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SHIP RECYCLING

South Africa eyes opportunities for green ship recycling

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CONTENTS FROM THE BRIDGE

CONTRIBUTORS: Claire Attwood, Mark Botha, Brian Ingpen, Michael Heads, Cate Kirkland, Gino Del Fava, Vincent Zikhali

GREEN SHIP RECYCLING

An RFQ issued by Transnet National Ports Authority in January this year indicates that the Port Authority intends investigating opportunities for ship recycling in the Port of Cape Town.

COLUMNS THROUGH THE LENS

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In spite of the high profile arrests and the handing down of harsh sentences to five members of an abalone poaching syndicate, lawlessness prevails in the Overberg region. Claire Attwood investigates the impact of criminal activities on the abalone sector. AT THE END OF THE LINE

Mark Botha addresses the aging population amongst the fishing communities and highlights how their stories could have a positive impact on coastal communities. THE WATCHKEEPER

COPYRIGHT: No content published in Maritime Review Africa may be reproduced in any form without written permission of the editor. Inclusion of any products in features or any product news does not indicate their endorsement by the publishers or staff. Opinions expressed in the editorial are not necessarily those of the publishers, editors or staff of the magazine. Every effort is made to check the content for errors, omissions or inaccuracies, but the authors, publishers and contributors connected with the magazine will not be held liable for any of these or for consequences arising from them.

In this new column we ask maritime stakeholders to share their views and opinions on aspects of the industry that challenge them. Read about transformation in the freight forwarding sector this issue. 46

Brian Ingpen speaks to one of Cape Town’s experienced ships’ agents about his memories in the maritime industry.

FEATURES HYDROGRAPHY AND SURVEY 17 Established hydrographic survey capabilities

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MAR/APR

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SPECIAL FEATURE

SAFETY ON THE COVER The Subtech Group’s hydrographic survey division offers a total survey solution for on-shore, near-shore, transitional zone hydrographic and geophysical surveys.

SHIP

RECYCLING

South Africa eyes opportunities for green ship recycling

HEALTH & SAFETY 21 The importance of filing accident reports Questioning maritime incidents In-port cargo infestation protects against outbreaks Polar Code ready Responding to ship fires Regional cooperation for safety of navigation strengthened Pirate attacks worsen in Gulf of Guinea Working out health and wellness in the workplace Fishing industry safety statistics

MARITIME NEWS

MARITIME MEMORIES

Mapping the oceans Indian Navy helps chart African waters World Hydrographic Day Project Hotel to go ahead Hydrographic Bill introduced

AFRICAN NEWS 28 Breakwater repair successfully completed Port of Maputo to reconstruct quays Another step closer for Durban Cruise Terminal Training ship in dock for repairs and maintenance Port of Antwerp intensifies cooperation with coast of West Africa Private sector required to revive Nigerian shipping line Fast maritime connection announced Book Review EU and Cote d’Ivoire renew fisheries agreement China takes action against illegal fishing in West Africa South African shipping companie to list on

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31 Nasdaq New trade association aims to grow shipping sector New port aims to address the needs of fishermen Mobile harbour cranes sail to Africa Fishing company posts increased profits Working twards expansion for South African shipping

OFFSHORE NEWS African E&P updates

PEOPLE AND EVENTS ON THE RADAR

NEWS 38 Marking 40 years in the maritime industry Massive milestone for boat builder Officially opened offices Recognised for empowerment Golf Day

GREEN MARINE NEWS AND UPDATES 48 Urgent need for seafood transparency and traceability South Africa to play a key role in exciting Weddell Sea Expedition A natural leader Identifying a need to certify more fisheries Better data, healthier oceans

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COMMENT

EXPRESSIONS

Comments from the editor

Marking maritime milestones It seems that 2018 is a milestone year for a number of companies and organisations in the maritime sectors who are all celebrating momentous anniversaries. The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) marks its 20th anniversary on 1 April this year through the promulgation of the SAMSA Act 5 of 1998. While the first decade of SAMSA’s existence saw the Authority keep a rather low profile, they have maintained a high profile over the last ten years in pursuit of their objectives. Promoting the country’s maritime interests have been high on their agenda and the Authority has been a successful component of the drive to bolster the ocean economy. The last few years have seen SAMSA navigating some turbulent waters, however, as the Authority has presented a rather troubling balance sheet and over-spending has been identified. Currently without a permanent Chief Executive Officer, the industry hopes to see the position being filled with someone who understands the industry, but who is also circumspect about the role SAMSA needs to play in the industry going forward. As some industry stakeholders rekindle talks of the feasibility of a dedicated Maritime Ministry, it would be interesting to ponder how SAMSA could help formulate such a bold move. And so, as we congratulate SAMSA on their anniversary, one cannot but help to wonder what the next decade will hold for the Authority. We are privileged to have watched a number of other companies prosper over the course of the magazine’s existence. Maritime companies celebrating notable milestones this year include Belmet Marine (50), Atlatech (40), Tallie Marine (30) and Offshore Marine Services (20). All started by entrepreneurs keen to strike out on their own, they showcase what hard work, skills and determination can accomplish - even in a capital intensive industry such as this one. I have had extensive engagements with all of these

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companies and have been privileged to write about their successes on numerous occasions. Most have even provided significant lessons for the running of our own ventures and we look forward to capturing future chapters and milestones for them. At a time when government policy favours the establishment of SMME’s and the inclusion of the youth in our formal economy, these companies can surely help provide a blueprint for other start-ups. Perhaps not as pleasant news has placed a question mark on the skill of South Africa’s harbour pilots. Two incidents drew attention to the country’s ports as a vessel found itself grounded in Cape Town (see photo above) and another collided with a stationary tug in Durban. Both had local harbour pilots on board at the time. SAMSA is currently investigating the cause of the collision in the Port of Durban, but certainly Transnet National Ports Authority needs to take heed of the situation. Another port operation that has been attracting significant international attention is the Doraleh Container Terminal in Djibouti. The government seized control of the concessioned terminal from DP World in February. Since then both parties (DP World and the Government of Djibouti) have been engaged in issuing public statements relating to their respective claims to the terminal. DP World is adamant that the seizure was unlawful and in breach of the contract, while the Djibouti Government maintains that the contract was terminated through a transparent legal process. It will be an interesting case to follow at a time when Africa is seeking international investment in port and rail infrastructure that may include concession opportunities. The Djibouti situation is likely to impact on the international community’s appetite for investment. We will continue to watch developments in this regard and look forward to bringing you further updates. Colleen Jacka, editor. editor@maritimesa.co.za

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EXPRESSIONS

Quay quotes

KEEL HAULED

APPLAUD

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 The stalwarts of the maritime industry who have helped build companies and organisations that stand the test of time - notably OMS, Belmet, Atlatech, Tallie and SAMSA.

Keelhauled Those responsible for the series of decision making that saw piloted vessels in the Port of Cape Town and the Port of Durban become involved in incidents.

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QUAY QUOTES 06 |this proposal is without any “The decision to go ahead with

doubt a significant strategic shift.” Reads a passage from the Scope of Work RFQ documents for green ship recycling from TNPA.

08 |ness in this region, we feel like “There’s a real sense of lawless-

these guys can get away with anything. It’s very serious. We want to protect our stock but we don’t want to start a war.” Says an abalone farm manager in the Overberg region.

13 |outside of fishing, you would

“You could find work elsewhere

then venture into another career path until the salt in your blood just could not distance yourself from fishing any longer and then you would return back to sea.” Says a small scale fisher, Charles America.

14 |sector exclude local black com“Major business contracts in this

panies and there are no benefits for our local indigenous people, with very few or non-existent opportunities for promotion of black people in junior, middle to senior managerial levels.” Write Vincent Zikhali and Gino Del Fava.

Who is saying what in the maritime industry

try.” Says Dr Portia Ndlovu, Professor at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy.

20 |er and the rough seas, the ship

“Despite the inclement weath-

successfully completed the scheduled tasks, and the results are here for us to see.” Says Mauritian Minister of Housing and Lands, Purmanund Jhugroo.

21 |months that there has been a “We have noted over the last six

marked increase in the number of accidents occurring on board vessels in our harbours and that many people are unfamiliar with the reporting requirements of such incidents.” Writes Michael Heads of P&I Associates.

22 |alised there is the need for the

“The Ghana Health Service re-

disinfection of the various cargoes that would be coming into the country. Disinfection meaning that should the cargo be contaminated, there should be a mechanism to remove this contamination.” Said Director of Public Health Division of the Ghana Health Service Dr Badu Sarkodie.

25 |ers from anchorages in the Gulf

“The hijacking of product tank-

“It is a crazy story, but it is meant to get people to feel like they can relate to the maritime industry because sometimes when you write serious academic books it becomes very difficult to get everybody to relate. I definitely want to do more storytelling about the indus-

of Guinea is a cause of concern. In these cases, the intent of the perpetrators is to steal the oil cargo and kidnap crew. The prompt detection and response to any unauthorised movements of an anchored vessel could help in the effective response to such attacks.” Says an IMB spokesperson.

BIRD FLU OUTBREAK

COMBATTING CRIME A multi-disciplinary operation by members of the South African police Service and various other departments that include the State Security Agency(SSA), Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Department of Environment and Nature Conservation as well as home Affairs conducted operations in the water off Port Nolloth over the Easter weekend. A total of 23 fines were issued.

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Marine Crew Services

Marine Waste Network

Marine Solutions

P&I Associates

Peninsula Power Products

Tallie Marine

Following an outbreak of avian flu along the South African coastline, the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) confirmed that a number of seabirds had been infected including Swift terns, African Penguins and Cape Gannets. Stringent biosecurity measures were implemented.

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EXPRESSIONS

Bunker Barge

AMBER II PROVING ITS WORTH

DEPLOYED:

26 |that any employer who claims to

“This is an area of employment

value their employees will need to heed. It is no secret that a happy and engaged employee is a productive employee who becomes a positive brand ambassador for your company.” Says Mandy McGuire, Corporate Affairs Manager at Subtech.

26 |initiative to take Wellness Days “In 2018, we will introduce an

to more of our vessels and seastaff.” Says AMSOL Crewing Manager, Jon Klopper.

the future capabilities of this expanding port.” Said Zanele Ntantala, Senior Engineer at the Port of Ngqura.

6,000 tonne

35 |quisition and look forward to “We are excited about the ac-

growing the business to greater heights together with staff and our partners. This acquisition provides another opportunity to expose our members to the maritime industry.” Said Khumo Ntlha, CEO of WOESA.

48 |estimated R260 million to the “This industry contributes an

30 |

“The emphasis of the Federal Ministry of Transportation is to drive a process where we will refloat the National Fleet, this time with the core investors that will own 49 percent of the shares, whereas, Nigerian shipowners will own 51 percent of the shares of the firm and the firm will also be given the National Career Status.” Says Dr Dakuku Peterside, Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Safety Agency.

32 |

“African governments initiatives against IUU fishing would be more efficient if they were to establish a system for sharing information on illegal vessels operating in their waters.” Said Dr Ibrahima Cisse, Greenpeace Africa Oceans Campaign Manager.

35 |the tugs was always a limitation

“Having had no facility to berth

Port of Richards Bay

South African economy and yet the West Coast rock lobster is facing potential extinction due to illegal and overfishing,” Said WWF-SA Seafood Transformation Manager, Chris Kastern.

49 |Sea Expedition 2019 will give “Participating in the Weddell

South African researchers an unprecedented opportunity to investigate and explore one of the most remote, and least-studied places on our planet, and to collaborate with international research colleagues across different disciplines.” Said Professor Isabelle Ansorge of the University of Cape Town.

105 metres The Amber II serves as a floating storage and fuel replenishment vessel for BP customer vessels at the port. She is owned by BP with African Marine Solutions (AMSOL) handles the logistics and scheduling.

DELIVERED 43,000 tonnes

Since being deployed November last year, the barge has delivered more than 43,000 tons of product to 94 vessels.

CAPACITY

The barge supplies marine fuel and marine gas oil at rates up to 550 litres per hour, with a barge capacity of 5,700 litres for fuel and 800 litres for gas oil.

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“AMBER II is helping to ensure adequate bunkering services to vessels calling at the port, saving them costs that would have been incurred if they were to refuel at other ports, which was often very prohibitive.” PORT MANAGER: Preston Khomo

50 |heart and I feel very privileged

“Conservation is close to my

for the port in terms of revenue creation. This significant investment in infrastructure demonstrates TNPA’s confidence in

to have been afforded the opportunity to have lead CapeNature for the past five years, for future generations to come.” Said CEO of CapeNature, Dr Razeena Omar.

NEW PORT CALLER

ILLEGAL FUEL TRANSFERS

OIL SPILL

The Port of Mombasa got a major boost after one of the leading global shipping lines started operations at the port. Hapag-Lloyd commenced its services in the East African region with its vessel MV Spero making her maiden call at the Port of Mombasa on in April. The vessel ,with a carrying capacity of 1770 TEUs, offloaded a total of 154 TEUs at the Port before proceeding to the neighbouring Port of Dar- es-Salaam in Tanzania.

The GPHA Security together with the Police Patrol Unit in Tema Port have intercepted an illegal exchange of fuel on the Ghanaian Waters near the Tema Port while performing routine inspections. The three men involved in the transfer of fuel were planning to sell it once landed. According to the Port Security Manager of Tema Port, Lt. Col. Joseph Punamane, the locals collude with some ship owners to siphon sludge fuel into drums in order to sell them on the local market.

A second oil spill along Namibia’s coast in the matter of weeks threatened to affect the fragile ecosystem of the Walvis Bay Lagoon. Officials from the Namibian Ports Authority and the Directorate of Maritime Affairs were trying to verify the origin of the spill. It is the second instance where heavy fuel oil was detected in the water of the Atlantic Ocean within a week.

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FROM THE BRIDGE

Charting the Course

DRY DOCKS

FOR SCRAPPING

Ship recycling or scrapping generally conjures up images of unsafe conditions and beached vessels polluting coastlines, but there is a case to be made for green ship recycling. In January of this year, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) issued a request for quotes from consultants to conduct a green ship recycling study for the Port of Cape Town.

s part of its Market Demand Strategy and as an impetus to Operation Phakisa, TNPA suggests that the Port of Cape Town may be well situated to fill a gap in the market to capture demand from the market for a green ship recycling service. Currently the Port of Cape Town provides ship dismantling services on a small scale at the synchrolift facility, but TNPA has identified that the additional use of the Sturrock Dry Dock, A Berth and Robinson Dry Dock could help scale up this service. Although having reached the end of their useful commercial life, ships still

3.6mt

According to a paper presented by Dr Nikos Mikelis at the International Conference on Ship Recycling (2013), 3.6 million tonnes of melting steel scrape originate from the global ship industry - contributing 1,5 percent towards the total market.

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hold a scrap value. Up to 95 percent of a ship’s weight is represented by its steel hull and superstructure and can therefore offer a valuable source of scrap steel. “The decision to go ahead with this proposal is without any doubt a significant strategic shift,” reads a passage from the Scope of Work RFQ documents. It certainly is a shift when one considers the wording of the paper published by the Department of Transport in 2011 (Growth of a South African Maritime Transport Industry; NDoT SA Maritime Transport Sector Study) which cites as one of the barriers to South Africa taking advantage of this opportunity as Transnet’s “refusal to allow such work in South African ports.” Interestingly, the paper emphasises that, due to their close proximity to urban areas, most of Transnet’s dry docks are not suitable for ship recycling work that would release toxins during the cutting process. In 2011 the only port deemed suitable to undertake ship recycling activities was that of the Port of Ngqura. However, neither ship repair or ship recycling are listed as permissible port activities – despite rig repair having being undertaken on a number of occasions within the port.

The paper concludes: “These difficulties confronting potential investors in green ship recycling ventures in South Africa even before they are able to assess the business prospects of success constitute a deterrent to such enterprises. Nevertheless, many jobs requiring limited skills and training could be created through the development of ship recycling undertakings in South Africa and replace inhumane with decent work, rather than displace workers elsewhere.” Interestingly, a fast forward to the more recently released Comprehensive Maritime Transport Policy (CMTP), reveals no mention of ship recycling, scrapping or dismantling as an opportunity for the sector. Doing the homework The consultants who undertake the study on behalf of TNPA will have to investigate the viability of a dedicated ship recycling yard taking into account the site capacity and infrastructure to offer green ship recycling as a commercial service. They will therefore need to:

Investigate both the domestic and

global market demand for green ship recycling. Assess the revenue potential of the envisaged service and its sustainability as well as contribution to the regional economy. Investigate whether the service would impact negatively or positively on the existing ship repair sector in the port. Address the legal, environmental and health and safety issues associated with the service for the port. Identify the most appropriate locations and facilities for offering the

Charting the Course

service and how to optimise existing infrastructure. Recommend appropriate and environmentally friendly ship dismantling technology. Given the status of ship repair in the Port of Cape Town as well as the constraints that companies are already facing with regard to adequate access to well-maintained facilities, the introduction of ship recycling may represent a double-edged sword. On one hand it may offer existing companies an additional revenue stream, but on the other, it could further exacerbate some of the issues that they already face. With some operators already grumbling about the protracted docking periods associated with some of the DeBeers vessels, it is unlikely that these companies would be amenable to locking the Sturrock Dry Dock into long periods associated with a ship dismantling programme. TNPA and their consultants will have to undertake significant consultations with the existing industry to alleviate their concerns in this regard. The outcomes of the draft study are due to be presented to key stakeholders on completion. In addition to the concerns of the ship repair industry, the Robinson Dry Dock and the synchrolift facilities identified by TNPA’s RFQ could very well prove unsuited due to their close proximity to the V&A Waterfront and hotels. Market demand Increasing pressure globally to end unsafe ship scrapping practices that currently still see end-of-life ships being beached in countries such as India, Bangladesh and Pakistan means that an opportunity to offer a safe and environmentally alternative could be viable. Sadly many companies choose to export their old vessels to countries where weak labour and environmental laws permit the unsafe scrapping of ships on their beaches. The alternative of offering managed and environmentally controlled dismantling of vessels in a proper dry dock facility will certainly be notably more expensive. The influence of the NGO Shipbreaking Platform is, however, beginning to be felt. Established in 2005, they are putting

pressure on ship owners and countries by raising public awareness of the human rights abuses and pollution caused by the shipbreaking practices in South Asia. Their goal is to “find sustainable solutions that encompass the principles of human rights, environmental justice, producer responsibility and clean production”. According to their data from 2017, however, just over 80 percent of all tonnage dismantled globally is still being undertaken on the beaches of Bangladesh, India and Pakistan – proving that there is still a monumental task ahead to move the shipping world towards more environmentally sound and safe options. “The figures of 2017 are a sad testimony of the shipping industry’s unwillingness to act responsibly. The reality is that yards with infrastructure fit for the heavy and hazardous industry that ship recycling is, and that can ensure safe working conditions and containment of pollutants, are not being used by ship owners,” says Ingvild Jenssen, Founder and Director of the NGO Shipbreaking Platform. According to information on the Basel Action Network (a member of the NGO Shipbreaking Platform) website, 21 species of fish have become extinct and 11 have become endangered in Bangladesh due to shipbreaking practices. Moving forward This means that globally ship owners firstly need to be convinced to dispose of their vessels using green ship recycling operators. Then it will be up to South African service providers to market Cape Town as a viable destination. If South Africa is serious about its intentions in this regard, however, it will necessarily have to sign the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009. The Hong Kong Convention is aimed at ensuring that ships, when being recycled, do not pose any unnecessary risk to human health and safety or to the environment. The Convention addresses all major issues surrounding ship recycling, including the fact that ships sold for scrapping may contain environmentally

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80 percent of all tonnage hazardous dismantled globally is still substances being undertaken on the such as beaches of Bangladesh, asbestos, heavy India and Pakistan metals, hydrocarbons, ozone-depleting substances and others. It also addresses concerns raised about the working and environmental conditions at many of the world’s ship recycling locations. Regulations in the Convention cover the design, construction, operation and preparation of ships so as to facilitate safe and environmentally sound recycling, without compromising the safety and operational efficiency of ships; the operation of ship recycling facilities in a safe and environmentally sound manner; and the establishment of an appropriate enforcement mechanism for ship recycling, incorporating certification and reporting requirements. As of April this year only six countries had signed the convention. These include Belgium, Congo, Denmark, France, Norway and Panama. In addition to this, companies keen to participate in this sector would have to consider certification. RINA (Royal Institute of Naval Architecture) offers certification of ship recycling facilities according to the Hong Kong Convention and EU Regulations. South Africa is currently not even a blip on the radar within this sector. A cursory glance at the international community as outlined by membership to the International Ship Recycling Association reveals that the bulk of competition is in Europe and Asia. As such South Africa and the companies that become involved in this sector would have to aggressively market their capacity and capabilities to the world where price and location determine the final resting place of many ships. TNPA is nevertheless hoping that the completed study will provide clear recommendations and a structured action plan on the way forward for green ship recycling in Cape Town. By Colleen Jacka

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THROUGH THE FISH-EYE LENS

A wide-angle perspective on commercial fishing

ABALONE crime is out of control

“It’s very serious. We want to protect our stock but we don’t want to start a war.” ive a alone aliotis midae

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Dried abalone on sale in Hong Kong © Wilson Lau/TRAFFIC

n spite of a spate of high profile arrests and the handing down of harsh sentences to five members of an abalone poaching syndicate, lawlessness prevails in the Overberg region, the heart of the once productive wild abalone fishery. Now, the violence and corruption associated with abalone crime threatens South Africa’s booming aquaculture industry.

On March 5, the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) announced that the Hawks (the Direcora e or riori rime nvestigation had arres ed nine fisher con rol o cers in the Overberg. Later that week it emerged ha he fisheries inspec ors stand accused of colluding with an abalone poaching syndicate by selling confisca ed a alone ac o he s ndica e mem ers and escorting shipmen s of illegally harvested abalone.

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.

The nine accused appeared in court with eight members of the syndicate on arch he are acc sed o he corr ption de eating he ends o stice and the illegal possession and transporting o a alone he A o cials also ace charges o managing and participating in a criminal en erprise Later in March, the DAFF announced ha a er a prolonged legal process five mem ers o an a alone s ndica e that had been bust in 2006 would serve leng h ail erms or heir a alone crimes. For instance, the leader of the syndicate, Willie van Rensburg (a former

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righ -holder in he a alone fisher was sentenced to a total of 19 years and four months in prison. Despite these recent successes in the arrest of abalone syndicate members and he prosec tion a alone crimes the illegal catching, processing and trade of South African abalone Haliotis midae contin es na a ed According o the wildlife trade monitoring network, ra c onl percen o Haliotis midae traded in Hong Kong originates from legal so rces i e he legal fisher or wild abalone and the abalone farming industry. Threat to abalone farming And, even though abalone farming is booming in the Overberg, members of the industry say that the rampant poaching (and associated crime and violence) that has occurred in the region over the past two decades now poses a serious threat to abalone farmers. In February, 22 heavily armed men breached security at a large abalone farm; overpowered and severely

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assaulted the farm’s security personnel and In 2015 about 65% stole an undisclosed quanof all dried H. midae ti o mar e exports were illegally ready abalone, sourced. driving the haul away in an eight ton truck. “There’s a real sense of lawlessness in this region,” said a manager at the farm, “we feel like these guys can get away with anything.” is perception o he serio sness o he si ation is no means alarmis Another abalone farmer told me that “almost every farm has been hit like this” and in the past 18 months, seven trucks that were set to deliver consignments of abalone to the airport were hi ac ed en ro e n he la es hi ac ing a policeman was shot and killed. “It’s very serious. We want to protect our stock but we don’t want to start a war,” said the farm manager who acknowledged that the industry is spending more and more money on security, while skilled aquaculturists and their teams of workers are feeling increasingly exposed on the farms, some of which are located in remote rural areas. Clearly what was once an environmental crime that threatened to deplete or drive o commercial e tinction s oc s o

THROUGH THE FISH-EYE LENS

ABOVE: Chinese food in street market of Hong Kong © Wilfredo R. Rodriguez/ Wikimedia. ABOVE CENTRE: Market selling abalone in Hong Kong © Seeming Lee/Flickr ABOVE RIGHT: Dried abalone stored in a glass jar in Hong Kong © Wilson Lau/ TRAFFIC BELOW: South African abalone packaged as a gift in Hong Kong market © Wilson Lau/TRAFFIC

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Haliotis midae, has taken on a brazen and violent dimension. International response required Acting chie direc or in he A s Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS) department, Thembalethu Viko, acknowledges the seriousness of the si ation in he ver erg and emphasises the “transboundary” nature of the illegal trade in abalone. e sa s an in ernational response is required and he believes that the South African Development Community’s A s oordination en re which is being set up in Maputo, o am i e and he n ernational olice rganisation n erpol s isheries Crime Working Group will be invalua le o o h A rica s e or s o c r ail abalone crimes. A repor released ra c in e r ar echoes Viko’s analysis. The author of the report, An assessment of South African dried abalone aliotis midae consumption and trade in Hong Kong, Wilson Lau, found that between 2012 and percen o dried abalone imports to Hong Kong came rom o h A rica and percent came from other African countries including Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Swaziland, Democratic ep lic o ongo and Kenya. None of these countries have a alone fisheries or fish arms and man are land-locked. Clearly, trade e ween A nations is helping abalone smugglers to transport their products to Hong Kong. Hong Kong hub In fact, one of the key

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findings o he ra c repor is ha ong Kong is the hub for the trade in Haliotis midae, whether it is legal or illegal. he firs por o call or o h A rica s dried abalone is typically the port city of Hong Kong,” writes Lau, who goes on to explain that Hong Kong is a free trade por ha en o s pre erential rade wi h mainland hina cien por in ras r cture and customs procedures, compared to the mainland, also makes Hong Kong an a ractive option or sea ood raders writes Lau. The abalone farmers I talked to said ha even ho gh he end destination for about 50 percent of cultured South African abalone is mainland China, “everything goes through Hong Kong”. owever according o ra c here are virtually no regulatory controls on the a alone rade and no laws preventing abalone poaching in South African from being sold locally (in Hong Kong).” rel a logical firs s ep owards c r ing the trade in illegal abalone should be the reg lation o he mar e in ong ong Can CITES help? he s ggestion ha doc men ation and or heal h certifica es migh help to curb the illegal abalone trade was no en h siasticall received one o the abalone farmers I spoke to. He felt ha he poaching s ndica es wo ld find a way around whatever obstacles were se in heir pa h and ha tigh er reg lations wo ld ltima el onl complica e ma ers or a alone armers He makes an important point. The listing o Haliotis midae by CITES in 2007 and 2008 turned into something o a de acle wi h adminis rative dela s causing chaos and leading to costly stock losses for farmers. sa s ra c hese iss es co ld e overcome i he necessar preparations are a en o adminis er he ow o doc men ation a o h A rica s orders and

if key consumer countries and territories like Hong Kong were directly engaged in the process. ra c also s gges s ha limiting he res rictions o dried a alone co ld e s cien o co n er he sm ggling of poached abalone which is usually exported in dried form, and could be less a ec ed adminis rative dela s since there is less of a risk of product expiry.” Although DAFF’s Viko did not dismiss the idea o a listing o o hand and said that the department is “looking at all possi ilities he ca tioned ha as much as South Africa wants to curb the illegal trade in Haliotis midae, it has to be careful that it does not inadvertently curb the trade in farmed and legally caught abalone, which amounts to about percen o he rade in Haliotis midae, according o ra c Seeking a holistic solution i o elieves he a le agains a alone crime needs to be waged on several fronts. Although he was reluctant to weigh in on he s ec o insti tional corr ption he did sa ha he A has wor ed and wo ld contin e o wor wi h police o deal wi h allegations o corr ption agains fisheries inspec ors he recen arres o he nine fisheries inspectors in Gansbaai lead to convictions and sen ences i wo ld cer ainl help o disco rage dishones activi in the MCS division and foster accountaili or all A o cials he said n addition o i s participation in in ernational organisations s ch as he A oordination en re and he Interpol Fisheries Crime Working Group, A was participating in an peration ha isa initiative o c r illegal nrepor ed and nreg la ed fishing This forum was bringing together the departments of Agriculture, Forestry and isheries nvironmen al A airs ome A airs and he o h A rican olice Service, among others, said Viko.

A wide-angle perspective on commercial fishing

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33 percent of dried abalone imports to Hong Kong came from South Africa.

Traffic suggests nine ways of improving market controls, including: e need each o her and peration Phakisa is helping us to share information he said A is also investigating he possiili o amending legislation so ha the prescribed minimum sentence for abalone crimes is increased. Harsh sentences act as a deterrent, said Viko. A res rrection o he environmen al co r s of the early 2000s is also not out of the estion he said Confiscated abalone issues i e apar rom A s initiatives o wor wi h law en orcemen a horities to get a handle on abalone crime, the issue of the Department’s involvement in the abalone trade warrants a closer look. This issue was raised by the DA’s shadow minister of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries, Pieter van Dalen, in a press statement issued in late March. “The blame lies squarely at the feet of the (DAFF) which currently presides over an opa e process o disposing confiscated abalone,” said van Dalen. “The sale o confisca ed a alone remains hidden rom p lic scr tin creating oppor nities or illegal rade in he sec or It is clear that proceeds of the sale of confisca ed a alone is s sidising he day-to-day running of the department hence its reluctance to do anything. In doing so, the Department is going against es a lished es practice which dic a es that the proceeds of crime should be ring- enced o figh ha crime ch criticism is no new an alen raised i once again amid allegations published in City Press that former South African president, Jacob Zuma, accepted a R1 million bribe in exchange for keeping Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister, Senzeni Zokwana, in his cabinet. The City Press article asser s ha he aw s are investigating ma o wana nion ederation osa presiden Sdumo Dlamini, and DAFF deputy

he listing o Haliotis midae on CITES Appendix III. Species listed on Appendi o he onvention on he rade in ndangered pecies o a na and lora re ire a permi a re-e por certifica e or a certifica e of origin before they may be traded. nco raging colla oration e ween law en orcemen a horities in South Africa as well as Hong Kong. ilding a ne wor o r s ed s ppliers o enhance he verification and traceability of legally harvested Haliotis midae. ong ong c s oms and heal h a horities co ld pla a role especiall i heal h certifica es were re ired as a comp lsor condition or seafood imports. The Hong Kong government should develop a list of species of conservation concern ha incl des species li e Haliotis midae, that are hrea ened hro gh rade and cons mption in ong ong ong ong s law en orcemen a horities sho ld e er moni or seafood outlets with a view to ensuring illegal abalone is not sold in the city’s seafood outlets. Consumers in Hong Kong should be educated about the impact of the illegal trade in Haliotis midae and he enefi s o choosing c l red abalone. Hong Kong needs to work with its trading partners to encourage accura e reporting impor ers and e por ers Future research should focus on mainland China and Vietnam which are emerging drivers of the global abalone trade.

director general Siphokazi Ndudane in relation o allegations o ri er and corr ption made haile ere se chie e ec tive o he a alone processing compan ill arro in ans aai Zokwana issued a strongly worded statement rebuking claims made by the City Press and denying any involvement in nlaw l cond c in relation o he awarding of contracts for processing and sale o confisca ed a alone The story is extremely murky and appears to be related to an on-going court case involving ames ooi whose allocation of an 8,000 ton “experimental quota” for horse mackerel by Zokwana was reversed he igh o r r man aai ies and advoca e and fisheries cons l an Shaheen Moolla. The court case apparently relates to alleged ri er o depar men al o cials in e change or fishing righ s and he

Department’s awarding of a tender to process confisca ed a alone o ill arro a en oge her he allegations o ri er he recen arres o nine fisher con rol o cers on s spicion ha he were selling confisca ed a alone ac o the poaching syndicates; and the convol ed ma ers eing raised in he es ern Cape High Court, certainly point to the fact that the Department is – as van Dalen accuses – deeply involved in the illegal abalone trade. ntil he o h A rican governmen can extricate itself from the illegal abalone rade clean p i s fisheries inspec ora e and follow the well-considered advice o ra c and egin o hro le he rade in illegal abalone, it seems that the abalone-related crime and violence that is a icting he ver erg region will contin e or some time o come

“Everything goes through Hong Kong. There are virtually no regulatory controls on the abalone trade and no laws preventing abalone poaching in South African from being sold locally (in Hong Kong).”

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AT THE END OF THE LINE

Small Scale Fishers

A STORY TO TELL

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.

Addressing the aging population amongst small-scale fishers

The unilateral decision by the Department of Agricultural, Forestry and Fisheries to exclude bona fide fishers aged 65 and older from the list of successful 2016/17 West Coast Rock Lobster Commercial Nearshore fishing right applicants has sent shock waves amongst the aged throughout traditional WCRL fishing communities. This vulnerable group of community elders suddenly find themselves destitute without any form of alternative livelihood, exit strategy or retirement package in place.

t is often said that our most seasoned fishers are aging at an alarming pace. Many veteran fishers believe that “fishing is a dying craft and traditional fishers are a nearly extinct people”. This notion is supported by the fact that the median age of experienced fishers is in the mid to late 50s. Some scenario planners suggest that, if not appropriately captured in the envisaged community based co-operative dispensation presently being implemented for Small Scale Fishers along the entire South African coastline, this could result in a cultural knowledge vacuum. In turn this would have an impact on efficiency and a critical deficit in the handing down of traditional artisanal fishing knowledge from one generation to the next as well as undermine the social construct, deeply rooted customs and traditions normally respected and upheld within coastal fishing communities. At a micro level the aging fishers often feel disillusioned by the manner in which they are increasingly being treated by more youthful aspirant fishers hungry for opportunity as well as within the social

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fabric of trust relations, integrity, dignity and self-respect. In this segment the challenges of aging traditional coastal community fishers, seagoing (mostly male) and shoreside (mostly female) is succinctly captured. Possible opportunities to address these pressing challenges are presented which could lead to reintegrating social standing and improving the welfare of aging community fishers, at large. The unilateral decision by the Department of Agricultural, Forestry and Fisheries to exclude bona fide fishers aged 65 and older from the list of successful 2016/17 West Coast Rock Lobster Commercial Nearshore fishing right applicants has sent shock waves amongst the aged throughout traditional WCRL fishing communities. This vulnerable group of community elders suddenly find themselves destitute without any form of alternative livelihood, exit strategy or retirement package in place. A story to tell Synonymous with aged fishers is their ability of imparting seasoned wisdom of daring and adventurous experiences to captive audiences hoping to get a glimpse of a salty life at sea and a better understanding of the traditional SSF’s way of life within coastal fishing communities in majestic settings. In getting an idea what happens within these communities, most people rely on community fishers to share their experiences with them. The general populace and the millions of inland and foreign tourists visiting the South Africa coastline annually do not however have readily available access to small-scale fishers, their cultural traditions, customs or unique community-based cuisine.

The life experiences of aging fishers ought to provide a platform for sharing priceless story-telling experiences in unique colourful local dialect for intimate audiences with tourists. Seasoned fishers such as Kenneth George, Charles America, William Louw and so many other aging community-based fishers could reflect on the evolution of community life working fish at sea and shoreside. Past experiences could inform future approaches. The storytelling approach is not a new one. Many Nordic country’s use storytelling in attracting and promoting destination development. Tourists are increasingly seeking authentic experiences which could be achieved through interactive storytelling tours. Each tour experience would be uniquely different as the audiences and types of interactions in fishing communities differ. Thus, tour experiences are co-created by tourists and storytelling guides. Storytelling tours can achieve optimal success through:

Favourable working relations with

established tourism operators; the fisheries storytelling tours could be packaged within a broader offering of the established tour operators; Building the tourist guiding capacity of fishers through the Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality, Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA) as an accredited tourist guiding programme; Developing a database of aging fishers (both sea-going and shore based); Co-operative working relations among local storytellers - aging fishers ought to regard themselves as co-dependent on each other to illuminate their life experiences to tourists;

Small Scale Fishers

William Louw William Louw is 86 years old and started his career as a traditional fisherman in the Witsand/Ocean View area at the age of 14. He travelled the entire coast as a line fisherman and a crayfisher for more than 60 years. A very despondent Louw says “fishing under the apartheid government had at least allowed us to earn a small but sustainable livelihood, because we could at least catch a variety of different fish species under a sustainable management system. Today it is about politics and connections and nothing about fishing and skill.” During his early days of fishing his family lived in Noordhoek and he travelled by bicycle to Kalk Bay and Hout Bay harbour as the breadwinner to catch line fish, predominantly snoek, yellowtail and reef fish. He often returned home destitute and empty handed. Louw and his family were also victims of the Group Areas Act where he and his family were forcible displaced from Noordhoek to Ocean View. During his early career at sea, fish were caught without electronic aids and when the mist creeped in navigation was achieved by instinct. Fishing grounds were marked by observing surroundings and by marking notable land features which would signify the fishing location. Louw has many interesting tales to share regarding challenging conditions both at sea and on land.

Linkages with stakeholders such as

the Departments of Arts and Culture; and Tourism as well as ecclesiastical institutions, non-governmental organisations, business chambers, etc.; and

Captured storytelling tours viz. film

and print media exposure and promotion in tourist brochures at travel agencies and within tourist centred accommodation and entertainment establishments.

A tourist treat The storytelling tours ought to be aligned with community-based traditional methods of food preparation together with music and entrainment. During the late 1990s former Robben Island prisoners staged a very successful overnight tour venture. Their tour package included a performance by local musicians and a campfire (galley fire) discussion with former Robben Island prisoners whilst traditional Cape meals were being prepared for tourists Similarly, indigenous meals akin to each community could be prepared according the unique recipes from each fishing community as cast down over generations. Notably, meal preparation differs within fishing communities along the South African coastline fostering unique

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Kenneth George

Charles America

Kenneth George is a 64 year old trek-net fisherman who performs the function of “Vis-siener”. He is the one who spots the fish from the hillside and directs the trek-net vessel in laying the net. George was born in Klein Vishoek (Simon’s Town) where he grew up until the advent of enforced removals under the Group Areas Act of 1950 eventually forced his family and his entire community to relocate to what was then known as the Scheme, today, Ocean View. In 2007, as first applicant, George and numerous other SSF’s successfully took the Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism to the Equality court. The landmark judgment led to the eventual promulgation of the Small-Scale Fisheries Policy in 2012 and legislative recognition of the rights of SSF’s in 2014. Ironically within the SSF dispensation, George has not been successfully vetted as a bona fide SSF by the government department responsible for fisheries. He now resides in a shanty shack in the Red Hill township. George’s knowledge of the sea and fishing grounds where he grew up is immense. By merely looking up at the sky and the direction of the wind he is able to tell whether or not there will be a good harvest of fish, including which fish species can be expected to be netted on any particular day. In addition, through his many years trek-net fishing, he has many colourful tales to share with the avid listener. He is also the bearer of amazing traditional knowledge that requires historical capture so that this legacy may live on.

Charles Americe began his fishing career at the tender age of 14 nearly 40 years ago, initially earning a livelihood as a recreational fisher and subsequently post the Equality court order of 2007, as a recognised full time artisanal fisher. America vividly recalls past discriminatory practices which have dressed themselves in a different, but still oppressive cloak since 1994. America mentions that during his early days in fishing a person could only “sneak” into the local fishery, when somebody left the industry. In his words ‘die een se dood is die ander se brood’. (the death of one, is another’s gain). He says that previously community-based fishing was generational – the art and expertise of which was handed down from one generation to the next. During the early decades of his career America says: “You could find work elsewhere outside of fishing, you would then venture into another career path until the salt in your blood just could not distance yourself from fishing any longer and then you would return back to sea.” Over the years America has become a cornerstone and voice of the downtrodden amongst bona fide artisanal fishers. Moreover, he is “well known and loved” by film makers and journalists. A renowned film maker continues to speak fondly of America 15 years after interviewing him for a documentary. He laments that “it is sad to note that this remarkable forthright, but most humble SSF known to be full of life feels so immensely downhearted by the regulatory manner in which he and so many fellow aging SSF’s are being overlooked and where still able to practice their artisanal trade, abused by capitalistic tendencies in the SSFS value chains”. America claims this is destroying the togetherness and peaceful coexistence that once prevailed within the social fabric of all coastal fishing communities.

experiences. Moreover, through word-of-mouth tourists would promote the uniquely prevalent idiosyncrasies evident through their experiences. Consequently, cuisines and possible overnight experiences ought to ignite broader economic participation and stimulate growth within the local fishing communities. In reconstructing the configuration of economic activity within coastal fishing communities spread along the entire South African coastline it is suggested that the storytelling, catering and possibly overnight experiences for the more discerning tourist ought to be home based. One of the first black female u25t skippers from Ocean View, Charmaine Daniels, recalls the words of an American tourist who gave up her lavish guest house accommodation in nearby Kommetjie to stay with a local fisherfolk family as an “unforgettable experience”. What made the tourist’s experience so remarkable to her was that she could interact with local fishers first hand; live, sleep, eat and breathe

“You could find work elsewhere outside of fishing, you would then venture into another career path until the salt in your blood just could not distance yourself from fishing any longer and then you would return back to sea.”

the fresh sea air with them. This strategy is congruent with the Amended Tourism B-BBEE Sector codes and located within the Accommodation (Homestays) Hospitality (professional catering), Travel and related tourist guiding services of the tourism sector value chain. The “home based” methods through storytelling tours can create intimate experiences in real life settings. This would be a priceless new wave experience for tourists. For aging fishers it would move them from a position of despondency to local fishing community brand ambassadors. Thus, restoring their dignity and morale as the age-old anchors within communities.

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THE WATCHKEEPER

Industry Opinion

The lack of transformation in the Clearing and Forwarding Sector can no longer be left unchallenged Vincent Zikhali (far left) is Customs Consultant and the MD of Vin-Online Global Trade Advisory. He is also an Executive Committee Member of the Association for the Advancement of Black Freight Forwarders (AABFF). He holds a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), an IEX Dip in Export Management (IMM GSM) and holds a number of industry Certificates in Customs and Excise, Exports and International Trade. Gino Del Fava (left) is Managing Director of Kwa-Sisonke Logistics. He has over 30 years experience with several Local Customs Clearing Agents, including Miller Weedon (now Grindrod Shipping) and International German forwarders; JH Bachmann; Schenker; Rhenus; Rohlig; French Co Walon and Danzas.

By Gino Del Fava and Vincent Zikhali

A full 24 years after the dawn of South Africa’s democracy, the majority of black people remain excluded from the Clearing and Forwarding sector. The sector remains represented by one association that is dominated and influenced by multinationals and it continues to promote the non-participation of blacks. During the sector scorecard charter consultation process of 2017, evidence emerged citing an example of intentionally excluding our people.

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f another association that understands the plight of the disadvantaged and fights for our people in this sector does not emerge, the sector will continue to go untransformed. We cannot continue to rely on others to lead the sector transformation and represent the blacks majority. It is evident that the playing field remains unbalanced as it continues to be dominated by multinational companies. We estimate the market share of multinationals to be way over 70 percent. These multinationals hold the major accounts. Fronting delays transformation Major business contracts in this sector exclude local black companies and there are no benefits for our local indigenous people, with very few or non-existent opportunities for promotion of black people in junior, middle to senior managerial levels. According to Nontokozo Gxumisa, MD of MCV International Forwarding (Pty) Ltd, one of the challenges that delays transformation among others in the sector is fronting. There are companies that have been created that are rated as QSE’s but in fact are merely another leg of the multinational companies that do not want to transform. They make use of their employees to

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obtain government tenders and other large private sector opportunities. When the tender has been won, the same multinational will take over and render the service on behalf of the QSE. This is delaying transformation. Representing black interests It was due to such challenges that we saw the need for black owned companies and all companies supporting transformation to unite. This resulted in the formation of The Association for the Advancement of Black Freight Forwarders (AABFF), which participated in representing the interest of black owned companies during the B-BBEE sector code consultation process with the Department of Transport. The Association was founded at the end of 2016 and currently includes corporate members from black owned micro, small, medium enterprises. AABFF has ensured that, for the first time, black interests were heard during the consultation process. The association aims to facilitate and stimulate entry of blacks into the Clearing and Forwarding sector and related services; to ensure inclusion of black owned companies in the South African economy; to identify and eradicate the conditions that stifle transfor-

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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mation and development of Black Freight forwarders; facilitate training, development and education of its members and their employees and to promote, encourage or oppose any proposed legislation or other measures affecting interests of the Association or its members. It is this Association’s vision to develop South African owned Clearing and Forwarding Multinational companies. Barriers to entry There are a number of barriers to entry for small players in the sector. These include, amongst others, the SARS Customs and Excise Deferments Account; the Bonded Warehouses bank guarantees requirement and the Remover of goods in Bond guarantee. These requirements make it impossible for micro, small players to enter the sector. We believe that SARS Department of Customs and Excise has not come to the party in aligning with all the government policies relating to BBB-EE, localisation, job creation and encouraging the creation of small business in this sector of our economy. The priorities of AABFF as an Association is to engage with the SARS Customs and Excise Authorities to identify interventions to implement initiatives that have the potential to contribute to economic growth, job creation, industrialisation, economic participation, and to encourage the creation of new entrants into the sector. SARS Customs and Excise Authorities hold a very important key to unlock this untapped market for the indigenous people. Those that are interested to become members of the Association can visit the association on the following website at: www.aabff.org.za

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People to watch

Dr Portia Ndlovu (38) Professor at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy

“I am excited about the future. I believe that a life should be lived with a legacy in mind because life is more than just shiny things, it is also about building values in a community.”

riginally from Estcourt in the midlands of Kwazulu-Natal Dr Ndlovu found her passion for the maritime industry through her family’s love of the water. This was further cemented by her Admiralty professor who set her on the path to combine her love for the international community, the United Nations, justice as well as business law and commercial practices. In her current position her responsibilities include contributing to the process of knitting together

“I am probably the first black professor, which is an achievement, but also a sad thing. It is a bittersweet achievement.” 16

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international maritime communities through exchanges and scholarships from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, as well as continuing to spread the message of bringing nations together to run the shipping industry in a united manner designed to help all its players. She is also engaged in teaching, writing and public speaking. Ndlovu regards the publication of an affordable maritime law book as a career highlight “It was really hard for me to be taken seriously as a maritime expert, but through my publication even the world took notice,” she says adding that this has given her a number of opportunities to speak at conferences around the world. Ndluvo says that being recognised as a contributor to the book and having her input requested on maritime laws and policies is a “big deal”. She adds that being a part of the respected Massachusetts Maritime Academy is definitely another highlight in her career. “I am probably the first black professor, which is an achievement, but also a sad thing. It is a bittersweet achievement,” she says explaining that race and gender should not be deciding factors for

people’s aspirations and that she aims to motivate other people to pursue their dreams. Ndlovu’s plans for the future include more consulting for the United Nations. “I came to the United States because I wanted to be part of the developed world and to serve in a country that is very influential on the UN or on those types of panels, without of course reducing my responsibilities to my students as well as the university,” says Ndlovu. She has just completed work on a fictional novel, entitled The Good Samerican. “It is a crazy story, but it is meant to get people to feel like they can relate to the maritime industry because sometimes when you write serious academic books it becomes very difficult to get everybody to relate. I definitely want to do more storytelling about the industry,” says Ndlovu. She also hopes to get the African coasts to develop and to nurture and protect the best talent that can work around the world. “This is what we are all trying to achieve in one way or the other – to get our world more trade friendly and prosperous regardless of what colour you are and where you are from,” says Ndlovu.

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F-GEBCO Seabed 2030 is a global initiative to produce a definitive, high-resolution bathymetric map of the entire world’s ocean floor by the year 2030. The initiative is being facilitated by the General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans (GEBCO) project in partnership with The Nippon Foundation (NF) as a means to inform global policy, improve sustainable use and advance scientific research. Fugro is leading the marine survey industry in support of the initiative. “Fugro is in a position to help close this data gap, and we are committed to doing our part through the Seabed 2030 project,” says David Millar, Fugro’s government accounts director in the Americas explaining that the company recognises the importance of accurate seabed measurements (bathymetry) to numerous government, scientific and industry applications. Crowd sourcing One of the primary ways Fugro is supporting Seabed 2030 is through crowd sourced bathymetry data contri-

butions. In 2017 the company devised a methodology for collecting valuable high resolution bathymetry datasets while its vessels are transiting between survey projects. The approach is made possible through Fugro’s Office Assisted Remote Services (OARS®), its proprietary technology that enables safe and efficient data acquisition without the need for dedicated survey staff on board. In this way, valuable data can be collected from transiting vessels with minimal effect on Fugro’s standard operating procedures. In 2017, Fugro deployed its in-transit data collection methodology on two survey vessels, delivering approximately 65,000 km² of crowd sourced bathymetry data to GEBCO. The company has recently expanded that collection capacity to include four survey vessels and intends eventually to incorporate the approach across its entire global survey fleet to make an increasingly significant impact on the Seabed 2030 programme. “Fugro has displayed exemplary corporate leadership by sharing transit data from two of its survey vessels,” acknowledged Seabed 2030 Project Director, Satinder Bindra. “In the coming

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months we look forward to receiving more transit data from all its survey vessels, which we believe will serve as a shining example to others in the industry and play an important role in helping us map the entire ocean floor for the benefit of humanity by 2030.”

Significantly less than 20 percent of the world’s oceans have been mapped using modern survey techniques.

Along with its own data contributions, Fugro is working with its clients to investigate how their datasets (existing and planned) may be incorporated into the Seabed 2030 programme. In some instances, data sharing is straightforward, but in many others, datasets contain sensitive information. Reducing the data resolution to a suitable degree and/or delaying the release of datasets until an acceptable amount of time has passed can mitigate these sensitivities and ensure the integrity of client-owned data. The company is also helping to establish a workflow for integrating third party datasets into the overall Seabed 2030 project database. The workflow will address such things as data formats and metadata standards, with the goal of simplifying and accelerating the rate of crowd sourced contributions and data sharing arrangements.

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Indian navy helps chart African waters Following a one-month deployment to Mauritian waters, the Indian Navy vessel, INS Sarvekshak, completed and handed over the Navigational Chart ‘Approaches to Grand-Port’ to the Government of Mauritius at the end of January this year. The Mauritian survey follows a secondment to Tanzania where the Indian Navy undertook a joint hydrographic survey with the Tanzanian Navy.

auritius signed a Memorandum of Understanding with India in 2005, which has since been renewed, to promote hydrography and to enhance capacity building. The vital role of hydrography for a maritime state like Mauritius with its 2.3 million km² Exclusive Economic Zone was underlined by the Minister of Housing and Lands, Purmanund Jhugroo at the handover ceremony. He pointed out that hydrographic services and navigational charts are the primary tools for ensuring safety of navigation and sea-borne trade in Mauritian waters. “For the exploration and exploitation of the potential marine resources, it is imperative that systematic data be collected in the surrounding oceans,” he added. While commending the Indian Government for its assistance, Jhugroo expressed gratitude to the Commanding Officer of INS Sarvekshak, Captain Peush Pawsey, and his crew for a job, well done. The Minister was appreciative that the Indian vessel pursued its mission in the Mauritian waters undeterred, regardless that tropical cyclone Berguitta passed near the shores of the island at that time. “I would like to make a special mention that despite the inclement weather and

21 JUNE | WORLD HYDROGRAPHY DAY The theme for this year’s World Hydrography Day (WHD) is Bathymetry - the foundation for sustainable seas, oceans and waterways. The International Hydrography Organisation (IHO) declared 21 June as World Hydrography Day in 2005. As in previous years, the World Hydrography Day theme for 2018 is intended to provide a broad range of opportunities to

the rough seas, the ship successfully completed the scheduled tasks, and the results are here for us to see,” he stated For his part, Captain Peush Pawsey reported that the hydrographic surveys were successfully completed in all respects and that the navigational chart of the region would soon be published by the Chief Hydrographer to the Government of India. Concerning the data collection on the South Eastern part of Mauritius, Captain Pawsey announced that several new features were found and were accurately charted using the high end survey equipment of the Indian vessel. INS Sarvekshak in Mauritian waters INS Sarvekshak, in its sixth visit to Mauritius, arrived on 30 December 2017 to undertake the joint hydrographic survey of Grand Port as well as collect data in the South Eastern part of the island for scientific research, and to provide training to local officers. INS Sarvekshak also handed a fully operational survey motor boat to the Ministry of Housing and Lands to replace the Inshore Survey Vessel (ISV) Pathfinder, gifted by the Indian Government in 2013 and which recently developed defects.

publicise the hydrographic work and services provided by national hydrographic offices, industry stakeholders and expert contributors, and the scientific community. This year’s is the World Hydrography Day also marks the 97th anniversary of the establishment of the organisation. On this occasion, the IHO and its nearly 90 Member States will reaffirm their commitment to raising awareness of the importance of hydrography; and continue to

Project Hotel to go ahead Contractors and subcontractors listed as preferred bidders on the South African Navy’s Project Hotel to construct a state-of-the-art hydrographic vessel are currently in the final stages of negotiations to sign the contract that will officially see the building process begin at the Southern African Shipyards facilities in the Port of Durban. The new hydrographic vessel will replace the almost 50-year old SAS Protea that has been providing hydrographic services to the navy. In his update on Operation Phakisa last year, former President Jacob Zuma announced that the vessel would be built at an investment of R1.8 billion. Industry sources say that the equipment stipulated for the vessel will make it one of the most sophisticated hydrographic vessels in the world. MARITIME REVIEW HOPES TO INCLUDE MORE INFORMATION ON THE NEWBUILD IN THE MAY/JUNE ISSUE’S FEATURE ON MARINE ENGINEERING AND SHIP BUILDING.

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The defective boat will be returned to Mauritius following repairs to be carried out in India. The crew of INS Sarvekshak moreover offered relief material consisting of provisions, clothes, medicines and other items as token of solidarity and friendship, following the passage of cyclone Berguitta. INS Sarvekshak in Tanzanian waters The INS Sarvekshak arrived in Dar-es-Salaam Tanzania in November last year to undertake a joint hydrographic survey alongside the Tanzanian Navy The joint survey was be conducted with the Naval personnel of Tanzania who were trained in India at the National Institute of Hydrography, Goa. During the survey, training of Tanzanian Naval personnel was undertaken on advanced hydrographic equipment and practices. The ship undertook a pioneer survey of Pemba Island which included detailed surveys of Port of Wesha and Kiuyo and Pemba Channel in Tanzania. In recent past, Indian Naval Hydrographic Ships Jamuna, Sutlej and Darshak have undertaken various hydrographic surveys of Dar-es-Salaam, Zanzibar, Makoni and Port Tanga in Tanzania. INS Sarvekshak has also undertaken various foreign cooperation surveys in the last few years in Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Seychelles and Kenya. INS Sarvekshak is a specialised survey ship of the Indian Navy and is fitted with state-of-the-art survey equipment including a Deep Sea Multi beam echo sounder system, Side Scan Sonars and a fully automated digital surveying and processing system. In addition, the ship carries an integral Chetak helicopter which can be extensively deployed during surveys.

coordinate their activities, in particular through maintaining and publishing relevant international standards, providing capacity building and assistance to those countries where hydrographic services require improvement, and by encouraging the collection and discovery of new hydrographic data through programmes such as crowdsourcing and satellite derived bathymetry and by ensuring the widest possible availability of this data through the development of national and regional marine spatial data infrastructures.

Hydrographic Bill introduced The South African government approved the Hydrographic Bill of 2018 for introduction into law at a Cabinet meeting in March. The Bill seeks to recognise and grant legislative status to the Office of the Hydrographer, which has been in existence in the Department of Defence (South African Navy) since the inception of hydrographic services in South Africa. It will enable the Hydrographer of the South African Navy to be recognised as the National Hydrographer. It will ensure that the provision of hydrographic services is formalised and enacted into law. This is in line with the International Maritime Organisation and the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, which is an international maritime treaty that sets minimum safety standards in the construction, equipment and operation of merchant ships.

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How can you recognise if you or another crew member is suffering from fatigue?

While a very large portion of shipping incidents have been attributed to human error, we need to understand that those seamen are having to analyse information from multiple sources that are constantly changing during a voyage, under time stresses with a multinational crew and this all affects decision making, situational awareness and teamwork.

Task performance You or the affected crew member may cut corners to get the job done; complete tasks in the wrong order; move slowly and be clumsy; forget recent information; take unusual risks; show poor judgement of distance, time or speed and make mistakes with calculations.

How does that environment impact on safety? The maritime industry is high risk and seafarers have to endure harsh working environments for long periods of time.

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Personnel might be deployed at sea for periods of more than six months, working long shifts and having very few rest days, while short voyages place a high level of mental strain on crew members having to deal with rapidly changing scenarios in high traffic areas. In addition, the competitive nature of the industry and technological advances, the job demands are increasing but are then shared among fewer personnel, causing fatigue. What is fatigue and how does it impact on safety?

What are the human contributors to maritime accidents? They include physical, psychological, medical, social, workplace and environmental factors which all influence the performance of the crew and could lead to unsafe actions or decisions being made. What causes this to happen? Advancements in technology have resulted in increased demands on seafarers having to operate multiple systems simultaneously. This, in turn, results in more focus being placed on technological solutions to

Fatigue is one of the greatest challenges for seafarers with long working hours, irregular work hours, disrupted watch patterns, disrupted sleep, stress, work pressure, relationship problems on board and extreme environmental conditions. Scheduled rest times may contribute to sleep problems with the conditions (noise and motion of the vessel) and personal tasks (laundry and contacting family members) disturbing the sleep cycle. Symptoms can vary, but common signs to look for include excessive tiredness, emotional instability, forgetfulness, reduced reaction time, mood swings, poor communication and the inability to concentrate on tasks.

Alertness versus sleepiness You or the affected crew member may look tired, yawn a great deal, rub your eyes, not pay attention, slur your speech, behave “automatically” and have micro sleeps. Mood You or the affected crew member may be easily frustrated by tasks, be more irritable than usual, be communicating with others less and act in a “I don’t care” manner. How best can you manage fatigue? Take naps When you are short of sleep, napping helps. The best times for napping are mid-afternoon and after 21h00. Waking up from a deep sleep leaves you feeling groggy (sleep inertia) and this happens because during a 90 minute sleep cycle you move through lighter sleep, deeper sleep and dreaming. To minimise this, allow either 30 to 40 minutes, two hours or 3.5 hours for a nap and use a cell phone or alarm clock to time yourself. Create a good sleep environment This affects the quality of your sleep, so block out as much light as possible; use noise cancelling ear plugs; use a sleep mask like those provided on international flights; and keep the temperature cool rather than hot. By Cate Kirkland, SSTG.

In-port cargo disinfection protects against outbreaks

aving identified the potential risks of infections and pathogens arriving by sea, the Ghana Health Service has been undertaking cargo disinfection exercises and erected disinfection tunnels in the Port of Tema. According to the Director of Public Health Division of the Ghana Health Service, Dr Badu Sarkodie, vessels move from one port country to another picking up several infections and pathogens at sea, hence, the need to have the containers disinfected once they reach the country’s ports. “The Ghana Health Service realised there is the need for the disinfection of the various cargoes that would be coming into the country. Disinfection meaning that should the cargo be contaminated, there should be a mechanism to remove this contamination,” Dr. Badu Sarkodie said. Addressing a press conference following the suspension of the fumigation levy by government, Sarkodie said the disinfection policy is part of the International Health Regulation (IHR) that enjoins countries to decontaminate imports and exports as a laid down bio-security measure. He stated that the International Health Regulation which has the

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mandate and scope is to ensure that there is a minimised or reduced international spread of disease conditions or prevention of it. “Doing that also we must ensure this does not affect trade,” he said. He said his outfit welcomes the suspension of the fumigation levy by government for broader consultation to take place but added that the confirmed cases of lasser fever in the West African continent must be a wakeup call for Ghana to put in place measures to avert the outbreak of diseases. “We are faced with Lasser fever outbreaks in Nigeria and other countries in the sub-region such as Niger, Togo and recently Ghana also has confirmed cases. So, it is prudent that every country puts in a mechanism to prevent and protect against these bio hazards,” he advised. The Director of Crisis Management and Prevention Company, LCB World Wide, Abdul Kareem Abu who constructed the tunnels refuted claims that the location of the tunnels are creating congestion in the Port. “As we currently stand here today, we have run a series of pilot programmes in all the tunnels and the positions that we put them in have actually improved the flow of traffic at the port,” he said.

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Responding efficiently to ship fires Five weeks after a fire erupted on board the Maersk Honam, the blaze continued, poignantly highlighting the dangers seafarers face when battling fires on board a ship. Ask any professional Fireman what type of fire he would least like to fight and I can almost guarantee that the majority would say “A ship’s fire.” However, an indisputable fact is that ships spend most of their time at sea and are, therefore, far from land-based assistance and Fire Brigades. Even on the best run vessels, fires do occur. Statistically electricity is the most common cause of fire, followed closely by the human element. One very important factor in this fight against fire has been the recent restrictions now imposed on smokers. We live in a world of flammable products. Over the years plastic has replaced many components which were previously manufactured from metal. “Why,” you ask, “is plastic so dangerous to us humans?” The answer is simple. When ignited, plastic gives off a bouquet of toxic gases, which have one common denominator: they kill.

At this point it must be stressed that the fatalities in fires are seldom due to burning, but rather to the inhalation of toxic gases. It is, therefore, important to look at the actions to be followed once a fire has been identified and, hopefully, located. EVERY CREW MEMBER MUST KNOW:

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a fire. What action to take on the activation of the Fire Alarm. Knowledge of all fire fighting equipment on board, it’s position and how to use it. Knowledge of the entire layout of the vessel, especially escape routes and exits. Operate the nearest Fire Alarm Call Point. In addition, a crewmember needs to contact the bridge and inform them of:

the location of the fire type and/or size of the blaze details of any injuries or casualties what actions you might be taking SMOKE Always be aware of the latent killer, smoke and try to maintain the integrity of the area by keeping doors and hatches open. Never open any door to a room, which may contain a fire unless you have assembled such fire equipment as may become necessary in order to contain the fire. In the event of a fire or suspected fire, crew ought to follow EITHER of the following: F  FIND

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Regional cooperation for safety of navigation strengthened

he 5th Meeting of the Southern African Regional Cooperation Group on Safety of Navigation and Marine Protection (SAGNEP) was held earlier this year in Mauritius. Organised jointly with the Ministry of Ocean Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping, the two-day meeting is being attended by around 50 local and foreign maritime experts. In his address, Minister of Ocean economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping, Premdut Koonjoo referred to safety as a critical factor that underpins all activities of the maritime industry adding that safety of navigation is very important to prevent loss of life, loss of property, pollution of the marine environment and financial loss. SAGNEP is the only regional cooperation group addressing issues related to aids to navigation and other matters relating to safety of navigation in any region on the African Continent. It aims at creating a forum for discussions on matters of mutual interest related to safety of navigation and marine environment protection as well as organising and encouraging cooperation in training for the attainment of the required standards of competence, including skills development and research. It also has as objective to promote awareness of the need to establish internationally agreed aids to navigation and maritime safety information services. SAGNEP regroups 22 Member States namely, Angola, Burundi, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, France (Reunion Island), Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Norway, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, United Kingdom (St Helena Island), Zambia and Zimbabwe.

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Pirate attacks worsen

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A surge in armed attacks against ships around West Africa is pushing up global levels of piracy and armed robbery at sea, warns the International Chamber of Commerce's (ICC) International Maritime Bureau (IMB).

MB's Piracy Reporting Centre recorded 66 incidents in the first quarter of 2018, up from 43 for the same period in 2017, and 37 in in the first quarter of 2016. Worldwide in the first three months of 2018, 100 crew were taken hostage and 14 kidnapped from their vessels. A total of 39 vessels were boarded, 11 fired upon and four vessels hijacked. IMB received a further 12 reports of attempted attacks. The Gulf of Guinea accounts for 29 incidents in 2018 thus far, more than 40 percent of the global total. Of the 114 seafarers captured worldwide, all but one were in this region. All four vessels hijackings were in the Gulf of Guinea. Two product tankers were hijacked from Cotonou anchorage in mid-January and early February. Towards the end of March, two fishing vessels were hijacked 30nm off Nigeria and 27nm off Ghana. "The hijacking of product tankers from anchorages in the Gulf of Guinea is a cause of concern. In these cases, the intent of the perpetrators is to steal the oil cargo and kidnap crew. The prompt detection and response to any unauthorised movements of an anchored vessel could help in the effective response to such attacks," commented an IMB spokesperson. Nigeria piracy hotspot

Nigeria alone recorded 22 incidents. Of the 11 vessels fired upon worldwide, eight were off Nigeria – including a 300,000 MT deadweight VLCC tanker more than 40nm off Brass. "Attacks in the Gulf of Guinea are against all vessels. Crews have been taken hostage and kidnapped from fishing and refrigerated cargo vessels as well as product tankers. In some cases, the attacks have been avoided by the early detection of an approaching skiff, evasive action taken by the vessel and the effective use of citadels. The IMB is working

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with national and regional authorities in the Gulf of Guinea to support ships and coordinate counter piracy actions. The authorities from Benin, Nigeria and Togo have sent out boats in response to several incidents," said an IMB spokesperson. Somali risk remains One incident was reported off Somalia, where a product tanker was fired upon and chased by two skiffs around 160nm SE of Hobyo. At the end of March, a 160,000 DWT tanker reported being fired upon in the Gulf of Aden, while transiting within the Maritime Security Transit Corridor. The distance from land, sighting of ladders and firing upon ships continues to illustrate that the Somali pirates retain the capability and intent to attack merchant shipping in the wider Indian Ocean.

"Attacks in the Gulf of Guinea are against all vessels. Crews have been taken hostage and kidnapped from fishing and refrigerated cargo vessels as well as product tankers."

Partnering for improved safety at sea

he Search and Rescue Capacity Partnership Programme (SCPP) aiming at strengthening the search and rescue (SAR) capabilities of Mauritius, Sri Lanka and Maldives, will be completed by June this year thanks to an undertaking by Australian Maritime Safety Authority in January 2015. The project, to the tune of AU$2.6 million, (US$2 million) was financed by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the Government Partnerships for Development Programme. The programme consisted of the implementations of the e-Broadcasts and Search and Rescue Calculator systems, Search and Rescue Exercises, the development of an SAR framework and a PROSAR drift programme. Some 101 officers from various departments of the Ministry and organisations were offered local and overseas training including, exchange visit in Australia, an aeronautical Search and Rescue course at the Aviation Academy in Singapore in October 2015, SAR development course in 2016 and drift model System training in 2017, amongst others Minister of Ocean Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping, Premdut Koonjoo recently expressed gratitude to the Australian Government for its unflinching support in helping Mauritius in

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Working out health and wellness in the workplace If you cannot imagine donning your leotard and tights alongside your colleagues from the crewing department, you are probably not alone. For those who took to renaming physical training (PT) at school to physical torture, the idea that Transnet National Ports Authority advertised for the services of an onsite aerobics instructor for the Port of Durban recently may not appeal.

n a country, however, where obesity is climbing steadily and where chronic lifestyle diseases threaten quality of life and general productivity and wellness – it is surprising that more companies have not embraced structured health and wellness programmes. Studies show that effective wellness programmes can yield a 500 percent return on investment. They can increase morale and productivity while also reduce sick days and absenteeism. The right type of programme can also assist with employee retention – an issue that should make the maritime sector sit up and take note. “This is an area of employment that any employer who claims to value their employees will need to heed. It is no secret that a happy and engaged employee is a productive employee who becomes a positive brand ambassador for your company,” says Mandy McGuire, Corporate Affairs Manager at Subtech

“Today’s work environment is filled with volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. To counter this, we need senior management who create vision, provide direction, set priorities and shape the culture of the organisation; managers who create a highly engaging work environment and model the way; supervisors and team leaders who show care, influence and recognition on a daily basis; so that we end up with employees who take ownership and deliver.”

Encouraging physical activity While many offshore vessels include some sort of gym facility on board, the study Physical activity levels among offshore fleet seafarers (Geving et al) showed that, although 70 percent of the respondents exercised twice or more times a week when at home – only 39 percent exercised when at sea. The study concluded that there is significant potential for improving and organising exercise-related activities on board. In 2016, the International Committee on Seafarers’ Welfare launched the FIT ONBOARD project to help encourage seafarers to take more responsibility for their health within their on board environment. Although the Maritime Labour Convention makes recommendations for recreational facilities it only states that consideration should be given to exercise equipment and is not prescriptive on this aspect of seafarer needs. Admittedly it is easier to keep shorebased employees active. TNPA’s bid to seek out an aerobics instructor is testimony to this. The Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries’ (DAFF) fisheries management branch hosts an onsite wellness centre in Cape Town. According to Edith de Winnar, Assistant Director, Employee Wellness and OHS of DAFF, quarterly fitness challenges are held to motivate employees to lead an active, fit and healthy lifestyle. “Although the branch does not have a trained fitness instructor, we are blessed

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with an employee who is a rugby coach. Llewellyn Adonis is managing the gymnasium and assists employees with weightloss and fitness programmes,” she says. At a cost of just R100 per month – DAFF’s facility is priced well below the costs of most gym facilities in Cape Town’s CBD. Having recently moved to bigger premises, Sea Safety Training Group took the opportunity to install a small gym area with small selection of equipment. According to Chief Executive Officer, Leon Mouton, however, the staff has not yet taken the opportunity to engage in regular use of the facility. Many of the companies we questioned highlighted that the medical schemes they were linked to provided incentives for employees to join national gyms, making it less viable to invest in facilities on site. Wellness interventions Wellness days and interventions are popular in the corporate environment and provide companies with an opportunity to impact on many aspects of their staff’s wellbeing. African Marine Solutions (AMSOL) uses their medical aid scheme to coordinate annual wellness days for their shore staff and are looking to extend this to the seastaff. “In 2018, we will introduce an initiative to take Wellness Days to more of our vessels and seastaff. This experience offers employees an opportunity to have their Cholesterol, Weight, Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure assessed and includes HIV/AIDS Counselling and testing. Health advisors are also onsite to provide guidance on diet, exercise and wellness,” says Crewing Manager, Jon Klopper. Most companies that offer wellness days do so on an annual basis and in cooperation with an external service provider that coordinates opportunities for staff to engage in a variety of free screenings health assessments. The trend, however, is to extend the concept of wellness with the understanding that the overall health of employees encompasses more than just physical fitness and an absence of disease. AMSOL, for example, is in the process of rolling out informal internal training to build resilience and help equip employees deal with the day-to-day challenges in their lives. “Given that the concept of wellness extends across many aspects of one’s life, in 2018 AMSOL introduced a pilot training programme on Financial Well-

ness. The programme is available to employees as a three-day accredited course, or an online course, and is being rolled out to all sites over the next nine months,” says HR Advisor, Fatima Gabier explaining some of the company’s other wellness interventions. Counselling and support Interventions for assessment should, however, require that companies make counselling and support available to deal with any consequences of the assessment. AMSOL’s Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offers AMSOLITES access to high quality guidance and resources, funded either by the company or the employee’s medical aid as appropriate. “The EAP is administered by a third party professional service provider and can be accessed through AMSOL’s Human Resources & Crewing Department, offering support to both employees and their family members on issues ranging from financial matters to mental health and dependency issues, as well as relationship counselling and legal advice,” explains HR Executive Nceba Mfini. In April last year, DAFF contracted the services of an external service provider to offer trauma debriefing and services. Part of the external service provider’s services is a 24 hour call centre that can be accessed via a toll free number, sms or e-mail. In addition, they have qualified social workers that render Employee Health and Wellness services. Many of the smaller companies we spoke to did not have a health and wellness strategy, but all highlighted the need for productive and engaged employees; and were aware that an intervention of some kind would be of benefit. Wellness programmes do not have to include massive investment in onsite gyms or incentive strategies. They can be as simple as a programme to help employees quit smoking or stress management courses. One of the maritime company’s that responded to our questions on health interventions in the workplace is planning a blood drive in May this year while another aims to encourage staff to participate in a walk up Table Mountain. “Today’s work environment is filled with volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. To counter this, we need senior management who create vision, provide direction, set priorities and shape the culture of the organisation; managers who create a highly engaging work environment and model the way; supervisors and team leaders who show care, influence and recognition on a daily basis; so that we end up with employees who take ownership and deliver,” says McGuire of Subtech underlining the move towards a caring work environment that favours health and wellness. By Colleen Jacka

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2017

South African Fishing industry

SAFETY STATS In 2017, 13 fishers lost their lives in four separate operational incidents at sea:

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Two fishers drowned when their boat was capsized by a swell outside Port Alfred River mouth.

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One fisher drowned after falling overboard when a small fishing vessel capsized off Paternoster.

50%

According to South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) Marine Notice 4 of 2018, capsizing of small vessels continues to be an issue in the fishing industry. Despite a lack of such incidents in 2016, last year showed that 50 percent of incidents related to capsizing. Causes of capsizing include putting out to sea in unsuitable weather; hauling anchors over the side instead of the bow; sailing to close to shore and overloading.

Man overboard incidents After the capsize of small vessels this is the single largest category leading to death. Crew members lost overboard are either lost:  while shooting or hauling fishing gear  at night when the vessel is steaming, and this year

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One fisher went missing off the deck of a fishing vessel off Kommetjie.

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Nine fishers lost their lives after their vessel capsized in bad weather outside Port St Francis.

 an unfortunate incident, after abandoning their vessel in rough seas.

It is vital that skippers continually monitor all methods of receiving weather reports and consider if the fishing trip is safe in the predicted weather conditions. Early consideration should be given to seeking shelter when the predicted weather may endanger the vessel Deaths per year 2010 - 2017 2017

All incidents leading to death occurred on vessels less than 24 metres with almost 80% of these occurring on vessels between 10 and 24 metres. The remainder of incidents occurred on vessels under ten metres.

2016

2015

2014 2013

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2012

2011

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In 2002, the industry experienced its worst year when it recorded 57 deaths in the fishing industry.

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Port of Maputo to reconstruct quays The Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) intends to invest US$64 million to rebuild quays numbers six, seven, eight and nine in Maputo Port, totalling 1,058 metres of berths. According to MPDC, the berthing zone will be deepened to 15 metres, allowing vessels of greater draught to dock. The three quays are currently almost derelict, and rehabilitating them will greatly increase the port’s capacity. MPDC managing director, Osorio Lucas, stated that this project is on a large scale and will be one of the most important landmarks in the company’s masterplan for the port. The reconstruction will improve the rate of occupation of berths. The reconstruction work will begin in July, and the Portuguese company Mota-Engil has won the contract. The rehabilitation of the four quays follows the deepening of the Maputo port access channel that was concluded in January 2017, at a cost of US$86 million. The access channel was deepened from 11 to 14.2 metres. Until the channel was dredged, the largest size ship that could enter the port was about 55,000 tons.

Breakwater repair successfully completed Johnson Crane Hire recently assisted Guerrini Marine Construction (GMC) to successfully complete vital maintenance at Cape Town’s breakwater through the supply of one of its 400 tonne crawler cranes to lift and place some 155 concrete dolosse – each weighing 25 tonnes. The purpose of the spur is to prevent the longshore movement of rubble and debris from the adjacent cobble beach, which could get between the dolos units on the main breakwater and damage them through a powerful grinding action. The core and under layers of the spur are constructed of rock and concrete rubble, while the deck is closed off with a single layer of concrete blocks; its side slopes are protected with dolos units. The main breakwater – the central section of the breakwater – spans a distance of 500 metres and is protected on the seaward side by dolosse. According to Cornelis Grotius, general manager of Johnson Crane Hire Heavy Lift Division, the crawler crane was the ideal machine to undertake the lifting duties on this contract because of its mobility and strength, enabling it to move swiftly between installation positions as the project progressed.

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The dredging increased the cargo capacity in Maputo by 40 percent, and the capacity of the Matola end of the port by 55 percent, according to Lucas. The largest ship that used the port in 2017 was the bulk carrier MV Amani, carrying 96,400 tons of magnetite. Lucas said, “The rehabilitation of these quays will allow the port to take maximum advantage of the potential offered by the dredging.” Quay six will be rebuilt this year, and the other three quays in 2019. The volume of cargo handled by Maputo Port increased by 22 percent in 2017, with 18.2 million tons against 14. 9 million handled in 2016. These results were positively influenced by the dredging of the channel. MPDC forecasts that this year the port will handle 22 million tons. MPDC is a private-led consortium which holds the lease on the port. The partners in the consortium are DP World of Dubai, Grindrod of South Africa, the Mozambican private company Mocambique Gestores, and the publicly-owned port and rail company, CFM.

Another step closer for Durban Cruise Terminal Transnet National Ports Authority has concluded an agreement that will see KwaZulu Cruise Terminal Pty Ltd (KCT) finance, construct, operate, maintain and transfer a new Cruise Terminal Facility in the Port of Durban by October 2020. The parties signed off on this R200 million-plus project at an official ceremony on Monday, 16 April 2018. KCT was announced last year as the preferred bidder for the 25-year concession project. The company is a Joint Venture between MSC Cruises SA and Africa Armada Consortium, an investment company that empowers its black financiers through participation in economic activities, in particular port and logistics developments. Representing KCT, MSC Cruises’ Executive Chairman Pierfrancesco Vago said: “This agreement represents a great development for MSC Cruises’ South Africa operation, we could not be prouder. It will also be a major stepping stone for Durban, paving the way for a bright common future for the cruise industry and the city. Not only will this ensure a continued growth for cruising here in Durban, and in the whole of Southern Africa. It will also result in measurable positive socioeconomic effects for the city: we will create many jobs, both during its construction and the operation. This new terminal will also help further develop Durban as an international tourist destination.” The project is expected to dovetail with the City’s latest work to extend the beachfront promenade from uShaka beach southwards to the harbour entrance, as well as the development of Durban Point Waterfront. According to KCT, the project will result in up to 10,000 employment opportunities generated through multiplier effect, of which over 100 will be direct jobs during the operation phase, and the future employment of interns in the maritime and cruise tourism sectors. KCT has set aside a budget of R3m for the training and development of more than 100 people during the construction phase. R1.5m will be allocated to bursaries and scholarships for students in related industries. KCT’s equity is currently divided into 70 percent ownership by MSC Cruises SA and 30 percent ownership by Africa Armada Consortium. It is classified as an EME and is anticipated to grow into a QSE. ABOVE (left to right): Ross Volk, Nkululeko Mchunu, Gianluca Suprani (all of KwaZulu Cruise Terminal), Siyabonga Gama (Transnet Group Chief Executive), Moshe Motlohi (Acting COO of Transnet National Ports Authority) and Shulami Qalinge (Chief Executive of Transnet National Ports Authority).

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Training ship in dock for repairs and maintenance The contract to undertake maintenance on the 40-year-old vessel, the SA Agulhas, was awarded to East London Shipyard, and was scheduled to take between four to six weeks. Work includes repairs and maintenance on the bow and stern thrusters, tail shaft, steering gear, compressors, cranes, deck machinery and hull. “More than 80 jobs have been created including employment for marine engineers, electricians, riggers, welders, fitters, painters and supervisory staff,” said Leigh Carls, Transnet National Ports Authority’s Ship Repair Manager for the Port of East London. “The dry dock is also undergoing refurbishment and the project is at an advanced stage with R21m invested to date and 70 percent of the work completed thus far, including new switchgear and crane rails,” said Carls. The SA Agulhas is the fifth commercial vessel to make use of the dry dock over the past six months. She was one of the star attractions at last year’s East London Port Festival, as well as the People’s Port Festival in Port Elizabeth earlier in the year. Sharon Sijako, recently appointed East London Port Manager, said attracting more ship repair business to the port was an essential aspect of the new aggressive strategy to expand the port for the benefit of the region.

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Port of Antwerp intensifies cooperation with coast of West Africa ABOVE: Last row, from left to right: Omar Guèye, minister of Fishing and Maritime Economy of Senegal – Prime Minister of Belgium Charles Michel – Vice Prime Minister of Belgium Alexander De Croo front row, from left to right: Aboucacar Sedikh Beye, CEO of the port of Dakar – Kristof Waterschoot, managing director of PAI/APEC (subsidiaries of the port of Antwerp) ©Belga

he Port of Antwerp, signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with both the port of Dakar and the port of Doula in Cameroon during the month of March. The Dakar MoU aims to position Dakar as a West African hub and reinforce Antwerp’s position on the coast of West Africa. While the Doula MoU will give Douala port authority access to Antwerp’s expertise in order to boost port efficiency and further strengthen the Port of Antwerp’s position in the region. With an annual freight volume of 17 million tons, Dakar is one of the largest ports on the coast of West Africa. This port city is located at the crossroads of sailing routes between Europe and

North and South America and southern Africa. Dakar now plans to build a new port 50 km away from the present facility, which, with a keel depth of 18 metres, will be able to handle the latest generation of giant container carriers. Together with the new port, Dakar also plans an economic and logistics zone of 600 hectares. Dakar is relying on the assistance of the Port of Antwerp for personnel training. “We will immediately step in to fill this gap, by sharing our know-how and expertise. Our training centre APEC remains the partner of choice for training maritime professionals, while our consultancy subsidiary PAI will assist

Private sector required to revive Nigerian shipping line

guarantee the efficiency and effectiveness of shipping. He noted that the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi had initiated a process for the private sector to pool resources together to float a National Fleet. The ministry has also appointed a National Fleet Implementation Committee, headed by the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Barrister Hassan Bello. “The emphasis of the Federal Ministry of Transportation is to drive a process where we will refloat the National Fleet, this time with the core investors

ooperation between the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), the Department of Transportation and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) aims to revive the idea of a Nigerian national shipping line that could see the private sector pool resources to float. Hosting Alex Okoh, Director General of the BPE, Dr Dakuku Peterside, Director General of NIMASA emphasised the need to involve the private sector to

the port authority with the necessary expertise for developing a multipurpose terminal and deepening the approach channels so as to maximise the capacity of the port of Dakar,” said Kristof Waterschoot CEO of two subsidiaries of Antwerp Port Authority. The MoU also contains a number of commitments in the area of marketing, developing trade relations, organising joint commercial events and exchanging information on subjects such as customs and excise, security and sustainability. The agreement has been signed for a period of five years. The port of Douala lies on the Wouri river and is a leading port in the CEMAC economic zone (Central African Economic and Monetary Community). In 2016 it handled a freight volume of about 12 million tons. The port is, however, at maximum capacity and aims to use their association with the Port of Antwerp in order to expand its output. Under the terms of the MoU, APEC (Antwerp Port Training Centre) will examine the possibility of organising training courses for dock-workers with a view to maximising the efficiency of port operations. In the meantime APEC, which has already helped to train maritime professionals from Douala, will provide standard seminars and training courses. Consultants from PAI will also offer their expertise in making the most efficient use of the available port area. The agreement also includes commitments in the field of marketing, exchange of information and best practices, and organising joint commercial events in order to promote both ports.

that will own 49 percent of the shares, whereas, Nigerian shipowners will own 51 percent of the shares of the firm and the firm will also be given the National Career Status,” he said. Okoh also emphasised the importance of the private sector involvement. “We have looked at the Nigerian Unity Line and the only tangible asset they have is operating license. The license confers on the enterprise certain privileges, deriving from the Cabotage Act and also from the Local Content policy. This can be the foundation for the building block of a virile shipping business in Nigeria,” Okoh said.

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Based on detailed archival research, Bruno Werz’s book chronicles one of the earliest recorded maritime accidents in Table Bay. The Dutch ship, the Haarlem, ran aground in 1647, stranding its crew on the shores of the Cape. Several days later a rescue party arrived, but due to insufficient space, as well as other considerations, it was decided that Junior Merchant Leendert Jansz, along with 60 others, would remain behind. Delving into the experiences of these brave men, Werz draws from the journal kept by Jansz, capturing his impressions of his surroundings, the initial struggle to find food, water and shelter, as well as the crew’s interactions with the local, indigenous people. The stranding of the Haarlem ultimately led to the establishment of the Dutch East India Company refreshment station along the trade route and the settlement of Cape Town itself. The book offers the reader a brief historical background; many authenticated documents, including the journal by Jansz in 17th-century Dutch, as well as several reproductions of paintings and photographs relevant to the story. Despite its interesting content, the book falls a rather short on presentation. Anyone with a love of history and a curiosity about the origins of Cape Town, however, will easily overlook this. Author, Bruno Werz is a leading authority on maritime archaeology and history. He is currently research cooperator for the Department of Historical and Heritage Studies at the University of Pretoria and Chief Executive Officer of the African Institute for Marine and Underwater Research, Exploration and Education (AIMURE).

ransinsular, a GROUP ETE company has announced the LINCE CLASS, a fast maritime connection with Cape Verde from Portugal and the Canary Islands as well as inter-island cabotage services from Praia, Mindelo, Sal and Boavista, connecting these ports to the African markets such as Guinea-Bissau and Mauritania. Transinsular’s inter-island ATOBÁ service transports international and local cargo to the ports of Boavista, Sal, Mindelo, Bissau, Nouadhibou and Nouakchott, promoting local economic development and increasing the potential for internationalisation. Transinsular’s local agents in Cape Verde and partner agencies in the remaining ports ensure the service reservation and support the entire process. The vessel used to provide cabotage services is the Ponta do Sol, under the command of Transinsular - Transportes Marítimos Insulares de Cabo Verde. It is the only vessel registered under the Cape Verde flag enabled to operate inter-island cabotage. The LINCE CLASS has a 950 TEUs transport capacity, including 330 units of 40-foot reefers, and seeks to respond to the increased demand from the Northern European and Mediterranean markets to Cape Verde and West Africa. The service, along with the inter-island ATOBA service linking the markets of Mauritania and Guinea-Bissau, develops Cape Verde as a Hub in West Africa for cargoes from Europe, the Mediterranean and the rest of the world. The company has its own line agencies

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in Cape Verde and associate agents in Guinea Bissau and Mauritania. The LINCE CLASS is operated via the Pocahontas every fortnight, with weekly fixed dates and excellent transit times, including: southbound from Lisbon to Praia and northbound Mindelo / Leixões, both in only five days. This service, which replaces the previous Africa Express, guarantees schedules on fixed week dates, reducing risks and responding more effectively to the product requirements and markets. The fortnight fixed days schedule and short transit time position the port of Mindelo and Cape Verde as a competitive link in West Africa for fish export from that region and South America

(Brazil and Uruguay) to Vigo, one of the main international fish conservation and processing centres. In addition, through its connection to the ATOBÁ service, it benefits the reefer cargo export from Nouhadibou, Mauritania, with regular schedules and departures on Saturdays (fortnightly) and arrivals to Leixões on Monday, offering only nine days of transit-time. “This new shipping architecture offered by ETE GROUP, through its Transinsular shipowner, contributes to Cape Verde as the maritime transport development centre in West Africa and reinforce the growing geo-strategic importance of the archipelago in the Atlantic,” said Luis Mira de Oliveira, board member of the ETE Group.

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EU and Côte d’Ivoire renew Fisheries Agreement for further six years The European Union has renewed a fisheries partnership agreement with Côte d’Ivoire that gives 36 EU vessels access to the African country’s waters following negotiations in Abidjan at the beginning of the year. In return for access to the waters, the EU pays Côte d’Ivoire an annual contribution of €682,000, which will be used for the implementation of the sectoral fisheries and aquaculture policy of the country. In addition, the contributions paid by the shipowners will increase by at least 20 percent compared to the old protocol. The first fishing agreement between Côte d’Ivoire and the European Union dates back to 1990. It has undergone several changes and has been transformed into a partnership agreement since 2007, periodically accompanied by an application protocol. The current protocol (2013-2018) expires on June 30, 2018.

China takes action against illegal fishing in West Africa

emonstrating an increasing intolerance towards Chinese vessels involved in Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) took action against three Chinese companies conducting IUU in West Africa. The MoA has cancelled the distant water fishing certificate of the Lian Run Pelagic Fishery Company Ltd. The company has had a poor record of IUU fishing for years and is facing a total shutdown of its entire distant water fishing operations involving 30 vessels in total. The ministry has also cancelled fuel subsidies for vessels belonging to two other major Chinese distant water fishing companies. Evidence of various infringements including illegal nets, shark finning and fishing without license were handed over by Greenpeace to West African and Chinese authorities. Last year, vessels from all three companies were arrested in the West African region during a joint patrol between Greenpeace and local fisheries inspectors. Evidence from the patrol is helping the Chinese Ministry in combating IUU carried out by Chinese distant water fishing vessels. Pavel Klinckhamers, International

South African shipping company to list on Nasdaq

rindrod Shipping will be listed as a bluechip brand on the Nasdaq with an inward listing to the JSE by June this year where it will compete against its peers in the shipping sector. Confirming their intentions in this regard, executives from Grindrod Limited presented the Group’s audited results to analysts during March in Johannesburg. Commenting on the development, Mike Hankinson, Executive Chairman Grindrod admitted that it had been a long process that included investigating a number of listing options. “We looked at them all,” he said explaining the decision to list on the Nasdaq. “The Nasdaq is the place to be for us as a shipping company. We chose it to be measured against our peers.” Emphasising their intention to create a fully transparent company structure, Executive Director, Martyn Wade told analysts that a genuine holding company would be established in Singapore with the support of the government. The office will employ a team of 58 people to run the dry bulk and liquid bulk shipping company. With a focus on maintaining a fleet of modern Japanese-built vessels that will be able to comply with regulations for low sulphur fuel consumption in 2020, Wade says that the company will have a marked advantage in this market where their fleet will offer a more cost-effective option. “Older ships will not be economical on long haul voyages,” he says. Wade highlighted the decision by the Chinese government to build rental homes as a significant boost for future commodity shipping. Current Grindrod shareholders will be issued convertible notes that will become shares in Grindrod Shipping. Non-executive directors for the new company will include Cato Brahde, John Herholdt and Quah Ban Huat. Also addressing investors in Johannesburg, Bongiwe Ntuli spoke about improved commodity trading that provided the Group with improved results in Freight Services. Load rates at the newly dredged Port of Maputo have increased by 40 percent and during August last year the Matola terminal handled a post panamax vessel volume of 96,323 mt setting a new record. “Completion of the Matola Terminal berth deepening and quay offset project has enabled larger vessel loading and helped avoid double port calls for vessels,” she said. A record volume of 5.2 million tons was achieved at the terminal – representing a 37 percent increased on 2016 volumes.

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Project Leader, West African Oceans, Greenpeace Netherlands said, “Only when local governments and fishing nations take strong action towards fisheries management and illegal fishing in the region can these resources and important ecosystems be safeguarded for future generations.” China is currently taking measures to restrict 2,900 distant water fishing vessels’ activities in their main fishing grounds. Since 2016, approximately €90 million in subsidies for 264 fishing vessels belonging to 78 Chinese distant water fishing companies have been cancelled by the Chinese government. Three companies lost their certificates for distant water fishing, while 15 company owners and captains were blacklisted. Last year, China revised its Management Regulation on Distant Water Fishery and introduced stronger punishment measures against IUU. Dr Ibrahima Cisse, Greenpeace Africa Oceans Campaign Manager, said, “African governments initiatives against IUU fishing would be more efficient if they were to establish a system for sharing information on illegal vessels operating in their waters.” Apart from arresting vessels in Guinean waters, Greenpeace also carried out joint patrols in Senegal, Guinea Bissau and Sierra Leone. Unfortunately, no information was handed over by West African countries to Chinese authorities on infringements by Chinese vessels in this region during the joint patrol. This makes it more difficult for flag states like China to act upon the wrongdoings of their vessels.

New trade association aims to grow shipping sector

he newly formed Ghana Chamber of Shipping will seek to champion the interest of the shipping industry and bring together the main industry stakeholders. Inaugurating the association, the Minister for Transport, Kweku Ofori Asiamah charged the chamber to bring up policy initiatives that will propel the maritime sector and the country’s economy to growth and prosperity. “You would agree with me that the dynamic nature of the maritime industry calls for a constant review of existing policies to keep pace with the ever changing trends and developments,” he said. The CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Shipping, Dr Kofi Mbiah said that the Chamber would conduct research into pertinent areas of the maritime sector to contribute its quota of knowledge and expertise to help shape the maritime policy of Ghana for the sustainability of the sector. A nine member Executive Council was sworn in by the Minister for Transport.

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New port aims to address the needs of fishermen

ngola’s first deep-water port, Porto de Caio, currently under construction in Cabinda Province, has launched a programme that will include the construction of four fishing vessels and a community development centre for community fishers. The development centre will be managed by communities from Caio, Chiaze and Buco Mazi along with representatives from traditional authorities, the Fishermen’s Association (APESCAB) and facilitators from the Port. Porto de Caio’s engineering, procurement and construction contractor China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) will also partner in the social impact projects.  The contract for the construction of the four vessels, which will benefit artisanal fishing in the communities was awarded to a locally owned shipyard, Coopesa Gina- Mar SCRL. The Deputy Governor of the Cabinda Province for Technical Services and Infrastructure, Joaquim Maliche, laid the foundation stone of the new Community Development Centre in Caio, which is scheduled to open in September 2018.   Jack Helton, Chief Executive Officer, Porto de Caio commented, “We have worked closely with our stakeholders in Cabinda to develop our social impact investment programme and today are

delighted to move forward with our first major initiatives to commission a shipyard to build four fishing boats and lay the foundation stone for a community centre.”  When it reaches full operation, Porto de Caio is expected to boost local trade by at least 30 percent and create 1,600 direct jobs for its day-to-day operations, and 8,000 jobs indirectly in the wider community.  The Caio community development centre will act as a focal point for local communities to identify priorities and solutions for social and economic issues including housing, water, sanitation, refuse, hunger, jobs and parenting. Helton added, “One of the most important aspects of a company’s social responsibility is for the managers and employees to participate in activities within their local communities.” Once completed, the port project will be a major trade gateway to Angola and the wider region, becoming an engine for economic growth, raising living standards and creating real economic opportunities. Those opportunities will be further boosted by the provision of new fishing vessels, a move that has been welcomed by community leaders, traditional authorities, village coordinators and APESCAB.

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Mobile Harbour Cranes sail to Africa

aking advantage of the newly introduced SAL Heavylift regular service to Africa, three mobile harbour cranes were transported from Antwerp to Abidjan and Tema on the MV Amoenitas. The complete shipment was stowed onboard in fully erected position and included two Mobile Harbour Cranes Type GHMK 6470B with specifications of 63,05 x 14,50 x 32,80 m each and a weight of 445 tons each from Antwerp to Abidjan as well as one Mobile Harbour Crane Type GHMK 8412 with specifications of 72,35 x 15,00 x 47,20m and a weight of 641 ton for Tema. The SAL Heavylift regular service to Africa links West, South and East Africa with North Europe, the Arabian Gulf and Indian sub-Continent. Scheduled to provide clients a minimum of two sailings per month in each direction via The Cape of Good Hope, SAL’s service will now offer clients even more options including calls to either North/South America or Australia on inducement. SAL views a regular Africa service as a logical extension of its existing regular North Europe to Far East service (via Suez) which has been providing clients with high quality engineered shipping services for over 35 years.

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Working towards expansion for South African shipping Following the renewal of its contracts with Anglo American, Vuka Marine (a joint venture between Via Maritime Holdings of South Africa and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd) plans to scale up its onshore operational capacity in South Africa and is considering relocating to one of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ports.

nswering questions relating to the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s maritime aspirations, they confirmed that the strategy to focus on localisation would include a human resource plan. Vuka Marineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s domestic operations are currently run out of the Via Capitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offices in Sandton (Johannesburg) with ship management matters being undertaken by Fairmont Shipping in Vancouver. With aims to increase its fleet as market circumstances prevail, Vuka Marine confirmed that these arrangements would require reconsideration.

Seafaring opportunities Vuka Marine operates two capesize bulkers - the Cape Enterprise and the Cape Orchid - the first merchant vessels to be registered under the South African flag since 1985. Admitting that the two vessels have few South African seafarers, Vuka says this aspect of their business is â&#x20AC;&#x153;still a work in progressâ&#x20AC;? and that the current status quo is likely to continue for at least another 12 months. They do, however, aim to grow their officers out of their better-performing ex-cadets that return once qualified. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This process will take time as we have only taken three ex-cadets into the crews so far. We expect this to acceler-

Fishing company posts increased profitsÂ Sea Harvest has reported a 10 percent increase in revenue since 2016 up to R2.13 billion. The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gross profit was up 19 percent to R717m with the gross profit margin expanding two percentage points to 34 percent. Earnings before interest and tax of R383m was up 53 percent with the EBIT margin expanding to 18 percent. CEO, Felix Ratheb commented, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The pleasing increase in profitability was as a result of Sea Harvest benefiting from the improved performance of its South African operations driven by strong market demand globally and exceptional performance of the Saldanha Bay factories.Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sixty-one percent of our revenue is now generated internationally, predominantly in Europe and Australia.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;On the organic growth front, we have continued to invest in our fleet, with the newly acquired R250m factory freezer trawler joining the fleet in Q2 this year. We have further invested R100 million in our land-based factory operations with further efficiency gains expected from Q4 2018. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On the acquisition front, we have announced that we are in advanced negotiations to acquire 51 percent of the shares of Viking Aquaculture and, as part of a BBBEE Consortium, acquire 100 percent of the assets of Viking Fishing which would be transformational for the Group.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mareterram, our listed Australian subsidiary, also diversified into the high value Western Australian Spanish Mackerel industry.â&#x20AC;? Chairman Fred Robertson congratulated the Group on an excellent set of results and complemented management on driving transformation within the fishing industry and uplifting the communities where the Company operates. During the year, the Group devoted considerable resources to employee skills development, employment equity, supplier and enterprise development, youth empowerment, job creation and rural development.

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ate as more ex-cadets become available in the next six months. The first cadets were taken on board in late 2015 and we have expanded this programme from two to four per vessel. Since then 25 cadets have done sea time on Vuka Marine ships, and we hope to continue increasing this number,â&#x20AC;? they said in response to questions posed in this regard by Maritime Review Africa. Although currently operating no sourcing programme for South African ratings, Vuka Marine this is in the process of being established. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have been working with Magsaysay Maritime (sister company of Fairmont Shipping) to bring the South African seafarer training practices (ratings and cadets) more in line with those that are sought after by major Asian shipping operators. This will take time to implement,â&#x20AC;? they confirmed.

Contract renewal In March Anglo American renewed its various ocean freight contracts with Vuka Marine to transport bulk iron ore and coal products to its customers around the world. Peter Whitcutt, CEO of Marketing for Anglo American, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our partnership with Vuka Marine has allowed us to create additional value through our commercial shipping activity. This partnership currently accounts for approximately $30 million in annual freight spend and not only makes good commercial sense, but also provides us with an opportunity to contribute towards developing South Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s maritime industry.â&#x20AC;? Andrew Mthembu, Chairman of Vuka Marine said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are proud of what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been able to achieve through our partnership with Anglo American, and look forward to delivering more value through this partnership.â&#x20AC;? Whitcutt added that the partnership has contributed to Anglo Americanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competitiveness. They have partnered since 2015 to transport iron ore, as well as coal, on the Cape Orchid and South African sister ship, the Cape Enterprise. Although the two vessels carry mainly South African cargo, they are also traded globally by Anglo Americanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shipping team, which has accountability for Anglo Americanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ocean freight activity. Using ships such as the Cape Orchid and Cape Enterprise enables Anglo American to take advantage of the competitive structure that exists for vessels entering the country under the South African registry. Vuka Marine considers its business to be scalable and plans to increase its fleet when market circumstances support such a decision. The two main drivers of that decision would be the value that the company sees in the vessel and the prospects for sustainable, profitable employment of the vessel.

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MARITIME NEWS

Grindrod’s Bunker Division sold to empowerment group

rindrod has sold its Bunker Division, Unicorn Bunker Services (Pty) Ltd to WOESA (Women in Oil and Energy South Africa) and Linsen Nambi for an undisclosed amount. The transaction was financed through the IDC. The conclusion of this deal has facilitated the participation of black women and black youth in the maritime sector and created the first 100 percent black shipowners in the country. Unicorn Bunker Services was first established in 2006 and operates three modern bunker tankers in the ports of Durban and Cape Town under contract to BP, Engen and Chevron. These bunker tankers have been designed and built to meet and exceed all the oil majors’ safety and operational requirements and are staffed by qualiﬁed and experienced seafarers who ensure that bunkers are safely and efficiently delivered to ships calling at the ports. WOESA Investment Holdings – born out of the Association of Women in Oil and Energy South Africa (WOESA), is focused on facilitating women’s participation in business opportunities in the oil, gas and energy sector in South Africa. It is a broad-based women empower-

ment company with more than 1,000 shareholders. Khumo Ntlha, CEO of WOESA said: “ We are excited about the acquisition and look forward to growing the business to greater heights together with staff and our partners. This acquisition provides another opportunity to expose our members to the maritime industry.” Linsen Nambi was established in 2012, by a group of experienced black maritime professionals, as a 100 percent black owned and managed shipbroking firm. Since then, the company has expanded their service offering to include inland haulage, warehousing, supply chain management and distribution. Thuso Mhlambi, director Linsen Nambi said: “Transformation of the maritime sector has been a key focus of Linsen Nambi for many years, this deal is the first of its kind in South Africa but hopefully not the last.” Russell Burns, CEO Unicorn Bunker Services (Pty) Ltd said: “This transaction supports the government’s agenda of transformation and as a company we are honoured to be part of the process of skills transferal and improving the transformation profile of the South African maritime industry.”

New port milestone enables growth The completion of the R360 million Admin Craft Basin in the Port of Ngqura has opened up opportunities for revenue growth. The new structure will be home to the port’s three tugs and one pilot boat soon, freeing up Berth C101, which was designed to handle revenue generating vessels. “Having had no facility to berth the tugs was always a limitation for the port in terms of revenue creation. This significant investment in infrastructure demonstrates TNPA’s confidence in the future capabilities of this expanding port,” said Zanele Ntantala, Senior Engineer who managed the project. “The long term future development of the port was taken into account during design. The position of the facility, located at the root of the Eastern Breakwater, allows unhindered developments in the long term.” There is one outstanding construction task to be completed. This entails the final completion of dredging, which is anticipated to be completed by end April 2018. TNPA Lighthouses also has to install navigational equipment on site.

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OFFSHORE NEWS

Marine mining and offshore exploration

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AFRICAN UPDATES

First production well

n April Panoro Energy announced the successful drilling and completion of the first development well, DTM-2H, located in the Tortue field, within the Dussafu PSC, offshore Gabon. The drilling of DTM-2H oil production well commenced in late January 2018 and was successfully completed with no safety-related incidents, on schedule and within budget. Interpretation of the logging results indicates that the well was entirely consistent with pre-drill prognosis and objectives. DTM-2H was drilled and completed as a horizontal production well in the Dentale D6 reservoir and encountered a long horizontal section of oil saturated Dentale D6 sandstone. The well has been suspended pending arrival and hook up to the FPSO in the second half of the year. Additionally, while drilling through the shallower Gamba and upper Dentale reservoir section, a gross 37 metres hydrocarbon column was encountered with a total of 28 meters of net pay. The Gamba reservoir is the target of the upcoming second horizontal production well DTM-3H. The rig will now move to drill the DTM-3 well, which is an appraisal well on the northwest of the Tortue field. Following this, the horizontal oil production well, DTM-3H, will be drilled and completed

in the Gamba sandstone. The drilling operations are expected to take until the end of June.

ANGOLA

he play opening billion-barrel Jubilee oil discovery in Ghana in 2007 triggered a decade of exploration drilling chasing analogues in the deep water Central Atlantic margins, from Mauritania to Cameroon in West Africa margin and from Guyana to NE Brazil in South America. Many were enticed into the play but the rewards have been concentrated in only a few companies. So what lessons have been learned? First and foremost, if you want to repeat a success, then you need to first understand the geological factors that are needed for the success you are trying to replicate. A new report from Westwood identifies the key success factors. A total of 78 companies have spent $11.4bn drilling 128 exploration wells in 13 basins along the Atlantic margins in the hunt for the next Jubilee from 2007 to early 2018. 61 wells have been drilled at the frontier stage

ni and Sonangol started oil production from the Ochigufu project, in Block 15/06 of Angola’s deep offshore during March. The field will add 25,000 barrels to the current production levels. The Ochigufu field is located in 1,300 m of water depth in Angola’s deep offshore, at approximately 150 km west from Soyo and 380 km North West from Luanda. The wells are connected subsea to the Sangos production system and from there tied in to the N’Goma FPSO vessel in the West Hub of Block 15/06 . This start-up, achieved one and a half year from presentation of the Plan of Development, is the first for Eni in 2018 as well as the first start-up of the year in Angola. It represents a further step in the development of the prolific Block 15/06, where Eni discovered over 3 billion barrels of oil in place and 850 million barrels of reserves. Eni has been present in Angola since 1980 through its subsidiary Eni Angola. Equity production amounts to 150,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.

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of exploration, prior to the first commercial discovery being made in a basin. Frontier exploration delivered four commercial basin opening discoveries at a commercial success rate (CSR) of 7 percent and technical success rate (TSR) of 39 percent. A total 6.5 bnbbl of oil and 41 tcf of gas have been discovered in the Tano, MSGBC, Sergipe-Alagoas and Suriname-Guyana basins. Nine of the companies that participated in the frontier discoveries captured 74 percent of the total volume. The companies that drilled the most frontier exploration wells didn’t get the most reward, however. The keys to unlocking commercial success in the Cretaceous plays of the Central Atlantic margins lie in participating early in the opening of a new province, being selective, learning quickly the key geological elements needed for success and the integration of geological and geophysical analysis.

Offshore contract awarded

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Jubilee to Liza – lessons from a decade of exploration in the Central Atlantic

NIGERIA

ubsea 7 SA was awarded a substantial contract in April by Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPN) for the Production Uplift Pipeline Projects (PUPP) in shallow water, offshore Nigeria. The contract scope includes engineering, construction, transportation, installation and pre-commissioning of 20 kilometres of 24” Corrosion Resistant Alloy (CRA) pipeline between the Idoho Platform and the terminal onshore and of two kilometres of 24” CRA pipeline between the Edop and Idoho Platforms, as well as associated topside modifications and tie-ins at both ends. Engineering and procurement will start immediately at NigerStar 7’s offices in Lagos, while offshore operations will take place from the third quarter of this year to through the first quarter of 2019 using the Subsea 7 vessel, Seven Antares. Subsea 7's Regional Vice President for Africa, Gilles Lafaye, said: “Subsea 7 has a long track record of successful operations in Nigeria, enabled by our local joint venture, NigerStar 7. This award reflects our reputation for successful conventional project execution in the region and offers us an opportunity to support the continued development of the country’s oil and gas industry.”

Lessons have been hard-won for many, but there is plenty of running room for the industry. Westwood estimates that 80 percent of exploration wells have so far targeted the slope areas of the margins A key lesson is that a large part of the commercial resources in the slope setting are located in areas dominated by normal faulting with gentle slopes, where higher quality deep water reservoir sands can be deposited and optimal conditions for hydrocarbon migration are created. Success rates are lower on steeper, narrow slopes where deep water sands are more confined and traps are smaller. Significant resources remain to be discovered on the margin slopes and industry attention is also focusing on frontier plays on the ultradeep water basin floor settings that have a proven high potential but have been tested by only a few wells to date. This is an extract from a new research report published in Westwood’s online Wildcat service entitled: ‘Jubilee to Liza, The Keys to Unlocking Commercial Success’

IN CONVERSATION WITH KONGSBERG Predicting the unpredictable Wojciech Kowalczyk, General Manager at Kongsberg Maritime South Africa, is quick to highlight the massive potential of condition based monitoring solutions for ship owners and operators. He says that KONGSBERG’s systems help predict equipment or system failure before it happens - giving peace of mind by ensuring operational continuity and vessel uptime. Seconded to South Africa for three years to lead the establishment of the KONGSBERG brand and service offering on the continent, Kowalczyk believes that the KONGSBERG monitoring systems are particularly relevant to this market. “With a clearer understanding of when a ship may require maintenance, ship managers are able to plan technical stops ahead of schedule and avoid the risk of a failure in a region where there may be less opportunity for repair,” he explains. He sees more and more companies installing these systems. “We have over 2,000 installations of our condition based monitoring systems on ships globally,” he says, adding that internal research shows that KONGSBERG’s technology has significantly impacted on increasing the efficiency of these vessels. “We can see that breakdowns have been avoided,” he says.

Preventing engine seizures Research by insurance companies suggests that claims relating to cylinder liner and bearing damage are within the top five types of claims and represent some of the most costly. “The impact of this on a ship owner provides strong motivation for the installation of a condition based monitoring system,” says Kowalczyk, explaining why there has been a significant adoption of monitoring capability by the industry. Describing the complexity of the software system developed by KONGSBERG, Kowalczyk clarifies that, once installed, the system essentially “learns” how the engine operates so that it can identify anomalies as soon before they occur. One of the additional benefits of installing such a system is the ability to delay open-up inspections of main engines. It has been shown that about 70 percent of bearing seizures occur shortly after an overhaul or open-up inspection due to the fact that conditions during these operations seldom match those during the engine’s actual manufacture. Kowalczyk points out that avoiding or extending the time between these major open-up inspections helps save significant money for the ship owner.

Discussing the detection systems available from KONGSBERG, Kowalczyk says that bearing wear, moving parts temperature and water in oil content can be monitored to ensure optimum operation as well as improve the safety of the crew and the vessel. “There are many parameters that can be constantly measured,” he says explaining further how critical failures can be avoided through this process. For Kowalczyk, the benefits are clear, and it does not make sense to wait for an incident to occur before deciding to invest in the technology. He adds that the system has also found a niche for itself within the power generation sector on land. “We have found that the land market in Africa has been receptive to using our condition based monitoring systems,” he says.

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Fast speed vessels But it is not only the large, slow-speed vessels and engines that can benefit from KONGSBERG’S detection and monitoring systems. “The SENTRY wireless bearing temperature monitoring system is particularly useful for high-speed vessels, engines and heavy duty compressors,” he says detailing their benefit for African operators who can reduce the risk of unforeseen repair costs. “It is a compact and relatively simple installation,” he says adding that the system can be retrofitted to vessels using one of KONGSBERG’s approved service providers. “This is a key product for us, further augmented by the relative ease for systems to be installed on site by third party providers.”

A holistic solution Products available from KONGSBERG for detection and monitoring include: Bearing wear monitoring systems Cylinder liner monitoring system Torque and power measurement Sentry temperature monitoring Water in oil sensing These sensors and systems will trigger alarms and/or an automatic response that prevents damage before it occurs. Kowalczyk concludes by saying that, “the costs associated with such technology have steadily decreased over the last few years,” making them even more attractive to ship owners.

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The KONGSBERG Bearing Wear Monitoring System (BWCM) measures and displays the combined physical wear of crosshead, crank and main bearings to provide early bearing seizure warnings if problems occur during engine operation.

The HUMICAP Moisture and Temperature Transmitter Series for Oil (MMT330) enables fast and reliable detection of moisture or water in oil.

The SENTRY wireless bearing temperature monitoring system is capable of continuously measuring the metal temperature of bearings during engine operation.

The KONGSBERG engine performance suite consists of two main application areas: engine condition and diagnostic system and engine emission monitoring system

The MMT330 can be used in online moisture monitoring and as a control device, allowing separators and oil dryers to be started only when needed.

Each sensor is individually interrogated from a multiplexed signal processing unit using a high frequency and low energy radar pulse.

The KONGSBERG Shaft Power Meter, called MetaPower® system allows the ship’s management to maintain or increase the speed while saving significant amounts of fuel, reducing CO2 and NOx output levels.

The sensors are specifically designed to provide reliable and accurate measurements over years of operation inside the engine.

Proper monitoring saves both oil and the environment. With the MMT330 it is easy and economical to monitor the effect of moisture in oil.

The SENTRY significantly reduces risk of unforeseeable repair costs and improves operational safety for the crew as well as vessel.

It measures torque and power transferred from the main engines to the propellers. Comparison between power output and fuel consumption gives valuable information avoiding over-stressing of the engine. The MetaPower® system measures the RPM (revolutions per minute), torque and power transferred from a ships main engine to the propeller(s).

Engine Condition and Diagnostic system can be delivered in a wide range of variants from a simple MIP system with one movable sensor to an advanced diagnostic system with fixed sensors on each cylinder, approved log / report functionality and ship-toshore solutions. In addition, operators of large-bore engines are able to monitor its emissions. The NOx module is the world’s first model based expert system for emission monitoring (currently covering NOx, SOx and CO2) for 2-stroke and 4-stroke large-bore engines in all applications.

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Celebrating four decades of service A history of 40 years provides many memories and our editor, Colleen Jacka, caught up with James Cooke (Jim) to reminisce about how he established Atlatech alongside Coen de Beer and Malcolm Thompson. Although initially focused on commercial diving, Atlatech has expanded over the years to encompass additional marine services and has made a name for itself both locally and internationally with both longterm staff and clients who contributed to the four decades of success.

t a function held to celebrate the company’s milestone anniversary, Ron Caris of RNC Ships Agency recalled how “this blonde fellow” came to introduce the company. “With two other well-established diving companies already in operation in the harbour, I knew he had a bit of an uphill battle against him,” he recalls. But, with Jim at the helm, Atlatech did take on the competition and has continued to be a part of the day-to-day activities in the Port of Cape Town for the last 40 years. In 1989 the company officially split into Atlatech Divers and Salvors cc and Atlatech Marine cc. Today the Atlatech team undertakes diving, hull and tank cleaning, painting and numerous other activities within South Africa and elsewhere when called upon. It is the combination of these two service companies that have effectively created a cohesive 24-hour emergency team that is available

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to the salvage, marine and offshore resource industries. Sitting in an office with walls that are covered in memorabilia of his time in the industry, it is clear that Jim treasures these memories and the people that are associated with them. He is quick to jump up and point out framed coins and photos that spark colourful recollections from across the globe. Long term philosophy These anecdotes make it clear that Jim has focused on more than just the business of Atlatech. Many of his team are long-term staff members with many decades of service to the company and to him. “You need people,” says Jim explaining how many of his team have been with him for the long haul and been willing to learn as they work in an environment that is always changing. “We have fought a hard battle to maintain competencies,” he adds. Financial Manager, Carol Reid, is one of the team that has worked her way up in the company having started as a youngster some 20 years ago. She is a constant in the office who makes sure that much of what is happening on the shoreside runs smoothly. Jim also introduces me to Livingstone, another of Atlatech’s long-serving team members who is now eyeing out retirement. He is humble about his time with the company, but smiles at one particular memory that found him in France ill-equipped for the cold

to undertake a contract. It was Jim’s wife, Kay who came to the rescue and went shopping for thermal underwear and delivered them to a room full of Atlatech crew in various stages of undress. Jim makes it clear that the success of the last 40 years is thanks largely to the support that he has received from his wife. “This is my wife’s story too,” he says. “I have given long hours and travelled extensively to ensure the success of the company, but she has been the constant support.” But it’s also about commitment to clients. Atlatech’s ethos of integrity has seen many long-term clients returning including Japan Tuna and De Beers Marine. Varied and exciting projects Jim can speak for days about the variety of projects that they have been involved with and the challenges that they have faced on site. They have been involved with the salvage associated with a number of high profile incidents off the southern African coastline including the Treasure in 2000, the Ikan Tanda in 2001 and the Sealand Express in 2003. All potential pollution problems, Atlatech was on hand to assist with the safe oil recovery and transfer. Battling Cape Town’s winter, Jim recalls removing about 300 cubic metres of oil from the mammoth ore carrier, Treasure. The Sealand Express, which beached itself in full view of the residents of Milnerton, Cape Town, saw Atlatech

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join a group of salvage experts to create a team that kept Capetonians abreast abpout the attempts to refloat the Maersk vessel. Atlatech Marine was responsible for the disposal of the HFO that was pumped off the vessel. This fuel was pumped into various tanks in the tugs standing by to refloat the vessel. All tanks on the tugs were then cleaned and reinstated to their original condition. Apart from the high-profile salvage work undertaken by Atlatech Divers and Salvors, it is the tank cleaning and marine services that keeps the Atlatech Marine team busy throughout the year. Jim’s attention to customer service and integrity have ensured that repeat business has

maintained a solid client base. Industry advocate But it’s not only the running of Atlatech that has driven Jim. The ship repair sector owes him a debt of gratitude for the additional work that he has undertaken in an advocacy position. Instrumental in the establishment of the South African Oil and Gas Alliance as well as the Cape Shiprepair Initiative – Jim has championed for Transnet National Ports Authority to pay attention to their ship repair infrastructure and facilities. He has always been passionate about the collective industry in Cape Town as well as Saldanha Bay, often serving on committees and associations in an effort to promote the port as a destination for ship and rig repair. It is this type of commitment to more than just his own company that has made Jim a well-respected leader and boss. Although many of his team have been with the company for decades, Atlatech has also provided a springboard for young trainee divers to gain experience and enter the lucrative international commercial diving scene. Speaking at the anniversary function, Sidwell Mandondo, Marine Manager commended Jim for his commitment to building the company and providing a stable, safe and caring work environment for his staff; “Jim spent seven days a week with us. The staff and I thank him and Kay for their dedication and support.” There are literally hundreds of additional stories spanning the four decades of Atlatech’s existence and they are soon to be the subject of a commemorative book that Jim has commissioned by author, Tony Westby-Nunn. The book is available to purchase from Ataltech at R250 per copy. For more information contact carol@ atlatech.co.za.

PHOTOS: Atlatech team and guests celebrate four decades of service at a function in Cape Town.

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CONGRATULATIONS on four decades of maritime stories

Congratulations to James and the entire Atlatech team on reaching this massive milestone. From the team at Maritime Review Africa.

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Massive milestone for boat builder

Tallie Marine reached a massive milestone in April as the St Helena boat building company celebrated their 30th anniversary of supplying reliable vessels to the African fishing industry.

hrough the years they have weathered many storms facing arduous political and economic times, as well as the ebb and flow of the fishing industry. Through hard work and determination, Tallie Marine has managed to rise to the challenges over the years to make sure that employees have jobs to keep coming back to and that they can continue to provide the same standard of service to the fishing industry as they have done over the last three decades. Tallie Marine started out in a small building in the Sandy Point Harbour where, for the first seven years, they refurbished wooden vessels. In 1995, however, founder Anton Tallie, conceived a plan to build GRP (Glassfibre Reinforced Plastic) vessels. With no moulds, no building and no design, he set out to make his vision a reality by securing funds to build a bigger factory. Then he began testing a small scale model that he had managed to design out of foam.

His design piqued the interest of many people in the fishing industry and the first GRP vessel was launched from an ‘under construction’ building in the Sandy Point Harbour in 1996. The rest, as they say, is history. More milestones to success An additional ten boats were commissioned that year alone. In addition, two new sizes were added as Anton and his small team had completed the moulds and were able to extend them to bigger sizes. Antonie Tallie joined his mother, who worked as financial manager at the company, and father in 1998 and together, father and son worked on the design for a vessel far bigger than anything they had done before. Two years later, Elenga Bay was launched, the first of the 90ft vessels. The next few years, spurred by a boom in the fishing industry, saw record production for Tallie Marine, with no less than 14 vessels launched in 2003 and 2004. This trend was somewhat abated in the years following the recession, which saw a sharp decline in new boats being built. However, with their knowledge of the product and in-house manufacturing capabilities with wood and steel work, Tallie Marine are able to create once-off custom builds, including the 26m flat bottom ferry for Mozambique and the 90-seater floating restaurant for Namibia; proving that their expertise is not limited solely to the fishing industry.

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Appointments  Launches  Functions  Announcements It was this adaptability that saw the company through the more trying times. Young blood In a pivotal move in 2016, Anton handed the company over to his son, Antonie, feeling that it was time for the younger generation to sustain the momentum going into the future. With Antonie at the helm, the company launched their first 100ft vessel in 2017. The boat is a staggering 30.4m long and conceivably the largest GRP vessel in Africa. With this milestone, Tallie Marine has strived to maintain their position at the forefront of innovation and design. They are also intent on staying ahead with new technology, which is essential for making these bigger vessels a reality. Antonie’s main focus is to continuously optimise mould design to make vessels more streamlined, thus reducing fuel costs, which inevitably lead to the sustainability of the vessels. There is also a focus on expanding the market further into Africa. His plan is to develop this relatively under-serviced market, providing more purpose built designs, with at least 30 percent expansion by 2020. Tallie Marine, under the guidance of its new Managing Director, is set to chart a course of even more innovation and development throughout the industry over the coming years. After all, pushing boundaries has become somewhat of an ideology for the company. Here’s to the next 30 years and more exciting milestones.

KEEP BUILDING ON YOUR SUCCESS Congratulations to the talented team at Tallie Marine. May the last three decades help mould your future success. From the team at Maritime Review Africa.

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Remembering those lost on Mendi

Remembering fallen heroes On Sunday, 4 March 2018 the SATS General Botha Old Boys Association paid homage to those from the Training Ship who were killed during World War 2 (1939-1945). They were joined, amongst others, by the Deputy Major, Councilor Ian Nielsen, SA Navy, Rear Admiral (Junior Grade) Kevin Watson, SA Legion, MOTHS, Royal Airforce Association, SA Gunners Association, Simons Town High School Lawhill Maritime Centre and TS Woltemade Sea Cadets. The names of 83 former Cadets appear on the General Botha Roll of Honour for World War II. These included various arms of the service and merchant navy:

On the Sunday closest to 21 February members of foreign diplomatic corps, SANDF personnel, veterans, UCT staff and students pay tribute to the men of the SS Mendi at a parade on Lower Campus. This year the parade was attended by the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Ian Nielsen, and the service conducted by Padre Tony Bethke. Both indicated that the Mendi memorial had become a firm fixture on the annual Cape Town calendar. Senior members of the SANDF and Department on Veteran affairs attended as did representatives of the Cape Garrison Artillery, Cape Town Highlanders, Cape Town Rifles, SA Navy and a host of other units added colour to the ceremony. The the SA Army band provided the music whilst the Cape Town Highlanders in their kilts provided the guard on Honour and sentries. Hilary Page (82), a descendant of Lt Samuel Emslie, who recruited many of the South African Native Labour Contingent (SANLC) in the Eastern Cape and drowned that day, was also in attendance to pay her tributes to her grandfather and all the men. Student involvement over the years has increased with representation and participation from all the Lower Campus residences - Baxter Hall, Graca Machel Hall, Kopano, Leo Marquard Hall and Tugwell Hall. The Wardens and staff have assisted in ensuring that the tradition is passed on annually and that wreaths are laid in memory of the Mendi. The event is a highlight for those UCT students who are either members of the SANDF or the Reserves who are studying at UCT. This year Candidate Officer Thabang Sebetoane, a Groote Schuur Mansions student, swopped his engineering overalls for his South African Airforce (SAAF) uniform. These opportunities are rare on campus and enable the SANDF to positively market themselves and opportunities available to students. This year Amanzi UCT, Sarina Mpharalala, a third year Commerce and Woolsack student, attended the commemoration and laid a unique wreath – sea water from the Atlantic Ocean to reunite the memorial with the ocean. By Lt Cdr Glenn von Zeil, SA Naval Reserves

Merchant Service Royal Airforce Royal Navy Seaward Defence Force / SA Naval Forces SA Army Many former Cadets were decorated during World War II. The best known was Squadron-Leader JD Nettelton, Royal Airforce, who was awarded the Victoria Cross and was later killed in action. The SATS General Botha Old Boys Association has a close relationship with the Sea Cadets Training Ship (TS) Woltemade as well as Simon's Town High School Lawhill Maritime Centre as they support maritime youth development and have instituted a bursary which was awarded to two TS Woltemade Sea Cadets for 2018. This is a practical means of ensuring that the values and of “honour and duty” which they subscribe to continue with the younger generation. By Lt Cdr Glen von Zeil, SA Naval Reserves PHOTOS: Reggie Lord ABOVE: The delegation from Transnet National Ports Authority and the Ports Regulator of South Africa during a tour of the Port of Saldanha that formed part of the Ports Regulator’s latest oversight visit to the Ports of Cape Town and Saldanha in March.

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Recognised for empowerment

Officially opened offices

arch saw the official opening of the newly renovated Seatrain offices in Simon's Town within the South African Maritime Training Academy (SAMTRA) facilities. SAMTRA recently acquired full ownership of Seatrain Consulting (Pty) Ltd which is now headed by Pieter Coetzer. Seatrain Consulting was established in 1999 by Captain Simon Pearson, a Master Mariner and highly respected specialist in the maritime education and training field since 1978. Since then, Seatrain has used its base in Cape Town, South Africa to assist companies in the West African oil and gas sector with seafarer training management and administration. South Africa is regarded by many as a high quality, cost effective alternative to sending trainees to Europe or to the Far East. Seatrain and SAMTRA have numerous partnerships, Joint Ventures and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) in place with industry role-players, institutions and universities.

frican Marine Solutions (AMSOL) was recognised as the winner of the 17th Annual Oliver Top Empowerment Awards in the 'Top Empowered Skills Development of the Year Award' category at the beginning of April. AMSOL employs 550 South Africans and is active in the Ports, Energy, Mining and Maritime sectors where it provides specialist marine solutions to clients that include Shell, BP, PetroSA, De Beers, Sapref and the South African Departments of Environmental Affairs and Transport, amongst others. Management and employees own 32 percent of the business and the company is 60 percent owned by Black South Africans. With an accredited Cadet Training Scheme, seafarer Rating Training Programme, Diver Training Programme as well as internships, AMSOL prioritises experiential training as an important component of talent development. The company’s tertiary bursary programme has included students of Maritime Studies and Marine Engineering as well as Oceanography ABOVE: Paul Maclons, MD of AMSOL, accepts the and Climatology at Masters level, reflecting AMSOL’s award on behalf of his team. commitment to sustainability. AMSOL values a diverse workplace and has recently partnered with training service provider Athena in Durban to invest in the training of young people living with disabilities. The company also offers learnerships to employees in relevant roles, supporting their career goals whilst at the same time increasing the value they offer the business and its clients. It is not just the development of its own employees that AMSOL believes is the key to transformation in the maritime sector. The company supports a talent pipeline that starts at secondary school level where AMSOL funds bursaries for specialist maritime education – and has partnered with maritime educators to develop both textbook and online resources to supplement learning for more than 1,500 learners at 25 secondary schools offering maritime subjects in Kwa-Zulu Natal, Eastern Cape and Western Cape in South Africa.

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MARINE GOLF DAY

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By Brian Ingpen

An agent for efficiency and service

Moving from the navy where, at the time, he was the youngest officer to command a warship, the amiable Ron Caris learnt the ship’s agency business when local harbours were crammed with vessels diverted from the Suez Canal route. “Hectic days, those,” he recalls as he and other agents – mostly young gents who had been thrown in the deep end of the agency business to help their bosses cope with the huge influx of shipping - spent their days and even nights aboard launches servicing ships off Robben Island; or seeing one ship leave the harbour, only to hear that the next one was already at the pilot station.

“Emergencies at sea always seem to happen over the weekend or on public holidays.”

o cell phones or laptops in those days! Crewlists, shipping arrivals lists and other documents were prepared on a typewriter, with Ron and his colleagues using two-finger typing methods, and loads of carbon paper, those hard-rubber typewriting-erasers, and tippex. “You learnt the job very quickly,” he reflects, “or you left!” After over a century since Union Line’s first mail steamer arrived in Cape Town, the weekly mailship service between South Africa and Britain was winding down. As Ron worked for Aero Marine, the port agent for these magnificent ships, he was the agent who sailed Pendennis Castle on her last voyage in 1976, then Windsor Castle, and SA Vaal when they sailed from Cape Town for the last time in September 1977. Shortly before the tugs pulled Windsor Castle away from Cape Town’s A Berth for the last time, her master, Commodore Patrick St Quentin Beadon, called Ron to his office. “A present for you,” he said, pushing a small parcel across

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his desk towards the young agent. Ron opened it to find a carefully crafted wooden box. Inside was a gold medal with an image of Dane – the first Union Line mailship - imprinted on one side, and Windsor Castle on the other. “I’ve still got it!” Ron told me with extreme pride. On 11 October 1977, he was the last ashore when Southampton Castle took the final mailship sailing, closing the era of a unique service that had been part of South African life for 120 years. Servicing the West Coast As trade sanctions began to bite, iron ore exports passing through Saldanha Bay were far below the intended volumes, but when some countries found that the lump ore was of better quality than that produced elsewhere, the west coast port began to thrive. Freight Marine Shipping sent him to Saldanha to run its newly-opened office. Besides the ore carriers, smaller bulkers

began to arrive to load lead, zinc and copper concentrates, mined in the Northern Cape and moved to the port via the Sishen-Saldanha railway, and swelling the number of ships at the port. During Ron’s time on the weskus, VLCCs began bringing crude oil for storage and for pumping to the Caltex refinery at Killarney, near Cape Town. “In St Helena Bay,” he told me, “we also did several ship-to-ship transfers of crude oil and oil products. The bigger ships would be lightened to enter Cape Town to discharge directly to the refinery, while the smaller receiving vessels would also head for Cape Town to discharge their cargoes.” Dealing with the bull in Cape Town Back in Cape Town and working for Rennies Ships’ Agency, Ron handled the fast Moore-McCormack freighters. While one of their vessels was in Cape Town, a stud bull, being carried in a make-shift stall on the foredeck, broke free and charged towards the ship’s fo’c’sle. Hearing the commotion, the Master went out on deck and, fancying himself to be the ultimate cowboy, readied himself to secure the bull, Texas-style. In vain, he tried to grab the animal that, now berserk, brushed aside the wannabe cowboy and cleared the gunwale, falling into the Duncan Dock. Without success – but perhaps fortuitously, given the animal’s fury at the time - the policemen aboard the launch Loerie tried to lasso the bull with the vessel’s mooring lines as he swam out of

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LEFT: RMS St Helena sailing for the Island on 24 January this year. After 28 years of service on the island trade, this was her last departure from Cape Town with passengers. For Ron Caris, it was an emotional send-off for he had been her agent for years. Photograph : Brian Ingpen

ABOVE: The final sailing of Union-Castle’s cargo-mailship Southampton Castle in October 1977 brought an end to the mailship service that had operated for 120 years. On that sailing, Ron Caris was the last person to come ashore from the ship in Cape Town. Photograph : Brian Ingpen

the harbour. Past the port control tower he swam, before scrambling out of the water at the seaward corner of East Pier, where he rushed down the breakwater. A hastily summoned vet managed to dart the animal that, after quarantine, went about the stud business of transferring his American bovine genes to local herds for which he had been loaded aboard the freighter for the voyage to Cape Town. Easter tragedy “Emergencies at sea,” Ron told me, “always seem to happen over the weekend or on public holidays.” He went on to relate a tragic story. “It was Good Friday ,” he said, “the phone rang, and on the other end was the Master of a tanker that was due to pass the Cape from South America, and heading for the Arabian Gulf.” An explosion, he learned, had occurred aboard the tanker. Some crewmembers were dead, but three others were seriously injured and required immediate evacuation. Within minutes, he had placed a helicopter and medical team on standby for the casevac operation; the hospital had been warned of the imminent arrival of seriously injured explosion victims, and the usual notification of the emergency landing of injured crewmembers had to go to customs and immigration. Not one to shy away from duty, even during such awful events, Ron flew out to the tanker with the medical team. “When I tried to help one of the victims onto a stretcher aboard the tanker,” Ron continued with the awful account, “the skin on his arm came away in my hand!” From the tanker, the helicopter flew straight to Tygerberg Hospital which, at that time, had the best burn-treatment unit. “And when we landed,” Ron concluded, “there wasn’t much fuel left!” Over the years, he logged up dozens of other helicopter and launch trips, bringing injured - or deceased – crewmen ashore.

Going it alone Among the ships that Ron Caris handled were Bank Line freighters that called en route from Asia to West Africa or South America. Through this contact, he established a good relationship with the line’s managers, Andrew Weir Shipping. Thus, when he decided to open his own agency business (RNC Ships’ Agency), and when Andrew Weir Shipping took over the management of RMS St Helena, Ron’s new company got the agency contract that became an important part in the development of RNC Ships’ Agency. A search for premises for his fledgling company took him to an old house in Milnerton, Cape Town. When he saw it, he was delighted. “I’ll buy it,” he told the property agent emphatically. “It’s my old family home when I was a kid!” An oil boom for shipping As onshore oil wells began to yield lower volumes and as oil prices began to rise substantially, the quest for oil went further offshore, and into really deep water off the West African and Brazilian coasts, and in the North Sea region. New technologies allowed production operations to extend to 4,000 metres of water, plus thousands of metres further below the sea bed. Increasing numbers of specialised deepwater rigs began to pass through Cape Town en route from Asian builders’ yards to the various exploration regions, bringing millions of rands into the coffers of local service providers, from sophisticated marine engineering or electronic contractors, to carpet-layers, and suppliers of crockery and masses of consumable stores. Other rigs and drill ships went to the lee of Robben Island to refuel, to take stores, or to change crews before proceeding to their destinations. Ron Caris entered the sector as rigs, their towing tugs and support vessels needed port agency services. Among those that he serviced was the ill-fated Deepwater

Horizon on her maiden voyage from the Orient to the UG Gulf where she later achieved notoriety for the huge explosion and devastating fire that caused the greatest oil spill. Agent for island ship Since taking over the agency for Andrew Weir – and for the popular mailship St Helena – Ron was the go-to person in matters relating to the ship and the islands she served. He had close working relationships with so many good people, including Captain Martin Smith, the outstanding Master of the first vessel of that name, and her successor, the custom-built ship that carried tourists and islanders alike for 28 years. Ron also enjoyed working with the first St Helenian to command the mailship, the friendly Captain Rodney Young who sadly passed away suddenly while on leave two years ago. The pursers aboard that wonderful vessel – Geoff Shellcross, Colin Dellar and Dave Padmore - with whom Ron also worked closely were splendid people. Captain Adam Williams is another St Helenian who commanded the mailship, and took her to the islands on her last voyage. Captain Williams has switched to the freighter Helena that now carries all manner of cargo – building materials, clothing, cars, frozen chickens, ice cream, and other goodies – to the islands. When Ron Caris stepped ashore for the last time from RMS St Helena in February this year, he could reflect on a fascinating 43-year career, filled with variety, and that continues to bring him immense satisfaction. And what does this shipping figure do between ships? You will find him at Kenilworth race course – perhaps even in the winner’s enclosure – for, besides shipping, horse racing is a passion, bringing him a stable of horses that have done well on the turf.

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Keeping our oceans alive with opportunity

Urgent need for seafood transparency and traceability This year’s Sustainable Seafood Symposium in Cape Town, South Africa called for the establishment of a global framework to create a fully traceable system encompassing all fishers, traders, retailers and consumers.

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“In the absence of adequate traceability and supply chain transparency, markets cannot recognise responsible fishers; consumers cannot make informed seafood choices and governments cannot successfully combat trade in illegal seafood products.”

What do we really know about the seafood on our shelves and on our plates?” asked WWF-SA Seafood Transformation Manager, Chris Kastern to the audience of representatives from the seafood sector, fisheries, government and various universities. According to Kastern the seafood supply chain is a difficult issue to grapple with. It is global. It is complex with players from both developed and developing countries exacerbating this. The World Economic Forum has stated that there is a real and immediate need for a global framework. Their vision is a legal and fully traceable system encompassing all fishers, traders, retailers and consumers. Illegal trade in seafood is estimated to be worth about $136 billion and statistics show that up to 20 percent of seafood imported and consumed in the USA is done so illegally. In a South African context, the West Coast rock lobster industry is permanently in the news. “This industry contributes an estimated R260 million to the South African economy and yet the West Coast rock lobster is facing potential extinction due to illegal and overfishing,” said Kastern. The maritime industry is aware and attempting to address the situation. The WWF-SA believes the solution lies in improving transparency and traceability and is supporting compliance initiatives by government. The aim is to ensure visibility of source at any point in the supply chain. Without a better understanding of exactly where seafood comes from and how it is harvested, consumers could easily be supporting illegal and unsustainable fishing practices without even knowing it. Global dialogue However, we cannot address these issues alone – global dialogue is essential and full chain seafood traceability is being demanded around the world. The establishment of data verification initiatives; the adoption of IT architecture for data exchange and the promotion of the harmonising of regulations are protocols

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already in place in certain countries. “In the absence of adequate traceability and supply chain transparency, markets cannot recognise responsible fishers; consumers cannot make informed seafood choices and governments cannot successfully combat trade in illegal seafood products. A possible way to improve this situation is to continuously look at innovative solutions such as blockchain technology. This technology is embedded in crypto currencies and is applicable to driving transparency in commodity supply chains,” says Kastern. An initiative called the Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (known as the Dialogue) is an international, business-to-business platform established to advance a unified framework of seafood traceability practices. It brings together seafood stakeholders from different parts of the supply chain. The aim of the initiative is to:

Improve the reliability of seafood information.

Reduce the cost of seafood traceability.

Contribute to supply chain risk reduction.

Contribute to securing the long-term

social and environmental sustainability of the sector.

Stakeholders believe that this can be achieved through concepts of digital, tamper-proof methods of traceability and blockchain technology. The Dialogue engages in regular working groups, but sadly up until this point, South Africa has not been represented at any of these working groups. Managing South Africa’s resources This year the symposium hosted three facilitated discussion groups. The first of the group, facilitated by Markus Burgener, Senior Programme Officer, Traffic focused its discussion around managing South Africa’s seafood resources. The discussion group looked at South Africa’s biggest fisheries management challenges; the measures that can be implemented to address the most impor-

tant issues and how supply chain companies can engage to ensure that these measures are implemented. Management challenges noted were: capacity, small-scale fisheries market access and balancing sustainable development in terms of its three pillars - social, economic and ecological development. Improving competitiveness Group two, facilitated by Michael Cohen, Market Outreach Associate, ISSF, discussed the issue of improving competitiveness in markets. The aim of this group was to look at local and global market regulations, and their effect on import and export of seafood products; evidence behind sustainable fishing and supply chain transparency being beneficial for commerce and communities; and how the supply chain can collaboratively drive sustainable fishing as a means to improve market access for local fisheries. Transparency and traceability were again emphasised as key building blocks that ultimately protect communities’ social and economic interests. Challenges highlighted included: clarity on what transparency and traceability actually mean, and capacity of industry to comply with regulations and enforcement of market regulations. Influencing consumer behaviour The final group, facilitated by Pavs Pillay, WWF-SASSI Programme Manager, focused on the issue of influencing consumer behavior. They looked at what consumer actions would catalyse a market to shift towards becoming more sustainable; how the supply chain can influence consumer behaviour and if it is possible for the South African seafood supply chain to present a unified message to consumers – as well as what that message would be. Delegates felt that more emotion should to be used in promoting the message of seafood sustainability. It needs to appeal to children and the millennial market. The symposium also saw the launch of the WWF-SASSI Retailer/Supplier Participation Scheme Report 2017 which showcases progress made over the last year by South African seafood vendors who have made commitments to sourcing sustainable seafood.

By Natalie Janse

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South Africa to play key role in exciting Weddell Sea expedition

South African research organisations and scientists will play a vital role in a major scientific expedition to one of the coldest, harshest and most remote locations in the world: the Weddell Sea off Antarctica that is due to commence at the beginning of next year.

part from the objective of surveying the underside of the Larsen C Ice Shelf and documenting the rich and little-studied marine life of the western Weddell Sea ecosystem, the expedition will also attempt to locate the wreck of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance, which was trapped and crushed by the ice and sunk there in 1915. The 45-day voyage will be conducted from the South African polar research and logistics vessel the SA Agulhas II, owned by the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA), and managed by South African company Amsol. This modern research ship has a wide range of science laboratories and facilities, and offers a powerful and effective platform for the multi-disciplinary research. The vessel has been chartered by a charitable trust in the Netherlands, The Flotilla Foundation, which will use the ship for a pioneering programme of science and exploration planned by Professor Julian Dowdeswell, Director of the Scott Polar Research Institute at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. Multi-discipline research team Ocean researchers from the University of Cape Town, Nelson Mandela University and the South African Environmental Observation Network will join an international team of scientists from institutions around the world, including the Nekton

Foundation in the UK and the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. The team will comprise glaciologists, marine geologists, marine biologists, marine biogeochemists, oceanographers and marine archaeologists, who will use autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to survey the sea floor down to beyond 3,000 metres, study cavities on the underside of the ice shelf, and search for the wreck of Endurance. Antarctica has about 1.5 million square kilometres of floating ice shelves, which have been surveyed and studied from above, but only very rarely from beneath. Many of these ice shelves are thinning and retreating rapidly, making scientific investigations here very timely. The Larsen A and B ice shelves collapsed suddenly in a matter of weeks in 1995 and 2002, respectively, and one of the biggest iceberg calving events ever recorded took place from Larsen C Ice Shelf in July 2017. Ice shelves are of particular scientific interest because they are susceptible both to atmospheric warming from above and ocean warming from below. Coordinating with the underwater research and survey work, Professor Wolfgang Rack and his team from Gateway Antarctica at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand, will use specially-equipped aerial drones to measure sea ice thickness and snow depth, and will also assist with the navigation of the SA Agulhas II through the pack ice in the Weddell Sea. The drone measurements will be coordinated with data from an upward-looking AUV to give a better understanding of sea ice formation. Unprecedented opportunity Professor Isabelle Ansorge of the University of Cape Town said, “Participating in the Weddell Sea Expedition 2019 will give South African researchers an

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unprecedented opportunity to investigate and explore one of the most remote, and least-studied places on our planet, and to collaborate with international research colleagues across different disciplines.” Professor Julian Dowdeswell commented, “Ice shelves surrounding the Weddell Sea are important because they affect the mass-balance and stability of the Antarctic Ice Sheet, as well as ocean-current circulation. If ice shelves thin, break up to produce icebergs and retreat as the atmosphere and ocean waters warm, then ice flow from the interior accelerates and more mass is lost, contributing to global sealevel rise. “Melting at the base of ice shelves and calved icebergs also releases fresh water which can inhibit the generation of very dense Antarctic Bottom Water; one of the major drivers of the thermohaline circulation of the oceans, which provides vital nutrients to major fishery grounds around the world.”

“Participating in the Weddell Sea Expedition 2019 will give South African researchers an unprecedented opportunity to investigate and explore one of the most remote, and least-studied place on our planet, and to collaborate with international research colleagues across different disciplines.”

Marine Protected Area The Weddell Sea is thus one of the last pristine regions of the planet, with minimal influence from human activities and has been nominated as a large, international Marine Protected Area (MPA), with the support of the South African government. The expedition will, therefore, gather vital baseline data on the rare and littlestudied species which inhabit this icy ecosystem, as well as studying the key physical processes driving changes in the region’s sea ice, ocean currents and the fringing ice shelves. The proposed MPA would aim to dedicate the Weddell Sea to peaceful cooperation and scientific research, which are the basis of the Antarctic Treaty. This unique area is home to marine animal communities and ecosystems that have adapted to Antarctic living conditions over millions of years. It is home to about 14,000 animal species. Marine biologists have compared the diversity of species found here to that of tropical coral reefs. The Weddell Sea is home to globally significant populations of whales, seals and penguins. Inspiration and outreach The Weddell Sea Expedition 2019 hopes to inspire young people about science, engineering and technology, and the protection of Antarctica, and is partnering with the Royal Geographical Society to ensure that the expedition’s research and findings are disseminated as widely as possible to schools and students in the UK, South Africa and beyond. The programme will also work with the existing schools outreach programmes developed in South Africa by the University of Cape Town and Nelson Mandela University to expand student knowledge of polar science and environmental issues in the Weddell Sea.

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A natural leader As CEO of CapeNature, Dr Razeena Omar is tasked with the massive undertaking of overseeing biodiversity conservation in the Western Cape. Natalie Janse asked Dr Omar about her passion for the environment, the challenges she faces on a daily basis and her big concerns for nature conservation in South Africa. completing my BEd degree at the University of Cape Town and environment and education at Rhodes University for my PhD studies – have prepared me for this. These academic journeys all prepared me for my various positions in government and NGOs and public entities. My position as Chief Director of Integrated Coastal Management for the Department of Environmental Affairs (Oceans and Coasts) afforded me the opportunity to ensure policies and legislation were developed during my tenure. I spent five years at South African National Parks to set up the People and Conservation branch and the previous five years as an environmental advisor to a National Minister. I’m using every bit of insight and experience gained to assist me in my task as CEO of CapeNature. I welcome any opportunity to further my knowledge base.

What does your job entail on a daily basis? Every day is different, bringing new challenges and opportunities. What is key is managing the governance of the entity and the staff to further sustainability into the future. I spend a substantial amount of time talking and listening to staff while doing administrative duties, operations and leading the public entity on governance issues.

How did your career path lead you to your current position? My primary career path was initially in the natural sciences, followed by education, environmental science and ecology. Every step in my career and every position has contributed in a non-coincidental way to where I am today. All my studies, from my science studies at the University of the Western Cape, where I obtained my BSc (1979), BSc Honours in Zoology (1980), Higher Diploma in Education (1982), and Masters focusing on ecology; to

At present our natural maritime resources are vulnerable without proper protection. Overfishing, bycatching and pollution are major threats to the health of our oceans.

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What aspects of your job do you find more challenging? As the public entity responsible for biodiversity conservation, accountability for our mandate is of the utmost importance. As CEO I try to extract that accountability from all of my staff, consistently. It is not always easy, but it is my job to ensure we remain accountable to the citizens of the Western Cape.

Where does your passion for the environment come from? I grew up in an underprivileged setting. Starting my career as a teacher, working in science, biology and mathematics education, I loved nothing more than taking trainee teachers into nature for field work. All the more so because it was a very difficult time for the country. This combination of science and education is what ultimately steered my career path in the direction of conservation.

Do you have any conservation role models? The late internationally renowned environmental activist Wangari Maathai is someone I admired. She spearheaded exemplary conservation work in sustainable development as the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

Conservation is close to my heart and I feel very privileged to have been afforded the opportunity to have lead CapeNature for the past five years, for future generations to come.

What do you think is the most pressing problem facing the maritime environment that needs to be addressed within the next 5 – 10 years?

What aspects of your job do you really enjoy?

At present our natural maritime resources are vulnerable without proper protection. Overfishing, bycatching and pollution are major threats to the health of our oceans.

I enjoy working for conservation and making it accessible to all, so that people can take ownership of conservation. It is very challenging but also very rewarding when you achieve it. Having over 30 years of experience within the environmental conservation sector you’ll find that people and communities are the core thread of all the work done in my career. I also enjoy working with younger staff, because when I see them grow it is extremely fulfilling.

Who is your Green Warrior? The citizens of the Western Cape are Green Warriors at the moment. The drought in the Western Cape has impacted, in some instances positively, the way people see and think about conservation and water as a precious commodity. I implore people to continue to be water conscious and be the green warriors of this province.

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.

www.africanwastenetwork.org.za

GREEN MARINE

Keeping our oceans alive with opportunity

Identifying a need to certify more fisheries “We don’t make the change. We incentivise.” This was the message from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) at the 6th annual MSC/WWF-SASSI Sustainable Seafood Symposium held in Cape Town in March where they outlined ambitious plans to increase the number of certified fisheries. At present only 12 percent of fish caught globally is MSC certified. MSC hopes to increase that number to 20 percent by 2020 and 30 percent by 2030. They believe that these rather aspirational goals can be reached through the recognition and rewarding of sustainable fisheries and ensuring that MSC certification remains highly credible. Cultivating and expanding the seafood market and building on existing public awareness and support remain crucial. “MSC is a partner based and collaborative initiative. Our partners are making a significant difference to the health of the world’s fish stocks through improved harvesting strategies and monitoring systems. We rely on our partners,” said Michael Marriot, South Africa Manager, Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). Marriot emphasised the need for eco-labelling to be scientifically robust as well as the need for both retailer and industry buy-in. Now, after 20 years of certification, the challenge facing MSC is finding solutions to scale up their work. Public awareness It is essential that consumers recognise the value of MSC accreditation and buy into the concept completely. Public awareness relies heavily on communication and working with partners, especially retailers. Moving forward the MSC has identified both South Africa and China as markets that they will continue to engage with. Recognising smaller fisheries In the past MSC has been criticised for not recognising smaller fisheries. Their Global South initiative, based in PHOTO: South GREENPEACE Africa, was established in response to this and aims to recognise smaller fisheries that are doing well. The initiative focuses on investing heavily in outreach, incentives, tools, financing mechanisms and capacity building. Fish for good MSC is also part of the Dutch Postcode Lottery funded project, Fish for Good, which aims to engage different sectors for both social and environmental purposes using the MSC standard as a framework. Three countries have been identified under the project’s banner: Mexico, Indonesia and South Africa. With the first phase of the project already in operation, there is a heavy reliance on external input, with the MSC serving as a stakeholder. This first stage involved identifying relevant fisheries and selecting a group of 15. Information is now being gathered and an advisory group has been set up. This phase will reach completion at the end of April. “At that point phase two will be implemented involving a MSC hopes to pre-assessment against the MSC standard,” said Marriot. increase the number

30%

By Natalie Janse

of certified fisheries to 30% by 2030.

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Better data, healthier oceans Knowledge is power when it comes to improving ocean health, yet only a tiny fraction of our marine and coastal areas are comprehensively monitored. Luckily, new technologies, approaches, and players – including ‘citizen scientists’ and private sector supporters – are lining up to help fill this ocean data chasm.

ith the livelihoods of an estimated three billion people dependent on the oceans, it’s no surprise that issues like climate change, habitat loss and other alarming ocean health trends are quickly rising to the top of the global agenda. But gaining a clear picture of what’s happening in the oceans is easier said than done. Less than five percent of the oceans are effectively monitored, according to observations published by the World Economic Forum, leaving “a pressing need to gather data at higher frequency, quality and variety” in order to set adequate ocean health management policies. This line from data to policy is well understood by researchers working on the Ocean Health Index (OHI), a collaborative framework to evaluate ocean ecosystems that was set up by University of California, Santa Barbara’s National Centre for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) and Conservation International. The OHI’s scope goes far beyond traditional oceanography and marine science, drawing on more than a hundred databases to include human factors like population and economics into its assessments. Julia Stewart Lowndes, PhD, is an NCEAS marine researcher who works on the index as a project scientist. For her and her colleagues, the need for more data is clear. “We always say you can’t manage what you can’t measure. Though satellite information from NASA and data from NOAA are available for areas throughout the globe, she explained, they’re just a starting point. It’s vital to have in-water samplings over time. “That’s really good for both validating the satellite records and for seeing how different parts of the ocean are changing at different rates,” says Lowndes. Can ocean health benefit from digitisation? The move towards digitisation is opening opportunities for private sector involvement. Eniram, the Wärtsilä-owned company focused on advanced data solutions, oversees the real-time remote monitoring of about 300 ships for Wärtsilä’s customers. Along with

information on engine performance, fuel consumption and the like, sensors on board collect and transmit data related to ocean conditions such as weather, currents, depths and seawater temperatures as these ships crisscross the globe. Melvin Mathews, Director Maritime at Eniram, believes this data can and should – with customers’ permission – be anonymised and shared with researchers to add to the body of ocean data being collected. “There is a lot of information we’re getting that could be useful. This information, when analysed over time, can show changes in measurements so we can actually track progress. We can put our finger on what’s getting worse,” says Mathews. He adds that he would like to see information sharing not only from the ships Wärtsilä monitors, but also from the roughly 2,000 to 3,000 ships that use similar advanced data platforms. Interpreting the data In a similar fashion, technology has now created another non-traditional source for ocean data. A US-based non-profit has developed Smartfin, a surfboard fin packed with low-cost sensors that measure multiple ocean parameters and transmit the data to the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in San Diego for analysis. Smartfin founder Andrew Stern says it could be particularly useful in monitoring conditions around coral reefs and pinpointing potential trouble spots that could benefit from active intervention. Stern’s goal is to distribute Smartfin on a loan basis to thousands of surfers, effectively turning them into citizen scientists. Clearly, gaining the necessary insights into our marine and coastal ecosystems is a demanding task, but heightened collaboration and new ideas could bridge the data gap, giving new hope for healing the oceans. It is this ethos that has inspired Wärtsilä’s close partnership with the Ocean Sciences Campus at the Nelson Mandela University (NMU) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Greg Davids, Adjunct Professor, Marine Engineering is excited about the prospects for collaboration and research within a South African context.

“This information, when analysed over time, can show changes in measurements so we can actually track progress. We can put our finger on what’s getting worse.”

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◊ Spare Parts

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302

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 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702

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 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 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 DCD 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 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702

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 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702

◊ Pitch Propeller Repairs

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 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 ◊ Pneumatic Engine Control Repairs

◊ Propellers

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 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 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 ◊ Propulsion Systems

African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206

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 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Valves

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 DCD 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 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 List your company’s details here ◊ Water Jets

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

◊ 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 ◊ 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

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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

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040;

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Products and services

◊ Ice Makers

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 ◊ RSW Plants

SAMD (Beele Engineering): Tel 021 788 2212 ◊ Scales

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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 SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ Automatic Steering

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 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 List your company’s details here ◊ 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 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

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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 SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886

◊ Gyros

◊ Electronic 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 SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886

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 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 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 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ Maritime Communication Equipment

◊ 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 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

Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Viking Life-Saving Equipment (SA) (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 514 5160; Fax 086 403 4211 ◊ Precise DGPS Positioning

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 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 SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 Satellite Phones and Email ◊ Satelite Phones & Email

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040;

Products and services 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 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 SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ Weather & Receivers

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 ◊ Attorneys Maritime Law

Bowman Gilfillan: CPT Tel 021 480 7811; Fax 021 424 1688: DBN Tel 031 265 0651; Fax 086 604 6318

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

507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050

Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752

◊ Fisheries Research

◊ Onsite Machining

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

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 ◊ 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

◊ Consulting Engineers

◊ Logistics

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; email info@sturrockgrindrod.com

◊ Crew Transport Services

Servest Marine Services: Tel 021 448 3500; Fax 021 447 0895 ◊ Equipment Selection & Procurement

African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 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 Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302

◊ Marine Surveyors

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Offshore Maritime Services: Tel 021 425 3372 Fax 021 425 3379 ◊ Maritime Training

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

◊ Enviromental Services

◊ Naval Architects

African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885

Anchor Environmental: Tel 021 701 3420; Email admin@anchorenvironmental.co.za

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050

◊ Classification Societies

◊ Ferry Services

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050

African Marine Solutions: Tel 021

◊ Bulk Terminals

BUYERS’ GUIDE

◊ Net Monitoring

Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888

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 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 ◊ 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

DCD Dorbyl Marine Cape Town: Tel 021 460 6000; Fax 021 447 6038 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 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302 ◊ Salvors

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 ◊ Seabed Surveys

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 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702

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Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; email info@sturrockgrindrod.com

PUMPS

◊ Ship Registration

◊ Ballast Water Systems

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050

African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888

◊ 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 ◊ STCW 95Training

Unicorn Training School: Tel 031 274 4770 Fax 031 5578 ◊ Superintendent (Marine)

◊ 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 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com

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

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◊ Surveyors, Hull, Machinery

◊ Fresh & Sea Water Pumps

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302 ◊ Tailshaft Surveys

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 DCD 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

◊ 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 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 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 ◊ Marine Pump Sales

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 C Dynamics International: Tel 021 555 3232; Email Lindsay@c-dynamics.co.za

◊ Towage

◊ Pumping Services

◊ Technical Documents

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 List your company’s details here

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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 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702

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 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 0836 ◊ Spare Parts

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 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com

SHIP REPAIR & MARINE MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING SERVICES & EQUIPMENT ◊ Anti fouling systems

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 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 ◊ Battery Management

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 C Dynamics International: Tel 021 555 3232; Email Lindsay@c-dy-

namics.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 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Boat Builders

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 DCD 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 Hulamin (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 507 9100; Fax 021 534 2469 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 ◊ 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 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 ◊ 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 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510 1659, Fax 021 510 1481 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 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 DCD Dorbyl Marine Cape Town:

Products and services 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 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 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 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

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 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 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 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 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 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 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 DCD 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 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Electrical & Mechanical Repairs

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 DCD 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 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 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 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 ◊ 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 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 ◊ 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 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 ◊ 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 ◊ Gritblasting

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367 DCD 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 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 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 ◊ 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 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 ◊ 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 ◊ 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 SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com

BUYERS’ GUIDE

◊ 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 List your company’s details here ◊ Hull Cleaning

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 ◊ 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 ◊ Insulation

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 ◊ 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 ◊ 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

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BUYERS’ GUIDE

Products and services

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 ◊ 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 ◊ 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 ◊ 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 ◊ Ship Conversions

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 ◊ Ship Equipment Repairs ◊ Ship 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 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

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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 ◊ Steering Gear, Repairs

EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 ◊ 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 ◊ Sterngear

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za ◊ Stud Welding ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050

◊ Subsea Electronic Engineering

Marine Solutions: Tel 021 511 0843; Email barry@marinesolutions.co.za ◊ 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 ◊ Tank Blasting & Coating 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 ◊ 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

◊ Ultrasonic Cleaning

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050

EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com

Servest Marine Services: Tel 021 448 3500; Fax 021 447 0895 ◊ Offshore Rig Supply

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 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772

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 DCD Dorbyl Marine Cape Town: Tel 021 460 6000; Fax 021 447 6038 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396

◊ Underwater Systems

SABT (Pty)Ltd: Tel 021 551 9588; Email bunkers@sabunker.com

◊ Underwater Welding Repairs

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 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 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302 ◊ Welding Repairs

SHIP SUPPLY ◊ Bunkers 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

◊ Crew Changes

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

◊ Oil Pollution Abatement / Cleanup

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 ◊ Oil Pollution Equipment

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 ◊ Oil Spill Prevention Kits

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

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 SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com

◊ Lubricants

AIRR: Tel 021 905 4814: Email info@airr.co.za ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 SABT (Pty)Ltd: Tel 021 551 9588; Email bunkers@sabunker.com

◊ Launches, Helicopters

African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050

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