confrontational one because the mandate we have is that of the Nigerian people, to grow shipping for our economic benefits. In this wise, we urge you to cooperate and collaborate with us where necessary so that we can have an all-inclusive maritime sector,” the Director-General stated. In his own remarks, the Executive Director of OPTS, which comprises major oil companies, Bunmi Toyobo, said the trade section was ready to comply with all directives of NIMASA. He said the information required by the Agency to build and harmonise its data for better regulation of the sector will be provided by OPTS. The meeting, which was well attended by OPTS, had managing directors and representatives of major oil firms, including Total, Exxon Mobil, Shell, and Agip amongst others.
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SENEGAL Survey project TGS announced the launch of a fully harmonized 3D multiclient project in the southern portion of the MSGBC Basin from northern Senegal, through The Gambia and the AGC zone, into Guinea-Bissau down to the Guinea transform fault during September. This project will consist of 11,135 km² of new acquisition complemented by the reprocessing and full pre-stack merging of existing multi-client 3D. The new data will be acquired using modern triple source broadband acquisition. Once complete, the final depth migrated volume will be over 28,300 km² and will completely capture the prospective paleoshelf edge trend from the shallow to the deep. This investment is being undertaken by TGS as operator and majority investor together with PGS and GeoPartners. Data will be acquired using the BGP Prospector seismic vessel and acquisition will commence early Q4 2018. Data processing will be performed by TGS using its ClariFi(TM) broadband technology. “This further expansion in the MSGBC basin confirms TGS’ continued commitment to the Northwest Africa Atlantic Margin data, where TGS already has over 50,000 km of 2D data and over 17,000 km² of 3D data,” commented Kristian Johansen, CEO, TGS. This survey is supported by industry funding.
SOUTH AFRICA Sourcing in South Africa An international oil company is seeking offshore drilling support services for their upcoming operations in South Africa and recently approached the South African Oil and Gas Alliance (SAOGA) to provide a list of candidate companies. Companies will be required to undergo a prequalification process before being invited to participate in a Request for Information for specific services.
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27 September 2018 World Maritime Day Celebrations World Maritime Day is an annual global maritime event led by the United Nations’ maritime agency, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). The day is used to celebrate and raise awareness about maritime issues by countries that are signatories to the IMO. In 2018 the IMO celebrates 70 years of existence and continues to ensure that people all over the world can benefit from shipping in a manner that meets the needs of the global economy. Our Heritage, better shipping for a better future
The IMO World Maritime Day Parallel event will be held in Durban, South Africa in 2020 "Empowering Women in the Maritime Community" has been selected as the World Maritime Day theme for 2019. This will provide an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of gender equality, in line with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and to highlight the important contribution of women all over the world to the maritime sector.
This year's World Maritime Day Parallel Event 2018 was held in Szczecin, and organised by the Ministry of Maritime Economy and Inland Navigation of Poland in cooperation with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). The Event gathered more than 800 participants from more than 40 countries, including official delegations from Argentina, Brazil, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Ghana, Greece, Indonesia, Iran, Latvia, Lithuania, France, Mexico, Nigeria, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Republic of South Africa, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates. SOUTH AFRICA
BELOW: TNPA has donated R20,000 to fund swimming lessons at Amanzi Primary School in Badplaas. Here Deputy Minister of Transport, Sindiswe Chikunga (left) and TNPA Chief Executive Shulami Qalinge (right) hand over the cheque.
EAST LONDON: Transnet National Ports Authority’s Port of East London hosted 2,000 learners from schools across the Eastern Cape who explored South Africa's only river port. Port Manager Sharon Sijako said the day was used to foster an interest in the maritime industry. TNPA presentations showcased the many exciting career opportunities within the industry,
while also promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) as the key subjects in unlocking these marine and engineering careers. Sijako said: “This was an opportunity for us to offer young learners valuable information about the industry and how they can fully grasp the many exciting opportunities available to them to ensure a better future for themselves. It also helps us as the port authority to address the critical skills shortage we have within the industry.” The learners were exposed to the infrastructure of a working port, including visiting marine craft and vessel and harbour crews at work. MPUMALANGA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) lent its support to a programme hosted by the Department of Transport (DoT) in Badplaas, to mark World Maritime Day alongside maritime industry role players such as the Ports Regulator of South Africa, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), the SAPS Water division, as well as the local community. The two-day event included career guidance as well as waterside activities at Vygeboom Dam consisting of NSRI water demonstrations, boat inspections, diving demonstrations and SAPS water drills. Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister of Transport, Sindiswe Chikunga highlighted the need to inform landlocked areas about the importance of ports and oceans. “This is an industry that has not been well known by our communities. Ports and harbours are an integral part of the heritage of our cities and have been instrumental in the development of our countries. They help us to manage ships travelling across the world, to move cargo, facilitate trade and influence
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economic growth, through the provision of efficient services and port infrastructure,” she said. She also urged the more than 400 learners in attendance to be aware that Pure Mathematics and Science are in high demand in the maritime industry and form the basis of numerous study and career paths in the field. TNPA announced a donation of R20,000 towards swimming lessons for Amanzi Primary School in Badplaas. This forms part of TNPA’s long-standing partnership with the NSRI through its Waterwise programme which has reached over 1.3 million school children. Through the NSRI’s Yazi Ngamanzi WaterWise Academy TNPA sponsors instructors to teach children in disadvantaged communities about safety in or near water and what to do in an emergency. With an estimated 2,000 fatal drowning incidents annually, of which 600 are children, the need for education is vital. GHANA
On the occasion of World Maritime Day, the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) extended its gratitude to all stakeholders of the maritime and shipping community. As a country that depends heavily on the maritime industry for its socio-economic development, Ghana has a responsibility to ensure the safety and security of her maritime domain in order to create the requisite environment to protect its international seaborne trade and facilitate the exploitation of its marine resources such as oil and gas to ensure a vibrant and sustainable maritime sector. It is against this backdrop that the Ghana Maritime Authority, the focal agency in Ghana for the implementation of the IMO standards has installed a Vessel Traffic Management Information System (VTMIS) to provide comprehensive 24/7 surveillance and monitoring of our maritime domain with a view to securing our waters against unlawful activities and enforce our maritime laws. Additionally as a regulatory body the Ghana Maritime Authority’s role is to ensure that adequate legislation are in place for the sustainable development of the maritime industry. Over the past few years, a number of legislative initiatives have been taken and the Authority is currently working to introduce a Cabotage Regulation that will enhance the reservation of trading activities in Ghanaian waters for Ghanaian citizens.
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Fanfare as South Africa celebrates transformation in shipping sector October saw the official launch of Linsen Nambi as bunker barge owners and relaunch of their vessel, Fumana in the Port of Durban as guests and dignitaries celebrated the arrival of the first 100 percent black owned shipowners in South Africa.
guidance and funding is key,” he said noting that the IDC had been strategic in funding the acquisition and that this boded well to unlock future similar transformative deals.
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fficially founded in 2012 by childhood friends, Durand Naidoo and Thuso Mhlambi, Linsen Nambi recently acquired Grindrod's Unicorn Bunker Services with the help of their female empowerment partners, Women in Oil and Energy.
“We are well placed for strategic acquisitions and organic growth to develop our infrastructure further,” says Naidoo acknowledging the efforts of Grindrod, the IDC and the oil majors in making the deal possible.
The deal was celebrated in Durban on Monday when Acting Deputy Director General: Maritime Transport, Dumisani Nthuli cut the ribbon outside their premises and again in front of the bunker barge, Fumana at the quayside.
Naidoo and Mhlambi have set a goal: to become the leading African shipping company with a global presence. They already employ 110 people, a number they hope to increase significantly as they grow the business.
“I am impressed with what they are doing and I can see their vision and can see their determination. If we combine young people and women we will create a successful South Africa,” said Ntuli at the evening function.
ABOVE RIGHT: Durand Naidoo and Thuso Mhlambi, the co-founders of Linsen Nambi who aim to make a name for themselves by helping to transform the maritime sector.
“The maritime sector should be for the benefit of all South Africans as we develop the country to be a part of the international maritime sector,” he added. “There are many entrepreneurs who want to come into the maritime sector but there is a lack of
Nigeria to head up African Authorities
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he Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr Dakuku Peterside has been re-elected the Chairman of the Association of African Maritime Administration (AAMA) for another term. Dakuku who is the incumbent Chairman of the Association was elected to continue to lead the body by the member states present at the 4th conference of the continental body which recently met at the El-Sharm sheik in Egypt. According to the Chief Operating Officer of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), Sobantu Tilayi, the leadership style of the NIMASA DG has brought better relation-
Founders, Naidoo and Mhlambi, aim to create further opportunities for growth and help open the doors of the sector to more black owned companies.
CENTRE RIGHT: Dumisani Ntuli, Acting Deputy General Maritime Transport of the Department of Transport joins well-wishers on the quayside to celebrate the relaunch of the Fumana. RIGHT: The bunker barge, Fumana is relaunched in celebration of the Linsen Nambi deal to acquire Grindrod's bunker barge business. The vessel was built in Durban by Dormac Marine.
ship amongst the leaders of the maritime administrations on the continent. “Under Dr Dakuku’s leadership we have witnessed unprecedented level of cooperation amongst African nations especially as it concerns maritime. African regions are now willing to collaborate to grow the sector and address the security challenges bedeviling the continent’s maritime industry. So there is no better way than to re-elect our chairman to continue to lead this charge” said Tilayi. The Director General of the Ghana maritime Administration, Kwame Owusu said that AAMA has promoted collaborations amongst African nations in order to tackle the issues that are hindering the development of maritime on the continent. According to him, “More than
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ever Africans are willing to collaborate to tackle issues of piracy and other maritime crimes.” Speaking shortly after his re-election, Dakuku said that there was the need for African nations to cooperate in order to reap the benefits of the African maritime sector. He noted that the volume of cargo generated from Africa and those that head to African must be commensurate with the developments of the continent’s maritime industry. Commenting further he said the laid down policies such as the African Integrated Maritime Strategy (AIMS), the Lome Charter and other strategies that have been developed to proffer solutions to the challenges that the African maritime sector faces must be collaboratively imple-
He further stressed that Africa must remain a bloc at international level when maritime decisions are being taken especially at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), as well as other forums where relevant decisions may be taken. AAMA was established with backing of article 5 of the African Maritime Transport Charter (AMTC). With the aim of drawing up a master plan on measures necessary to progress the maritime agenda as envisaged in the African Maritime Transport Charter; strengthen cooperation at the regional, continental and international levels in harmonizing policies and goals necessary for the growth of the African Maritime Sector and enhancement of continental collaboration amongst others.
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Women in maritime the focus of East Cape career fair
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omen in the South African maritime sector were the focus of an inaugural career fair hosted by the South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI), which attracted high school pupils, tertiary students, educators and women in the maritime industry in September. Presented in conjunction with African Marine Solutions (AMSOL), the fair hosted about 120 students and pupils from Nelson Mandela Bay high schools, Nelson Mandela University, the University of Fort Hare and Rhodes University.
BELOW: Networking at the Women in Maritime career and networking event held in Port Elizabeth on Thursday are (from left) pupil Kirsty Langford (Paterson High School), Nondumiso Mfenyana (SA Maritime Safety Authority), Pumla Makubalo (African Marine Solutions) and Nwabisa Matoti (SA International Maritime Institute).
The aim of the event was to link women already working in the maritime sector with university students and high school pupils, to share information on careers and opportunities in the industry. The event was also used to announce a new merit bursary scheme for female students wanting to pursue maritime qualifications, in honour of the late
Sindiswa Nhlumayo. Nhlumayo, who was the executive head of the Centre for Maritime Excellence at the SA Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), was directly responsible for spearheading and implementing the National Maritime Cadetship Programme and creating awareness of maritime careers, jobs, business and recreational opportunities – and in so doing, introducing youth to the sector. SAIMI spokesman Samantha Venter said the inaugural maritime women’s event was part of a wider campaign targeted at all South Africans, to raise awareness of the wide scope of the “blue economy” and attract talented women and men to the nation’s thriving oceans economy. SAIMI was embarking on a National Maritime Awareness Campaign to “ensure that the many job and business opportunities in the maritime sector are conveyed to the public through various strategies that include career guidance and mentoring”, Venter said. “We want to celebrate women working in the maritime sector through acknowledging their contribution and providing a platform for them to influence, promote, support and mentor other young women in a maritime-related career. We want to ensure that women are equally included in career opportunities across the maritime sector,” she said. AMSOL’s Pumla Makubalo told attendees how the organisation – the leading employer of South African seafarers – comprised 80% black employees, 14% female staff and a 35% “youth” workforce. “AMSOL is aiming to bring as many women into this technical and
male-dominated space as possible. Women in the AMSOL workforce have increased from 8% to 14% over the last three years,” said Makubalo. According to SAMSA’s Wilna Kapp, a career in maritime was one “that is never the same; it changes every day. The maritime industry ebbs and flows constantly. “Some days you feel like you are sailing with calm seas and fair winds, and you have the sense that you are on top of the world – only to be brought down to size by force 10 gale force winds!” Kapp related her career journey and told attendees to pursue computer literacy and become diversified in their skill sets. “Technology will change the industry. Autonomous ships will require more diversity from seafarers, in that navigation and engineering will only be a small part of the job scope. We will have to diversify to remain relevant. IT will become the cornerstone of development of the industry.” Taking advantage of the career guidance and expo component on the day, Grade 10 pupil Fagen Prinsloo of Alexander Road High School, said she had learned a lot. “I want to study economics and one of the speakers inspired me to branch out into other areas I never thought of, like the maritime industry.” Estee Vermeulen, who is studying towards her PhD in marine spatial planning at Nelson Mandela University, said the event had exposed many young women to opportunities across the maritime sector. “Opportunities within the industry have a lot more to offer than just shipping and logistics. The maritime sector integrates all the social and ecological facets within the South African ocean space.”
Post Graduate Students explore Port of Saldanha Transnet National Ports Authourity’s Port of Saldanha recently played host to a group of Post Graduate Environmental Management students and tutors from the University of the Western Cape. Annually, students from the university visit the port and are given full tours of the iron ore terminal and vessel traffic control tower as well as taken on a drive up the port breakwater to Marcus Island. As the largest iron ore export facility in Africa, the port manages complex environmental processes which are of interest to students pursuing environmental studies.
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APPOINTMENTS Cummins Southern Africa Cummins Southern Africa has appointed Racheal Njoroge as Managing Director. She is responsible for the leadership, operations and strategic direction for Cummins’ distribution business in South Africa, Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Njoroge has enjoyed a 12-year journey at Cummins and has been a pivotal member of the Cummins Southern Africa executive leadership team since 2017. Most recently, she successfully managed the operations division as its Operations Director and was responsible for leading a centralised function, delivering on operational efficiency improvements and compliance, whilst also leading the Cross Border entities of Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland and Zimbabwe as General Manager. Njoroge joined Cummins as a summer intern in Columbus, Indiana in 2006, and was quickly promoted to Business Systems Analyst. In 2009, her strong leadership and strategy orientation earned her the role of global IT Strategy and Planning Leader also based in Columbus, USA. In 2011, she relocated to South Africa as the Africa IT Leader where she built the IT organisation as a key business enabler.
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frica's Blue Economy, job opportunities, mentorship, marine environmental protection and addressing gender-based violence, were at the core of the 9th regional conference of the Association of Women Managers in the Maritime Sector in Eastern and Southern Africa (WOMESA) held in Antananarivo, Madagascar at the end of September. Under the theme "Opportunities and challenges facing African women in advancing the maritime sector", some 60 participants from the region discussed and exchanged ideas on the empowerment of women in the African
She moved on to establish, from the ground up, the New Entities Execution and Facilities Management function in January 2014. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems and Business Administration from Winona State University and an MBA from Ball State University in the United States of America. She is also a 2013 Global Leadership Development Program graduate and a 2015 High Performance Team graduate and has attained Six Sigma Green Belt and Sponsor Certifications. She was born and raised in Kenya, and is particularly excited about giving back to the African continent.
Transnet National Ports Authority Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has appointed Linda Seroka – an experienced professional with more than 17 years of practice in developing and executing strategies to grow businesses – as TNPA’s Business Development Officer, effective 18 September 2018. Seroka’s role will be to explore and unlock growth opportunities for TNPA and its clients in the fields of Commercial and Marketing, Strategy, Property and Facilities Management. She most recently served as an Associate Director at Deloitte Consulting, having spent close to maritime sector. IMO's Helen Buni, leader of the IMO gender programme, reiterated how promoting women's access to quality employment and senior management level within the maritime sector is a key priority. IMO continues to support the participation of women in both shore-based and sea-going posts, in line with the goals outlined under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5: "Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls". One of the main objectives of the IMO strategy is to give muchneeded visibility to women. "If they can't be seen they can't be applauded –and they can't been seen as a resource" Buni said. She also highlighted the fact that next year's World Maritime Day theme "Empowering Women in
eight years at the firm developing a portfolio of business for multiple clients, including researching key industry trends locally and globally to identify opportunities and threats. Prior to that she gained 10 years of professional experience at Transnet between 2000 and 2010, progressing from three years of Training Outside Public Practice (TOPP) articles to working as an internal consultant driving large scale, complex and strategic transformation programmes across different disciplines and different business units. Furthermore, her experience included working on the sale and close down of non-core businesses between 2004 and 2006 and being part of the Group Financial Planning Department that was responsible for continuously reviewing business performance, benchmarking with peer companies and setting stretch targets to deliver additional target profit across seven businesses. She also served as a Financial Controller / Project Manager for the Transnet flagship Vulindlela Business Transformation programme responsible for driving financial performance and improving operational efficiencies. Seroka obtained a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the Gordon Institute of Business Science at the University of Pretoria in 2009 and a B Compt Honours from the University of Natal in 2002. the Maritime Community" will give additional impetus to all the Associations to raise awareness of their activities. The event concluded with a series of concrete actions, such as the creation of national chapter for Madagascar, which will bring the number of national chapters to ten. The election of a new Governing Council. A pledge to organize beach clean-ups every year around African Day of Seas and Oceans was also adopted. The next WOMESA meeting is set to take place next year in Zambia. IMO has supported the creation of seven regional associations for women in the maritime sector across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, the Middle East and the Pacific Islands.
PEOPLE & EVENTS
Recognising Africa’s leading cruise port The Port of Durban, operated by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), recently scooped the prestigious title of “Africa’s Leading Cruise Port 2018” in the 25th annual World Travel Awards. The Africa & Indian Ocean gala awards ceremony took place at Durban’s Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre at the beginning of October, where the Port of Durban emerged ahead of other finalists including Kenya’s Port of Mombasa and Tanzania’s Ports of Dar Es Salaam and Zanzibar. Acting Durban Port Manager, Nokuzola Nkowane said: “We are delighted as the Port of Durban to have scooped the title of Africa’s Leading Cruise Port and would like to congratulate the other strong nominees in this category. Durban is already well entrenched as one of the busiest ports in Africa from a cargo perspective, but accolades like this demonstrate how versatile we are and most importantly show that the work we are doing to develop our cruise tourism sector has not gone unnoticed globally.” Nkowane said that improving Durban’s global status as an attractive cruise destination would bring more international cruise lines and passengers to our shores, creating a big economic boost for the city of Durban. “Having upgraded the existing cruise terminal over the past years to enhance the passenger experience, we are now looking forward to satisfying the growing demand by passengers to cruise from Durban even more, through the new cruise terminal which is to be developed for operation by the 2020/2021 cruise season,” she added. TNPA is positioning Durban and Cape Town as stimulus cruise home ports, while other South African ports – Richards Bay, East London, Port Elizabeth and Mossel Bay – are also cruise destinations on global itineraries.
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Appointments Launches Functions Announcements
Celebrating 20 years of services to the maritime industry
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usiness Partners, Eddy Elschot and Brad Baker, took a risk some 20 years ago when they took out a loan to launch their own Maritime Electronics company, but it was not long before the loan was repaid,
quality brands that were well supported and have managed the company conservatively to ensure sustainable growth,” he adds.
and MRAD had become well-established as a supplier of quality products to the local maritime industry.
“We also built our own purpose-specific facilities for our business and today won the building outright.”
“We would do it all again,” says Elschot looking back over the last two decades of operation. “We succeeded in acquiring
The duo is a good match with Elschot managing the business end of the company, while Baker has concentrated on
Tsoso Hanong, Captain Tony Nicholas, president of the General Botha Old Boys Bursary Fund, and Captain Burchell at the recent BBOBA lunch. Hanong was welcomed into the fold of the association. He represents one of the very first two bursaries that the fund awarded in Grade 10 at Lawhill Maritime Centre in 2012 and their first "Master's ticket".
ensuring that the workshop remains equipped to deliver the service that the industry requires. Elschot credits their success to the lessons learned from representing the Simrad brand and ascribing to their Kongsberg business principles. “The Norwegians have a good company culture that looks after and cares about the people in the business. We agreed with this ethos and it has stood us in good stead over the years,” he explains adding that having a mentor like Trond Ulven in the early years provided them with the guidance that all start-ups need. Indeed, the Simrad brand has been pivotal to their success in supplying the local fishing sector. “The unique product offerings from Simrad have been well-received and used. Some of the early systems that we sold are still going strong,” says Elschot.
Graham Dreyden, chairman of the Cape Town branch of the South African Institute of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (SAIMENA) with Derek Swartz of the Nelson Mandela University who addressed the branch at their lunch about developments at the university relating to maritime training and education as well as the launch of their Ocean Sciences Campus.
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Don’t miss the boat and a chance to have fun for a worthy cause! Spectators and supporters will be most welcome, with fun activities for the whole family.
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Highlighting how the benefits of using updated technology have helped the market target fish size and species, Elschot says that the fishing industry has become significantly more efficient in the last 20 years. But the new advances in technology have seen the need to offer training and workshops to staff as well
as to the industry. “We offer training to skippers. The Simrad experts fly all over the world and train skippers to optimise their use of the equipment on board,” he says. MRAD has also done well to acquire other brands such as Marport, MPI and most recently Sealight. And, although the fishing industry remains an important sector for the company, Elschot confirms that the B+G yachting products on the leisure side of the business has picked up over the last few years. “Using digital platforms such as Facebook has helped expose us to the end consumer which has certainly benefited our penetration into the leisure market,” he concludes. In 2015 Marine Data Solution (MDSol) acquired a shareholding in the business introducing the two partners to the late Steve Nell. Both Elschot and Baker credit Nell with helping improve a number of systems as well as the development of staff that has benefited and satisfied their customers’ expectations. MRAD feel confident that the company is well-positioned to continue their growth within the maritime domain.
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By Brian Ingpen
MARITIME MEMORIES
A career in service to the maritime sectors
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Cadet Nigel Campbell clambered up the gangway of the 210,000-deadweight Shell tanker Megara in 1971. As the tanker had discharged a considerable amount of her cargo and therefore had a very large freeboard, that was a long climb for the young cadet, almost fresh from school. Concentrating intently on the umpteen steps in the gangway, he was probably not giving much thought to the future. Indeed, when he joined that 325-metre vessel, he could not have envisaged the illustrious 47-year career that lay ahead, concluding with his retirement in September this year.
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is interest in ships was influenced by two factors: not wanting to sit behind a desk in a dreary office, and his father’s interest
in Clydebank shipbuilding. Campbell Senior recalled that, when he was a pupil at the school across the road from the John Brown Shipyard in the heyday of British shipbuilding, he and his fellow pupils were given time off to watch the launching of significant ships such as Queen Mary in September 1934. It was hardly surprising that, at every opportunity, his father took the family to the Clyde where young Nigel gazed with awe at the ships under construction – and resolved that he would embark on a sea-going career. For a cadetship, he applied to Shell Tankers, Blue Star Line and to Ellermans, and was accepted by all three companies. A family friend encouraged him to join Shell Tankers – which he did – only to hear a few months later that the friend had left the sea! Addressing the large group of wannabe cadets who had been sent to Plymouth Nautical College for a short induction course, the Captain of the College told them that 80 percent of
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the group would leave before the end of their cadetship, and that 80 percent of those who remained would not get their Masters’ Certificate. It was not an encouraging message to start to young Campbell’s career! A fortnight later, he flew to Goteborg, Sweden, to join his first ship, the huge Megara. Having climbed that gangway, he reported to the Master’s office. “Welcome to my little ship,” was the genial greeting from Captain “Tanker” Phillips. “But she’s a big ship, sir,” responded the new cadet. “Cadet,” Captain Phillips replied, “if I say she’s a small ship, she is a small ship.” “Yes sir,” Campbell acknowledged, noting the innuendo in the Master’s comment. In the wake of explosions aboard two of Megara’s sisterships: Marpessa that sank north-west of Dakar only months after her commissioning in 1969, and the months-old Mactra that suffered a similar, massive explosion in the Mozambique Channel two weeks later but made it into Durban harbour – safety was paramount aboard Megara to minimise the risk of explosion. After his spell aboard Megara, the 18,927-deadweight Haustellum, one of 39 of Shell’s famous H-class tankers built in the 1950s, was his next ship which. To load and discharge black oil into or from her 33 tanks, her 1950s’ technology involved 66 manuallyoperated valves, whereas Megara sported the latest push-button controls for valve operations. Although their accommodation was
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midships, deck officers in these H-class tankers – and indeed in most other tankers of the time - took their meals in the officers’ dining saloon located in the accommodation down aft. In heavy weather – and especially when the ships were fully laden - the officers moving to the after accommodation for their meals had to keep an eye open for heavy seas sweeping over the after deck, despite there being a raised catwalk between the midships accommodations. Nigel Campbell served aboard three other tankers of this class, including Helisoma that had gone down the ways into the River Tyne in 1956. Unicorn bought her in 1973 and, under the name of Africa Shell, she carried oil products along the South African coast until 1977 when she was scrapped in Taiwan. Moving Shell cargoes to and from its multitude of refineries involved sailing worldwide, including calls at many major European ports, at Curacao in the Dutch Antilles, Singapore, and Rangoon where the tanker discharged at a terminal up the Irrawaddy River, a tricky operation as the tidal range was great. Haustellum was among four of the H-class tankers that did a few charter voyages carrying aviation fuel for the American air force in Vietnam. Transporting some 18,000 tons of jet fuel with the constant threat of imminent Vietcong attacks, it was a fairly stressful assignment. When loading during one of the calls at Singapore, Campbell had an interesting conversation with Greek
tanker men whose vessel was at the next berth. “Where are you going to after loading?” he inquired. “Haiphong,” they replied, referring to the busy oil products terminal that fuelled the Vietcong machinery! Amid the oil crisis of the mid-1970s, Shell, reduced the size of its fleet, and, on occasion, laid up ships or chartered them to carry unusual cargoes. Campbell later served on Varicella, one of the V-class vessels that had double the capacity of the earlier H-class ships, and that represented a vast improvement in technology. Varicella was stemmed to load one of those unusual cargoes in Pascagoula on the US Gulf coast. With her tanks thoroughly cleaned to remove all traces of the white oil cargoes that she normally carried, she went under the chutes to load 36,000 tons of grain for Algeria! Campbell enjoyed a spell aboard the ULCC Lima that called at Cape Town for a scheduled refit; the largest ship (351 metres) to call there at that time. During the vessel’s protracted stay, he met the lovely Mandi whom he later married and, who, with 37 summers astern, continues to share his life. The global oil crisis of the 1970s deepened and, in the face of containerisation that was sweeping the sea lanes, many companies were swallowed into large conglomerates to operate rationalised container services. A change of course
Familiar household names such as
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Blue Star, Ellerman, Clan and others that had provided seafaring careers to generations of British seamen, faded from the merchant navy. Tanker fleets were also being cut as larger tankers replaced several smaller ones, reducing the number of ships’ officers and ratings who were required to man them. Fearful that his tanker days with Shell might end, Campbell sought something different. He thought of going out east where the merchant fleets were expanding, but having married Mandi, he decided on a South African option as Safmarine was expanding its operations at that time, and he applied to the South African carrier. After being accepted by Safmarine, he heard the following day that his application to the South African harbours had also been successful. To sea he went with Safmarine, aboard the reefership Tzaneen, ostensibly on the South Africa-UK fruit run, an ideal assignment for him, given that he had recently married. However, after one trip, the ship was renamed Papagayo Universal and switched to carry Philippine bananas to the Arabian Gulf. A spell aboard the bulker Sabie took him across the world, but a real bonus came when, to complete his seatime before going up for his Master’s Certificate, he was appointed to the brand new reefer ship Caribbean Universal for nine months and was able to take Mandi with him.
ABOVE LEFT: The 18927-deadweight Haustellum was among 36 similar tankers built during the mid-1950s to move a variety of oil products across the world, providing those who sailed in them a most interesting time. To those who had served in more modern ships, an appointment to the H-class meant that they had to adapt to the 1950s technology, especially when loading or discharging cargo that entailed using umpteen manually operated valves. Photograph: Shell Tankers
ABOVE: Among the tankers in which Nigel Campbell sailed was the 351-metre 318013-deadweight Latia.. Photograph: Brian Ingpen-George Young Collection
Mastered
Having completed his mandatory seatime and after short spells aboard
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ABOVE: With double the cargo capacity of the H-class tankers, the V-class provided improved facilities for those aboard. During the slump in the oil trade, some ships were laid up or were chartered for unusual operations. On one occasion, Varicella moved a grain cargo from the US Gulf to Algeria. Photograph: Shell Tankers
ABOVE RIGHT: SA Tzaneen became Papagayo Universal, the first reefer ship in which Nigel Campbell served. Among the voyages she undertook when he was aboard were several voyages carrying bananas from Philippines to the Arabian Gulf. Photograph: Brian Ingpen Collection
the old cable ship Cable Restorer –he sat his examinations for his Master’s Certificate. Considering his experience in large and smaller tankers, in reefer ships and in a bulker, it is little wonder that, in 1982, he achieved the highest marks for those examinations, an achievement that won him the prize awarded by the Society for Master Mariners. Thereafter, he joined the polar supply vessel SA Agulhas. Although she normally was alongside for long spells between her polar or island voyages, during his time aboard she was chartered for a special research voyage that took her to sea for 300 days to deposit meteorological buoys in the sea from the northern seaboard of Namibia to the Mozambique border. Stepping ashore
In 1986, Campbell came ashore to take up a position with Sea Harvest Corporation, one of South Africa’s largest trawling companies that also had other types of fishing operations. His expertise and energy were rewarded with several promotions. But it was after joining the South African Maritime Safety Authority
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(SAMSA) in 1999 where he achieved national and international recognition. His experience in the fishing industry enabled him to lead projects relating to safety especially aboard fishing vessels, while his wide experience in tankers and other ships provided the ideal background for his role in maritime accident investigation, as well as for the leading role he played in formulating technical aspects of ship management. Based at the SAMSA office in Port Elizabeth, he travelled extensively to attend international discussions – including numerous forums under the auspices of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) - relating to safety, fishing vessels, casualty management and other important matters. When casualties have occurred within his jurisdiction, he has led vital salvage and rescue operations, and also has fine-tuned casualty investigation and reporting. Collisions and casualties
His evidence was vital to the court of inquiry into the collision between the Brazilian tanker Ouro do Brazil and the fishing vessel Lindsay that sank with the loss of 14 lives near Cape Recife. His experience was also extremely
valuable in various investigations and the casualty response into the strandings of the derelict tanker Phoenix north of Durban, and the bulker KiANI Satu near Knysna. Similarly, he led the investigations into the loss of the fully laden Capesize bulker Smart that ran aground and broke up near the entrance to Richards Bay harbour in 2013. Because of his background and knowledge of a range of shipping operations – from supertankers, reefer ships and bulkers to fishing boats – his views are valued and respected by the local maritime industry as well as by the international shipping community. Indeed, Captain Nigel Campbell has provided outstanding service to the industry, while at the same time, he has developed an excellent rapport with the industry. He is known for being approachable, fair yet firm in his dealings with shipping folk. After retiring in September, he is able to tread his favourite golf course more frequently, but his has been a most interesting career that began with a long climb up the gangway of a supertanker and culminated in many years of service to the maritime sectors.
Keeping our oceans alive with opportunity
GREEN MARINE
Understanding ocean canyons WILDOCEANS’ Ocean Stewards recently completed the inaugural Canyon Connections expedition in partnership with the African Coelacanth Ecosystem Programme (ACEP).
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he aim of the Canyon Connections project is to understand the ecology around canyon heads in the ocean. This year’s work was focused over three canyons in the Delagoa Region, Diepgat, Wright and Leven Canyon. The month-long Ocean Stewards Canyon Connections offshore research expedition onboard the 72ft Research Vessel Angra Pequena, gathered data that will be used to assist in the understanding of the biodiversity and ecology of the canyons and their shelf regions.
LEFT: Masha Ramsamooch (left) and Jamila Janna (right) collecting samples during their ACEP Canyon Connections research expedition. Picture by Kelvin Trautman
Collected eggs and larvae of fish, small organisms floating near the ocean surface as well as mapped measurements in the water column. Baited Remote Underwater Vehicle (BRUV) and Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle (ROV) data were collected on the benthic (seafloor) communities and the first pelagic (open ocean) BRUVs were trialled. The experience was an eye-opener for the diverse group of marine biology students who come from all walks of life. Despite having an academic interest in the marine field, for many of the students it was their first time out at sea. Jamila Janna, a 2018 Ocean Steward and UKZN marine biology honours student, said that for her the experience went beyond reading a textbook or watching research videos. “It was special being out at sea with scientists and crew. BRUV work required a lot of physical power which I enjoyed especially when we had to retrieve the plankton net. We looked at corals in our coastline and the fish that live there, it was an important expedition because we don’t have that much data on what happens in the benthos of South Africa. Doing this research for
“It was an important expedition because we don’t have that much data on what happens in the benthos of South Africa. Doing this research for a long period of time will allow us to see if there are any changes that are occurring at the benthos. This will also help inform decision making related to the protection of our oceans moving forward.”
a long period of time will allow us to see if there are any changes that are occurring at the benthos. This will also help inform decision making related to the protection of our oceans moving forward.” The young scientists had the opportunity to experience marine science research first hand while working with experienced scientists from a variety of fields. They were exposed to a range of offshore sampling techniques and research equipment. Their efforts will assist in identifying offshore areas in need of protection in support of the proposed expanded Phakisa Marine Protected Area (MPA) Network in South Africa. Dr Jean Harris, Executive Director of WILDOCEANS said; “We hope to build support amongst public and ocean stakeholders for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) by creating awareness of their value for provision of ecosystem services, ocean risk mitigation, food security, ecotourism benefits and
moderation of climate change.” Dr Harris said that since its inception in 2015, the Ocean Stewards programme has grown to include sixtynine third year, Honours and Masters students from 5 universities across the country. The programme provides a research platform for their projects, including research equipment and operational costs. “We’re grateful to all our partners who’ve given us support on the programme. I’d like to thank Grindrod Bank and several other partners including ACEP, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, the South African Institute of African Biodiversity (SAIAB), the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (UKZN), University of Zululand (UNIZUL), the Nelson Mandela University (NMU), Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) and the KZN Sharks board,” she added.
ABOVE: (From L to R front row) Shanice Ramanooj, Jamila Janna, Bianca Tree and Wesley Dalton (middle row) Khutso Ramalepe, Zodidi Gwayise, Sandile Ntuli, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife’s Marine Analyst Tamsyn Livingstone, (back row) WILDOCEANS Ocean Stewards Project Coordinator Nikki Chapman, Njabulo Mdluli, Melissa Ewels, Masha Ramsamooch, Abigail Rohde, ACEP’s Technical & Scientific Manager Ryan Palmer, onboard Research Vessel Angra Pequena. Picture by Kelvin Trautman
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Keeping our oceans alive with opportunity
BOOK REVIEW: The Fishy Smiths A biography of JLB & Margaret Smith
By MIKE BRUTON
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he discovery of the modern-day coelacanth will forever be linked with the name of JLB Smith. An intense, irascible, eccentric man, JLB (as he was widely known) and his long-suffering wife Margaret were both remarkable South African scientists who changed the course of the biological sciences. Best known for their research on the coelacanth, they also contributed in many other ways to the scientific study of fishes (ichthyology) and related fields.
Project Butterfly takes flight in Durban harbour
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ow Chemical Company and the WILDTRUST, leading South African environmental NPO, joined forces to launch Project Butterfly, an Africa based initiative started by Dow, to clean-up part of the Durban Harbour. Coming together with their customers, stakeholders, partners, government agencies and NPOs, they collectively cleaned part of the Bayhead Mangrove Swamps. Afterwards a networking session was held to further cement their commitment to those making inroads towards a cleaner environment, and to making a difference to local communities.
ABOVE: From L to R Hayley Lowry Global Sustainability Director DOW with the WILDOCEANS Blue Crew including Duduzile Magubane, Ntombifuthi Nogxe, Ntombifikile Gcaleka, Thembisa Cenga, Bonani Mngoma, Duduzile Cele, Zameka Miya, Dr Andrew Venter (CEO of WILDTRUST) and Javier Constante Commercial Vice President Packaging of EMEA – at a clean up at Durban Bayhead Mangroves. Photograph: Mariska Van Den Brink
Pollution threatens recreational fishing in South Africa
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he extreme pollution in a number of South Africa’s rivers, dams and marine systems is posing a threat to the country’s R52 billion recreational fishing industry.
According to the study the economic impact of recreational fishing amounts to a whopping R52 billion annually and over 137,000 jobs depend on the activity in South Africa.
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Prof Melville Saayman, director of the research focus area Tourism Research in Economic Environs and Society (TREES) at the North-West University (NWU), in conjunction with several universities including Rhodes University, the University of Cape Town, the Geographic Research Institute and the South Africa Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity, recently conducted research on the economic impact of recreational fishing. According to the study the economic impact of recreational fishing amounts to a whopping R52 billion annually and over 137,000 jobs depend on the activity in South Africa. “This makes recreational fishing the most economically significant leisure or recreational activity,” says Prof Saayman.
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Over 1,300 respondents from various fishing disciplines took part in the national survey. It was found that 90 percent of the respondents are English speaking men with the average age of 45 years. A large number of the respondents spend an average of 48 days a year at the fishing spots across the country, and spend approximately R20,000 annually. According to Prof Saayman South Africa’s water quality could lead to a number of job losses, if the matter is not addressed by government. He adds that the water quality has health implications, because consuming fish that has been in polluted water is not healthy. Prof Saayman concludes that local government’s inability to manage the water quality will have drastic effects on a number of people who live in the rural areas where the fishing takes place, as they cannot afford to lose their jobs or income.
This first comprehensive biography about JLB and Margaret Smith traces their formative years and serendipitous meeting, leading up to the discovery of the coelacanth, and the tumultuous years that followed. Detailing their punitive work ethic, eccentric and rugged lifestyle, and their astonishingly productive lives; it is a story awash with adventure, travel, discovery, risktaking, near-death experiences – and their extraordinary contribution to science. Illustrated with black-and-white images of the Smiths’ fascinating lives, as well as a 16-page colour section, Mike Bruton’s lively account fills a scientific and biographical niche and will become a classic of the South African scene. Mike Bruton is an established author. As a budding young ichthyologist at Rhodes University, he knew both of the Smiths, JLB Smith briefly from January 1966 until his death in January 1968, and Margaret for 20 years, during which time he worked closely with her, and succeeded her as Director of the Institute of Ichthyology. In addition to academic papers and popular articles, Mike has published a number of books, including (with Struik Nature) The Annotated Old Fourlegs – The Updated Story of the Coelacanth, The Amazing Coelacanth and Fishes of the Okavango Delta & Chobe River, Botswana.
Fighting plastic waste in our seas News about the amount of litter entering the seas, particularly plastic waste, is hitting the headlines with increasing frequency. There is justifiable cause for concern. Conservative estimates are that 350kgs of plastic is entering our seas every second (that is about 20 tons per minute). If these growth trends continue, then the amount of plastic entering the oceans of the world will double by 2045. This would not be a problem if plastic were totally inert, decomposed and became a beneficial part of the marine ecosystem, but this is not the case. Plastic does not decompose, it accumulates and can remain in the sea for centuries. This means that every minute of every day we are adding about 20 tons to the estimated 150 million tons of plastic already in the seas.
Impacts on marine Life and economies The news media and many webpages show pictures of whales, dolphins, birds, seals, turtles and other animals which have been killed by the plastic they mistook for food and ate. Other photographs show how these same groups of animals get entangled by plastic and either become deformed by the entanglement as they grow, or they die. Millions of animals, drawn from more than 260 different species, are killed each year. Such photographs have an emotive impact, but other telling issues are that plastics affect the health of the environment and humans, have an impact on tourism and national economies. Furthermore, plastic which enters the seas has an economic value. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation estimates that from packaging materials alone the world is discarding plastic that is worth between US$ 80 and 120 billion per annum.
used once and then discarded to enter the seas.
Origins of debris in the sea About 85 to 90% of plastic (including microplastics which are not discussed here) enter the sea from the land, the remainder comes from ships and other vessels at sea. Currently, more plastic waste pours into the oceans from Asia than any other continent. Africa is the second-most polluted continent and is rapidly becoming worse. If trends continue, then Africa may overtake South East Asia within the next 20 years.
using modern technologies and innovative science. Such quantification will set measurable baselines upon which to develop strategies and monitor the impact of strategic actions, including clean-ups,
harness the circular economy, with a focus on developing sustainable, viable economic enterprises in impoverished areas, and
build a powerful network to share
ideas, promote education and awareness as well as advocate for actions and implementation of appropriate steps.
These actions will collectively help the countries of Africa meet the UN Sustainability Development Goals, particularly SDG 14.1.
African Marine Waste Network The African Marine Waste Network (AMWN) was formed to find solutions for the 38 coastal and island states of Africa and to promote networking within countries and across borders. Network activities began at the international conference convened by AMWN in July 2017 which drew together experts from Africa and elsewhere in the world to decide on priorities in planning the way forwards. Workshops and discussion groups dominated the conference, focused on finding solutions and concluded that the top priorities are:
to build capacity and skills across the board, including in the shipping arenas and harbours. Building capacity will be coordinated by the AMWN through a multi-institutional “African Waste Academy”,
Much of this enters the seas, but if it were collected before being lost to the oceans it could reenter the economies, create jobs, alleviate poverty and reduce the need to call upon oil to meet the growing demand for plastic.
promote education and awareness
These are among the many compelling reasons for ensuring that plastics do enter the circular economies and are not
quantify the level of waste in Africa
programmes in schools, businesses, municipalities, civil society,
Dr A (Tony) Ribbink is CEO of the Sustainable Seas Trust which is the organization that is running the African Marine Waste Network. Articles on marine litter, particularly plastic waste will feature in Maritime Review Africa.
Everyone in the maritime Industry should be taking active steps to reduce pollution of the seas. In the issues of Maritime Review Africa that follow, the AMWN will share progress on developments and provide guidance on actions that should be followed. AMWN also invites suggestions.
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Seafood brand supports turtle rescue
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ohn Dory’s restaurant chain is contributing to the rehabilitation of a special-needs loggerhead turtle named Phiko.
BELOW: Leonard Coetzee COO of John Dory’s and Talitha Noble, Conservation Coordinator of the Two Oceans Aquarium, meet Phiko during a recent health check of the turtle. Photo: Devon Bowen/Two Oceans Aquarium
Each year, the Two Oceans Aquarium rescues, rehabilitates and releases a number of sea turtles. These turtles are found on Western Cape beaches. Rehabilitation can take anywhere between a couple of months to years, depending on the extent of the turtle’s injuries and illness. On average, the rehabilitation cost for a turtle hatchling is R27 per day, but specialised vet care and tests add to this amount. Phiko, the little turtle that John Dory’s
has chosen to support, arrived at the Aquarium in June 2017 as a rescued hatchling after he was found in Struisbaai, weighing only 88g. He was unable to use two of its flippers. A decision was made to keep the turtle at the Aquarium for rehabilitation until such time as it had gained proper use of its flippers. During his rehabilitation Phiko received extensive treatment, including an MRI scan, daily physio therapy and custom-made flipper restraints to help him exercise his weak flippers. Phiko’s progress has been slow, but steady and soon he will be fit enough for release. “Partnering with the Two Oceans Aquarium was a natural fit for us, as it enhances the work that we do. We’re excited about our support of Phiko and look forward to a long standing partnership,” said Donna Meiring, Brand Manager for John Dory’s. John Dory’s has also supported the Aquarium’s Trash Bash initiative with sponsorship of prizes for the event as well as sending a team of staff to assist with the beach clean-up. The Aquarium is grateful for the support from the restaurant chain and is excited to partner with it on its sustainability journey.
New Antarctic research vessel achieves build milestone
Research aims to reduce South Africa’s coastline vulnerability to climate change
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n a bid to lessen the risk and vulnerability of the coastal zone to climate and global change, the Department of Science and Technology, the National Research Foundation (NRF) and Nelson Mandela University have launched the Shallow Marine and Coastal Research Infrastructure (SMCRI) to research the country’s shallow coastline. Observatories and research platforms will be deployed at key sites to improve the country’s understanding of the key drivers of change, the potential ecosystem and the socio-economic responses needed. The infrastructure will provide direct data to grow the blue economy, especially in the key sectors of fishing, aquaculture, oil and gas, shipping, mining and coastal development.
Blue flag status for Natal beaches
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even beaches in the Ray Nkonyeni District to the south of South Africa’s Kwa-Zulu Natal province and two beaches in the eThekwini Municipality were given Blue Flag status. “For nine beaches in KZN to make the cut is ample proof that our strategy of enhancing the status of our province as a world class tourism destination that upholds the highest standards is paying the dividends,” said MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Sihle Zikalala. An additional seven beaches under the KwaDukuza and eThekwini Municipalities were awarded a pilot Blue Flag status.
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urrently under construction in Galati, Romania, the Antarctic Supply Research Vessel (ASRV) RSV Nuyina recently underwent a successful floating when the water level at Damen Shipyard’s drydock was raised by six meters over a two day period.
Once afloat, the vessel was manoeuvred 250 metres to a quayside berth where the ongoing construction and outfitting process will take place. Damen is building the 160-metre long ASRV for Serco subsidiary DMS Maritime on behalf of the Australian Department of the Environment and Energy. The vessel has been designed with a multi-mission role in mind. It will keep Australia’s three permanent research stations on the Antarctic continent and its research station on Macquarie Island supplied with cargo, equipment and personnel. Additionally, it will serve as a fully equipped research laboratory facility for up to 116 scientific staff. Construction of the vessel began last year. Building from the keel up, the build process has reached the fourth deck level. Now that the vessel is afloat, construction will continue with the positioning of pre-fabricated superstructure blocks, bringing the finished vessel to its full 10-deck height of just over 50 metres.
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Zikalala added that the province would continue to upgrade and maintain its beach recreational facilities and maintain the highest environmental standards in order to meet and even surpass the Blue Flag standards. “Being awarded a Blue Flag status beach means that we are all playing our part towards protecting our environment. Looking ahead, we now want to ensure that we expand our Blue Flag beaches by converting the status of those beaches that have been identified as pilot sites,” Zikalala said. The beaches that received Blue Flag status are: (Ray Nkonyeni) Marina, Trafalgar, Lucien, Southport, Umzumbe, Hibberdene and Ramsgate. (Ethekwini) Ushaka and Westbrook.
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Conserving the Comoros A new project, funded by the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF), to study the ecosystems of the Comores was launched in September.
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he Comoros coral reefs are an unrivalled marine paradise, with the highest concentration of coral marine species within a small area, in the world. Comoros offers one of the world’s largest coral atolls which parades hundreds of fish species, shells, and corals. The research team aims to study the marine biodiversity and fish abundance in the deeper (benthic) ecosystems in the Comoros. Research will be led by chief scientist Melita Samoilys, Director of Coastal Oceans Research and Development in the Indian Ocean (CORDIO), a well-known Kenyan NGO, specialising in generating knowledge to find solutions that benefit marine ecosystems and people. The deeper habitats that this project will focus on are unexplored and unknown and need protection. “We will be exploring the unknown areas to understand where the sensitive areas are and where the protection should be. We look forward to working with the University of Comoros and the Fisheries Directorate scientists and their students in the Comoros Archipelago, looking at their deeper habitats, deeper than 40 metres. This study will be important for sustaining inshore fisheries, as well as climate refuges,” said Dr Jean Harris, Executive Director of WILDOCEANS. The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is a joint initiative of l’Agence Française de Développement, Conservation International, the European Union, the Global Environment Facility, the Government of Japan, the MacArthur Foundation and the World Bank. CEPF through WILDOCEANS, will work to empower the Comoros Archipelago science fraternity to understand the nature and distribution of benthic ecosystems and the coral reefs, and how to protect them. “Biodiversity is an essential part of a planet that supports more than seven billion people,” said Olivier Langrand, Executive Director of CEPF. “The efforts of the WILDOCEANS project partnership to better understand and ultimately protect biodiverse ecosystems such as the coral
reefs of the Comoros are of the utmost importance. The vital services such ecosystems provide, for example as a refuge for fish species, make this type of research an investment in a healthier future for oceans, for the people of Comoros, and for everyone. We also value the fact that this project is implemented by experts from the region in a spirit of cooperation.” Local scientists and students, primarily from the University of Comoros, will contribute to gaining insights into conducting fish community surveys around the island on board the WILDOCEANS’ oceanic research vessel, the RV Angra Pequena. The project seeks to achieve impact in four areas, namely, biodiversity knowledge improvement, enhancement of civil society capacity, improved human well-being and creation of enabling conditions for conservation. The research expedition will work to empower the Comoros science fraternity to achieve these four areas. Local participation key
“This is a great opportunity for us to meet scientists in the marine environment, and to engage in an exchange of research and communication. Comoros relies on subsistence fishing, which is contributing to the country’s developing economy. This project will adequately equip us to teach our communities about protecting our
precious ecosystems and the parts of it that are unknown, as well as fishing sustainably in a way that will not harm the very ecosystems we aim to protect, ” said Nirina Rasoanandrasana, a lecturer at the University of Comoros and a biologist as well as oceanographer who will join the expedition. Opportunities will also be created to take some fisheries department researchers and representatives of fisher communities to sea, so they can witness the surveys of the ecosystems and benthic fish species through visual means first-hand. While the main aim is to significantly advance scientific knowledge about nature and the condition of these important habitats, it is also important that local community members are well acquainted with their surrounding environment.
ABOVE: The research will be conducted off the RV Angra Pequena, a 72-foot research vessel belonging to WILDOCEANS .
She set sail for the Comoros expedition on the 24th of September 2018 Photo Credit: WILDOCEANS
In addition, two local community development organisations, UMAMA and AIDE, will communicate biodiversity conservation and fisheries sustainability principles to school children and local community stakeholders. “An opportunity like this is not only exciting for our organisation, but also for the communities where we are involved. Our communities are willing to learn, and this collaboration will help us to educate and empower them even more”, said Faouz Fardani, Head of Communications at UMAMA.
“This is a great opportunity for us to meet scientists in the marine environment, and to engage in an exchange of research and communication. Comoros relies on subsistence fishing, which is contributing to the country’s developing economy. This project will adequately equip us to teach our communities about protecting our precious ecosystems and the parts of it that are unknown, as well as fishing sustainably in a way that will not harm the very ecosystems we aim to protect.” Maritime Review Africa SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2018
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Youth champion ocean protection The youth shone a light on the importance of Marine Protected Areas with an evening of original poetry, inspiration and a spotlight performance at the WILDOCEANS Ocean Stewards’ Dinner on the Dock event held at Trawlers Wharf during September, launching a week of mentorship and career guidance. Honouring the youth’s invitation, guest speaker at the dinner, Department of Environmental Affairs’ Director of Youth Development Nomxolisi Mashiyi said that she was excited to be in the midst of such brilliant, intelligent and committed focused future leaders of South Africa. She said it inspired her to see so many young women in the field of marine science. “You need to continue with what you’re doing, you need to do more in terms of taking centre stage in managing the environment and being part of leadership in this country because you are the future leaders. So, the decisions that you make today will affect you if you don’t demand 5 percent. The stupid decisions that we make today are the decisions that you
critically endangered ecosystem types, all currently unprotected.
will live with,” she concluded. The youth have become increasingly aware of the threats that the oceans are currently facing and are advocating for increased protection. With a push for five percent marine protection by the end of 2018, they have developed a Youth for MPA (Y4MPA) initiative. Inspired by the OnlyThisMuch campaign, which is a coalition of organisations supporting the advancement of MPA’s in African waters, the Y4MPA strive to pull together youth from across the country to get passionate and active about ocean protection and governance in any capacity they can muster. Already the Y4MPA have established communication platform’s and have written a letter to the (late) Minister of Environmental Affairs, Dr Edna Molewa to advocate on the behalf of the stalled marine protected area expansion. The proposed five percent MPA expansion that Minister Edna Molewa gazetted for public comment back in February 2016, will see the protection of 43 ecosystem types and 9 of the 15
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The letter touched on the degradation that the marine environment is experiencing and the important role of MPAs in supporting fishery sustainability. The letter touched on ocean threats, stating that oil and gas exploration and seabed mining are prohibited inside protected areas in South Africa, and therefore establishing MPAs will stop seismic surveys, exploration, and extraction within these important and sensitive areas. Seismic surveys have been proven to cause hearing impairment (temporary or permanent), physiological changes (such as stress responses) and tissue damage to marine life; and in some extreme cases even death. This sort of impact could also lead to the extinction of marine species, especially those that are sensitive and difficult to monitor. In concluding the letter, the Youth for MPAs members emphasized the importance of protecting MPAs as they play a role in managing the above-mentioned threats. Prioritizing the protection of the ecosystem functions before they are compromised benefits the youth of this country.
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Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 Is your company listed here
ENGINE ROOM AND PROPULSION GEAR / SERVICING ◊ Adjustable Mounting Chock
Alignment with Laser: Tel 031 765 1539; email david@awlaser.co.za ◊ Anodes
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900
SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Auxiliary Gensets
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Barloworld Power: Dbn Tel: 031 000 0050; Cpt Tel 021 959 8200 Cummins South Africa (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 945 1888; Fax 021 945 2288 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SAMD (Beele Engineering): Tel 021 788 2212 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za Southern Power Products (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 511 0653; Fax 021 510 3049 SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Bow Thrusters
African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Compressor - High Pressure
AIRR: Tel 021 905 4814: Email info@airr.co.za ◊ Control Cables
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Couplings
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Alignment with Laser: Tel 031 765 1539; email david@awlaser.co.za Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za Southern Power Products (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 511 0653; Fax 021 510 3049
◊ Diesel Generator Sets
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Barloworld Power: Dbn Tel 031 000 0050; Cpt Tel 021 959 8200 Cummins South Africa (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 945 1888; Fax 021 945 2288 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 MTU South Africa (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 529 5760; info@MTU-online. co.za Peninsula Power Products: Tel 021 511 5061; Fax 021 511 5441 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za Southern Power Products (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 511 0653; Fax 021 510 3049 SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Engines
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Barloworld Power Systems: Tel 031 000 0047; Fax 031 000 0051 Cummins South Africa (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 945 1888; Fax 021 945 2288 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 MTU South Africa (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 529 5760; info@MTU-online. co.za Peninsula Power Products: Tel 021 511 5061; Fax 021 511 5441 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za Southern Power Products (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 511 0653; Fax 021 510 3049 ◊ Engine, Gearbox & Oil Coolers
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za ◊ Engine & Gearbox Controls
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Barloworld Power: Dbn Tel 031 000 050; Cpt Tel 021 959 8200 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za ◊ Engine Starting Systems
AIRR: Tel 021 905 4814: Email info@airr.co.za
Products and services ◊ Fresh Water Generators
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Fuel & Lubrication Oil Treatment
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Gearbox Sales
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Barloworld Power Systems: Tel 031 000 0047; Fax 031 000 0051 Peninsula Power Products: Tel 021 511 5061; Fax 021 511 5441 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Gearbox Spares, Repairs
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ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Barloworld Power: Dbn Tel 031 000 0050; Cpt Tel 021 959 8200 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 MTU South Africa (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 529 5760; info@MTU-online. co.za SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com
◊ Propeller Repairs, Systems
◊ Steerable Thrusters
African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 Alignment with Laser: Tel 031 765 1539; email david@awlaser.co.za ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za
African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za
◊ Propellers
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za
African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 Alignment with Laser: Tel 031 765 1539; email david@awlaser.co.za ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za Southern Power Products (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 511 0653; Fax 021 510 3049
◊ Nozzles
◊ Propulsion Systems
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za
SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com
African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 Alignment with Laser: Tel 031 765 1539; email david@awlaser.co.za Barloworld Power: Dbn Tel 031 000 0050; Cpt Tel 021 959 8200 Cummins South Africa (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 945 1888; Fax 021 945 2288 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za Southern Power Products (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 511 0653; Fax 021 510 3049
◊ Governors
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Barloworld Power Systems: Tel 031 000 0047; Fax 031 000 0051 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com
◊ Oil Coolers
◊ Pitch Propeller Repairs
◊ General Engineering Repairs
◊ Spare Parts
African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900
African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 AIRR: Tel 021 905 4814: Email info@airr.co.za ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Barloworld Power: Dbn Tel 031 000 0050; Cpt Tel 02 959 8200 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dorbyl Marine Cape Town: Tel 021 460 6000; Fax 021 447 6038 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Peninsula Power Products: Tel 021 511 5061; Fax 021 511 5441 SAMD (Beele Engineering): Tel 021 788 2212 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za ◊ Oily Water Separators
◊ SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sashipyards.co.za ◊ Pneumatic Engine Control Repairs
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za
BUYERS’ GUIDE
◊ Spur Net Cutters
Alignment with Laser: Tel 031 765 1539; email david@awlaser.co.za ◊ Turbochargers
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 DCD Marine Cape Town: Tel 021 460 6000; Fax 021 447 6038 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Valves
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Water Jets
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za Southern Power Products (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 511 0653; Fax 021 510 3049 Is your company listed here
FISHING GEAR ◊ Long Line Winches, Sales & Repairs ◊ Netting, Twines
African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400 ◊ Seabed Surveys
African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302 ◊ Spurs Net Cutters
Alignment with Laser: Tel 031 765 1539; email david@awlaser.co.za ◊ Trawls
Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400 ◊ Trawl Bobbins
African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530
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Products and services
◊ Trawl Doors
African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ◊ Trawl Floats
African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ◊ Trawl Repairs
African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ◊ Trawl Winches, Sales & Repairs
List your company’s details here
FISH PROCESSING EQUIPMENT ◊ Blast Freezers
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 ◊ Cannery Equipment
List your company’s details here ◊ Chillers
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 ◊ Cutting Machines
List your company’s details here ◊ Filletting Machines
List your company’s details here ◊ Fishmeal Plants
SAMD (Beele Engineering): Tel 021 788 2212 ◊ Freezers
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 ◊ Ice Makers
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 ◊ RSW Plants
SAMD (Beele Engineering): Tel 021 788 2212 ◊ Scales
List your company’s details here
NAVIGATION COMMUNICATION AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT / SERVICING ◊ Antenna Instruments
Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ Automatic Steering
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040;
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Fax 021 527 7050 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ Autotrawl Systems
Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Compasses
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302 ◊ Computer Systems & Equipment
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302 ◊ Electronic Charts & Plotters
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752
Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ Electronic Equipment
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 C Dynamics International: Tel 021 555 3232; Email Lindsay@c-dynamics.co.za Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302 ◊ Electronic Surveillance
Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Data Solutions: Tel 021 386 8517; Fax 021 386 8519 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ Fish Finding Equipment
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ GMDSS Stations
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Data Solutions: Tel 021 386 8517; Fax 021 386 8519 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231
Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ Gyros
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ Maritime Communication Equipment
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Data Solutions: Tel 021 386 8517; Fax 021 386 8519 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ Navigation Equipment
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Data Solutions: Tel 021 386 8517; Fax 021 386 8519 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302 Viking Life-Saving Equipment (SA) (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 514 5160; Fax 086 403 4211 ◊ Navigation Light Fittings and Spare Globes
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 C Dynamics International: Tel 021 555 3232; Email Lindsay@c-dynamics.co.za
Products and services Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Viking Life-Saving Equipment (SA) (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 514 5160; Fax 086 403 4211 ◊ Precise DGPS Positioning
Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Data Solutions: Tel 021 386 8517; Fax 021 386 8519 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302 ◊ Radar Sales, Repairs
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 C Dynamics International: Tel 021 555 3232; Email Lindsay@c-dynamics.co.za Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Data Solutions: Tel 021 386 8517; Fax 021 386 8519 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ Radio Remote Control
List your company’s details here ◊ Radio Sales, Repairs
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Data Solutions: Tel 021 386 8517; Fax 021 386 8519 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 Satellite Phones and Email ◊ Satelite Phones & Email
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050
Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ Smoke & Fire Detector Systems
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 C Dynamics International: Tel 021 555 3232; Email Lindsay@c-dynamics.co.za Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ Telecommunications
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Data Solutions: Tel 021 386 8517; Fax 021 386 8519 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ Weather & Receivers
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886
PROFESSIONAL & SPECIALISED SERVICES ◊ Acoustic Surveys
Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559
2752 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302 ◊ Aluminium Technical Information
Hulamin (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 507 9100; Fax 021 534 2469 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Attorneys Maritime Law
Bowman Gilfillan: CPT Tel 021 480 7811; Fax 021 424 1688: DBN Tel 031 265 0651; Fax 086 604 6318 ◊ Bulk Terminals
African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 ◊ Classification Societies
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ Consultancy & Training
African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 Allweld Solutions: Tel 021 510 1482; Fax 021 510 8082 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 TETA: Tel 021 531 3064; Fax 021 5313063 ◊ Consultants
African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367 Offshore Maritime Services: Tel 021 425 3372; Fax 021 425 3379 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; email info@sturrockgrindrod.com Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302 ◊ Consulting Engineers
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 ◊ Crew Transport Services
Servest Marine Services: Tel 021 448 3500; Fax 021 447 0895 ◊ Equipment Selection & Procurement
African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021
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801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Grindrod Marine Services: Tel 021 511 5504; Fax 021 511 1770: Dbn: Tel 031 274 4700; Fax 031 274 4996 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302 ◊ Enviromental Services
Anchor Environmental: Tel 021 701 3420; Email admin@anchorenvironmental.co.za ◊ Ferry Services
African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 ◊ Fisheries Research
African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 Anchor Environmental: Tel 021 701 3420; Email admin@anchorenvironmental.co.za Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 ◊ Harbour, Ocean Towage
SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Servest Marine Services: Tel 021 448 3500; Fax 021 447 0895 ◊ Heavy Lift
African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Inspection & Testing Services
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 ◊ Laser Alignment
Alignment with Laser: Tel 031 765 1539; email david@awlaser.co.za ◊ Launch Services
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Servest Marine Services: Tel 021 448 3500; Fax 021 447 0895 Offshore Maritime Services: Tel 021 425 3372; Fax 021 425 3379 ◊ Logistics
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040;
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Fax 021 527 7050 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; email info@sturrockgrindrod.com
drod.com Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302
SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Offshore Maritime Services: Tel 021 425 3372 Fax 021 425 3379 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za
◊ Salvors
◊ Tailshaft Surveys
◊ Maritime Training
◊ Seabed Surveys
◊ Marine Surveyors
Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Marine Solutions: Tel 021 511 0843; Email barry@marinesolutions.co.za Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 Sea Safety Training Centre: Tel 022 742 1297; Fax 022 742 1365 Unicorn Training School: Tel 031 274 4770 Fax 031 5578 ◊ Naval Architects
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Net Monitoring
Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 ◊ Onsite Machining
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ P & I Club Representatives
Bowman Gilfillan: CPT Tel 021 480 7811; Fax 021 424 1688: DBN 031 265 0651; Fax 086 604 6318 ◊ Personnel Agency
African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 ◊ Project Management
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrin-
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African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367 Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Marine Solutions: Tel 021 511 0843; Email barry@marinesolutions.co.za Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302 ◊ Ship Management
African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Ship Registration
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 ◊ Spares Procurement
African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Grindrod Marine Services: Tel 021 511 5504; Fax 021 511 1770: Dbn: Tel 031 274 4700; Fax 031 274 4996 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ STCW 95Training
Unicorn Training School: Tel 031 274 4770 Fax 031 5578 Is your company listed here ◊ Superintendent (Marine)
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Surveyors, Hull, Machinery
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Technical Documents
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Towage
African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 Offshore Maritime Services: Tel 021 425 3372; Fax 021 425 3379 Servest Marine Services: Tel 021 448 3500; Fax 021 447 0895 ◊ Vessel Purchase/Sales
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 ◊ Vessel Management, Crew supplies, Maintenance Planning
African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za Is your company listed here
PUMPS ◊ Ballast Water Systems
African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 ◊ Bilge Pumps
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 C Dynamics International: Tel 021 555 3232; Email Lindsay@c-dynamics.co.za Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Diaphragm Pumps
AIRR: Tel 021 905 4814: Email info@airr.co.za ◊ Fish Pumps & Hoses
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040;
Fax 021 527 7050 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Fresh & Sea Water Pumps
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 C Dynamics International: Tel 021 555 3232; Email Lindsay@c-dynamics.co.za Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Marine Pump Sales
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 C Dynamics International: Tel 021 555 3232; Email Lindsay@c-dynamics.co.za SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Pumping Services
African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 ◊ Pumps
AIRR: Tel 021 905 4814: Email info@airr.co.za ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Alignment with Laser: Tel 031 765 1539; email david@awlaser.co.za Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 ◊ Pump Sales & Service
AIRR: Tel 021 905 4814: Email info@airr.co.za ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 Hytec Cape: Tel 021 551 4747; Fax 021 551 2575 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 0836 ◊ Spare Parts
AIRR: Tel 021 905 4814: Email info@airr.co.za
Products and services ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com Is your company listed here
SHIP REPAIR & MARINE MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING SERVICES & EQUIPMENT ◊ Anti fouling systems
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Battery Charges & Inverters
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 C Dynamics International: Tel 021 555 3232; Email Lindsay@c-dynamics.co.za Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Battery Management
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 C Dynamics International: Tel 021 555 3232; Email Lindsay@c-dynamics.co.za Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Boat Builders
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050
Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Hulamin (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 507 9100; Fax 021 534 2469 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Boiler Cleaning
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 DCD Marine Cape Town: Tel 021 460 6000; Fax 021 447 6038 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Boiler Repairs
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Cathodic Protection
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510 1659, Fax 021 510 1481 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 ◊ Cleaning
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510 1659, Fax 021 510 1481 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 ◊ Cold Metal Repairs
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274
1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Compressors
AIRR: Tel 021 905 4814: Email info@airr.co.za ◊ Corrosion Prevention
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510 1659, Fax 021 510 1481 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 ◊ Cutless Bearings
African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Diving Services
African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 ◊ Drydocking
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; email info@sturrockgrindrod.com
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◊ Electrical & Mechanical Repairs
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SAMD (Beele Engineering): Tel 021 788 2212 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Electrical Cable Support Systems
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 DCD Marine Cape Town: Tel 021 460 6000; Fax 021 447 6038 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SAMD (Beele Engineering): Tel 021 788 2212 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Electrical Installations
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 DCD Marine Cape Town: Tel 021 460 6000; Fax 021 447 6038 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Electrical Motor Repairs
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Alignment with Laser: Tel 031 765 1539; email david@awlaser.co.za Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Explosion Proof Equipment
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 SAMD (Beele Engineering): Tel 021 788 2212 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800;
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charlesm@sa-shipyards.
◊ Gritblasting
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510 1659, Fax 021 510 1481 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Gritblasting Equipment
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510 1659, Fax 021 510 1481 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ HVAC Systems
E.R.A.S.E.: Tel 021 949 8955; Fax 021 946 3178 ◊ High (Ultra) Pressure Water Jetting
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Hold Tank Cleaning
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510 1659, Fax 021 510 1481 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Hull Blasting & Painting
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Hull Cleaning
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax
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021 419 8367 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510 1659, Fax 021 510 1481 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 ◊ Hydraulic Systems & Equipment
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 SAMD (Beele Engineering): Tel 021 788 2212 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Hydroblasting
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510 1659, Fax 021 510 1481 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Insulation
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Marine Airconditioning
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Alignment with Laser: Tel 031 765 1539; email david@awlaser.co.za C Dynamics International: Tel 021 555 3232; Email Lindsay@c-dynamics.co.za EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 E.R.A.S.E.: Tel 021 949 8955; Fax 021 946 3178 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Marine Coatings
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510
1659, Fax 021 510 1481 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SAMD (Beele Engineering): Tel 021 788 2212 ◊ Marine UPS Inverters
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 C Dynamics International: Tel 021 555 3232; Email Lindsay@c-dynamics.co.za Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Pipe Fittings: Pipes
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SAMD (Beele Engineering): Tel 021 788 2212 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Refridgerated Dryers
AIRR: Tel 021 905 4814: Email info@airr.co.za ◊ Refrigeration Service & Repairs
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ ROV Services
Marine Solutions: Tel 021 511 0843; Email barry@marinesolutions.co.za ◊ Rudder Repairs/Surveys
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za
1659, Fax 021 510 1481 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Ship Repairs & Maintenance
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 SAMD (Beele Engineering): Tel 021 788 2212 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Steel Works
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Steering Gear, Repairs
EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Is your company’s details in thg Buyers Guide ◊ Stern Bearings
African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Sterngear
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za
◊ Ship Painting
◊ Stud Welding
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050
◊ Ship Conversions
SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Subsea Electronic Engineering
Marine Solutions: Tel 021 511 0843; Email barry@marinesolutions.co.za
Products and services
◊ Tank Cleaning/Sludge Removal & Disposal
African Bunkering and Shipping: Tel 031 579 2532 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510 1659, Fax 021 510 1481 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za
Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Marine Solutions: Tel 021 511 0843; Email barry@marinesolutions.co.za SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302
SABT (Pty)Ltd: Tel 021 551 9588; Email bunkers@sabunker.com
◊ Welding Repairs
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510 1659, Fax 021 510 1481 Viking Life-Saving Equipment (SA) (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 514 5160; Fax 086 403 4211
Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Is your company listed here
EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252
SHIP SUPPLY
◊ Tank Blasting & Coating ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050
Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510 1659, Fax 021 510 1481 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Thruster Repairs African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252
◊ Bunkers
◊ Lubricants
AIRR: Tel 021 905 4814: Email info@airr.co.za ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050
◊ Oil Spill Prevention Kits
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510 1659, Fax 021 510 1481 Viking Life-Saving Equipment (SA) (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 514 5160; Fax 086 403 4211
0898; Fax 086 219 0206 AIRR: Tel 021 905 4814: Email info@airr.co.za ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com
◊ Underwater Systems
◊ Oil Pollution Equipment
◊ Crew Changes
◊ Ultrasonic Cleaning
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772
ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510 1659, Fax 021 510 1481
◊ Ship Chandlers
SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za
◊ Underwater Welding Repairs
◊ Oil Pollution Abatement / Cleanup
African Bunkering and Shipping: Tel 031 579 2532 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 SABT (Pty)Ltd: Tel 021 551 9588; Email bunkers@sabunker.com
Servest Marine Services: Tel 021 448 3500; Fax 021 447 0895 African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772
SABT (Pty)Ltd: Tel 021 551 9588; Email bunkers@sabunker.com
◊ Launches, Helicopters
BUYERS’ GUIDE
African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 ◊ Spare Parts African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801
TO ADVERTISE IN
African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Servest Marine Services: Tel 021 448 3500; Fax 021 447 0895 ◊ Offshore Rig Supply
African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396
CONTACT DETAILS: 021 914 1157/8 admin@maritimesa.co.za mmmmmedia@mweb.co.za
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