MARITIME REVIEW AFRICA
NEWS ROUND-UP JANUARY 2019
PORTS & HARBOURS
ANALYSIS & REPORTS
Agreement to upgrade multi-purpose capacity in Port Elizabeth
African countries lag behind in technology uptake in the maritime sectors
SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has concluded an agreement with Bidfreight Port Operations (Pty) Ltd (BPO) for the design, development, financing, construction, operation, maintenance and transfer of a Multi-Purpose Terminal at Sheds 10 and 11 in the Port of Port Elizabeth, following an open tender process.
AFRICA is lagging behind in terms of technological advancement, investment, regulation, governance and infrastructure in the maritime sector according to a report by the International Maritime Organisation and the World Maritime University launched this month.
“We are extremely excited that the agreement with BPO has been concluded and that we can welcome a world-class independent operator to the Port of Port Elizabeth,” said Nozipho Mdawe, Chief Operating Officer of TNPA. She added that the development would optimise the use of Sheds 10 and 11, and give the port an edge in the competition for import and export cargo for Southern Africa. Bidfreight Port Operations (Pty) Ltd was formed in 2004 and provides in-port logistics in South Africa with operations in all of the country’s commercial ports. BPO is a fully empowered Black Empowerment entity with a level 2 rating. Although the official ceremony took place this month, the agreement was concluded towards the end of
The report does, however, highlight South Africa as a having good potential for the adoption of new technologies as it ranks 7.5 for infrastucture related to all economic domains and 4.16 for the maritime profile. For the human capital indicator in the maritime field, South Africa ranks 3.86 and for the general profile 3.46. ABOVE: Nozipho Mdawe (TNPA’s Chief Operating Officer) hands over the official agreement to Jannie Roux (BPO Managing Director).
last year. The refurbishment of Sheds 10 and 11 commenced in November 2018 and the facility is expected to be fully operational by September 2019. With the overall multi-purpose cargo demand projections for South Africa,
and the much required undercover storage infrastructure close to the quayside to support this, the facility will play a vital role in growing the volume of multi-purpose cargo passing through the Port of Port Elizabeth, boosting the economy of the region.
According to the report, “The African and Latin American countries, including middle-level income countries such as Brazil and Ghana, would have the most catching up to do in terms of introducing technological innovation, investment, regulation and infrastructure, including in the maritime sector.” DOWNLOAD THE REPORT HERE
MARITIME SECURITY
PORTS & HARBOURS
Joint naval exercise gets underway
New equipment arrives for port expansion
MOZAMBIQUE: Mozambique, the United States of America and a number of other partner countries began a 11-day naval exercise aimed at providing training in combating illicit trafficking, piracy and the interception of vessels engaged in illegal fishing during January. Dubbed “Cutlass Express 2019”, the operation is taking place within the framework of the existing multilateral partnership between the Republic of Mozambique, the United States of America and other partner countries. The 11-day naval exercise kicked off yesterday in the city of Pemba, Province of Cabo Delgado and will end on February 7 2019. The “Cutlass Express 2019” exercise also includes the holding of a Symposium of Senior Leaders in the city of Maputo from 4 to 7 February 2019, co-organised with the African Centre for Strategic Studies. The exercise was designed to strengthen multilateral cooperation
between naval forces operating in the Indian Ocean and will focus on developing skills related to the identification, approach and pursuit of suspect vessels at sea. Illicit trafficking in drugs, flora and fauna and human beings is a continuing challenge for Mozambique, the United States and partner countries around the world. Together with eleven other East African and Indian Ocean nations, Mozambique signed the Jeddah Amendment to the 2017 Djibouti Code of Conduct, which offers it the possibility to build national and regional capacities to respond to the wider problems of maritime security, the sustainable development of the maritime sector. The “Cutlass Express” exercise moves each year, with 2019 representing the ninth year of a naval exercise to strengthen cooperation and interoperability between the military forces of the partner nations.
GHANA: The first Ship-to-Shore (STS) and Electronic Rubber Tyre Gantry cranes arrived at the end of December at the Port of Tema to mark the beginning of the transformation of the site into a container terminal that should be operational by mid-2019. The STS cranes are 89 m high. They allow containers to be handled on board with a reach of 66 m and a capacity of 65 tons. The eRTG cranes are designed to stack up to five containers in height and sven in width. Designed by ZPMC, they are equipped with the latest technologies and will meet the requirements of shipowners in terms of quality of service, speed and operational safety. Mohamed Samara, CEO of MPS was also at the event and congratulated the teams who are contributing to the development of MPS and the economic growth of the country. In the long term, the project will strengthen the position of the Port of Tema as a major gateway to Ghana and the region.
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FISHING & AQUACULTURE:
SHIPPING
Learning to scale fisheries for better livelihoods Countries are finding out from Viet Nam how fisheries sector opportunities can transform their economies. “If only we could have this in our country,” says Manding Saidykhan from the Gambia in West Africa, referring to an industrial shrimp farm he visited in Viet Nam to see new aquaculture technology and fisheries management techniques. “Our country needs this type of aquaculture, so we can have food security and reduce pressure on the seas.” Perceptions of the potential of the fisheries sector to support some of the world’s poorest nations – the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) – are changing. Saidykhan was among more than 50 participants of an UNCTAD-led workshop at the Regional Centre of Excellence at Nha Trang University from states as diverse as Cambodia, Comoros, Mozambique, Myanmar and Uganda. Another participant, Paul Omani, who is the regulatory head of inspection services at Uganda’s agriculture ministry, says Viet Nam’s success as a leading exporter of high-value fish products is an inspiration to LDCs. “We have learned about the high production systems from Viet Nam and their export-orientated focus on high-value fish species,” he says. “We saw their production systems, highly intensive, for shrimp. This is one of the main fish species being exported to the market. It is making a very big contribution to Viet Nam’s economic development.” “LDCs should emulate the examples and experiences of Viet Nam and put fisheries on the agenda,” Omani added. The Ugandan authorities, for instance, have expressed interest in adjusting their country’s domestic food safety standards to meet international standards and boost exports to high-end markets. Concrete changes The UNCTAD-led fisheries diversification training programme is having a tremendous ripple effect in other policy and regulatory circles. Mozambique, for example, has taken important steps to develop a domestic aquaculture sub-sector. It also established a multi-sector task force of key ministries, the private sector and civil society to develop a model for developing the marine-based and freshwater aquaculture.
Meanwhile, the government of Comoros has gone all the way, introducing a strategic piece of crucial legislation.
That is why knowledge remains the key to unlocking opportunities.
It penned a law requiring all vessels fishing in its sovereign waters to offload on Comorian soil, ensuring the island nation adds value to its economy, creates employment opportunities and generates more income to vulnerable sections of its society.
Viet Nam is delivering fisheries development training to the world’s poorest countries on behalf of UNCTAD. “LDC’s can benefit from Viet Nam’s lessons and experiences,” says Kim Anh Nguyen, coordinator of the centre.
Achieving the dream
“Viet Nam’s fisheries sector has achieved significant growth, especially in aquaculture. We encouraged private sector investment in fish with export potential and supported the creation of vibrant institutions, such as training centres, universities and laboratories. As a result, Viet Nam has seen its fish-exports increase rapidly.”
“We have already seen tangible impacts, with concrete changes in domestic legislation, institutions and policies in some of the participating countries,” says UNCTAD’s Mussie Delelegn, from the division for Africa, LDCs and special programmes. “The policy and legislative changes are one development in what we anticipate will be a slew of knock-on impacts that will re-shape fisheries and aquaculture in economies that need it the most.”
The centre and a similar one in Mauritius are funded by a United Nations Development Account (UNDA). Since 2014, 500 experts, policy practitioners and officials from several LDCs and other vulnerable economies have been trained.
Shallow waters The opportunity to use fisheries and aquaculture for export diversification is very real and important for LDCs, says UNCTAD’s Africa, LDCs and special programmes director, Paul Akiwumi.
“Our training opens up the world of what is possible. People don’t know what they don’t know,” Delelegn says. “Training changes this.” Training focuses on how to harness the potential of the fisheries sector for socio-economic development, improve fisheries resources management and meet food safety and quality standards.
Fish are already the most traded agricultural commodity by value. Global production is set to increase from 187 million tonnes in 2018 to 250 million tonnes by 2030. Beyond diversification, the fisheries sector holds significant potential for economic and social development.
It also helps in identify pressing challenges facing the fishery sector, and articulate policy and institutional responses to the challenges.
But this will only be possible if some significant hurdles – the lack of productive capacities, inadequate infrastructure, the artisanal or traditional nature of the sector, and stringent food safety and quality standards – are overcome.
To date, eight workshops have been hosted, and there have been some big wins along the way. More than a quarter of the participants have been women. UNCTAD is preparing a fixed course curriculum including ten modules on fisheries development in partnership with the: International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) International Maritime Organization (IMO) Royal Tropical Institute of the Netherlands (KIT) academic partners of Nha Trang University, Viet Nam. Fishery Research Center of Mauritius Environment for Development (EfD) Initiative at the University of Gothenburg
LDCs face many difficulties in exporting their fishery resources. Even though six of the top 16 producers of fish from inland waters are from developing countries, not one of the world’s 47 LDCs – categorised for structural economic and geopolitical disadvantages – features on the list of the top 10 exporters of fish products. The share of LDCs in global fisheries exports remains at two percent, in sharp contrast with other developing countries whose export share increased from about 35 percent in the 1980s to more than 55 percent today. Add in the pressure of keeping up with changing food quality and standards, the world’s poorest countries keep wading shallow waters.
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Cabotage and local content under spotlight NIGERIA: Nigeria is showing its intention to clamp down on oil and gas sector companies not seen to be promoting local content or defying cabotage requirements. The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has issued two marine notices this month to highlight their intentions in this regard. NIMASA has suspended all waivers on manning requirements for vessels engaged in coastal trade for a number of positions including Second Officer, Second Engineer, Second Mate as well as Able Seamen, ratings and stewards. All applications for grants to waiver manning requirements for Captains, Chief Engineers, Chief Officer or Chief Mate need to be made to NIMASA, but must be accompanied by a training and transition plan for the replacement of these positions with a qualified Nigerian within six to 12 months. Chartering and marine services NIMASA has also issued a warning to the oil and gas sector to work towards the objectives of the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act, 2003. In a notice issued this month, NIMASA has called for all oil and gas operators to submit the following: A five year marine service/vessel chartering plan. Schedule of existing and ongoing marine projects that highlights the particulars of each contractor, the type of vessel; the location as well as the vessel ownership and contract value. NIMASA has further stipulated that all tenders for the award of marine contracts and vessel engagements will have to be published in three National Newspapers and on the Nigerian Petroleum Exchange Platform citing compliance with Cabotage as a pre-requisite for award of the contract. In addition, operators are now required to inform the Agency in writing of the date of expiration of every existing maritime contract six months before it expires. Should an award be signed with a foreign firm on the basis of non-availability of local capacity, the operators will be required to obtain NIMASA’s Certificate of No Objection prior to finalisation.
MARITIME REVIEW AFRICA ANALYSIS & REPORTS
PRODUCTS & SERVICES:
Freight derivative trade up in 2018
Engine supplier takes on new agency SOUTH AFRICA: Sweden’s Zipwake has teamed up with Seascape Marine Services in South Africa, suppliers of marine products and services representing brands such as Yanmar Marine, Hamilton Jet, Kohler Marine, D torque, Eliche Radice and Cox diesel outboards. Seascape, which is based in Cape Town, will represent Zipwake Dynamic Trim Control Systems in order to focus on the leisure and light duty marine market along the coast and inland waterways in South Africa and other Sub-Saharan territories. “Zipwake products offer a genuine step change for boat owners who choose comfort and enjoy performance. We are very happy to add a competitive product range to solve the wellknown trim problems of planing and semi-planing boats,” says James de Jong, general manager for Seascape, adding that the company will hold stock of all Zipwake’s interceptor systems and accessories.
“We will train our staff to sell and support the product from application engineering to installation and after sales support,” he confirmed.
FIGURES compiled by the Baltic Exchange reveal that the overall volume of Forward Freight Agreement (FFA) trades increased in 2018. Freight derivative volumes in the tanker market rose by 20 percent in 2018 hitting 321,962 lots, volumes in the dry market rose 1.4 percent to 1,196,929 lots, its strongest performance since 2008, while dry options volumes rose by 44 percent to 268,976 lots, finding similar levels to 2016. One lot is defined as a day’s hire of a vessel or 1000 metric tonnes of ocean transportation of cargo.
He believes that the Zipwake-Seascape collaboration should bring new and exciting prospects for Zipwake interceptors in the region.
Closer analysis of the figures reveals that on the dry bulk side panamax volumes grew by 10 percent and now account for nearly half (48 percent) of all dry FFA trades. Capesize volumes were down slightly on 2017, dropping 4.5 percent to 481,725 lots. For dry options, panamax volumes grew by 65 percent to 82,987 lots, now accounting for nearly a third (31 percent) of all trades, with capesize volumes improving 37 percent to 182,575 lots to take a 68 percent share of the total. Supramax lots were down 3.5 percent (3,414 lots) on 2017 levels, accounting for the final 1 percent of the 2018 total
“We are very proud that we have reached this agreement with Seascape and we can foresee an efficient and joint market penetration to provide boatbuilders and boat owners in the region with the latest technology and products for trimming their boats,” says Göran Fredin at Zipwake.
Open dry interest stood at 207,891 lots on 2 January 2019, up 25 percent on 2 January 2018. Dry option open interest is also up with 185,724 lots open on 2 January 2019, up 57 percent on 2 January 2018. For tankers, dirty trade volumes were up 53 percent on the previous year reaching 191,224 lots. Much of this growth took place in the final quarter of 2018 when an average of 5691 lots were traded each week. Clean volumes for the year were down 10 percent at 130,738 lots.
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OIL & GAS:
BLUE ECONOMY
Japanese mining company sets up offices
Kickstarting the New Year with a focus on the blue economy
SOUTH AFRICA: Recognising Africa’s potential to supply natural resources, The Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) has chosen to set up an office in Johannesburg, from February this year, bringing the number of international JOGMEC offices to 14. JOGMEC has interests in coal and natural gas development in Mozambique as well as the geological and geophysical surveying of petroleum in Kenya. But the Japanese owned entity has had its footprint on African soil as far back as 2008 when they established a Geologic Remote Sensing Centre in Botswana.
FISHING & AQUACULTURE
Artisinal fisheries an important contributor to GDP MOZAMBIQUE: Last year, the fishing sector contributed more than three hundred and seventy million meticais to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Artisanal fisheries contributed more than three hundred and ninety thousand tons of fish, equivalent to ninety two percent, with the industrial sector contributing only eight percent. According to the Minister of the Sea, Inland Waters and Fisheries, Agostinho Mondlane, artisanal fisheries contributed more than 390,000 tons of fish, making up an overwhelming 92 percent, with the industrial sector contributing only eight percent. Agostinho Mondlane was speaking at the launch of the Annual Prize for Journalism on Fisheries and Aquaculture, where he challenged competitors to give voice to artisanal and pen-scale fishermen through their work.
PORTS & HARBOURS
Lake port upgrade planned KENYA: Plans for Lake Victoria include the construction of a new Port in Kisumu to allow bigger vessels to dock at the once vibrant facility in the East African region. According to a statement made last week, the Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) and the Kenya Ports Authority will rehabilitate the old railways from Nakuru to Kisumu and refurbish the old Port.
MAURITIUS: Mauritius had its eye on the Ocean Economy during the first month of this year with a focus on fisheries, marine spatial planning, shipping and maritime security.
for the successful Joint Management of the Extended Continental Shelf in the Mascarene Plateau Region.
under the Merchant Shipping Act 2007. The Regulations will be effective on 01 February 2019.
Geospatial technology training
Under these Regulations, every ship will be surveyed and issued with an International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate. In addition, every Mauritius tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above and every Mauritius ship other than 400 gross tonnage and above, will have to carry a shipboard oil pollution emergency plan and an oil record book.
A training workshop on Geographic Information Systems (GIS), was held at the Mauritius Oceanography Institute in Albion.
Recognising the fishing sector The Government announced in early January that it would continue to extend facilities as well as support fishermen’s cooperatives in recognition of the sector’s valuable contribution to the economy.
Minister of Ocean Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping, Premdut Koonjoo, opened the conference and underpinned the Government’s vision to make the ocean economy the next pillar of growth.
The Minister of Business, Enterprise and Cooperatives, Soomilduth Bholah, highlighted some of the measures implemented by Government which include: financial grant for the purchase of semi-industrial boats costing up to Rs 4 million; 60% grant (maximum Rs 60 000) for the purchase of engines of boats and fishing nets; grant to a maximum Rs 200 000 to registered fishermen for the purchase of boats; fiscal exemption up to eight years on productivity; and training, amongst others.
Some 30 participants attended the five-day course which is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Ocean Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping and the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association. It aims at providing a comprehensive introduction to geospatial technologies, including GIS, global positioning systems and remote sensing. The workshop also seeks to demonstrate the application of the geospatial technology in marine environment, provide an understanding on manipulation of spatial data and showcase access to free online marine data sources and various geospatial techniques for manipulating spatial data in different formats.
Furthermore, the Minister highlighted that renovation works of Fishermen’s House namely at Tamarin and Cap Malheureux are in the pipeline in line with Government’s mission to providing a decent shelter to socially and economically disadvantaged families.
Merchant Shipping Regulations updated
Later in January a delegation from Seychelles visited the country and discussions focused on reinforcing the partnership in the fisheries sector among the islands in the Indian Ocean. The synergy between Seychelles and Mauritius is seen as vital
The Minister of Ocean Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping has promulgated the Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Oil and Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk) Regulations
PEOPLE & EVENTS
Navy announces massive mobilisation exercise SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at a press conference on board the SAS Amatola in the Port of Cape Town in January, R. Adm JS Matshimane outlined the scale of deployment planned for February when the South African armed forces will jointly showcase their sea, land and air capabilities during Armed Forces Week in Cape Town from 15 to 21 February. Over 8,500 personnel, 160 heavy vehicles, helicopters, aircraft, frigates, patrol vessels and a submarine will all form part of the week-long activities that aim to highlight the country’s ability to respond to potential threats. Acknowledging the budget cuts that currently affect the armed forces, R. Adm DG Jamieson, however, highlighted the valuable operational training that the massive mobilisation would provide. “We think that this is a worthwhile exercise,” he told the media, explaining that the event would force the National Defence Force
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The Regulations will also categorise and regulate the carriage of noxious liquid substances in bulk and ensure that every Mauritius ship of 150 gross tonnage and above, approved to carry noxious liquid substances in bulk, has a shipboard marine pollution emergency plan for noxious liquid substances. Boosting maritime security A meeting between the Vice President of the Seychelles and Mauritian Prime Minister, Minister of Home Affairs, External Communications and National Development Unit, Minister of Finance and Economic Development, served to strengthen the two countries’ resolve to jointly manage the extended continental shelf. Speaking about the Mauritius-Seychelles Joint Management Area, Vice President, Vincent Meriton, emphasised the need to finalise a structure between the two countries. A budget has been allocated to set up an Office in Seychelles, and a symposium as well as a Ministerial Council are on the agenda for this year, he indicated.
to test their ability to deploy large numbers around the country. “This is a good chance to plan and execute in a joint manner and demonstrate our capability to the public,” he added. Outlining some of the planned activities, Matshimane, listed activities that include a fun run, an interfaith service, a gala concert, a parade, a night shoot and, perhaps most spectacular, a capacity demonstrate that will take the form of a mock attack on Blaauwberg beach. The Navy will communicate more information to the public to ensure that they have access to participate, engage and observe.
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EDUCATION & TRAINING
Marine sciences kicks off pilot programme in three schools SOUTH AFRICA: The Two Oceans Aquarium, in partnership with Gansbaai Academy, Simon’s Town High and South Peninsula High will, launched Marine Sciences as a new pilot subject at the beginning of this school year.
candidates will be awarded a Two Oceans Aquarium Gr12 Marine Sciences Certificate when matriculating. This pilot will guide teachers to introduce this subject as an official Matric subject for Gr 10 students in 2020.
These three schools have been selected as “Marine Sciences Node Schools” and will offer the new subject to Grade 10 learners. They will be the pilot group and successful
For Russell Stevens, Head of Education at the Two Oceans Aquarium, this is a significant milestone in the work towards the development of the subject which will be
“Our team have worked very hard at developing partnerships with the Department of Basic Education and in the provincial education departments (WCED; Eastern Cape; KZN and the Gauteng Education Department). All are now familiar with our programmes and the significance of our offering in the South African education landscape. Support from senior officials in the Departments of Education has shown recognition for the contribution made by the Two Oceans Aquarium staff in the partnering with South Africa’s formal education sector.”
The Marine Sciences curriculum has been conceived to cover five sub-disciplines: Marine Geography and Geology: this section deals with the structure and origins of coastlines, the seafloor and sediments, and how these change over time. Marine Chemistry: the chemical composition and properties of seawater, and the effects of pollutants on ocean life. Marine Physics: waves, tides and currents, as well as the ways in which the ocean acts as a driver of weather and climate. Marine Biology: marine life and includes ecology, fundamental biology, classification, evolutionary processes, and the adaptation of marine organisms to their environments. Humans and the Ocean: this section highlights how humans use the ocean for food, travel and recreation, and how renewable and non-renewable resources are harvested.
PORTS & HARBOURS
20 year concession for container terminal SUDAN: International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) signed a concession agreement with Sea Ports Corporation (SPC) of Sudan to operate, manage and develop the South Port Container Terminal (SPCT) for a 20-year period at the port of Port Sudan, Sudan. ICTSI will assume the operational and development responsibility for the existing container terminal infrastructure and terminal handling equipment, while SPC, which is the national port authority, will become the landlord and supervisory authority of the terminal. The transfer of the facilities to ICTSI management will take place in the first quarter of 2019. In 2017, SPCT had a throughput of 470,000 TEU against the capacity in excess of 1 million TEU.
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EDUCATION & TRAINING
OPINION
Bursary awarded to Sea Cadet
Driving development in Africa The key to African economic emergence lies in removal of barriers, increased connectivity between nations and infrastructure development, DP World’s Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, told African leaders and top executives in Dakar Senegal. “We be believe in the viability of Africa, we believe in investing in the continent during our investment in Senegal we improved efficiency and volumes 135 percent in 10 years,” Bin Sulayem told the audience at the Africa Emergence Conference 2019 in Dakar Senegal. Addressing a panel on how private institutions can help support emergence in Africa with President Macky Sall of Senegal and Prime Minister Mahatir Mohammed of Malaysia; Bin Sulayem explained how economic emergence is dependent on increasing inter African trade and infrastructure development. “The Removal of trade barriers is very important. In Africa tariffs are 50 percent higher in than in Latin America and Asia,” he said. “Intra-regional trade in Africa is only 12 percent while in Europe,
Asia and Latin America is over 50 percent. We need to improve this to prosper,” he added.
SOUTH AFRICA: For the second year running the SATS General Botha Old Boy’s Association have awarded a Lawhill bursary to TS Woltemade Sea Cadet to further their maritime studies at Lawhill Maritime Centre in Simon’s Town.
Bin Sulayem stressed that DP World can help African countries realise their trade and infrastructure goals, while assisting countries to address national ports and logistics infrastructure challenges.
This bursary was awarded to Able Seaman Jody Terri Muleshi who is an active member of the TS Woltemade ship’s company living in Table View where she is at high school. On Saturdays she attends TS Woltemade activities where she has grown to enjoy the maritime and nautical opportunities offered.
“We believe in connecting landlocked nations to the world and international markets. Our logistics park in Rwanda will reduce costs across the country and region,” he said. “The Price of container moving from Shanghai to an East African port is anywhere between USD $500 to USD$1000, the price of same container from the port to Kigali is USD$5000,” he added
Initially Able Seaman Muleshi re-
searched career options and wanted to become a urologist, but as her high school and sea cadet activities provided more insight and opportunities she changed and focussed her mind on seamanship, sailing and boating opportunities at TS Woltemade. This convinced her that she wanted to be a ship’s Captain. Able Seaman Muleshi’s advice to the South African youth is “to grab every opportunity” in order to develop the nation and to “never be scared to achieve what you want.” By Lt Cdr Glenn von Zeil, SA Naval Reserves
BELOW: Left to Right: Mr H. James, Capt Tony Nicholas, Chairman SATS General Botha Old Boy’s Association, Lt Cdr (SCC) Paul Jacobs, Officer Commanding TS Woltemade, Able Seaman Jody Muleshi, Mr Peter Coetzee Vice Chairman S.A.T.S. General Botha Old Boy’s Association, Capt K. Cox.
President Macky Sall of Senegal said that the government, is working together to finalise new port investments by DP World in Senegal. “Country stability is essential but also the stability of the contracts between the a state and the private sector to develop foreign investment. It is evident that the public investment cannot satisfy the basic needs of the population so we need to work with private sector,” he added.
OIL & GAS
Production begins in offshore field NIGERIA: Total started up production at the end of last year from the Egina field, located in around 1,600 meters of water depths, 150 kilometers off the coast of Nigeria. At plateau, the Egina field will produce 200,000 barrels of oil per day, which represents about 10 percent of Nigeria’s production. The Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit used to develop the giant Egina field is the largest one Total has ever built. This project has also involved a record level of local contractors.
“Total is proud to deliver a project of this size under the initial budget and to contribute to the development of Nigeria’s oil and gas sector by generating employment as well as building industrial capability. “Egina will significantly boost the Group’s production and cash flow from 2019 onwards, and benefit from our strong cost reduction efforts in Nigeria where we have reduced our operating costs by 40% over the last four years,” stated Arnaud Breuillac, President Exploration & Production.
ABOVE: Leon Govender with a group of maritime students from the Durban University of Technology.
PEOPLE & EVENTS
Major loss to maritime training landscape
Six of the eighteen modules on the FPSO were built and integrated locally, and 77 percent of hours spent on the project were worked locally. Startup has been achieved close to 10 percent below the initial budget, which represents more than 1 billion dollars of CAPEX savings, due in particular to excellent drilling performance where the drilling time per well has been reduced by 30 percent.
SOUTH AFRICA: Head of Maritime Studies at Durban University of Technology, Leon Govender (above centre), passed away last week leaving a major void in the department that has benefitted from his passion for education and commitment to developing partnerships. Leon was instrumental in partnering his department with international institutions for the benefit of his students who were able to study abroad and gain valuable knowledge in an international setting. Our condolences to his team at the department.
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MARITIME REVIEW AFRICA PEOPLE & EVENTS
Cape Town group reconvenes professional body for maritime women SOUTH AFRICA - Cape Town: After several months of deliberation, consultation and planning, a group of women have taken the initiative to relaunch WISTA (Women in Shipping and Trading Association) in South Africa. Last week Clare Gomes, who has spearheaded the push to see this international organisation re-established as a Chapter in South Africa, hosted some 35 women from senior management in the maritime industry to discuss the way forward. The depth of the organisation was evident in the level of experience of attendees, representing legal, marine service, port management, bunkering, marine surveying, training, trading, ship repair, ship building, crewing, customs & excise, ship’s agency, oil & gas, satellite communications, media and related sub-sectors.
ABOVE: Women from senior management positions in the maritime industry met in Cape Town last week to discuss reconvening WISTA-SA (Women In Shipping and Trading Association).
Acknowledging the industry has seen progressive change over the last two decades, the women believe, however, that WISTA-SA will provide a valuable platform for networking, mentoring and developing business opportunities.
and with 3000 members worldwide. WISTA SA hopes to establish chapters in Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth by the end of 2019 and looks forward to celebrating World Maritime Day in September, which has as its 2019 theme ‘Empowering Women in the Maritime Sector’.
The idea is to open the organisation to two categories of membership that will cater for students, new-comers as well as more senior management.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT JOINING THE ORGANISATION EMAIL: wistasouthafrica@gmail.com
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WISTA, which holds IMO consultative status, is an international networking association active in 44 countries
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