Maritime Review Africa September October 2017

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Ship Repair and Boat Building in Africa

STRATEGY ON THE COVER Subtech’s Salvage Division has established itself as a reliable and cost effective emergency response service provider with standby teams on call 24/7 to assist with emergencies. With regional operations teams, network, local knowledge and experience in place, we are ready to respond to any marine emergency. In an industry where lost time often equates to an enormous financial loss, Subtech takes pride in having the resources, manpower and experience to attend to all marine casualties promptly.

Unpacking progress on Operation Phakisa

SALVAGE & TOWAGE FEATURE


MARITIME REVIEW AFRICA EDITOR: Colleen Jacka editor@maritimesa.co.za SUB-EDITOR: Natalie Janse natalie@maritimesa.co.za ADMIN & ACCOUNTS: Lesley Jacka admin@maritimesa.co.za ADVERTISING SALES: INTERNATIONAL & NATIONAL admin@maritimesa.co.za 021 914 1157 021 914 3742 WESTERN CAPE Louise Hyam capesales@maritimesa.co.za 082 881 7099 CONTRIBUTORS: Claire Attwood, Mark Botha, Brian Ingpen, Lt Cdr Glenn von Zeil, Cate Kirkland.

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CONTENTS FROM THE BRIDGE MAKING NOTES ON PHAKISA 06 We made some notes on the recent report back provided by President Jacob Zuma on the implementation of Operation Phakisa three years into the programme. COLUMNS THROUGH THE LENS 10 Claire Attwood opens a can of fish to discover that only one of every 11 cans contains South African sardines - and investigates developments in management that currently confront the industry AT THE END OF THE LINE 13 Mark Botha explores the tourism opportunities that may exist for small scale fishers as well as how these should be managed and develped. According to him there are a number of potentially viable opportunities for consideration. MARITIME MEMORIES Brian Ingpen speaks to Dave Main about his journey from seafarer to salvage master as he recalls some of the major salvage successes that he has been privileged to be a part of.

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PEOPLE TO WATCH • Terence Brown • Salmaa Vincent • Mbongi Qwabe • Asmir Bisrat

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FEATURES MARINE ENGINEERING 18 • Massive project delivers advanced hydraulic sampling tool

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SEPT/OCT

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Ship Repair and Boat Building in Africa

STRATEGY ON THE COVER Subtech’s Salvage Division has established itself as a reliable and cost effective emergency response service provider with standby teams on call 24/7 to assist with emergencies. With regional operations teams, network, local knowledge and experience in place, we are ready to respond to any marine emergency. In an industry where lost time often equates to an enormous financial loss, Subtech takes pride in having the resources, manpower and experience to attend to all marine casualties promptly.

Unpacking progress on Operation Phakisa

SALVAGE & TOWAGE FEATURE

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New gyroscopic technology reaches SA boating community 3D printed ship propeller becoming a reality Crowdfunding as a tool for the boat building sector Floating dock repaired in Namibia Ensuring the pipeline of marine engineers New eco-friendly tug design features hybrid propulsion Testing opportunities for drones to survey ships Patrol vessel for Nigerian oil fields Tug build programme nears completion New propulsion for workboat market Fluid handling solutions for the maritime industry Ballistic protection helps save crew in pirate attack off Nigeria Innovating propulsion

SALVAGE AND INCIDENT RESPONSE 36 • The Main strategy for a successful salvage • Search and rescue at sea • A changing playing field in the salvage industry • Salvage operation provides learning experience • Amandla’s busy year at sea • Salvaging the sector • Extreme care required for coastal wreck removal on heritage site • SA built tug provides a variety of services in southern Africa MARITIME NEWS AFRICAN NEWS • ITF to tackle violations at African ports • Northern Mozambique Logistics Alliance launched • Transport Takeover • Merger approved • Ferry tender cancelled • Nigerian first • Increased safety charges ire shippers

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ON THE COVER Adapting to a changing playing field in the salvage industry: The Subtech Group believes that a multidisciplinary service company with a global footprint is what is required in the salvage industry. This is what we are able to provide through our association with Ardent and our integration within the James Fisher Group of Companies. - SEE PAGE 40 FOR FULL STORY


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New port for Mozambique New programme launched to combat IUU Book Review: Diving in Mozambique Competition Tribunal dismisses dominance complaint against TNPA Desalination plans underway for South Africa Funding Africa’s ocean economy

OFFSHORE NEWS 52 • LNG sales agreement • Evaluation agreement • Staking a claim in South Afirca’s offshore oil sector • South Africa and Russia sign offshore exploration agreement PEOPLE AND EVENTS NEWS • Appointments • Cruising for awards

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• Conference to focus on education and training • South African appointed to leadership position

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• Getting sea-rious about transformation • SAIMENA lunch • Red sock day • Massive investment in local enterprise development launched GREEN MARINE NEWS AND UPDATES • A wasted planet • Green Warrior: Simon Elwen

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Comments from the editor

COMMENT

EXPRESSIONS

TUG PROGRAMME: The programme to deliver nine tugs to the Transnet National Ports Authority has delivered on its mandate. Seven of the nine tugs have already rolled off the production line with the final two due for delivery early in 2018. As the preferred bidder for the Navy’s Project Hotel build, SA Shipyards will be looking forward to the official signing of an agreement to ensure the continued productivity of the yard.

Over promising on ocean deliverables Given that the ocean covers more than 70 percent of the earth’s surface, it is not surprising that many coastal countries are focused on enhancing their ocean economies and seeking “maritime nation” status.

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nternational Maritime Day, which is celebrated globally, provided the opportunity for politicians to pronounce on the ocean’s ability to solve problems ranging from employment to economic growth. Massive figures over short time frames are being woven into optimistic speeches. It’s easy to toss around big numbers relating to job creation and investment without elaborating on a plan to achieve these. But it is time to interrogate some of these ambitions and provide realistic statistics. Acknowledging World Maritime Day in Port St Johns, South Africa’s Minister of Transport, Joe Masangwanyi, pronounced that 40 to 50,000 jobs will be created in the marine transport and manufacturing projects associated with Operation Phakisa. “Through the maritime transport and manufacturing projects we will create between 40-56 000 job opportunities, whereby our people will be involved in maritime construction, telecommunication technologies and equipment manufacturing. These will contribute between R21-25-billion to the economy of South Africa. In order achieve these goals within the set timeframes, it cannot be business as usual,” he said. Masangwanyi continues: “Gone are

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the days when our oceans are dominated by big shipping companies from Europe, America and Asia. Now is the time that vessels should be owned and operated by South Africans and in the main, Africans.” This at a time when the marine manufacturing sector in the form of ship building and repair is retrenching in significant numbers. This, at a time as we hear announcements of shipping line mergers. This, as I continue to receive correspondence from cadets who are lost in a system without the ability to find berths. This, during a major oil price slump that shows little signs of recovery. This, as the cloud of corruption hangs over deals and tenders. The ocean has become a campaign tool. Neither South Africa nor Africa is alone in embellishing the real opportunities that undoubtedly exist. Not even the British are immune to a little bit of ocean campaigning: “Leaving the European Union will allow Britain to seize new opportunities and rediscover our heritage as a truly global, seafaring, trading nation and this government is determined to work with the maritime industry to help it grow significantly and make the UK a world leader for shipping business.”

Speaking at the London International Shipping Week recently, Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said the UK government was planning a British shipbuilding Renaissance and has an ambition to transform the procurement of naval ships; make the UK’s maritime industry more competitive and grow the Royal Navy fleet by the 2030s. Africa’s Integrated Maritime Strategy (AIMS) sets targets for 2050 while in South Africa the Operation Phakisa deliverables are set for 2033. That’s not a hell of a lot of time. Speeches and press releases continue to skirt around issues as communication specialists advise on the maritime message. It’s time to stop moulding the truth to fit this preconceived message and get realistic about deliverables.

Colleen Jacka, editor. editor@maritimesa.co.za

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EXPRESSIONS

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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 All of those involved in the mop up operations in the port of Durban after the massive storm wreaked havoc on visiting ships as well as port infrastructrue. .

Keelhauled Those involved within the SAMSA Board and in the Department of Transport that continue to delay the appointment of a permanent CEO for the Authority.

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“It seems like anchovy will be more available to a trawler, but we don’t know what the catch rate is likely to be,” he said, “these boats need large volumes (to make them profitable) and then you’re catching a long way from the factories. You’ve got to get the fish back to the plant. So, there are a number of issues.” Says a fishing industry stakeholder.

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“A detailed inventory is needed within each SSF community to guide tourists to engage with activities and opportunities available within coastal communities. The list ought to include attractions still in development - away from the mainstream activities.” Writes Mark Botha.

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“I am a positive and charismatic person who is passionate about the development of the South African maritime industry. I have learnt not to shy away from the national debate about the issues that the maritime sector is encountering.” Says Mbongi Qwabe, founder of the South African Maritime Professionals Association.

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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX African Maritime Services

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“I believe what I am offering the industry locally is a completely unique perspective and have set my mind on making substantial positive changes to the marine industry,” says Mark Fiandeiro of Marine HSE.

Who is saying what in the maritime industry

man van Rensburg, Regional Technical Manager, Hytec Cape Town.

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“This technology is a fundamental change in the concept of how we make things. With additive manufacturing, you can print most metallic components that are needed in principle. There is so much potential for the future – these techniques will have a big impact on the supply chain.” Says Wei Ya, Postdoctoral Researcher from the University of Twente at RAMLAB.

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“The idea started to look like a solution for boating and camping and we applied for the patent and made some marketing material.” Says Jako Laubscher of the River Lounge concept.

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“The end goal is to be able to survey cargo spaces, ballast tanks and confined spaces remotely and effectively. If we can do this with drones we can help reduce risks to our surveyors and ship crews by minimising the need, for example, to erect expensive staging whilst covering the survey scope which would otherwise require surveyors to work at height or perform tank inspections by means of rafting.” Says JeanFrançois Segretain, Technical Director, Bureau Veritas, Marine & Offshore.

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“Our research has confirmed that this product is ideally placed for the light duty commercial market, from wind turbine servicing and fish farming to harbour and patrol duties, water taxis and superyacht charter ser-

Anchora Maritime Safety

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Atlatech

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C-Dynamics

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Durban University of Technology

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Graco

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Hesper Engineering

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Kongsberg

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Novamarine

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Peninsula Power

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PORT SECURITY TRAINING

PORT ACCESS

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A two week training program between the Naval Criminal Investigative Stat team and Port Security partners in Ghana, Togo and Benin was held recently at the West African Regional Training Centre in Accra. The course was attended by instructors from the Stat team in Naples, Italy and trainees who are security personnel from the various ports including Tema port who were taken through courses like law enforcement tactics and port security.

The Nigerian Ports Authority has stated that it will collaborate with stakeholders to address the state of the access roads in the Lagos Port Complex in Apapa. The Authority has committed N1.8b (US$5 million) to the reconstruction of the Wharf Road and contractors from Messrs. AG Dangote Construction Company, were mobilised to site recently.

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“In fact, we stretched our manpower by utilising Hytec resources from around the country in order to put this system together.” Says a Her-


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vices. We are confident that the combination of long range, low running costs, durability and low emissions delivered by this unique diesel outboard will appeal to operators across a wide range of applications.” Says Floris Lettinga, YMI Global Sales Manager.

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“We are particularly grateful that one of our vessels met and delivered the required protection for crew who are susceptible to the dangers of these areas.” Says James Fisher, Executive Chairman of Nautic Africa.

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“Negotiations with the owners started immediately via mobile phone and eventually an LOF was agreed upon while sitting on the edge of Table Mountain looking over the other City with Joan shining a light from her phone over my shoulder.” Says Dave Main.

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“The bottom line is that the playing field is changing, the old rules no longer apply and it is unlikely that we will ever see the world as it was. It is becoming clearer that traditional salvage companies, as a standalone model, are becoming increasingly unsustainable.” Writes Niel Scott-Williams of Subtech.

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“One point is certain, and that is that the coastal state authorities will not soften their attitudes to the threat of pollution and their requirements for the treatment of wrecks will be just as demanding as today, if not more so.” Says John Witte, President of

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“Patterns are emerging on ICTSI’s docks. A pattern of paying poverty wages. A patterns of failing to respect workers’ right to freedom of association. A pattern of poor safety standards endangering workers’ lives. A pattern of illegally out-sourcing jobs to labour-hire companies.” Says ITF President Paddy Crumlin.

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“This programme of VIGILANCE gives the region a real chance to identify those who are not abiding by the regulations and laws that are in place to protect our fisheries and our economies.” Says Nicholas Ntheketha, Chair of FISH-i Africa.

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“The Benguela Ecosystem off our west coast is a cold-water ecosystem surrounded by warm water on all sides, and species associated with this area are particularly vulnerable to large scale changes. These changes and the increased energy in the ecosystem is going to underlie everything that happens in the next few decades and it’s a very complicated, global problem to solve.” Says Simon Elwen.

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“In South Africa, the ongoing health of two oceans is required to support marine life and the country’s extensive ocean economy.” Says Alex Downie, the CEO of Associated Marine (a member of Santam Limited).

ECONOMIC IMPACT Volvo Ocean Race The boats are expected to arrive in CAPE TOWN around 27 NOVEMBER allowing the teams to step onto dry land for the first time in 6,300 nautical miles and after three solid weeks at sea. The Volvo Ocean Race brings a wealthy boost to the local economy thanks to its global appeal and widespread reach in terms of suppliers, visitors and global media attention.

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bed nights booked for Volvo Ocean Race international visitors

JOB CREATION 28,000

man hours required to build the Race Village

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charter boats chartered for the In-Port Race Restart

MEDIA BROADCASTS 24,894 broadcast elements

7,663 hours of coverage

293.1m Euros of value

201,061 total visitors to the Race Village over a 19-day programme

SAFER WATERS

PRIVATE MARITIME POLICING

CONSERVATION FUNDING

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman recently expressed concern over the safety and security of operations and activities on the nation’s territorial waters. She said that the Authority aimed to provide effective control and action to evacuate arrested vessels to create an environment for operational efficiency. i

According to Reuters, Gambia is negotiating deals with three private companies to crack down on rampant illegal fishing in its territorial waters. The government is in talks with Dutch shipbuilding group Damen and two other companies, from the United States and South Africa, to provide monitoring and surveillance of Gambia’s exclusive economic zone.

Today, the World Bank approved a package of over $20 million for the Republic of the Seychelles to improve the conservation of its marine resources and expand seafood value chains.The package consists of a loan of $5 million from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and a grant of $5.29 million from the Global Environment Facility (GEF).

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NOTES ON

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President Jacob Zuma provided the following update on the implementation of Operation Phakisa: Oceans Economy Programme at the beginning of October at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban. We made some quick notes.

R24.6 BILLION INVESTMENT?

I have asked for a breakdown of how this investment is allocated across projects associated with Operation Phakisa, but not received a response. 6,500 JOBS CREATED?

I have asked for specific feedback on how these numbers were derived in terms of their breakdown. I find them questionable - and certainly figures that need to be tempered against the significant loss of jobs in the marine engineering sectors. One also has to ask whether these were permanent jobs or related to infrastructure projects that may indicate contract employment. Given that the goal for Operation Phakisa is to create 1 million jobs by 2033 - the fact that we have only created 6,500 in three years should be a seen as a major warning to lower our ambitions. If we continue at this rate we will have added just over 40,000 jobs to the marine sector by the end date - no where near our ambitious goal of one million!

TUG BOAT DELIVERY:

SA Shipyards is delivering on time according to the schedule to complete the delivery of nine tug boats before mid-2018.

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n July 2014, we gathered here at eThekwini, to explore the potential of the vast ocean space under South Africa’s jurisdiction and launched Operation Phakisa: Unlocking the Economic Potential of South Africa’s Oceans.

I made an undertaking then, that I would periodically report back on progress being made as we seek to derive greater economic benefits from our oceans. Operation Phakisa is an adaptation of the Big Fast Results methodology that was first applied by the Malaysian Government very successfully in the delivery of its Economic Transformation Programme and the Government Transformation Programme. We renamed the programme Operation Phakisa, to highlight the urgency with which we want to deliver on some of the priorities encompassed in the National Development Plan 2030. It is an innovative, pioneering and inspiring approach that is designed to enable us to implement our policies and programmes better, faster and more effectively. Operation Phakisa is being implemented in the ocean economy, in the improvement of clinics, in rolling out information and communication technologies in education as well as in the agriculture, mining and tourism sectors. The first implementation, which is the focus of attention today, is Unlocking the Economic Potential of South Africa’s Oceans. We brought together in the Oceans economy project, representatives from government, industry, labour, civil society and academia to collaborate in unlocking the economic potential of our oceans. A lot of progress has been made and I am happy to report back today. I am delighted to announce that thus far we have unlocked investments totalling twenty four point six billion rand, with a Government contribution of fifteen billion rand. Over six thousand five hundred jobs have been created through this Oceans Economy segment of Operation Phakisa. This would not have been possible without the concerted effort and support of all our partners, especially the private sector. It demonstrates again that if we work together, as a collective, we can achieve much more. The largest contribution to the total investment in the oceans economy was from infrastructure development, mainly in our ports, manufacturing, mainly in boat building, aquaculture and scientific surveys in the oil and gas sector, having been facilitated through Government incentives. From our own analysis, the total ocean sectors contribute approximately four point four percent to South Africa’s GDP, with the largest contribution coming from the value chains. When I visited the Port of Durban this morning, I was impressed that we are building specialised super tugboats at Southern African Shipyards. This is a one point four billion rand project. This is a demonstration of South Africa’s capacity and capability to build specialised vessels locally.


Charting the Course Seven of the nine tugboats have already been built as part of this project and around five hundred jobs had been created. The South African Navy seeks to build their complex and specialised hydrographic survey vessel to map the sea floor, an investment of approximately one point eight billion rand. I would also like to announce today, that we intend to establish the KwaZulu-Natal Boatbuilding Park as part of this maritime vessel industrial complex at Bayhead in the Port of Durban. The boatbuilding sector has long been recognised in our strategic plans as a major opportunity to stimulate new investment, exports and job creation. The park is planned to be a world-class space for the production and repair of leisure and commercial boats. It will be the single largest boat building facility in Southern Africa. It will also accommodate emerging and Black-owned boatbuilding companies and key suppliers. The project represents an investment of more than two hundred and fifty million rand and will have the capacity to produce up to one hundred and fifty boats annually, mainly for the export market. The Park will have Marine Skills Development Centre to provide on the job and practical training for the unemployed and youth. The Operation Phakisa Oceans Economy programme has yielded further significant results in its various focus areas and I wish to highlight and elaborate further on some of these. In the Marine Transport and Manufacturing Focus Area, the Port of Durban has seen the completion of the Outer Dry Dock Caisson to improve safety. The upgraded Durban Dry Dock will be key to attracting ship repair business to Durban. It features the latest state-of –the –art technologies and has provided job opportunities, learnerships and artisanal training at this facility. Earlier this year I reported on the major developments in the Port of Port Elizabeth with the refurbishment of the slipway, the reconstruction of the lead-in jetties and the acquisition of the boat hoist which made a significant impact in the fishing industry. At the Port of Cape Town, the Burgan Fuel Storage Facility, a substantial private sector investment of over six hundred and sixty million rand, has recently commenced operations, to augment the fuel supply and energy demand in the Western Cape. A Cruise Terminal concession to fund, design, build and operate has been awarded to the V&A Waterfront Company in the Port of Cape Town, which will see an increase in cruise-liners docking in this port and bolster the tourism market. In the Port of Saldanha Bay, the new Sunrise Energy Liquid Petroleum Gas Facility, through a concession issued by the Transnet National Ports Authority, has also commenced operation. The construction of the Offshore Supply Base berth at the Port of Saldanha has been completed as part of the establishment of Saldanha Bay as an offshore oil and gas support hub. In the Offshore Oil and Gas Focus Area, fourteen exploration rights, six production rights and two technical cooperation permits have been issued.

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JOB CREATION:

Sources in the industry confirm that, like most of the major shipyards and marine engineering firms, SA Shipyards is in the process of retrenchments. Operation Phakisa necessarily needs to aim for permanent and sustainable job creation in their list of successes. BOATBUILDING PARK:

There has been talk around this for some time, but nothing concrete (except for vague figures) exists. There are many questions around this - but it is potentially a good idea if some of the following issues can be addressed: ~~ High TNPA rentals

~~ Opportunities for SEZ status

~~ Understanding local, regional and continental vessel needs in an environment where this sector is suffering globally. DRYDOCKING FACILITIES:

While some progress has indeed been seen in attending to deficits in existing TNPA ship repair infrastructure, I am hesitant to chalk this statement up as a massive win for Operation Phakisa. My understanding is that the programme to address existing docking infrastructure is behind schedule - especially in the Port of Cape Town. Sadly this remains a massive area of contention for the marine manufacturing sector that is being touted as one of the pinnacle sectors for achieving operation Phakisa’s goals. The notion of privatising these facilities (which was first introduced some years back) seems to once again be on the table according to minutes from a stakeholder feedback session hosted by TNPA in July 2017. Operation Phakisa has identified the need for more private investment in the ocean economy and it is possible that TNPA could seek a PPP to ensure that the requirement of adequate cranes at the drydocks, synchrolift and slipways are available to the industry.

OFFSHORE SUPPLY BASE:

I believe the jury’s still out on whether this is going to deliver the anticipated windfall for Saldanha Bay.

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AQUACULTURE:

INCIDENT RESPONSE:

It is understood that some significant progress has been made in the aquaculture sector despite poor initial traction that threatened to derail the process.

According to stakeholders that are close to this initiative, the development of an Incident Management System is in an advanced stage and government has commenced with training. A team has been working on this initiative for two years and held a number of workshops to advance its implementation.

CMTP:

The establishment of an Incident Management Organisation for joint Government and industry response drills, in cases of oils spillage or accidents, is far advanced. We can say with confidence that for the first time, a research cooperation agreement between Government and industry will facilitate joint research and surveys.

The completion of the Comprehensive Maritime Transport Policy should be seen as a positive development, but it will have to prove its mettle beyond seeking quick wins and aim to direct maritime policy within the Department of Transport (DoT).

MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING:

A lot of groundwork has been done on the Marine Spatial Planning Bill that has allowed ample time for public comment. The delivery is, however, substantially later than initial timelines predicted. As an aside, it would be interesting to note the status with regard to South Africa’s application for extended Continental Shelf zone that is being driven by the Petroleum Agency.

POLLUTION LAB:

A good development, but needs to be more visible in terms of its input and position to drive marine pollution solutions. Will they conduct awareness programmes?

POLICING AND PROTECTING:

Some success in pursuing foreign fishing vessels and responding to stricken vessels should be noted.

The continuing plight of abalone poaching needs to be addressed at sea and not on land, however. More needs to be done to prevent our resources leaving the sea illegally.

SMALL HARBOURS:

Plans to rehabilitate 333 harbour and coastal properties were announced by the Department of Public Works at the beginning of the year. The first phase was to include the removal of sunken vessels in small harbours in the Western Cape and the assurance that investment conferences would be hosted to establish interest from the private sector. Follow up with the Department of Public Works in this regard has elicited no response.

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In order to further enhance the maritime sector, the Comprehensive Maritime Transport Policy has recently been finalised. Our fish resources are becoming more limited and are also being exploited to the maximum. In this regard, promoting the Aquaculture Focus Area has become extremely crucial. The initial target of twenty four catalyst projects has been exceeded and we now have thirty six aquaculture projects. These projects are not only from the marine species but are also from inland freshwater fish. Over fifteen Small Medium and Micro Enterprises had been empowered. The Strategic Environmental Assessment for the aquaculture sector has commenced to facilitate aquaculture development. In order to streamline authorisations and approvals, the Interdepartmental Authorisations Committee consisting of all the relevant departments, reviewed business processes to reduce timeframes for approvals, including decisions on leases. The timeframes have already been reduced from eight hundred and ninety days to two hundred and forty days. In terms of the Marine Protection Services and Ocean Governance, the Draft Marine Spatial Planning Bill and associated Marine Spatial Planning Framework, which will serve as areas for nurseries, have been completed. Consultations have been concluded on eighteen of the envisaged twenty two Offshore Marine Protected Areas. These will cover approximately four point four percent of our Exclusive Economic Zone. With regards to policing and protecting our Exclusive Economic Zone, Joint Operations continue to be conducted in all four coastal provinces as part of the coordinated enforcement programme with numerous arrests and confiscations that happened. The National Ocean and Coastal Information System is being piloted as a decision support tool in respect of vessel tracking. We are now in a better position to locate vessels, especially the ones entering our waters illegally and those engaging in illegal activities. Furthermore, we can now signal an early warning for the occurrence of harmful algal blooms or red tides. This detection and early-warning has a major positive impact on the West Coast Rock Lobster industry. In addition, the National Marine Pollution Laboratory has been established at Walter Sisulu University in the Eastern Cape and will be responsible for the water quality analysis programme, along the South African coast. The development of Small Harbours has the potential to unlock economic opportunities along the coast and stimulate local economies. To exploit this potential, we have commenced with preparations for the planned National Small Harbours Development Laboratory. Investor conferences are being held in the coastal provinces as a build-up to the National Lab engagement. Already, critical capital and maintenance projects of approximately four hundred million rand has been identified, to modernise and develop the twelve proclaimed fishing harbours. We are also happy to report that the outcome of the Coastal and Marine Tourism Lab has been approved by Cabinet, thus taking Operation Phakisa in the tourism sector forward. Our aspiration is to grow a world class and sustainable coastal and marine tourism destinations. These will enhance South Africa’s competitive advantages in nature, culture, and heritage, with the potential to contribute twenty one billion rand to the South African Gross Domestic Product and more jobs for our people. Six tourism development nodes have already been identified, where our integrated approach will be implemented. These include, firstly, two nodes in KwaZulu-Natal which cover Durban and surroundings and Umkhanyakude District. The second is two nodes in the Eastern Cape, from Port St Johns to Coffee Bay and East London, Port Elizabeth and surroundings.


Charting the Course The third node is in Cape Town and surroundings, in the Western Cape. Lastly, there is one node in the Northern Cape, covering Port Nolloth, the West Coast and surroundings. Through the Blue Flag Beaches Programme two hundred youth blue flag site ambassadors have been identified. One hundred and twenty two women and seventy eight men will be trained in safety, environmental management, infrastructure maintenance checks and environmental education. We will not be able to grow the Oceans Economy without skills development, research and technology and innovation. The newly-launched South African International Maritime Institute at Nelson Mandela University coordinates the skills development programme. Our training programmes include cadet and seafarer training, marine engineering, various apprenticeships as well as specialised training. The Marine Youth Development Programme of the South African Maritime Safety Authority has also facilitated the training of one-hundred-and-twenty-five young people from Orange Farm, Port St Johns and Buffalo City Municipality in hospitality and seamanship. This will help them gain jobs on international cruise liners. We are pleased as well that many high schools now offer maritime subjects. Eighteen schools in this province, KZN offer maritime subjects. The Department of Basic Education is working with the South African International Maritime Institute to designate dedicated maritime schools. We have gone quite a distance indeed in unlocking our oceans to find economic value and jobs for our people. We truly appreciate the contribution of all sectors – business, labour, academia and government, to make Operation Phakisa Oceans Economy successful thus far. This month we recognise and celebrate the life of our national liberation hero, Oliver Reginald Tambo, who sacrificed life’s comforts so that South Africa could be free. In his memory, let us work together in a true Phakisa spirit and as partners, and build a truly prosperous South Africa, without poverty, inequality and unemployment.

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SAIMI:

SAIMI is working to increase their influence in the maritime economy. Significant permanent positions are due to be filled by year end - a move that will certainly strengthen their ability to work towards medium and long-term goals. MARITIME YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME:

I am cautiously optimistic about this programme and hope that it has not over-promised on deliverables. MARITIME SUBJECTS AT HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL:

It is a problem that we are encouraging the roll-out of Matric subjects that are not recognised for university enrolment. It is a priority to address this to ensure that we do not do a disservice to learners by adding to their burden of obtaining the required points to qualify for entry into university. OVERALL IMPRESSION:

Operation Phakisa has gone a long way to ensure visibility of the ocean economy at government level. Our timelines and goals may need some revision however. Government should provide a more comprehensive feedback that outlines certain statistics are measured.

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THROUGH THE FISH-EYE LENS

A wide-angle perspective on commercial fishing

Tough times prompt innovative thinking in the fishing industry

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nly one of every 11 cans of pilchards sold in South Africa today, contains South African sardines − a stark illustration of the very low sardine biomass that confronts the small pelagic fishery. And, although the anchovy recruitment is at a record level, its lack of availability is causing a great deal of frustration for the fishing fleet. By Claire Attwood.

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.

In 2016, the sardine total allowable catch (TAC) was 65,000 tonnes and the small pelagic fishery managed to catch 63,383 tonnes. This year, catches have been considerably lower − by late September the industry had landed approximately 16,000 tonnes out of an extremely low TAC of 45,000 tonnes. Sardine processors have turned to the international seafood market to satisfy South Africans’ appetite for canned sardines; they are importing frozen sardines from Morocco and putting them through local canneries. The importing of raw material has pushed up the price of canned sardines and the market has shrunk slightly as a result, but the strategy has helped to keep the country’s canneries in St Helena Bay, Gansbaai and Mossel Bay operational, and thousands of seasonal workers employed. However, on the fleet side, the story is much less rosy. There is some doubt as to whether the fishing industry will succeed in landing the remaining 29,000 tonnes of the sardine TAC. Science weighs in According to the results of the biomass survey conducted on the R/V Africana in October and November 2016, the sardine biomass was just over 259,000 tonnes when fishing began in January, considerably lower than the long-term average of 950,000 tonnes recorded between 1984 and 2015. Although the recruitment survey conducted in June and July this year gave some reason for optimism – the recruit estimate in terms of number of fish (7.156 billion) was considerably higher than was recorded in mid-2016 (0.811 billion) – but recruitment was still well below the long-term average of 12.58 billion fish. The average weight of

FOOTNOTE: 1. Recruitment – the number of juvenile fish that survive to enter the fishery. TACs are set on the strength of the spawner biomass survey (which estimates the number of adult fish) and are sometimes topped up after the mid-year recruitment survey that estimates the number of fish in their first year of life, which will recruit to the pelagic fishery.

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sardine recruits1 was also the lowest on record at just over 3.3 g. Another difficulty confronting the fishing industry is a new approach to managing the sardine fishery. The approach takes into account mounting evidence that there are two separate adult spawning aggregations of sardines: one on the west coast and another on the south coast, with the productivity of the western component considerably higher than that of the southern component. Scientists believe that one unit of fish on the west coast produces more recruits than one unit of fish on the south coast and therefore, to ensure the growth of the sardine population as a whole, the exploitation of sardines on the west coast is being curtailed. For the past three fishing seasons, the fishing industry has worked with scientists from the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) to ensure that the sardine catch that is taken in the area to the west of Cape Agulhas − where most of the processing infrastructure is located − does not climb too high. Setting boundaries Although this strategy makes intuitive sense, in reality the spatial management of the sardine fishery is proving extremely frustrating for the fishing industry and is probably contributing to its inability to land the full sardine TAC. A boundary has been set at 20° East which means that a fishing vessel with a quota to fill may not fish to the west of the line if it has already filled its west coast percentage allocation. This would be manageable if sardines were abundant throughout their range, but in a period of very low biomass, it is intensely frustrating to fishers; the shoals may be visible and catchable to the west of the 20°E line, but they may not be caught. Another problem is that until now the operational management procedure (OMP) that guides the management of the sardine fishery has not been updated to accommodate the new management approach.

As a result, area restrictions are not included in permit conditions and the fishing industry association, SAPFIA, has had to convince its members to abide by the so-called “gentlemen’s agreement” that stipulates the percentage of the total catch that may be taken on each coast. One of the difficulties confronting SAPFIA is that some small pelagic right-holders are not members of the association and therefore act independently. Another is that, with the TAC so low, it’s not easy to convince right-holders to stick to an agreement that many feel may not be based on convincing scientific evidence. Managing the model One of the reasons why the OMP has not been updated as planned is that modeling a two-component sardine population has proved extremely difficult. As one modeller explained, “there isn’t a fence at Cape Agulhas that keeps fish from the two components separate… fish east of Cape Agulhas can and do contribute a variable amount to the recruitment of juvenile sardines on the west coast, and the eastern component is highly dependent on the movement of recruits from the west to the east.” Another difficulty is that the data that informs estimates of the size of each of the components is only collected during the annual biomass survey and fish can move from west to east, or in the opposite direction, during the period between surveys. Although it was initially hoped that a new OMP would be in place by the end of the year, it is more likely that the existing OMP (developed in 2014 and therefore called “OMP14”) will be used to set TACs for 2018. In mid-October, as this magazine was going to print, the industry was preparing to attend a Scientific Working Group meeting at which it was expecting to gain some clarity on whether it is necessary to continue managing the sardine fishery according to a west coast/ south coast split. As the meeting date loomed, one fishing industry source told me the industry’s position is clear:

What we’re having problems with is that the scientific basis isn’t clear. If we can be convinced by the modeling that there’s definitely an advantage to splitting the stock then, okay, we’ll go along with it − we don’t want the stock to collapse.”



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The industry is also likely to start looking more seriously at other species: red-eye, which is often elusive, and oil-rich mesopelagic fish like lantern fish. Although catches of lantern fish are limited to a precautionary upper catch limit of 50,000 tonnes per year, the industry is not yet targeting the species.

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there must be a scientific basis for the two-component strategy. “Some of the scientists are pushing the east/west dynamic quite strongly, others are saying, ‘let’s look at the modeling and see if there is an advantage for the stock or not’. What we’re having problems with is that the scientific basis isn’t clear. If we can be convinced by the modeling that there’s definitely an advantage to splitting the stock then, okay, we’ll go along with it − we don’t want the stock to collapse,” he said. Even if the two stock management strategy is adopted, there are several ways in which it might be accommodated by the OMP. It may be possible to forgo spatial management in favour of a slightly lower overall TAC; or limit catches on the west coast to increase the overall TAC. Other options might include fixed annual splits where, for example, not more than 70 or 80 percent of the sardine TAC would be set aside for the west coast; or the split might be variable, based on survey observations of the biomass west and east of Cape Agulhas. All of these options will need careful modeling and stakeholder consultation. Anchovy aggravation And in the anchovy fishery, things are no more certain. Although recruitment is at a record high, anchovy are proving extremely difficult to catch. During the June/July recruitment survey, measured anchovy recruitment biomass of 2,563,199 tonnes was the highest on record. The biomass was almost five times that measured in 2016 and considerably higher than the long-term average of 814,000 tonnes. However, fish sampled during the survey were small, weighed on average 1.4 g less than those sampled in the preceding two years.

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Although catches were good during certain months of this year, in other months the anchovy shoals were located on or close to the seabed, out of reach of purse seine nets. Consequently, by the end of September, only one third of the anchovy TAC of 450,000 tonnes had been caught. Fishers have suggested that the arrival of northwesterly fronts disturbs shoaling behaviour and drives fish lower in the water column. These observations have been corroborated by research surveys which have located a large proportion of the anchovy shoals very close to the seabed, or on the seabed during the day. At nighttime, the shoals ascend in the water column, but then spread out in diffuse layers in densities that are too low to catch efficiently. DAFF scientists have begun to study this change in the behaviour of anchovy. Early results from a survey conducted from the inflatable research vessel Abyss over ten days in August, showed that for the duration of the survey, there were surprisingly high oxygen levels close to the seabed. This would provide a suitable habitat for anchovy to shelter during the day, keeping them out of the reach of seabirds and fishing nets. Experimenting with options With the industry confronted by the twin challenge of a low sardine TAC and a large anchovy TAC that is difficult to catch, it is highly likely it will begin to put more effort into a range of experiments that it has been conducting since 2009. One of these is an experiment to test the feasibility of using midwater trawlers to catch anchovy. The trick is to find the right boat and to find a way to transport the catch to the fishmeal plants on the west coast. A refrigerated seawater (RSW) vessel similar to that used in the

Namibian horse mackerel fishery will be tested on anchovy in the next few months. Although one fishing industry source told me that the midwater trawling of anchovy had the potential to be “a game changer” for the small pelagic fishery, there are a number of uncertainties that will need to be resolved first. “It seems like anchovy will be more available to a trawler, but we don’t know what the catch rate is likely to be,” he said, “these boats need large volumes (to make them profitable) and then you’re catching a long way from the factories. You’ve got to get the fish back to the plant. So, there are a number of issues.” Other problems include the harbours on the west coast, which are generally too shallow to accommodate large trawlers; the time and fuel required to steam to and from the fishing grounds; and the persistent problem of the bycatch of marine mammals and turtles. The industry is also likely to start looking more seriously at other species: red-eye, which is often elusive, and oil-rich mesopelagic fish like lantern fish. Although catches of lantern fish are limited to a precautionary upper catch limit of 50,000 tonnes per year, the industry is not yet targeting the species. South Africans are well-known for their ability to “make a plan” and it may just be that the difficult environment that currently confronts the small pelagic fishery provides a catalyst for innovation and new fishing strategies, thereby bringing fundamental change to a fishery that has operated in more-or-less the same way for the past 50 to 60 years.


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Conceptual exploration on Small-Scale Fisheries community-based tourism

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t is well known that coastal communities throughout the ages are extremely welcoming to visitors. Whenever a request is made they open their hearts and homes to tourists, at most times without reward. While community fishers remain penniless from endemic hospitable etiquette, the South African tourism market annually contributes approximately three percent towards the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) (StatsSA, 2016). This is worth approximately R118,928 million.

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 collectively ownership and SSF value chain.

By Mark Botha It is, therefore, not surprising that the Small-Scale Fisheries Policy (SSFP) highlights the need to develop SSF communities by developing tourism opportunities. Even though reference is made to tourism development in the SSFP, however, minimal detail is provided on the implementation strategy needed to advance the economic well-being of coastal communities within the lucrative wealth stream of the South African tourism economy. This issue we provide some practical insights into how to establish coastal community based fisheries tourism entities as a means of alternate economic activity. It sheds light on existing cases, day tripping experiences and developmental tourism initiatives. It explores an integrated approach to the role government departments, such as Department of Environmental Affairs, can play through the issuance of non-consumptive permits to broadbased community fishing cooperatives on an experimental basis. Moreover sector education and training authorities can play a role in facilitating capacity building programmes for fishers to exploit tourism opportunities, as can local municipalities in providing infrastructural support through incubators, amongst others. Ultimately, we provide a brief outline on the SSF community tourist organisation in the context of sustainable tourism. Sustainable tourism entails catering for the needs of present tourists without harming the ecological environment for use by future generations. In brief, maritime tourism focuses on providing tourist leisure and holiday experiences within and along coastal waters and estuaries. These experiences are realised through: Accommodation services Accommodation services include the availability of local hotels, backpackers,

bed and breakfasts and self-catering establishments as well as informal accommodation through home-stays. Home-stay is a developmental tourist accommodation service allowing the tourist to stay at the homes of people within the community. The barriers to entry are minimal. Moreover, tourists would be able to interact with local fishing families within their natural setting to exchange cultural customs, traditions and experiences. This could result in long-lasting friendships and repetitive business for the fishing family. In developing community based coastal tourism greater emphasis should be placed on home-stays. Key attractions and activities A detailed inventory is needed within each SSF community to guide tourists to engage with activities and opportunities available within coastal communities. The list ought to include attractions still in development - away from the mainstream activities. Tourists could transcend from merely experiencing popular tourist attractions to experiencing unique features that can only found within that coastal community - thus making their experiences priceless. Each community cooperative needs to do an analysis on unique attractions found in their community. These could include the experiences of old salts residing in coastal communities to share the tales and wisdom of seafaring experiences with tourists. Facilities The facilities include harbours, slipways, jetties and adjacent coastal zones to launch tourist vessels and related leisure activities. In addition, restaurants and home-based catering establishments are required. All community based food outlets ought to comply with HACCP and local municipality health standards. Compliance to these should not be a cumbersome process. Hence, assistance from the local authorities and FoodBev Seta is required to ensure community members are properly trained and assisted with health compliance. Over and above the food outlets, facilities are required to facilitate accessible social meeting points between tourists and locals. This will enhance the tourism experience as tourists globally are seeking greater interaction with local community members as opposed to

merely interacting with fellow travellers. Safety and rescue Safety at sea, as well as within estuaries and their tributaries, including dedicated rescue services are crucial. In achieving this, a close working relationship with SAMSA and the National Sea Rescue Institute, amongst others, is paramount. In addition, within each community a safety officer ought to be identified and trained to monitor compliance with maritime safety regulations. Maritime tourism events Regional events should be organised across coastal communities. For example, these could be organised by a zonal secondary co-operative comprising several primary co-operatives within the zone. Events could include:

Angling festivals:

this could be done in partnership with angling clubs, however the co-operative ought to be the main beneficiary of the festival. Boat races: non-motorised canoe and kayak races and motorised skiboat, jet-ski races. Sailing, linefishing, diving, angling and surfing. Seafood festivals: partnerships should be sought with local seafood outlets and fisher families to add their unique recipes into the mix. Fishing communities have age-old recipes for preparing fish dishes which are unique to the ingredients found there-in. Boat trips Boat owners in communities such as Kalk Bay practiced day-tripping for decades with great success. Day-tripping is a practice where tourists undergo a truly traditional fishing experience. The boat owner receives compensation per tourist on his boat. In addition, the tourist can purchase the fish caught from the boat owner. In doing so, all expenses relating to the fishing adventure are covered. If this practice is pursued by the fishing cooperative the value proposition could be extended to the pre-harvesting; bait collection and preparation; and post harvesting; fishing families preparing their famous indigenous seafood dishes; creating a platform for retired fishers particularly, aged mothers and daughters, to share their experiences with tourists in an interactive manner. Other boat tripping opportunities could include adventure trips, usually through guided fast ski-boat trips, and self-guided

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Small Scale Fishers facilities in route such as at municipal campsites.

APEX Cooperative Aggressive market coastal communities with assistance from SA Tourism.

SETAs Facilitate a national training strategy for tourism development within SSF communities.

Active liaison with cruise line sector to manage implementation of tourist products and services by local SSF community tourist establishments to this market.

Tertiary Cooperative Develop and implement a provincial marketing strategy in cooperation with provincial tourist bodies.

Provincial government Allocate space in strategic tourist locations for marketing fishing community tourism ventures.

Provincial government Provide space for tourism incubators.

Operate local booking office. Enable the development of vibrant maritime tourism ventures such as day-tripping etc.

trips through the hiring of jet skis and canoes. Additionally, wild life estuarine and at-sea boat trips, including diving tours and boat based sight-seeing could be added to the menu. The Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism is currently in the process of re-issuing operating permits to commercial entities involved in boat-based whale watching and White Shark cage diving. In creating community driven tourism initiatives developmental permits ought to be issued vis-à-vis the local collectively owned enterprises (cooperatives). The number of cruise ships disembarking in South Africa has increased exponentially over the past decade. Local fishing on its own will not be able to exploit the opportunities. As a collective, opportunities from cruise ship activities could be

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This could be achieved through tourism incubator spaces at various slipways and harbours. Small-scale fishers through SSF community cooperatives should receive preferential treatment within the incubator space. Within the incubator, allowance should be made for booking offices, manufacturing of artefacts and catering services, amongst others. The space ought to be donated by the custodians of the land, national department of public works or local authorities, to the SSF co-operatives. Marketing of SSF tourism products and services

Identify training programmes to develop local tour operators.

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This mindset gave many historically disadvantaged persons the opportunity to benefit from the growing tourism potential.

Community tourism ecosystems ought to be created within various fishing communities.

Facilitate referral across tourist activities for fishing communities.

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The SETA decided to fund the training of persons to attain U25t skipper, tourism business elective courses as well as tourist guiding programmes (which included a first aid programme as it is a prerequisite for registration of tourist guides). In addition, the registration fee of learners was also funded.

In developing SSF community based tourism initiatives aqua-tourism programmes ought to be implemented across coastal fishing communities.

Organise regional maritime tourist events.

Manage SSF Community Tourism Incubator.

In developing the SSF tourism sector established tourism agencies, the SETAs and government at various tiers could act as catalysts. This could be achieved through the following enabling framework: In 2009, through the innovative and entrepreneurial mindset of officials within the Transport SETA, an aquatourism skills programme was piloted in the Western Cape.

Secondary Cooperative

Primary Cooperative

The role of SETAs

Tourism development agencies and private sector tourist service organisations should assist in marketing SSF community tourist products and services. exploited. These would entail detail planning as cruise ship operators’ itineraries are arranged well in advanced through a central agency. This agency could be the tertiary or APEX a co-operative. Land based activities Integration is needed between land based and seafaring tourism services under the auspices of the community cooperative. Local tourist guides ought to be trained and registered from within the fishing community. Transport infrastructure or public routes to be established for ease of tourist movement between sea-based and land-based tourism activities. Another option is guided walking trails through the coastal communities and/or along coastal nature trails with overnight

It needs to be incorporated within advertising promotions by way of brochures, hard copy and internet, within tourism marketing agencies, hotels, back packers and municipal camping sites. News will travel by word-of-mouth from one tourist to another who enjoyed the unique experiences offered within and adjacent to coastal communities with the support of Cape Nature, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape and KZN nature conservation bodies and the use of their facilities, infrastructure and attraction to empower and enrich local coastal community cooperatives. In the light of the brief discussion on opportunities within coastal tourism, the SSF tourism operation is summarised in the diagram above given the cooperative frame of reference. 


People to watch

Terence Brown (43) Employed by: Sea Harvest

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he newly elected chairman of the South African Deep-Sea Trawling Industry Association (SADSTIA) is Terence Brown, operations director of Sea Harvest. In his day job, Brown is responsible for the smooth running of Sea Harvest’s land-based operations, including its expansive whitefish and added value processing factories in Saldanha. “My first job on returning to Sea Harvest was to consider operational improvements in the factories. The Sea Harvest factories were new to me because I had previously been Fleet Manager in the organisation. Operations Management identified a number of key areas for change; these focused mainly on productivity and quality improvements. “The journey of change continues in pursuit of the ideal factories. It’s about focus and putting the right people in place and making sure we focus on what we can control, and mitigate the effect of the uncontrollables. I think we’re making a great success of the factory right now,” says Terence. A mechanical engineer by training, Terence has worked in the fishing industry for the past 18 years, managing the fishing fleet of Sea Harvest and working in a range of fleet and production management positions within the Oceana Group. In addition, over a five-year period, he worked as general manager of a fish processing factory owned by the fishing company of a large Mauritian conglomerate, Ireland Blyth Limited. As the head of SADSTIA, Terence leads a newly constituted executive committee that more accurately reflects the transformation that has taken place in the deep-sea fishery since the early 1990s. “The deep-sea trawling industry accounts for about half the value of the production of South Africa’s commercial fisheries; it employs thousands of people and the fishery is sustainable and internationally competitive. It’s a vitally important fishery and SADSTIA plays an important role in its management,” he says. “Under new leadership, SADSTIA looks

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“The vision is for SADSTIA to be representative of the industry it serves and for the deep-sea trawling industry to be recognised internationally as an industry that is at the forefront of sustainable fishing of a quality whitefish resource.” forward to maintaining dialogue with the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and to collaborating with it so that both industry and government continue to reap the benefits of a sustainable fishery. “I would also like to see the inclusion and involvement of the Eastern Cape quota holders so that we, as an Association, become more inclusive and ultimately maintain the excellent work done over the past 43 years.” The newly elected SADSTIA Executive Committee includes: ÔÔ Terence Brown, operations director of Sea Harvest (chairman) ÔÔ Donovan Brickles, group quality assurance manager at I&J (vice chairman) ÔÔ Trevor Wilson, shareholder in the Viking Fishing Group of companies ÔÔ Madoda Khumalo, strategic services executive at Sea Harvest (head of SADSTIA’s Scientific Committee) ÔÔ Arthur Shipalana, a director of ZWM Fishing, Visko See Produkte and Basani Fishing.

Johann Augustyn, who was appointed SADSTIA secretary in 2014, will continue to take responsibility for the day-to-day running the Association. “It’s an absolute privilege to be nominated to chair an association with such a rich history. SADSTIA has taken many years to transform to the point that its Executive Committee is now reflective of the industry it represents,” said Brown. “The Marine Living Resources Act prescribes the need to restructure the fishing industry to address historical imbalances and to achieve equity within all branches of the industry. The deep-sea trawl fishery is surely on its way to achieve this equity.

“Both the chairman, vice-chairman and the new members of the Exco are from historically disadvantaged backgrounds, but more importantly have a wealth of experience in the fishing industry and are poised to grow SADSTIA from strength to strength.” 

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People to watch

Salmaa Vincent (30) Employed by: TNPA

Salmaa made history by becoming the first female to hold an Open Licence certification in the Saldanha Port to guide ships of any type and size in and out of South African ports. She received a bursary from Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) in 2005, allowing her to pursue one year of Maritime Studies at Cape Peninsula University of Technology, followed by 18 months at sea with Safmarine (now Maersk). She went on to pass her oral exam with the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), and was issued with a Deck Officer certificate of competency. Transnet then enrolled her in a tug master programme, which she completed in January 2009. Salmaa completed her practical pilot training in Cape Town in September 2011 and qualified as a marine pilot. She first served at the Port of Cape Town for three

“I read a lot about women within TNPA doing remarkable things, making a difference and taking on senior and leadership roles, which inspires me. You have to be determined and have a strong character. Be clear about what you would like to get out of your career.” months before returning to the Port of Saldanha. She is excited about the future of South African ports. “Transnet is developing new infrastructure and expanding and stimulating the economy. With the development of Saldanha port infrastructure to support the oil and gas sector, the towns of Saldanha and Langebaan will be the jewels of the West Coast with overseas companies establishing businesses here and totally new and bigger vessels visiting our ports. There is lots to look forward to,” she says. 

Mbongi Qwabe (43) Employed by: Phosfert Marine (Pty) Ltd

“I am a positive and charismatic person who is passionate about the development of the South African maritime industry. I have learnt not to shy away from the national debate about the issues that the maritime sector is encountering.”

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bongi is the energy behind the establishment of the South African Maritime Professionals Association (SAMPA) that was launched in 2016 to unite professionals in the industry and promote the continuous development of South Africa’s maritime professions through advocacy, education and awareness, strategic partnerships, networking, professional advisory services and the provision of maritime insights, best practice and experience exchange platforms. With 17 years experience in the non-liner agency sector, Mbongi has engaged with many CEOs and senior managers to promote SAMPA. He is using his experience and social networking platforms to promote the maritime industry and create maritime awareness campaigns. His aim is to see SAMPA evolve into South Africa’s apex association to advocate and advance the interests of all maritime professionals. It is a not for profit representative body for all South Africans engaged in sea going and on shore maritime professions. Mbongi is passionate about seeing South Africa develop its broader maritime industry and has become a social commentator on the state of policies and initiatives being undertaken

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Asmir Bisrat (30) Employed by: Andromeda Marine Surveying & Consultancy

I made the decision to set up my company in a climate where little is known about the maritime industry as a whole. Most citizens of Ethiopia do not even know the country operates its own fleet of merchant vessels. In a few years I believe my company will have played a major role in delivering skilled and competent maritime professionals to the maritime industry. Asmir is frustrated by the fact that today’s youth do not regard a career at sea as a viable or attractive career option. As a result there is a shortage of young competent individuals entering the industry workforce. He believes the solution lies in education and mentorship. He is the co-founder of Andromeda Marine

at governmental level. He is willing to get involved. “I also want to leave a legacy so that I am counted amongst others who contributed in the growth of the maritime,” he says adding that he aims to continue to identify and address some of the challenges in the industry. He hopes that SAMPA can address some of the challenges currently facing the industry by establishing advocacy groups that can lobby government. In addition he is currently working on creating a Continuous Development Programme within the Association to promote and mentor young maritime professionals. He feels that the recruitment of qualified junior officers and finding berths for cadets are two of the other major challenges currently facing the maritime industry. He adds that shore-based maritime companies are not absorbing new graduates and agencies are operating in an environment where mergers are impacting on available contracts. Mbongi, however, maintains a positive attitude for both his future in the maritime sector as well as the maritime sector as a whole. “I aim to pursue further opportunities in the maritime sector and look forward to being in a leadership position,” he says. 


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Mark Fiandeiro (32) Surveying & Consultancy, which has become the first Marlins approved English proficiency test centre for seafarers in East Africa, helping seafarers from the region become more competitive in international job market. The company is also in the process of establishing a first of its kind seafarers resource centre aimed at providing career development for seafarers at a low cost “We believe there is a high caliber work force that can take the maritime industry by storm if educated and mentored properly. We aim to create and raise awareness in the country and do our part in the provision of competent and motivated work force to the industry,” he says. Future plans include additional products and services for the maritime industry. 

Employed by: Marine HSE (Director) and DCD Marine (Employee)

I believe what I am offering the industry locally is a completely unique perspective and have set my mind on making substantial positive changes to the marine industry. With a background in law, Mark launched Marine HSE in an effort to bring more focus to the area of health and safety in the dockyard. He is focused on developing new maritime products and services; seeking additional maritime clients and diversifying outside of the maritime industry. Marks says that he is frustrated by the large learning gap in the area of safety locally and is a firm believer in raising local practices to international standards in order to attract international players and investment into South Africa. “There is no acceptable “African” standard for HSE. We have the regulatory foundations and legislation, but there is a very clear disconnect in getting those standards and procedures into the minds and daily practices of everyday persons working in dockyards across South Africa,” he says. “Marine HSE was created to provide that understanding and information in an efficient, cost effective and easily accessible manner. It aims to showcase the local marine engineering industry as a serious international player.” Given the impact on the sector of the oil slump, he highlights the need for the industry to prove itself against “cheaper or more convenient international marine hubs”. A focus on safety is essential to this equation. Trying to stand out on an international scale during a lean time in the industry is definitely difficult. Mark believes that during this time, the industry should be focusing on developing individuals and smaller contractors in cost effective and meaningful ways to up-skill the national industry as much as possible. 

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The most technologically advanced marine diamond sampling and exploration vessel in the world – the Debmarine-owned mv SS Nujoma pictured in Cape Town’s harbour. Hytec was responsible for all hydraulics pertaining to the vessel’s heave compensation system, launch and recovery system and the world-first advanced sub-sea sampling system called Seabed Tool.

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In its biggest sea vessel project ever undertaken, Hytec designed, manufactured, installed and commissioned all hydraulics for three systems on board De Beers Marine’s technologically advanced marine diamond sampling and exploration vessel, the MV SS Nujoma.

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ytec, part of the Hytec Group, was responsible for all hydraulic related aspects of the heave compensation system, the launch and recovery system (LARS) and a world-first advanced sub-sea sampling system called Seabed Tool (SBT) for the brand-new sampling vessel.

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Contracted by De Beers Marine South Africa in Cape Town, Hytec Cape Town in 2012, the company initially undertook pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for the project which were completed during the first half of 2015. Hytec received the hydraulic orders for the SBT in July 2015 and for the LARS in September the same year. Design, manufacture, assembly and successful testing of the SBT were completed in July 2016, while the manufacture and assembly of the LARS system modules, carried out in Johannesburg, was completed and delivered to De Beers

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Marine in Cape Town, in August 2016. Scope of work Hytec’s scope of work included the hydraulic installation and testing of the heave compensation system and the design, manufacture and installation of the LARS and the SBT hydraulic systems. The LARS and the SBT hydraulic systems were both designed and manufactured by Hytec and the passive heave compensation system was designed and manufactured by Bosch Rexroth in Boxtel, Netherlands. All systems were designed using high quality Bosch Rexroth equipment. The passive heave compensation system comprises cylinders connected to a hydraulic power unit and accumulator banks. The hydraulic ring main for the LARS comprised a central hydraulic power pack. The power pack supplies oil through the ring main to the equipment

used to launch and recover the SBT and consists of multiple winches and handling systems. The SBT hydraulic system has power units with a combination of Bosch Rexroth open and closed loop pumps to power the subsea mining equipment. “The hydraulic system is designed for subsea use of up to 200 m,” explains Herman van Rensburg, Regional Technical Manager, Hytec Cape Town. Installation, commissioning and handover The vessel arrived in Cape Town harbour in mid-August 2016, where De Beers Marine commenced the installation of the Mission Equipment, into the vessel. The Mission Equipment included the sampling system, and a high tech batching diamond treatment plant constructed in modules on the quay for rapid installation onto the vessel. The sampling system on-board pipe installation was conducted during September and October 2016 with Hytec staff working 12 hours a day, seven days a week. In-harbour commissioning began at the end of October with maiden sea trials conducted just outside of Cape Town in November 2016. Subsequent to a short in-port stay, the MV SS Nujoma began additional sea trials and final commissioning on the West coast of South Africa during December 2016. The vessel was delivered to Debmarine Namibia in March 2017 and is currently in full sampling operations. The sampling system modules, with the heaviest weighing more than 220 tonnes, were lifted onto the vessel using


Ship building, maintenance and repair the second largest super-lift crane in southern Africa. The ship was constructed by Kleven Verft Shipbuilding Company in Norway, and named after Namibia’s founding president, Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma. However, all the mission equipment was built in South Africa. The majority of the equipment for the hydraulic systems was imported from Bosch Rexroth in Germany in component format, with most of the modules built in Hytec Johannesburg’s facility. “In fact,” points out van Rensburg, “we stretched our manpower by utilising Hytec resources from around the country in order to put this system together. This is indicative of Hytec’s internal collaboration to ensure we provide not only optimum machinery and equipment to our clients, but optimum service too.” The US$157 million mining exploration vessel is 113 m long, 22 m wide with a displacement of 12,000 tonnes. It accommodates a crew of 80 and will carry out sampling for a three-year exploration operation before returning to port for maintenance. Hytec Cape Town has been providing hydraulic services to DeBeers Marine for over 30 years, and the last time a project of this magnitude was undertaken was in 2006 when DeBeers Marine converted a second-hand vessel to a crawler mining vessel.

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ABOVE: A from the deck view of the Seabed Tool (SBT), a world-first advanced sub-sea sampling system aboard the mv SS Nujoma. The SBT hydraulic system has power units with a combination of Bosch Rexroth open and closed loop pumps to power the subsea mining equipment. RIGHT: A front view of the launch and recovery system (LARS) and SBT during installation. The hydraulic ring main for the LARS comprised a central hydraulic power pack, which supplies oil through the ring main to the equipment for launch and recovery.

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New gyroscopic technology reaches SA boating community

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n a first for the South African boating industry, a Seakeeper gyroscopic stabiliser has been installed in a Cape Town mega yacht after a team from Seakeeper Inc undertook an indepth training session on their range of boat stabilisers at Boating World. The two-day training session included installation training for the Boating World technical and sales team who are the official African agents for the brand. Training was also extended to independent technicians.

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Seakeeper stabilisers are designed to virtually eliminate boat roll on vessels over 30 foot. The stablisers now come fitted on a number of new yachts that Boating World sells, including Fairline, Riviera and Sea Ray. They can also be retrofitted to existing builds as they require modest electrical power, no outside appendages, and can be installed virtually anywhere on board. Located within a vacuum encapsulation is a flywheel which spins at speeds of up to 10,700 rpm. The gyro tilts fore and aft as the boat rolls, counteracting the movement through the powerful gyroscopic pull to port and starboard, eliminating

feelings of seasickness, anxiety and fatigue. Suzanne Levy of Boating World says, “This computer controlled gyroscope virtually eliminates boat roll. On a recent trip out in rather unpleasant conditions I considered rather staying on shore, but was convinced to join because the yacht had a Seakeeper installed. With a simple touch of a button, the boat completely stabilised, turning the on the water experience into a pleasant one. This device truly revolutionises the boating experience – every boat owner should have one.” At IBEX this year, the Seakeeper 3 won the NMMA Innovation Award for Mechanical Systems, with technical

3D printed ship propeller becoming a reality

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prototype of the world’s first class approved ship’s propeller has been produced using 3D printing techniques. The 1,350mm diameter propeller, WAAMpeller, is the result of a cooperative consortium of companies that includes Damen Shipyards Group, RAMLAB, Promarin, Autodesk and Bureau Veritas. The WAAMpeller was fabricated from a Nickel Aluminium Bronze (NAB) alloy at RAMLAB (Rotterdam Additive Manufacturing LAB) in the Port of Rotterdam; and produced using the Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing

advancements such as touch screen display, instant-on activation, leaning post installation capability, and its modest power demands, all of which helped to reel in the prize. The visit from Seakeeper was completed by the installation of a Seakeeper 9 on a 65-foot yacht for a client in Cape Town. Making it the first installation of a Seakeeper in South African waters. The Seakeeper 9 is specifically designed for yachts weighing up to 30 tons and can eliminate boat roll up to 95 percent. The installation was completed in one day much to the delight of the client, who could enjoy his new enhanced yachting experience just in time for the weekend.

(WAAM) method with a Valk welding system and Autodesk software. The triple-blade structure uses a Promarin design and will be CNC milled at Autodesk’s Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Birmingham, UK. Materials science This prototype 3D printed propeller represents a steep learning curve of the understanding of material properties. “3D printed materials are built up layer by layer. As a consequence, they display different physical properties in different directions – a characteristic known as anisotropy. Steel or casted materials, on the other hand, are isotropic – they have the same properties in all directions,” explains Kees Custers, Project Engineer in Damen’s R&D department. Because of this critical difference, one of the first steps was to carry out extensive testing of the material properties of the printed material to ensure compliance to Bureau Veritas standards. It can also be said that the 400kg WAAMpeller sets a milestone in terms of 3D printing production techniques. “The challenge has been to translate a 3D CAD file on a computer into a physical product. This is made more complex because this propeller is a double-curved, geometric shape with some tricky overhanging sections,” explains Custers. Great potential “Material characterisation and mechanical testing have been an important part of this project. We have to make sure that the material properties meet the needs of the application. “This technology is a fundamental change in the concept of how we make things. With additive manufacturing, you can print most metallic components that are needed in principle. There is so much potential for the future – these techniques will have a big impact on the supply chain,” says Wei Ya, Postdoctoral Researcher from the University of Twente at RAMLAB. This first prototype WAAMpeller will be used for display purposes, and planning for a second example is already underway.

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CROWDFUNDING

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as a tool for the boat building sector

One of the most common moans made by delegates at many of the maritime conferences is the lack of access to capital for start-up projects in the maritime sectors. By its nature, the maritime sector is a capital intensive space to play in and many entrepreneurs’ dreams are dashed sitting in a chair at their bank.

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The Indiegogo platform claims to have raised over $1 billion in crowdfunding for projects around the world.

rowdfunding has emerged internationally as a potential source to deliver funds to enthusiastic entrepreneurs who have a good idea to sell. Can this form of finance be harnessed for the likes of the small boat builder keen to bring a unique platform to the market? Local entrepreneur, Jako Laubscher is testing the waters with his River Lounge concept on the IndieGoGo platform which claims to have raised over $1 billion in crowdfunding for projects around the world. The platform has successfully hosted a number of other boat-related projects including the HYPAR smart boat, and the Keelcrab Sailone. There are, however, a number of projects that do not seem to have gained traction yet including Laubscher’s River Lounge. Although currently in its concept stage, the River Lounge idea is an interesting one that could potentially attract interest from local and international investors. The River Lounge is a fully automated hydraulically platform with hidden units that open and close with your remote

control. It is a fully roadworthy product that can open on its own trailer for a 42m² two bedroom apartment with amenities, air conditioning, braai area, fridge, freezer (under deck), kitchenette and/or launch onto the water for a day out on the dam/river. For international shipping it fits into a 40ft container or your garage. Weighing less than 2,5t your average truck or sizable car can tow the River Lounge to various destinations. In contrast to the slick presentation and detailed drawings associated with the River Lounge on the IndieGoGo platform is the rather crude conceptualisation of a kit to change a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) into a motor boat. Unsurprisingly the idea – which seems to consist of literally tying a chair and small outboard onto a SUP – has not garnered much attention. Monty Furmie is another South African with maritime funding aspirations on IndieGoGo. This Cape Town-based software developer is hoping to get crowdfunding to launch a sport fishing boat and charter business to be known as Kraken Oceanic. Capital raised via the platform will be used to train currently unemployed people in the skills associated with the building of the required vessel for the business. In addition, Furmie states as one of the goals, the ambition to create open source software and systems for all

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ako Laubscher decided that a decent sized floating platform would provide a perfect chill-out zone on the water, but realised that a mobile platform that was small enough to tow would need to fold up in order to be feasible. The concept evolved into the River Lounge that could provide a “glamping” experience with luxuries such as air-conditioning, music systems and more. “The idea started to look like a solution for boating and camping and we applied for the patent and made some marketing material,” says Laubscher who adds that they then introduced it at the Johannesburg Boat Show in 2016. “The response was great. We had crowds of people coming to ask questions and it really took off.”

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Building a prototype, however, will be costly, but Laubscher is determined to have completed the first prototype by June next year. He decided to test the crowdfunding market and added the River Lounge to the IndieGoGo website. It has proven more difficult than he initially anticipated to garner the interest of potential crowdfunders with a proposal of two percent equity for R50,000 and he is now planning an investors’ evening to help bring the concept to market. Irrespective of the interest raised via these avenues, Laubscher is determined to see the concept come to life and is in discussions with builders who may become partners in the venture.

communications, energy, GPS and Sonar/ Radar requirements. “This software will be released as open source software and made available from our website as well as a publicly accessible GitHub repository,” he writes in his overview of the project on the platform. Choosing a platform IndieGoGo is one of many international platforms that host start-up projects as well as fundraising opportunities for charities, but local South African versions are also available. The choice of platforms is one of the first steps towards running a successful crowdfunding campaign as one needs to consider their audience reach as well as their business model. The South African based Jumpstarter platform has an “all-or-nothing” protocol built into their business model. As a registered Non-Profit Organisation (NPO), Jumpstarter states that all projects must be 100 percent funded before its time expires to be able to claim the funds. Funds relating to projects that do not meet this requirement become usable for other live Jumpstarter Projects as credits or pledges. They maintain that this reduces the risk for all involved as it does not compel the project originator to follow through on a concept without the full financial support required. By contrast the IndieGoGo site offers two funding models and allows campaigners to access funds even if their full project goal is not met if they choose the flexible funding model. Choosing the fixed funding model, however, sees contributions returned if campaigners do not meet their goal. The choice depends on whether the project could go ahead without the funding goal being reached or not. Obviously a commission fee is structured into the pricing and the platforms stipulate the percentage of funds raised that they claim. This can vary across the different platforms and can additionally include commissions and charges on funds that are transferred via a credit card. Luring funders Whatever the platform, however, the project really needs to catch the attention and emotions of potential funders who are generally everyday internet browsers that need to be persuaded to be parted from their cash. This necessarily begs the question of trust. Will South African, and indeed African campaigners, be deemed to be trustworthy on international funding platforms where perceptions of a corrupt continent may thwart calls for investment? Most platforms make it fairly easy to create a funding project or campaign – but on the surface it does not seem


Ship building, maintenance and repair that even the most reputable sites are immune to hosting scams. IndieGoGo, for example, recently hosted a scam that netted a campaigner $850,000 in a couple of days for a innovative artificial gill that “lets you breathe underwater”. A company called Triton seems to have capitalised on the lack of knowledge surrounding marine ecosystems by claiming to have invented a device that was able to filter the oxygen out of seawater and allow scuba divers 45 minutes of shallow shipwreck exploration. Bearing in mind that this is not an isolated scam, investors need to understand that they could be operating in a potentially grey area while those seeking

funding need to realise that they need to overcome any skepticism that may exist by being transparent as well as open to questions. One can be sure that these online platforms that act as facilitators for this funding have built-in terms and conditions that protect them when the fish does not hit the net so to speak. It is interesting to note that, given the huge potential for crowdfunding to promote entrepreneurship and financing on the African continent, the establishment of the African Crowdfunding Association (ACfA) was established to promote effective self-regulation as well as “build trust and transparency between all actors in the African crowdfunding

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ecosystem”. The take-home has to be, however, that both campaign developers as well as investors need to be circumspect about their expectations when using crowdfunding platforms. That said, it could be an interesting space for some maritime sectors to seek finance. Quite honestly, though, it is the platforms that are actually raking in the funds for the role in facilitating the deal – and it is therefore not surprising that a massive plethora of available crowdfunding sites exist. Perhaps we’ll start one aimed directly at the maritime industry – anyone keen to fund this for me? By Colleen Jacka

The South African based Jumpstarter platform has an “all-or-nothing” protocol built into their business model. As a registered Non-Profit Organisation (NPO), Jumpstarter states that all projects must be 100 percent funded before its time expires to be able to claim the funds. Funds relating to projects that do not meet this requirement become usable for other live Jumpstarter Projects as credits or pledges.

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he Angolan Ministry of Fisheries’ (Pescangola) floating dry dock, the Boa Vista, was docked during August in Walvis Bay for repairs by EBH Namibia (EBHN). Prior to docking, an EBHN team travelled to Luanda to ensure that the dock was seaworthy and compliant with international towing regulations, enabling it to be towed the more than 900 nautical miles to Walvis Bay. The Boa Vista had its basic hull constructed in 2011 by a shipyard in Ukraine. The dock then had all its systems completed by ENP in Portugal before being sold to the Angolan government.

The dock - with dimensions of 62m x 21m - has the capacity to lift vessels with a docking weight of up to 2,000 tons. “The floating dock repair, a project from an Angolan authority is truly a land mark and historic first for EBHN. We certainly value the opportunity which this project presents; and, in so doing, further enhancing positive relations and cooperation between our neighbouring countries,” says Hannes Uys, CEO of EBHN. EBHN Commercial and Marketing Manager, Willie Esterhuyse says, “EBHN’s exclusive mandate is to restore the dock to a good operational state. This will involve approximately 25 tons of steel repairs, corrosion protection and the commissioning of all systems.” To do this, the dock was scheduled to spend some 20 days at EBHN’s Panamax-sized Namport 3 drydock; and a further 10 days berthed in Walvis Bay.

“The floating dock repair, a project from an Angolan authority is truly a land mark and historic first for EBHN. We certainly value the opportunity which this project presents; and, in so doing, further enhancing positive relations and cooperation between our neighbouring countries,” says Hannes Uys, CEO of EBH Namibia.

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New eco-friendly tug design features hybrid propulsion Wärtsilä is launching a new portfolio of tug designs that emphasises environmental compliances and sustainability by focusing on using their strong competences in hybrid propulsion technology. Typically operating in or close to harbours, tugs are particularly affected by environmental considerations, and the need for compliance is an increasing concern for tug owners and operators worldwide.

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he new designs are based on Wärtsilä’s recently introduced Wärtsilä HY concept and on Wärtsilä’s LNG technology that provide flexibility and efficiency. Furthermore, the total installed main engine power is less than with conventional hybrid tug designs. Using less engine power also decreases exhaust emission levels and, therefore, the environmental impact. It also reduces the fuel bill and lessens the amount of engine maintenance needed, which again adds to the cost savings. These newly launched Wärtsilä HY Tug designs come in three different hull sizes:

A 29.5m harbour tug with a 75t

A 28m harbour tug with a 50t bollard

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pull. The new tugs are designed with thrusters from the Wärtsilä WST series, which have a large diameter propeller to provide efficient and high-performance propulsion. As well as excellent hydrodynamics, the WST thruster designs emphasise reliability as well as ease of installation, operation and maintenance. The efficiency and low operational costs enabled by the WST thrusters enhance the environmental friendliness and overall economics of the new tugs.

forming the engine’s mechanical power, and the batteries’ electrical power, into thrust via the propellers. With the Wärtsilä HY designs, maximum bollard pull is achieved via power boosting from the batteries These new tug designs have been optimised for low hull resistance, high towing/ escort performance, sea-keeping, crew safety and comfort, as well as for easy maintenance. The propulsion configuration allows the option to select either diesel mechanical hybrid, or diesel electric hybrid propulsion, and the designs are able to cover a 40 to 90t bollard pull range with the appropriate Wärtsilä equipment. The new Wärtsilä HY Tug designs have been designed in close co-operation with the ABS, BV and Lloyds Register classification societies, and have received Approval-in-Principle (AiP) certification. This certification means that the system is judged to be safe and reliable and that it will be class approved in actual projects. Managing energy Wärtsilä has developed a fully integrated hybrid power module combining engines, an energy storage system, and power electronics. These are all optimised to work together through a newly developed energy management system (EMS) with the aim of establishing a new industry benchmark in hybrid propulsion. With its extensive global network of service facilities, Wärtsilä is able to support its installations throughout their entire lifecycle. This assurance serves to reduce any investment risks associated with new technologies. The newly launched designs extend the family of Wärtsilä tug design options, including the company’s LNG fuelled tug designs. The first LNG powered tug based on the Wärtsilä design was delivered in 2015. Wärtsilä has been at the forefront in the development of LNG technologies

Testing opportunities for drones to survey ships An investment project, Remote Evaluation of Coatings / Corrosion on Offshore Machinery and Marine Structures / Ships, (RECOMM) is currently testing the opportunities to develop drones with the capability to inspect steel structures in enclosed spaces.

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he project’s primary objectives are to develop steady, stable and reliable drones capable of following programmable flight paths, either pre-determined by 3D imagery software or flown by a pilot, using 3D simulator ship specific training programmes developed in unison with the drone design. This will lead to the development of a complete and marketable inspection drone when delivered with the required software package. Key investment partners for the confined space ambitions include Akzo Nobel, Barrier Group, Bureau Veritas, Drone Ops, Hempel Paints A/S, Marine Technical Limits and a major oil company. Safinah Ltd, coating specialists and consultants, are the RECOMM project managers. In the first phase of development the drone will be designed to carry an unobstructed HD camera as well as lighting and batteries with suitable strength, durability and longevity to perform structural and coating inspections within a ballast tank whilst providing reliable clear images fit for comparison with close up inspection. Jean-François Segretain, Technical Director, Bureau Veritas, Marine & Offshore said, “The end goal is to be able to survey cargo spaces, ballast tanks and confined spaces remotely and effectively. If we can do this with drones It is estimated that eliminating the we can help reduce risks to our surveyors and ship crews by minimising the need, for example, to erect expensive need for the staging erected for class staging whilst covering the survey scope which would otherwise require surveyors to work at height or perform renewal surveys could save in the region of USD 90,000 for a VLCC or tank inspections by means of rafting.” USD 40,500 for a capesize bulk carrier, It is estimated that eliminating the need for the staging erected for class renewal surveys could save in the region based on dry-docking costs in China . of USD 90,000 for a VLCC or USD 40,500 for a capesize bulk carrier, based on dry-docking costs in China for ships of ten years and older.

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Ship building, maintenance and repair that have enabled clean-burning LNG to become a viable marine fuel. Single source for propulsion Also able to provide shafting and control systems, Wärtsilä can deliver the entire propulsion system. This enables full integration of the overall system for greater efficiency, while also reducing possible scheduling risks for the owner and shipyard. “The development of battery technology in recent years has extended storage

capacity and notably reduced costs. We believe, therefore, that new tugs will in future rely more and more on battery and hybrid propulsion, which very well complements today’s operational requirements for tugs. “As a total solutions provider with unmatched in-house capabilities combining ship design, engine technology, propulsion and E&A solutions, Wärtsilä is uniquely qualified to produce tug designs that fully meet the future needs of the industry, and this we have

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now done,” says Riku-Pekka Hägg, Vice President, Ship Design, Wärtsilä Marine Solutions. Given the need for recapitalisation of African harbour fleets as well as environmental considerations, Greg Davids, CEO of USG Advisory Services, Business Development Partner, Africa Wärtsilä believes that an integrated approach to delivering this type of technology in conjunction with local partners is key to developing the future maritime capacity on the African continent. 

“The development of battery technology in recent years has extended storage capacity and notably reduced costs. We believe, therefore, that new tugs will in future rely more and more on battery and hybrid propulsion, which very well complements today’s operational requirements for tugs.”

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New dealership agreement focuses on Africa Unique Group (UG) and Norwegian-based Kongsberg Maritime (KM) AS have concluded a dealership agreement that will see Unique Group’s Cape Town office in South Africa offering KM’s underwater mapping and navigation solutions to customers in Nigeria and Kenya.

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he Kongsberg range of underwater mapping products includes the EM 712RD, EM 2040C and 2040P, EA440/EA640, the Geoacoustics range among others. The underwater navigation products include the uPAP range of underwater positioning systems and the cNODE underwater positioning transponders.

Patrol vessel for Nigerian oil fields A Damen 3307 Patrol Vessel was recently delivered to Homeland Integrated Offshore Services Ltd (Homeland) of Lagos, Nigeria, taking their fleet of these vessels up to three in number; while a fourth is currently under construction.

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“We are excited to have received our third FCS 3307 Security vessel from Damen Shipyards, whilst awaiting the delivery of the fourth in the 4th quarter of 2017 and the planned acquisition of the fifth vessel,” stated Louis Ekere, Managing Director and CEO of Homeland.

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uardian 3, along with its sister ships Guardian 1 and Guardian 2, is now providing security and other support services to the international offshore oil companies active off the coast of Nigeria in the Gulf of Guinea, in cooperation with the Nigerian Navy. The Guardian series of 3307 Patrol vessels are themselves unarmed, but in the course of their duties carry security personnel along with their firearms. Protection for those on board is provided by an armoured wheelhouse and internal safe haven, while accommodation for up to 16 individuals enables them to remain at sea for extended periods of time. Damen’s 3307 Patrol design can be configured for a wide range of roles. Its axe-bow design and high-speed hull form delivers rapid acceleration and a top speed of around 30 knots, making them exceptional interceptors, each capable of providing a credible deterrent across wide areas of open sea. With 70 m² of open aft deck they can also support offshore industries in a number of other ways, including crew transfers and equipment deliveries, quickly and safely in sea states that would leave conventional vessels struggling. Additional features on board Guardian 3 include 15 extra seats for crew transfers, thermal imaging apparatus, a Fast Rescue Craft, a self-cleaning fuel separator to protect the engines and

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generators from contaminated fuel and a FuelTrax fuel management system that measures, monitors and reports on fuel consumption and efficiency “We are excited to have received our third FCS 3307 Security vessel from Damen Shipyards, whilst awaiting the delivery of the fourth in the 4th quarter of 2017 and the planned acquisition of the fifth vessel,” stated Louis Ekere, Managing Director and CEO of Homeland. Homeland was founded in 2006 to support international oil companies working in Nigeria’s offshore oil and gas fields by providing a wide range of services both at sea and on shore. It now operates a sizeable fleet that includes fast supply intervention vessels, platform support vessels, anchor handling tug supply ships, security and patrol vessels, and tugs. Led by managing director Louis Ekere, the company works with many of the international oil companies (IOCs) operating actively in the region. With a vast wealth of experience in maritime security services, Homeland has grown its capacity with the acquisition of additional Damen 3307 Patrol fit-for-purpose security vessels which use the breakthrough Axe Bow technology for improved interception speed and stability even in the most challenging terrain with minimal fuel consumption.

Konrad Mech, Director Subsea Channel Management at Kongsberg Maritime AS commented, “We’re pleased to appoint Unique Group’s South Africa office as a market representative of our underwater mapping and navigation solutions in Nigeria and Kenya. “The move is strategic for Kongsberg in expanding its international reach, especially in the African sub-continent. We have had an association with Unique Group for the Middle East region that spans over two decades. “Our synergic interest to establish market presence in Africa will help strengthen the partnership over the years ahead. We value their seamless sales support and service structure and are confident that their team can provide first hand assistance to customers using our product lines.” “The new partnership will allow Unique Group’s Survey Equipment division to add a wide range of underwater mapping and navigation products to its extensive line of superior quality equipment”, said Sharad Kumar, Director of Business Development at Unique Group. “The move is strategic for Unique Group’s plans for the African sub-continent that includes extending the capabilities to the East through Kenya and West through Nigeria, apart from the existing services offered from our base in South Africa. “This is in line with the global perspective on African development. UG also has a DP training centre in Nigeria with KM that is approved by the Nautical Institute. We’re hopeful that our successful business relationship developed over these years will further strengthen with this partnership for a new region and we look forward to extending this to a few more countries in the region over the next couple of years,” he further added.


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ollowing an agreement with German manufacturer, Neander Shark, for exclusive global distribution of the Dtorque 111 twin-cylinder 50 hp diesel outboard engine, Yanmar Marine International (YMI) has announced the official launch of this exciting new propulsion product. The compact Dtorque 111 is designed for the small workboat market where its expected lifespan of well over 10,000 hours at least doubling that of comparable outboard gasoline engines. The Dtorque 111 offers a smooth and quiet diesel engine, delivering 50 hp at the propeller with a torque output of 111 Nm at just 2,500 rpm.

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This is considerably better than the latest 70 hp 4-stroke gasoline models and more than enough to quickly accelerate most small craft onto the plane with plenty of low-down lugging power for heavy displacement duty. By deconstructing the conventional small diesel engine and relying on the basic principles, Neander has created a two-cylinder commonrail turbo charged diesel engine, using a system of dual counter-rotating crankshafts in an aluminum block, which dramatically reduces the vibration levels that a conventional small two-cylinder diesel engine would normally generate. This technology, with a patented ‘Spaceball’ design, not only achieves less vibration but also less noise; lighter boat handling and less stress on the engine.

“Our research has confirmed that this product is ideally placed for the light duty commercial market, from wind turbine servicing and fish farming to harbour and patrol duties, water taxis and superyacht charter services. We are confident that the combination of long range, low running costs, durability and low emissions delivered by this unique diesel outboard will appeal to operators across a wide range of applications.” Lettinga continued, “With many commercial operators maintaining a single diesel fuel policy to avoid risk of fire and explosion, the market potential for the Dtorque 111 is highly diverse. So far, the main option for small workboat propulsion has been the gasoline outboard. No longer is that true.” The Dtorque 111 turbo diesel outboard is SOLAS (MOB) certified and now in full production with customer deliveries in the last quarter of 2017. Yanmar is represented in South Africa by Seascape Marine.



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hether you’re a ship owner, ship chandler, shipyard manager or contractor, keeping up-to-date with the latest developments in fluid management is essential. When it comes to fluid handling, ship owners and operators face specific challenges that need to be addressed by durable products designed and built to withstand factors such as corrosion, seawater seepage, submersible operation, high flow speeds and aggressive fluids. With a long history of providing products and services to the marine industry, Graco focuses on quality, durability and innovative engineering to offer products that both resist the wet and aggressive marine environment and are easy to operate and maintain. The company has an extensive range of fluid handling systems and components for cleaning and surface preparation, painting and spraying, fluid transfer, insulation and lubrication. Cleaning Graco’s ATEX approved air-operated pressure washer, Hydra-Clean, eliminates the risk from sparking, making it ideal for use in explosion sensitive environments, such as a ship’s hold if it is carrying chemicals, oil or other highly explosive materials. It’s a quick, easy and efficient method to clean decks and surfaces contaminated with oil, and for removing barnacles and marine growth. Hydra-Clean is designed to be used with cold or hot water up to 93°C, and supports multiple guns. The hydraulic model can be powered by existing hydraulic PTO on-board equipment, and is particularly useful in situations where compressed air sources are not available. Surface preparation To counter the disadvantages associated with sandblasting, Graco has developed

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an alternative: vapour abrasive blasting with EcoQuip™. Water is added simultaneously to the abrasive media in a pressure pot. The abrasive becomes suspended in water, and the mixture is then projected at high velocity by a forceful flow of compressed air. EcoQuip provides a performance equivalent to sandblasting but with 92 percent less dust, thus minimising the need for PPE, tenting and containment, and decreasing environmental impact. It uses up to 75 percent less blast media and far less water than wet blasting, and creates little run-off, thus there is no large slurry mess to clean-up and dispose. It’s effective in rain and high humidity, and efficiently removes coatings without damaging the sub-surface. The bottom line is that EcoQuip reduces project costs while increasing the speed, efficiency and productivity of blasting. EcoQuip cleans vessels without damaging the protective gel-coating, and leaves a perfect 80-grit finish, which is the ideal anchor pattern for paint adhesion. In addition, it quickly exposes welds for inspection and maintenance of steel and aluminium hulls and removes old varnish. The system even works under water and cleans surfaces with years of growth and barnacle build up in a matter of minutes. The technology allows props, rudders and trim tabs to be restored to the original integrity without being removed from the vessel. Painting and spraying One of Graco’s latest products is the new E-Xtreme electric-driven airless sprayer, which offers a flexible alternative to conventional air operated sprayers. Thanks to its electric drive, icing belongs to the past. This sprayer is also extremely energy efficient, with a low KWh per litre sprayed. The E-Xtreme is powerful enough to spray most common medium to high solid materials, and is ATEX and

IECEx approved for use in hazardous locations or where generating a spark is a concern. Its ability to minimise pressure drop effects during change-over leads to a significantly smoother and more uniform spray pattern. It also reduces the pulsation transmitted to the painter, resulting in reduced operator fatigue. Operator experience is also enhanced by the reduced noise levels of the electric motor; a mere 68 dBA. Pumping A multitude of machines and operations on-board a shipping vessel depend on the efficient running of a pump. Take wastewater, for example: pumps play an indispensable role in moving wastewater through the ship and into various treatment and storage tanks prior to its eventual disposal. Another key role for pumps is to ensure efficient and accurate fluid or media metering and dosing. Examples include accurate dosing for efficient boiler operation, or for adding chemicals to cooling water systems to protect against corrosion. Damage to vital machinery can result from under- or over-dosing, so the right choice of metering pump is essential. Pump failures can therefore be disastrous as well as a frustrating waste of time, energy and money. So it comes as no surprise to find that Graco has devoted considerable resources to attempt to eliminate them. Graco constantly seeks to improve the energy efficiency of pumps and create a quieter working environment. One result is the Husky™ 1050 air-operated double diaphragm pump. Designed for high efficiency and durability, the Husky 1050 pump delivers material up to 50 gpm (189 lpm), and its diaphragm has been tested and found to last up to five times longer than others in its class. The pump features a stall-free, low pulsation air valve which provides a smooth and rapid changeover. The Husky 1050 is available in aluminium, polypropylene, conductive polypropylene, PVDF, stainless steel and hastelloy fluid sections. It can even be fully submerged, which makes it ideal to pump out slurries from the bottom of tanks. There are times when a pump is needed on a vessel in locations where no air is available. This is where Graco’s Husky™ 1050e proves valuable. This electric double diaphragm pump will stall under pressure to prevent pump failures from clogged lines or closed valves. Moreover,


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Over 200 Graco products for the marine industry are now International Marine Purchasing Association (IMPA) coded and the company has a long-term commitment to delivering high quality products for heavy-duty applications in very demanding environments such as those experienced in the marine industry.

Lubrication Effective lubrication is the key to maintaining machinery on board vessels, but this means getting the balance exactly right between under- and over-lubrication. This is why automatic lubrication systems are vital, because they provide smaller amounts of lubricant at more frequent intervals. Automatic lubrication results in extended equipment life, reduced wear and smaller maintenance bills. It can even be set up with features that detect a blocked or broken line, and then alert the operator. One example of automatic lubrication equipment from Graco is the Trabon LubeMaster, a rugged, reliable pump to lubricate all types of marine machinery. It can be driven by an electric motor or a rotating or oscillating machine motion, and the output is readily adjustable. The LubeMaster is designed to pump grease or oil efficiently at a wide range of pump cycle rates and pressures. Anti-friction drive bearings and simplified design improve pump operation and reliability.

Its broad output range and interchangeability of drive and mounting selections make it suitable for a wide range of marine applications. Optional high-pressure and low-level switches are available to provide protection against excessive system pressure and low reservoir lubricant levels. Another key Graco pump is the G3. Thanks to its flexible design, it works with injector-based and series progressive systems. This cost-effective pump offers a choice of three controllers, with multiple zone and feedback options. It includes one adjustable pump element as standard, plus room for two more. Multiple reservoir choices are also possible, to provide the ultimate in flexibility for a high value, custom fit for an automatic lubrication system. Graco’s Data Management System (DMS™) tracks history; provides data protection, and enables data to be easily uploaded or downloaded using a simple USB flash drive. The Graco G3 has been consistently proved to extend machinery life, reduce operating costs and increase productivity. Service and spares Backing up its product portfolio is a strong network of 3,300 Graco distributors around the world. This means that a ship won’t be far from a port with easy access to products and spare parts. Graco distributors are also able to train operators in the use of all Graco products. Over 200 Graco products for the marine industry are now International Marine Purchasing Association (IMPA) coded and the company has a long-term commitment to delivering high quality products for heavy-duty applications in very demanding environments such as those experienced in the marine industry.

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Scarborough beach is a very special place. It is adjacent to Cape Point Nature Reserve. The unspoilt sands; the sea alternating between enormous, furious Atlantic swells and serene, turquoise waters and, of course the passing shipping traffic were the reasons we built a little hideaway there some years ago.

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hortly before the first brick was laid in that modest cabin, a phone call came that a ship had gone ashore on our beach. It was one of those wild days with swells bashing against the hapless grounded bulker, Ikan Tanda, that had broken down well off the coast, and had been driven ashore by the relentless, wild Atlantic surf. Ikan Tanda refloated Six weeks after the bulker’s stranding, I was on the beach as the salvage tug Wolraad Woltemade began pulling shortly before the afternoon high spring tide. The ship suddenly lurched to starboard. A few minutes later a radio call from the ship to Captain Dave Main, who was part of the team involved in the refloating operation, to tell him that there was water in the engine room. A later call advised him that the water in the engine room was not tidal and was probably bilge water that had swirled around when the ship lurched. The tug stopped pulling to await the next high tide early the following morning when another attempt to free the grounded vessel would be made. I regret not getting up early that morning to witness the action, for in those wee hours, Wolraad Woltemade pulled Ikan Tanda from the reef that had held her for six weeks. That she was refloated without any oil spillage or other environmental damage was one of the numerous successes Captain Main had witnessed as director of salvage operations, and can be attributed to the team’s patient, meticulous

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planning of the refloating operation and the professionalism of those on the two tugs in attendance. For Main, it was one of the good moments in a long career that began decades earlier. Inspired to go to sea When he lost his parents in his early years, his uncle, Captain Ed Makkink, took him in and provided the inspiration for the young Main to embark on a sea-going career. Captain Makkink was master of the Durban harbour tug FC Sturrock, one of five oil-fired tugs built for the South African Railways & Harbours by Ferguson Brothers in Glasgow between 1950 and 1960. During school holidays and over weekends, Dave Main had the run of the tug, and his interest in ships drew him to apply for a cadetship with Safmarine. He joined the company straight from school in 1970. At the time, Safmarine’s cadet scheme involved new entrants serving at sea for a year before attending the training academy General Botha at Granger Bay. For his first year’s sea service, he boarded the Global-class freighter SA Trader. The ship traded on the South Africa-UK trade under Captain Simon Young, one of the company’s real gentlemen and whom Main told me was one of his greatest role models. Main’s leadership qualities and his gregarious, caring nature that endear him to those around him, were recognised at the “Bothie” in 1971 where he was the Gold Medallist and Senior Cadet Captain – the academy’s highest honours. Returning to sea in 1972, he was one of the cadets chosen to sail in Safmarine’s mailship SA Vaal, a time that he describes as “a fabulous experience”. During this time, he gained his second mate’s ticket and returned to the passengership as third mate. To earn extra money and to ensure that he completed his mandatory seatime as quickly as possible, Main joined the South African polar supply ship RSA for her annual trip to Antarctica for which she had loaded a years’ extra supply of stores lest she became trapped in the ice.

She crept through the Southern Ocean at about 9 knots, enduring extremely heavy weather and finally arrived at the ice shelf. At that time, dog-drawn sleds were used at the South African base, but, in terms of the Antarctic Treaty, each country represented in the icy continent was limited in the number of dogs it could have at its base. As South African huskies bred well in Antarctic conditions, surplus dogs had to be brought to Cape Town, but Main and his South African shipmates discovered a problem – the dogs were used to licking ice for their liquid intake and did not know how to drink. “We had plenty of ice in the reefer store aboard and mixed increasing amounts of water with ice in the dogs’ bowls,” he recalls, “and they soon learned to drink.” Tugged in a new direction His entry to Safmarine’s tug division came when he went to Leith, Scotland, to join the new salvage tug SA Wolraad Woltemade. In this context, he met Captain Okke Grapow and Pim Zandee whose respective roles in the tug operation provided Main with a significant learning base that would stand him in good stead in later years. After trials and commissioning, the tug towed a jack-up rig to the Magellan Straits to become the first to drill in that area. A spell aboard SA John Ross (now the Amandla) took him to the Far East where the tug undertook several long-distance towing operations.


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FAR LEFT TOP: When the laden bulker Ikan Tanda grounded at Scarborough, several miles north of Cape Point, a major refloating operation began and involved removing fuel and jettisoning some cargo to lighten the ship. Photograph: Andrew Ingpen

TOP CENTRE: Captain Dave Main. TOP RIGHT: Dave Main in his early days.

Having gained his master’s certificate in 1977, he was appointed Master of Land & Marine’s salvage tug Causeway Adventurer in 1978 – at the tender age of 25 years. Here he worked with the irrepressible Captain Dai Davies who became another of his role models. He had hardly settled into his quarters when the young tugmaster was ordered to take the vessel to Quoin Point where the obsolete tanker, Peter Maersk – one of two under a tandem tow to the breakers when the towing line parted – was being driven ashore by a heavy swell and onshore wind. Despite the adverse weather conditions, Captain Main manoeuvred his tug to connect a line to the tanker and, with a Lloyd’s Open Form in force, towed her to Port Elizabeth. Shore appointment: Sea Harvest Seeking a shore appointment, he joined Sea Harvest in Saldanha Bay to manage its fleet of trawlers, a time when his admiration for trawler masters grew. “They manoeuvre their trawlers in heavy weather,” he commented to me. “They bring on board their trawl nets despite the conditions, and they berth their vessels in the tightest of spaces at the wharf. Great seamen those!” he enthused, “and some of those vessels like Harvest Victor were fairly large.” Later, he moved to South African Stevedores in Saldanha Bay where activities at that time were limited to exporting iron ore, as well as lead, zinc and copper

concentrates that were hauled by rail from sidings in the Black Mountain and Gamsberg regions in the northern Cape. He relocated to Durban to manage the citrus terminal and also spent time in Maputo where he modified the port’s citrus terminal operations to allow for the palletisation of fruit exports, and, finally he moved to Cape Town as the company’s regional manager, but also held the national fruit portfolio. While in South African Stevedores, Main had the privilege to work under the respected Captain Gordon Stockley, a former Safmarine Master, and undoubtedly a major mentor for the rising star in his company. Another tug in a new direction As his appetite was still steeped in the world of salvage and tugs, Main jumped at the opportunity to return to that sector when he was offered the fleet manager position at Pentow Marine, the combined operation of the former Saftug and Land & Marine Salvage. He thrived on the challenge. With a nostalgic twinkle in his eye, he recalls some of the real success stories that have ensured that his career was full of interesting experiences. A smile came to his face when he recounted the remarkable enterprise shown by a local pizza take-away outlet who seized the opportunity for a helicopter-borne delivery of a batch of pizzas to the salvage team aboard the containership Sealand Express, stranded on Sunset

FAR LEFT & CENTRE: Dave Main points to the high levels of professionalism and teamwork Beach in 2003. It gave a tangible boost that led directly to to the camaraderie among the team successful towage that someone cared enough for those and salvage men aboard the stranded vessel that operations such as the refloating was refloated within days of the pizza of Phoenix, ashore delivery. north of Durban, and Kiani Satu, Significant salvage stories ashore near After several disappointments, Main Buffalo Bay, west of Knysna. says, nothing could match the feeling of Photographs: sheer relief and accomplishment that the AMSOL cheering salvage team experienced when

the tug Smit Amandla pulled the derelict tanker Phoenix from the beach north of Durban. “You had to be there,” he told me, “to share that moment when grown men become really excited at their achievement as a team.” “And of course,” his tone became quieter, “we also had to deal with tragedy when our colleague was killed during the preparation to refloat the barges at Jacobsbaai,” a reference to the barge Margaret - carrying eleven smaller barges – that was driven ashore north of Saldanha Bay when the towing line from the tug parted in a gale. Despite the tragedy and that the barges had been battered by persistent swells for weeks, his team succeeded in getting six of the barges back into service. The refloating of the bulker Kiani Satu from the beach near Buffalo Bay exemplified the splendid teamwork that has characterised every operation. Experienced salvage personnel such as Captains Ian Merriman and 

LEFT: The refloating of Sealand Express from Sunset Beach, Cape Town, was one of the salvage operations in which Dave Main was involved. Photograph: Andrew Ingpen

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THE MAIN STRATEGY FOR SUCCESSFUL SALVAGE Continued from page 37

Ian Carasco played central roles in the success of that operation as did many others, on site and in the office providing services that are also vital during such an operation. At one stage, plans were being drawn up to dispose of the wreck, yet the positive professionalism of all saw the task through to a satisfactory conclusion. Alluding to the business side of salvage, Main says that he has always enjoyed the commercial side to a successful contract. “There was one particular Lloyds Open Form that I will not forget,” he tells. “Like many other folk, my wife, Joan and I had decided that the place to see in the new millennium was on top of Table Mountain. It was a really lovely evening with a tremendous vibe and the view looking down on the Mother City was unbelievable. Around 22h00 my mobile phone started going and it turned out that there was a log carrier in a potentially serious situation off the west coast,” he recalls. According to Main: “Negotiations with the owners started immediately via mobile phone and eventually an LOF was agreed upon while sitting on the edge of Table Mountain looking over the other City with Joan shining a light from her phone over my shoulder.” “If I remember correctly, the official time of contract agreement was 00h15 January 1, 2000. What a way to start the new millennium,” he says recalling that there was fortunately enough champagne left in the bottle to squeeze out another glass to celebrate the first contract of the next century and millennium. This experience aside, his work has often been taxing, stressful and extremely tiring as he and the team plan each salvage operation; each ship-to-ship oil transfer, or each ocean towage to the n-th degree. He deflects praise to his mentors and to those teams. “It has been a privilege to work with such fine professionals on the tugs, in the office, helicopter crews, and elsewhere,” he says as he contemplates retirement later this year.

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frican Marine Solutions (AMSOL) was recently contracted by the South Korean government to provide support to a Search and Rescue operation in a position half way between South Africa and South America. The AMSOL team aboard the Peridot were tasked to search for possible survivors and debris from a vessel that sank in the area. Unfortunately no survivors were located, but a large amount of debris was sighted that had emanated from the sunken vessel. This operation was done in two tranches, both lasting around 30 days. The first tranche was for the owners of the vessel, and the second was undertaken on

behalf of the South Korean Government. Some 8,000 square miles of ocean were covered during the two tranches. Captain Ken Oakes, Captain Daniel Postman and their teams need to be commended for the high level of SAR operations carried out under very trying conditions. There is nothing more stressful for a seafarer carrying out SAR operations to try and locate possible survivors from a maritime incident. In addition this to this the Peridot has provided a number of support services in the region venturing as far afield as Walvis Bay and Mauritius. 

Faith and family His strength, he will tell you, lies in his Christian faith, and in the devoted support of his wife Joan whom he has known since their teenage years. Indeed, his devotion to his family is evident when he speaks with understandable pride of the achievements of their son, Tom, an electrical engineer, and their daughters Kim, an accountant, and Tricia, a medical doctor. And, of course, the brightest twinkle in grandfather Dave Main’s eye comes at the mention of his four young grandchildren. Dave Main is a man of integrity and with passion for all he does – illustrated also in his unbridled and demonstrable delight when the Stormers score a try at Newlands. For this giant in the shipping industry, his stellar career has included experience in so many sectors of the maritime world, and spanned 48 years has been a way of life. 

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A changing playing field in the salvage industry:

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Creating sustainability in marine emergency response

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By Neil Scott-Williams, Subtech

he past decade has seen some dramatic changes in the marine salvage industry’s commercial and operating environments at a macro level. These include a continuous decline in the use of LOF contracts; larger vessels out at sea, and the continued increase in the importance of protecting the environment, which has become a priority over saving property. Many salvage companies have moved from private to corporate ownership and then merged with others, leaving a smaller number of international salvage companies. Some of these mergers have led to a reduction in salvage personnel and the closure of some salvage depots. Improvement of communications systems have lead to a “real time” flow of information from almost any site, no matter how remote, resulting in decision making moving from the vessel to the owners office on the other side of the world. In addition, level of “distrust” for salvors has developed resulting in the emergence of “consultants” who now bridge the gap between owners and the

salvor (and are often just independent ex -salvors in alternative guise) as well as some consultants now doubling as salvors. The bottom line is that the playing field is changing, the old rules no longer apply and it is unlikely that we wil ever see the world as it was. So rather than trying to bring back the past, it is time for the salvor to adapt to this “new reality” Adapting models It is becoming clearer that traditional salvage companies, as a standalone model, are becoming increasingly unsustainable. We need to ask the question: is it not time for a sustainable marine emergency response model leveraged off a multidisciplinary service company with a global footprint? The Subtech Group believes that this is what is required and it is what we are able to provide, through our association with Ardent and its integration within the James Fisher Group of Companies. This is a model that Subtech will continue to develop and drive, with the support of both James Fisher and Ardent, to ensure a world-class, global, sustainable emergency response model.

Initially driven by the small and remote marine market, the Subtech model has had to evolve to cope with the vagaries of demand resulting in the multi-dimensional marine offering one sees today. Tough market influences further drove our area of operations to include the whole of Southern Africa, West Africa, East Africa and the Middle East, where we aim to dominate marine and subsea operations. Subtech, at this point in time, is becoming the fastest growing Subsea company in the world. The recent acquisition of Subtech by the James Fisher and Sons Group has further extended this model with James Fisher owning an even more diverse marine offering that includes many strong and familiar brands and extending well beyond the traditional Subtech footprint. What does this mean in terms of sustainable Marine Casualty Response? Some of the direct offshoots of this footprint and relationship are;

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Salvage operation provides learning experience

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ea Cadets from TS Woltemade in Lakeside were invited by Hout Bay maritime businessman, Ken Evans, to attend the salvaging of a local fishing trawler. The trawler Constantiaberg had had her sea cocks damaged over nine months previously in an attempted theft, resulting in her sinking at her berth. The small amount of cash hoped to be received for the brass fitting unfortunately negatively affected the livelihoods of local fishermen and their families. A major loss was also encountered by the owner of the vessel. Evans explained the salvaging operation to the Sea Cadets which included the use of experienced salvage divers; high volume pumps; mooring lines and a cofferdam constructed to seal the large opening to the fish hold on the more or less watertight but flooded deck. The successful plan involved pumping out the water faster than it could fill in whilst plugging the holes and ensuring that the vessel returned to her watertight integrity. Once the fishing vessel righted herself, the Sea Cadets assisted, using seamanship skills learnt at the Unit, by transferring a small pump onto the stern deck. This pump was used to pump out the

lower parts of the ship that the other, much larger, suction hoses could not reach. During the salvage operation one of the Sea Cadets noticed that the National flag was flying upside down on a vessel berthed nearby. This flag hoist represents a vessel in distress according to international maritime signal code. The Sea Cadets located a crewman and enquired whether there were any challenges onboard. After assurance that all was well the Sea Cadets were permitted to resolve the error and paid due respects to the National flag. The practical experience reinforced the Sea Cadets training at TS Woltemade and they did themselves, their Unit and their volunteer adult Instructors proud. Evans, at one time a South African Navy executive officer, has previously also kindly taken Sea Cadets out on the tourist launch Calypso to experience the bay and visit Seal Island. ď‚ł By Lt Cdr Glenn von Zeil

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Amandla’s busy year at sea A timeline of recent operations undertaken by the highly skilled officers and crew onboard the African Marine Solutions’ (AMSOL) tug, the Amandla shows high activity during 2017.

9 JANUARY: The Amandla was dis-

patched from Cape Town to proceed to the disabled bulk carrier United Stars, which was drifting in close proximity to Mossel Bay. Representing Captain Ian Merriman’s 100th towage, the bulk carrier was towed into the Port of Durban on January 18.

mount Summit, entered the Port of Cape Town to refuel.

20 MAY: The Amandla sailed from

Cape Town, bound for the disabled Japanese fishing vessel Fukukyu Maru No. 7. She towed the casualty back to Cape Town where they arrived on the May 26. The vessel had been drifting immobilised in the Southern Ocean for two weeks in the characteristically turbulent ‘Roaring Forties’ and her crew were overjoyed to see the tug after having been drifting in extremely heavy weather conditions for two weeks.

2 MAY: The Amandla proceeded to

assist the bulk carrier Princimar Equinox, which had been forced to anchor off Cape Town due to main engine failure. On arrival, the tug towed the Princimar Equinox away from the coast. On the May 7, the owners of the bulk carrier secured repair facilities in Walvis Bay, Namibia and with approval from the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), the Amandla towed her to Walvis Bay where she was safely delivered on May 11.

6 JUNE: The tug proceeded to assist

18 MAY: The Amandla held off the

drilling rig Atwood Condor off Cape Town, whilst her towing tug, the Fair-

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The Amabdla attended to the Princimar Equinox off Cape Town after the bulk carrier experienced engine failure.

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The Amandla towing the Atwood Condor in May this year

Durban on the morning of the July 8, after which the Bronagh J underwent drydocking under EBH South Africa.

29 JULY: The Amandla stood by the

bulk carrier Silver Phoenix, which had to immobilise in Saldanha Bay.

20 SEPTEMBER: The Amandla proceeded 1,100 miles north-west of

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Gross revenues for ISU members in 2016 from all activities fell to US$ 380 million. It compares with US$ 717 million in 2015, a drop of 47%. The statistics are for income received in the given year but which may relate to, in some cases, operations from a preceding year.

Salvaging the sector: Addressing the concerns of the salvage industry

Despite the need to address transparency; pipeline training for the future, and diminishing revenue John Witte, President of the International Salvage Union, does not believe that the sector is in crisis.

We have already heard the ISU statistics today showing a substantial fall in salvage and wreck removal revenue from 2015 to 2016. This followed a decrease in revenue the previous year as well. But this is not an industry in crisis,” he told a forum in Asia recently while asking whether the industry had lost sight of the fundamentals. Discussing issues of supply and demand, Witte suggested that a lack of transparency in the sector means that salvors are unlikely to know the prices associated with their competitors on specific jobs. “Even if we know the contract value, it is unlikely that we will know the detailed cost structure of the winning contractor and so we cannot know the net income they will derive from the job,” he said adding that there is a clear link between the supply and price structures in the sector. Describing an oversupply of salvor capacity in the market place, Witte explains that the under-utilised assets in the offshore sector have come to play in the salvage sector. “In short, the salvage industry is faced with the double jeopardy of over-supply and weaker demand – certainly for major jobs,” he said highlighting the risks associated with salvors who are prepared to work at less cost to insurers. “That approach, at times, comes at a great price to the owners and insurers – the transfer of risk away from the contractor and onto the owner. And

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in the longer term the possibility that the services will not be available when needed most due to lack of financial support.” “Under these conditions, which have prevailed for the last two years, we might have expected to see some corporate fallout with mergers and acquisitions and others leaving the sector. In fact, the current structure of the industry has proven to be surprisingly durable and resilient. Consolidation has been largely limited to the formation of Ardent from what had been Titan and Svitzer.” Regulating response Returning to the issue of transparency, Witte considers the impacts of the current market conditions on the quality of services being provided. “Our industry is not transparent and the criteria by which firms are judged is not set or regulated internationally,” he said. “In this environment, how do you judge the quality of salvage providers? There are few barriers to new entrants – with the exception of the OPA 90 dominated US and certain other countries where state entities are favoured but not always required,” he added warning that contract awards are increasingly driven by price considerations. “ A poor marine economy does nothing to aid relationships,” he said. It is in this environment that the what he calls “yellow pages salvors” or opportunistic salvors have emerged. He describes these companies as operators who have no kit but a good list of contacts and believes that they cannot live up to the capabilities delivered by well-capitalised salvors who are able to take on substantial financial risk and who have their own equipment as well as in house expertise. Maintaining industry expertise The impact of diminished salvage work on experience is a concern for Witte who sees this affecting all posts from officebased staff to deck hands and salvage masters – and even the supporting professions of insurers and lawyers. “One of the suggested reasons for the decline in the use of Lloyd’s Open Form is that younger underwriters simply do not have experience with LOF and it is an unknown and therefore undesirable option to them,” he maintains.

“Our industry is not transparent and the criteria by which firms are judged is not set or regulated internationally. In this environment, how do you judge the quality of salvage providers? There are few barriers to new entrants – with the exception of the OPA 90 dominated US and certain other countries where state entities are favoured but not always required.” At sea the practicalities of salvage need to be practiced and rehearsed. “The basic drills like establishing a safe connection in less than calm sea conditions and undertaking a rescue tow must not be taken for granted and, in the absence of regular “real” work need to be practiced and rehearsed ready for slick and safe use in a “live” event. Helicopter coordination and casualty evacuation are important components in today’s world of salvage response that requires experience and training to be successful,” he says adding that the same is true for more advanced work such as bunker removal, pumping, pressurising and stabilisation. In addition, the salvage sector is not immune from the general shortage of officers that the shipping industry is experiencing and Witte articulates that the sector is no longer attractive to the younger seafarers who want to avoid uncertain hours and long deployments. Witte warns that, as the opportunities to learn on the job are diminished, so too will the opportunities to suitably equip the salvage masters of the future who have to be able to cope with considerable financial as well as physical risk during a salvage contract. “If we honestly look into our own organisations can we say we have a proper “talent pipeline” of younger men and women who will be the Salvage Masters of the future? This is one of the primary concerns of our industry,” he notes. Crystal ball gazing Looking to a future of increased automation, bigger ships and even improved safety, Witte still believes that it is probable that we will see one or more major casualties between now and 2025. “One point is certain, and that is that the coastal state authorities will not soften their attitudes to the threat of pollution and their requirements for the treatment of wrecks will be just as demanding as today, if not more so,” he says. Witte predicts that the sector may see some consolidation and retrenchments but that he does not see “dramatic change to the structure of the marine salvage and wreck removal industry”.  By Colleen Jacka


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Extreme care required for coastal wreck removal on heritage site

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SA built tug provides a variety of services in southern Africa

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frican Marine Solutions’ tug, the Save River, which was built in Cape Town, South Africa by Damen Shipyards, has continued to service the southern African maritime markets since her launch mid-2012. Built as part of a fleet renewal project, the 40 tonne bollard pull tug, has provided services to Mozambique and South Africa over the last five years and is recently concluded harbour towage services in the Port of Beira, Mozambique for CFM after a two-month contract. The Save River was mobilised from Durban and started working at the beginning of August to assist with harbour towage operations.

Towage contracts The tug has also been involved in a number of towage contracts. Earlier this year she towed the barge Aegir 30 from the Port of Ngqura to the Port of Durban on behalf of Subtech. She also towed the Emodraga dredger Macuti from Beira to the Port of Durban to undergo repairs before returning to service. When off contract, the Save River is stationed in Durban and available for towage, supply and support projects. 

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boat due to high-tide sea wave action. According to Kevin Kelly of Xtreme Projects, the only feasible removal option was a land-based recovery operation. Access routes were investigated along the coastline and the shortest most direct route of 500 metres saw plans being made to remove the wreck via Cape St Francis while gaining access to the her through Rocky Coast Farm. As identified by the landowner, Rocky Coast Farm (Pty) Ltd, the initially identified track to gain access had been closed for a number of years due to the fact that it crosses drainage lines as well as an area with sensitive vegetation and areas containing shell middens. As such the Eastern Cape Provincial Heritage Agency (ECPHA) was consulted and Sello Mokhanya advised that an assessment was required to identify the best route from a heritage perspective. The subsequent assessment helped reveal an alternative route along an inland track which was used for the successful recovery operation. 

45% Wreck removal income has grown during the past decade, however revenue from this source in 2016 fell to US$ 172 million, down from US$ 397 million in 2015 – a fall of 57%. It represented 45% of all ISU members’ revenue in 2016. It is the first time in four years that wreck removal revenue accounted for less than half of all revenue. The 2016 statistics record 131 wreck removal jobs compared with 64 in 2015.


Industry updates

ITF to tackle violations at African ports Following analysis carried out by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) that found an emerging pattern of labour rights violations throughout International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) operations, the Federation has expressed concern over the company’s plans to expand its footprint in Africa.

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he ITF will now focus on ports in which ICTSI seeks to expand, including the multi-purpose terminal in Kribi, Cameroon, a new port in Guinea-Bissau, the Motuka Port in Port Moresby and the Port of Lae in Papua New Guinea. ICTSI is currently lobbying the Government of Cameroon to join a local consortium operating the multi-purpose terminal in Kribi. ITF President Paddy Crumlin said today, “The ITF is concerned that issues seen elsewhere in ICTSI’s global network will extend to Cameroon, if their bid is successful.” “Patterns are emerging on ICTSI’s docks. A pattern of paying poverty wages. A patterns of failing to respect workers’ right to freedom of association. A

pattern of poor safety standards endangering workers’ lives. A pattern of illegally out-sourcing jobs to labour-hire companies.” “ICTSI’s failure to resolve protracted industrial disputes at the Port of Toamasina, Madagascar has impacted terminal clients, including global fashion brands such as Levi’s and Esprit. This failure should stand as a warning to the government of Cameroon when assessing ICTSI’s bid. The company’s lack of appropriate governance structures and failures to engage with unions are not only a risk to workers – they are also a risk to the reputation of the regions and countries in which they operate.” The ITF joined forces with South African labour unions at the opening of the African Ports Evolution Conference held in Durban in October to protest the firing of 43 dock workers in Madagascar. Similar protest action is planned worldwide to demonstrate against these labour practices. “ICTSI has grown ambitiously over the last decade, yet as this report shows, their growth has not been accompanied by sufficient managerial oversight

ubtech Mozambique, Alpha Logistics and LBH Mozambique have recently signed an MoU to enhance their suite of services in Mozambique to be able to offer a holistic logistics and services solution starting specifically with activities in and around the small but strategically located port of Mocimboa da Praia. All three of the companies in the Mocimboa Alliance have a long history in Mozambique operations and have been involved in or had some input in almost every capital infrastructure related project in Mozambique. The Mocimboa Alliance will culminate in a specially focussed joint venture company within months but is already capable of combining their individual offerings to be able to service all marine or logistics based requirements. The joined capabilities of the companies make a powerful, robust and dynamic logistics solution ideally suited for the environment and infrastructural development ahead in Northern Mozambique. The MoU conjoins the strengths and abilities of the Mocimboa Alliance covering diving, materials handling, clearing and forwarding, ships agency, waste management and environmental services. LBH Mozambique MD, Athol Emerton

and appropriate global governance to ensure productive industrial relations, compliance with local laws, international labour conventions,” said Crumlin. “We have a clear message for ICTSI: end the disputes at the Port of Jakarta and the Port of Toamasina in Madagascar. Reverse the emerging pattern of labour rights violations throughout your network. And treat your workers with the dignity and respect that all workers deserve. “The ITF, and our union affiliates, are committed to supporting port operators who provide good jobs and industrial relations practices in their ports. Together we are committed to ensuring that ICTSI does not extend its pattern of labour violations into new terminals,” added Crumlin. ICTSI is currently short-listed for the Port of Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, and is lobbying the Cameroonian government to join the consortium that will operate and manage the multi-purpose terminal in Kribi, Cameroon. In September 2017, ICTSI signed an agreement to operate the Lae and Motuka ports in Papua New Guinea. 

“ICTSI’s failure to resolve protracted industrial disputes at the Port of Toamasina, Madagascar has impacted terminal clients, including global fashion brands such as Levi’s and Esprit. This failure should stand as a warning to the government of Cameroon when assessing ICTSI’s bid.

Northern Mozambique Logistics Alliance Launched

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stated “LBH has been active along with Subtech and Alpha on the Mozambique coast for decades. It just makes good sense to combine our capabilities in the strategic port of Mocimboa da Praia, literally the closest port to the oil and gas development at Palma. We have no doubt that bigger and more efficient facilities will be built with better draft solutions but right now it is the most convenient logistics hub. Furthermore, the customers don’t have to re-invent the wheel, I am confident that between the three Alliance partners we can create a rapid logistics solution for materials in and out of Northern Mozambique” Arif Kurji, Director of Alpha Group, based in Mombasa has also stressed that the plateau of Northern Mozambique poses a unique set of challenges due to the extended length of its continental shelf. This is one of the reasons that Alpha Logistics has, over the last three years, invested in a set of specialised multi-purpose units to suit shallow draft conditions. The investment includes multi-purpose specialised landing crafts, barges, shallow vessels, and jack-up’s suited for the Afungi area. The synergy between Subtech, LBH and Alpha Logistics perfectly complement one another to comprehensively cover

a wide array of services. More importantly, the three companies all have a vast amount of local knowledge and experience, having all been based in the region for the last 30 years. Neil Scott Williams, Managing Director of Subtech Inshore, sees enormous synergy and practical solutions based on sound local knowledge “Subtech has been established in Mozambique for 15 years and has developed a world class maritime services offering in-country through local investment and skills development. Offering a logistical solution, based on the combined capability and in-country presence, skills and facilities of Subtech, Alpha and LBH, will produce innovative and client-centred solutions to logistical challenges in the region”. 

MERGER APPROVED The Competition Tribunal has conditionally approved the merger of Maersk Line A/S and Hamburg Sudamerkianische DampfschiffahrtsGesellschaft KG (HSDG) for the provision of deep-sea container liner shipping. The merger is conditional to the merging parties terminating any cooperation agreements that HSDG has in the South Africa/East Coast South America trade route.

FERRY TENDER CANCELLED Robben Island Museum has officially cancelled their intent to purchase a new ferry. The tender to manufacture, deliver and commission a high speed passenger ferry of proven design to operate between the V&A Waterfront and Murray’s Harbour at Robben Island (RIM FER-01-2016/2017) was cancelled in September.

NIGERIAN FIRST Oyindamola Temitope Banjoko of Nigeria has become the first student to enrol to the joint MPhil programme in International Maritime Law and Ocean Policy at the World Maritime University

TRANSPORT TAKEOVER

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olloré Transport & Logistics has acquired some of the business activities and assets in order to strengthen and develop its transport and logistics positions in France and Africa, and also to develop private-public port operation partnerships. All the acquired activities correspond to two high-priority objectives: facilitate access to the African continent for all Bolloré Transport & Logistics customers in France and worldwide, and consolidate and diversify the company’s port operation activities on Africa’s Atlantic coast. Bolloré Transport & Logistics is committed to preserving as many jobs as possible during this acquisition. Moreover, the project has won the support of Necotrans personnel representative bodies. In Africa, at least 260 jobs will be preserved in six African countries where the Group already operates: Senegal, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Togo, Benin and Congo. 

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Industry updates

Increased safety charges ire shippers

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more than 300 percent increase in safety charges issued by the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) from the beginning of this month has ired the Shipowners and Agents Association of Ghana according to an Eye on Port television broadcast. According to the broadcast, the Shipowners and Agents Association have threatened to increase charges for their services due to these increases from GMA. They maintain that the shipping lines cannot absorb the costs and will, therefore, pass it on to the shipper or trading public. “They have brought up a charge, which is a cost to business and it is a cost to the shipping business. So, yes, it

is an authority and they have brought up a cost we have to pay, but we have to recoup our cost - it is as simple as that,” said the Vice President of the Shipowners and Agents Association, Ayana Adam Imoro. According to the Director General of the GMA, Kwame Owusu, the safety charge is backed by the Authority’s regulations passed in 2012, which allows the imposition of maritime safety fees and charges on installations, ships, pipelines, cables and other assets employed in the maritime domain. “This is stipulated under the laws of Ghana LI 2009, for the security and safety assessment of vessels that come to our port,” he explained. Owusu, described as illegal the previous administration of GMA’s decision to whittle down the 1 dollar charge by over 800 percent to 15 cents per vessel. The new charge has been increased

New port for Mozambique

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$810m A US$27 billion project to build a railway from Moatize coal basin to Macuse will include plans to construct a $810 million port.

ccording to reports by the Mozambique News Agency, a US$27 billion project to build a railway from Moatize coal basin to Macuse will include plans to construct a $810 million port. Work is due to begin in late 2018 and is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2021. The main purpose of the new railway and port will be to export coal from Tete and will be much shorter than existing lines from Moatize to the ports of Navala and Beira. In addition, it is understood that the new port will be able to take ships of up to 80,000 tonnes. Beira, a port which must be regularly dredged, cannot match this capacity, although Nacala-a-Velha can take ships of any size. In an initial phase, Chauque said, the new railway and port will handle 25 million tonnes of cargo a year, a figure which should gradually rise until it reaches 100 million tonnes a year. The port and rail concession was granted to Thai Mocambique Limitada (TML) in 2013. The consortium consists of the Italthai Development Company of Thailand, with 60 percent of the shares, Mozambique’s publicly owned port and rail company CFM, with 20 percent, and the private business group CODIZA (Zambezia Development Corridor, also with 20 percent.

Book Review – Diving in Mozambique

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ith Mozambique fast becoming one of the top diving destinations in the world Diving in Mozambique offers an excellent guide to divers visiting this part of the world. Focusing on Mozambique, the book covers dive destinations in Cabo Delgado Province, Nampula Province and Maputo Province. Each of the destinations detailed in the book offers a description of the dive centre and resort, information regarding boat availability, as well as a brief description of the available accommodation. With regard to actual diving, the book offers detailed information regarding dive tanks, group sizes, launch centres, end of dive policies and main attractions. There is also mention of what time of year to visit each location and a concise list of general information including contact details, nearest airport, maps and dive courses offered on site. Apart from being a useful, fact filled guide the book is also interspersed with beautiful photographs of each resort and some of the amazing underwater sights, as well as extracts from author, Robynn’s, dive log which are both informative and entertaining. The book is an extremely helpful and entertaining guide to divers heading for the coastline of Mozambique.

About the authors: Mother and son, Robynn and Ross Hofmeyer, are both avid divers and have dived at most of the sites mentioned in the book. Robynn is a qualified Dive Instructor and Ross is a qualified Divemaster and doctor. By Natalie Janse

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to 50 cents – a charge still well below neighbouring countries. Imoro, however maintains that the new charges could have dire consequences for the country’s maritime trade. “Future transshipment or current transshipment and our plans for a hub will be affected if we keep increasing these costs,” he said. Meanwhile, the Executive Secretary of the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana, Samson Asaki says, importers will reject any attempt by the shipping lines to increase their charges as a result of the new safety fees. “The fee is for safety and security. It is their responsibility to provide security for the safety of the cargo to get to Ghana, and so if someone is running such a service to them, they will have to pay. They are saying they won’t pay and so who will they pass it on to?” he questioned. 

New programme launched to combat IUU

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lsa da Gloria Pátria, Chairperson of Stop Illegal Fishing announced, on behalf of the FISH-i Africa Task Force, the launch of a Vigilance programme in the Western Indian Ocean. VIGILANCE will be a robust assessment of all industrial fishing vessels licensed to fish by FISH-i members to assess the legality of their identity, history, ownership and management. This is in response to the systematic illegalities and criminal offences identified by FISH-i Africa investigations. This commitment will cover around 500 fishing vessels and will be completed by 2022, and is supported by the FISH-i Africa operational Task Force drawn from the eight member countries of Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Somalia and the United Republic of Tanzania. Nicholas Ntheketha, Chair of FISH-i Africa welcomed the announcement: “The cooperative mechanisms established by FISH-i, and the investigations undertaken have brought real benefits to the region and a much improved understanding of the methods used by the illegal operators active in the fisheries sector of the Western Indian Ocean. This programme of VIGILANCE gives the region a real chance to identify those who are not abiding by the regulations and laws that are in place to protect our fisheries and our economies.”

500 The VIGILANCE programme will assess about 500 industrial fishing vessels in the Western Indian Ocean by 2022


Industry updates

Tribunal dismisses abuse of dominance complaint against port authority

T1. Measuring perceptions of maritime reporting

he Competition Tribunal has dismissed a complaint brought by Siyakhuphuka Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd against Transnet SOC and Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) for an alleged abuse of dominance regarding a concession for a dedicated container terminal at the port of Richards Bay. Siyakhuphuka’s complaint stems from the rejection of a proposal to the TNPA for a concession to operate a container terminal at the Port of Richards Bay. The Commission investigated Siyakhuphuka‘s complaint and decided not refer it to the Tribunal. Siyakhuphuka itself then referred the matter to the Tribunal. Siyakhuphuka alleged that TNPA owns all the land in South African ports and is a monopoly provider of port land and licences/authorisations as it is the only authority vested with such power pursuant the National Ports Act (NPA). Siyakhuphuka further alleged that Transnet’s rejection of its applications amounts to a violation of sections 8(b) and 8(c) of the Competition Act. The Tribunal said “that when TNPA considers granting concessions to operate port terminals it is exercising its function in terms of a statute. Therefore, when the TNPA makes a decision whether or not to grant concessions it is exercising public power over which the Tribunal has no jurisdiction�.

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Desalination plans underway for SA Plans are underway to ensure that South Africa gains the capacity to desalinate its own seawater. Speaking at the 38th Expert Group meeting of the Generation IV International Forum (GIF), acting Director General of the Department of Energy, Tseliso Maqubela, said the GIF was set up to carry out the research and development needed to establish the feasibility and performance capabilities of the next generation nuclear energy systems. “The irony is that it is alongside an infinite body of water, which we do not have the technology to harness economically. For us, this is where Generation IV hybrid reactor systems can play a pivotal role, through desalination of seawater,� he told those attending the meeting. “We have already implemented solutions to use the Koeberg nuclear reactor to desalinate seawater for its own use, and further plans are underway for increasing this capacity for more general use,� said Maqubela.

2. Will the Durban (South Africa) dig-out port become a reality? 3. What are Africa’s biggest maritime challenges? 4. What are your views on Operation Phakisa?

Funding Africa’s ocean economy

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total of US$50 000 is to be allocated to projects in support of African oceans economy projects under the 2050 African Integrated Maritime Strategy. “A country’s foreign policy is firmly premised on its domestic priorities, hence, as South Africa, we expect great dividends from linking Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Blue Economy to our domestic Operation Phakisa: Oceans Economy initiative,� Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Maite Nkoana-Mashabane said. The Minister said the meeting was used successfully to advance South Africa’s priorities for its time as IORA Chair from 2017 to 2019, including the African Union’s 2050 African Integrated Maritime Strategy (AIMS) and Agenda 2063. “As is the tradition when assuming the IORA Chair, South Africa will make a financial contribution of US$250 000, in the form of US$150 000 to assist in the implementation of the IORA Action Plan 2017-2021, particularly for the establishment of the new working groups and the core group. “Further, the African Agenda is a prominent feature of South Africa’s foreign policy, and we will make funds available for the IORA Special Fund (US$100 000) for pilot development projects aimed at improving the lives of IORA’s poorest people,� Minister Nkoana-Mashabane said.

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ccording to the Mozambique News Agency, the Thai state owned hydrocarbon company PTT has announced that it is to purchase 2.6 million tonnes per year of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from northern Mozambique. PTT has an 8.5 percent share in the consortium holding the licence to exploit gas in Area One in the Rovuma Basin, off the coast of the northern province of Cabo Delgado. Area One is estimated to contain more than 75 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. This is a positive sign for Mozambique, as there have been continued delays in commercialising the huge gas reserves in the Rovuma Basin.

GUINEA Evaluation agreement

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otal and the National Office of Petroleum of Guinea (ONAP) have signed a Technical Evaluation Agreement to study deep and ultra deep offshore areas located off the coast of Guinea Conakry, covering approximately 55,000 square kilometres. “By taking this position on a new under-explored area, Total pursues its exploration strategy targeting deep offshore prospective basins,” declared Kevin McLachlan, Senior Vice President Exploration for Exploration & Production at Total. “Therefore, Total has the opportunity to evaluate a very large area, located in an extension of the prolific Mauritania/ Senegal basin where we already are. This will allow us to capitalise on our know-how and experience acquired in West Africa.”

According to the terms of this agreement, Total will have a year to assess the potential of the basin on the basis of existing data. At the end of this period, the Group will select three licenses to start an exploration program. As part of the agreement, Total will also train ONAP staff to develop their technical skills in exploration and production.

SOUTH AFRICA Staking a claim in South Africa’s offshore oil sector

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tatoil has completed a transaction with ExxonMobil Exploration and Production South Africa Limited (ExxonMobil), acquiring a 35 percent interest in Exploration Right 12/3/252 Transkei-Algoa. Operator ExxonMobil retains 40 percent interest, while Impact Africa holds 25 percent. The license covers approximately 45,000 square kilometres in water depths up to 3,000 metres. In addition, Statoil has also completed a transaction with OK Energy Ltd, acquiring 90 percent interest and operatorship in the Exploration Right 12/3/257 East Algoa. The remaining 10 percent interest is held by OK Energy. The licence covers approximately 9,300 square kilometres. “These transactions strengthen Statoil’s position in South Africa and our longterm exploration portfolio. This is in line with our global exploration strategy of early access in basins with high potential,” says Nick Maden, senior vice president for exploration in the southern hemisphere. Statoil entered its first license in South Africa in 2015, acquiring a 35 percent interest in the ExxonMobil-operated Tugela South Exploration Right.

TOUGH TIMES FOR INSURERS According to James McDonald, chairman of International Union of Marine Insurance’s Offshore Energy Committee, the offshore energy underwriting sector is facing some significant challenges. With premiums running at a level lower than claims costs, McDonald was downbeat on future prospects. "The oil price is not easy to predict, more than 25 years ago we passed the point where more oil was used than was discovered. Today, we discover only one barrel for every four we consume. With our global transport infrastructure relying so heavily on hydrocarbons, we are led to believe that electricity and LNG will become much more prominent in the future. Gas might become the new oil, but until then, the offshore energy insurance sector cannot rely on a rising oil price as its saviour".

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South Africa and Russia sign offshore exploration agreement

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outh Africa and Russia recently signed an agreement that will see about US$400 million invested in oil and gas development in the African’s country’s offshore oil sector. The agreement between PetroSA, the oil and gas corporation of South Africa, and Rosgeo, geological exploration company of the Russian Federation, was signed at the 9th annual BRICS Summit in Xiamen, China. “The agreement involves the development in the exploration areas of blocks 9 and 11a off the South Coast of South Africa. Within the framework of the agreement, Rosgeo is supposed to conduct a considerable volume of geological exploration work. It is planned to carry out more than 4,000 square km of 3D seismic operations and over 13,000 km of gravity-magnetic exploration works, as well as the drilling of exploratory wells. The estimated volume of the investment is about US$400 million,” said PetroSA. The project envisages extraction of up to four million cubic metres of gas daily. This will subsequently be delivered to PetroSA’s Gas-To-Liquids refinery in Mossel Bay, the South Coast processing plant. Roman Panov, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Rosgeo, Luvo Makasi, the Chairman of the Central Energy Fund (CEF) and Nhlanhla Gumede, PetroSA’s Interim Chairperson, signed the agreement. The CEO of Rosgeo stressed that within the framework of the contract, Rosgeo will use advanced technologies, including 3D exploratory works, and modern seismic and drilling vessels. Meanwhile, the CEF chairman said the search for oil and gas resources in South Africa remains very strategic for the country’s energy security and is extremely important to PetroSA’s continued and sustainable survival. “South Africa’s oil and gas potential remains largely unexplored. This exploration effort presents significant upside to both the country and PetroSA. The upside for PetroSA is the possible expansion of our depleting gas resources. Discovery of hydrocarbons on our shores has the potential to bring significant revenues to the country and prove the country’s oil and gas prospectivity,” said Makasi.


IN CONVERSATION WITH KONGSBERG An automated reality

has become a necessity for ship owners rather than a optional integration.

Shaun Ortell, Senior Engineer at Kongsberg Maritime South Africa, believes that increased automation in the maritime sector will make the industry safer and provide the added benefits of protecting on board equipment as well as the environment.

“KONGSBERG is taking full advantage of this rapid growth in technology and setting the benchmarks for what is in store in the near future,” he says describing its new Kognifai digital platform.

Extreme performance for extreme conditions “The marine environment is a very demanding one that requires equipment to be able to endure tough conditions. I have seen KONGSBERG equipment on board that continues to function throughout the lifespan of a vessel - the ultimate true test of any product is the test of time,” he says explaining that automation equipment needs to be reliable and perform as intended to ensure that seafarers can put their trust in it. Ortell highlights that the extreme elements at sea pose challenges to companies aiming to provide automation solutions. “Safety is obviously a key driving factor in the automation environment. In addition, we need to develop systems that lower the operational cost and are efficient, effective as well as reliable.” “The quality of KONGSBERG equipment gives us the edge in this regard. Challenges exist, but we aim to set the benchmark in this area,” he says. Realising the potential of automation Ortell says that ship owners are beginning to realise the real potential of marine automation that is being built into KONGSBERG’s new products. “Our product development is aligned to our customers’ needs and often our products deliver beyond expectations. Once you have the customer in mind, change is fairly easy,” he says. He adds that the marine mindset has changed in recent years to adapt to new technology. “Owners now expect improved technology that can act as a game changer and provide the key to the successful growth of their own businesses.” KONGSBERG’s presence in Africa provides them with the peace of mind that support is available on a global level.

Given the exponential advances in technology over the past few years, Ortell sees these new emerging technologies being used extensively in the future marine environment. “The question, therefore, is not if - but when,” he says. Monitoring performance “Already we are seeing KONGSBERG product development that leans towards predictive failure and optimal performance monitoring,” he says explaining the trend towards increased use of remote monitoring systems on board ships. Remote diagnosis is able to provide online services for instant analysis and assistance. Ortell explains further that the need for a full picture

“This open and collaborative digital platform improves integration between the world of information technology and that of operational technology to accelerate business transformation. It focuses on optimising data access and analysis for customers across the maritime and energy industries,” he says.

Kongsberg Maritime South Africa (Pty) Ltd Tel: +27 21 810 3550

km.support.africa@kongsberg.com

Launched in March of this year, Kognifai acts as a single digital platform for all data produced across the technology spectrum. It was developed to accelerate the digitalisation of existing and new business areas within KONGSBERG and to introduce a secure development and operational ecosystem for its customers. Autonomous shipping KONGSBERG is also exploring major developments centered around autonomous shipping. “We are a key stakeholder in the world’s first autonomous ships and official autonomous vessel testing areas and I believe that KONGSBERG will help steer the future of marine automation in this regard,” says Ortell.

He points out that no other company manufactures more of the systems needed for autonomous or self-driving ships than KONGSBERG. “Our systems are designed to integrate with each other to provide the full picture. This integrated approach allows simple, in-depth mission planning. “Our systems deliver cost savings and enhance vessel safety, reliability and availability. Our integration strengthens decision-making capabilities, enables continual optimisation of energy use and increases productivity,” he concludes. KEY PRODUCT SOLUTIONS K-SAFE K-SAFE is a computerised system developed and designed specifically for the safe monitoring and automatic corrective actions in unacceptable hazardous situations. The potential hazard-risks need to be evaluated for any installation. An acceptable risk level must be established and the means to achieve this acceptable risk level must be found. The K-SAFE safety system includes the following: Emergency shutdown (ESD),Fire & Gas detection and protection systems (F&G), Process shutdown (PSD)

K-IMS

K-CHIEF

The KONGSBERG Information Management System (K-IMS) is a collaboration platform developed for the offshore and maritime industry. K-IMS is designed to enable continuous access to data both onboard and onshore through an interactive web based solution and to provide an efficient information flow.

The K-Chief 600 system is a commercial off-the-shelf alarm, monitoring and control system designed to meet the safety and reliability requirements of standard merchant vessels.

The solution solves the increasing challenge that each sub-supplier needs his own data and communication infrastructure. The system unites all data logging and communication into a single, secure and maintainable solution. It gives the fleet owner control of the information flow and security. K-IMS is a common solution for all roles in owner and 3rd party supplier organisation enabling collaboration and improved decision processes.

The K-Chief 700 system is a powerful process control system that can be tailored to meet the individual requirements of more complex vessels.


PEOPLE & EVENTS

Hytec: Regional Manager

Appointments  Launches  Functions  Announcements

Cruising for awards

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Iaan du Toit has been appointed Regional Manager for Hytec in the Cape effective 1 May 2017. Du Toit, who has over 33 years’ experience in the hydraulics industry, joined Hytec in 1984 as a trainee fitter. His first promotion was three years later in 1987, whereafter he rose through the ranks. Returning to Hytec in 1998 as workshop manager after a three-year gap, Du Toit worked his way up various managerial positions, filling posts such as Works Manager, Offshore Manager Marine, Oil & Gas, Regional Engineering Manager and Branch Manager before his current appointment. Du Toit’s area of responsibility extends across the entire Western and Eastern Cape, the coastline from !Gariep River at Alexander Bay to East London and the Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Saldana Bay branches.

Hytec: Branch Manager

he Port of Mombasa was recently acknowledged as the leading cruise port in Africa at the World Travel Awards 2017. The Port emerged victorious in a tight race beating other nominees among them the Port of Elizabeth, South Africa, Port of Cape Town, South Africa, Port of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, Port of Durban, South Africa and Port of Zanzibar, Tanzania. The Port of Mombasa also won the coveted award in 2015 and 2016 consecutively. Kenya Ports Authority, which manages the Port of Mombasa, is constructing a multi-million state-of-the-art cruise complex with modern facilities, lounge areas, restaurants, souvenir shops and reception counters for passengers and cruise operators. The Port of Mombasa is suited in proximity to famous historical sites like Fort Jesus, the Shimoni Caves and Gede Ruins. Proximate national parks and game reserves, beautiful sand beaches and hotels makes it an ideal destination for cruise tourism. KPA has dedicated two berths for cruise vessels and is a member of the Cruise Indian Ocean Association made up of tourism boards and Port Authorities from Eastern and Southern Africa.

Conference to focus on education and training The South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) will host the first Maritime Education & Training (MET) conference from 14 to 17 November 2017 in Cape Town, South Africa.

With a focus on service contracting and aftersales service, the former Key Accounts Manager from Secunda has been responsible for securing a number of landmark service agreements with some of South Africa’s biggest industrial companies. Van Deventer has been involved in a range of industries, including steel, chrome, mining and engineering and reports to Kobus Olivier, Hytec’s new Area Manager in Mpumalanga.

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The conference will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to interact and discuss the inter-linked impact and influences of technology on MET institutions, maritime businesses (manufacturers, shipping companies, service providers etc), regulators and authorities, and those working in the sector.

The conference aims to stimulate dialogue amongst interested stakeholders on the impact of technology on the maritime industry and what this means for delivering skills and professional development to meet the needs of a 21st century, connected and sustainable maritime sector. Technology is all-pervasive, impacting on all aspects of economic and human activity. As South Africa and many maritime countries seek to grow their participation in the oceans economy, there is a need to ensure that maritime education and training meets the needs of the global maritime industry that has already embraced digitilisation.

National and international legal

Training for seafarers, and other sectors of the maritime economy, must meet and go beyond current standards so that qualified South Africans can compete on the international maritime job market. Technological advances in the maritime

Cyber security in this digital-

The aim is to find solutions for MET in South Africa that are relevant to local conditions and based on international best practice in a global industry. The key themes of the conference will be: frameworks for maritime education and training,

Technology developments in

maritime industry, and the MET response,

Generation Alpha – how to

attract and train current youth for a career at sea in future: autonomous vessels, connnected ships, fleet management centres etc. and ised age, and how to train for prevention

South African appointed to leadership position

with ensuring that ocean-going vessels comply with international standards while serving international shipping demand.

he South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has announced that Principal Officer, Captain Thobela Gqabu, was recently elected as the Vice-Chairman of the Indian Ocean Memorandum of Understanding Committee (IOMOU) on Port State Control.

Ships are required to comply with no less than 28 international instruments that cover the design, safe manning, pollution prevention, seafarer training and welfare and ensure that the ships have adequate insurance cover for identified risks.

The announcement was made at the 20th committee recently held in the Maldives.

Capt. Gqabu’s election to the IOMOU was proposed by France and supported by several of the committee members. He has served on the IOMOU committee since 2015.

T Hytec veteran Nick van Deventer has joined the Hytec Steelpoort branch as its new Branch Manager, effective from 1 July this year.

sector will require professional development, updating skills and knowledge, and new qualifications.

The IOMOU, based in India, is made up of 19 member States, a majority of whom have borders on the Indian Ocean. They include Australia, Bangladesh, Comoros, Eritrea, France; India, Iran, Kenya, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Myanmar, Oman, Seychelles, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania and Yemen. The IOMOU structure is one of nine similar regional port States agreement arrangements globally, the rest made up of Europe and the north Atlantic (Paris MoU), Asia and the Pacific (Tokyo MoU), Latin America (Acuerdo de Viña del Mar), Caribbean (Caribbean MoU), West and Central Africa (Abuja MoU), the Black Sea region (Black Sea MoU), the Mediterranean (Mediterranean MoU) and the Riyadh MoU. The United States Coast Guard maintain the tenth PSC regime. The MOU structures form part of a global network of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) port states structures worldwide established and tasked

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“It is definitely a great opportunity and there’s also a huge responsibility that lies ahead. “However, I take courage from the support and confidence shown by the authority of South Africa and also my colleagues from different member states that supported France in nominating a delegate from South Africa as vice-chairman of the committee,” said Capt. Gqabu. “I am thrilled for Captain Thobela Gqabu to have been elected to the leadership of this very important structure. SAMSA considers this appointment as a huge step in ensuring that South Africa plays its part in matters of international compliance by shipping thus ensuring the safety of lives and the environment at sea,” said Sobantu Tilayi, SAMSA Chief Operations Officer.


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PEOPLE & EVENTS

Hytec: Area Manager Robbie Login has been appointed as Hytec’s new KwaZulu-Natal Area Manager, effective 1 June 2017. Login’s new role will see him managing the entire KZN sales area, including Hytec’s Durban, Richards Bay and Newcastle operations.

Some of Sea Harvest’s young talent – (L-R) Sthoko Nyawo; Matthew Balie; Palesa Molelle; Lucinda Krige; Jared Patel and Idolene Moses.

Login brings 21 years’ experience in growing the Hytec brand throughout the region and is responsible for delivering financial objectives, developing new talent and acquiring strategic resources for Hytec. His previous positions include Mechanical Technician in Newcastle, Contracts Manager at Hytec Durban, Branch Manager at Hytec Newcastle and Branch Manager in Durban.

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Getting sea-rious about transformation

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ealising the importance of developing young talent, Sea Harvest in Saldanha Bay has implemented the Fast Track Plan and the Graduate Development Programme that aims to equip staff for new responsibilities. “It’s not enough to talk about transformation, businesses need to show shareholders, customers and especially government stakeholders that they are transformed,” says Sea Harvest Human Resources (HR) Director Mary-Lou Harry. One of Sea Harvest’s graduates who has benefitted from the Fast Track Plan is Jared Patel. He is now Head of Department for Cape Harvest Foods, a new business within the Sea Harvest Group, and is responsible for all the Fish Shop outlets, as well as the Quorn and Findus range of products. The company provided the funding to enable him to complete his MBA last year. Another success story is Madoda Khumalo who graduated from the University of Cape Town with a Master of Science in Physical and Biological Oceanography degree and joined Sea Harvest in 2013 as the Executive Assistant to the now CEO, Felix Ratheb. As a result of a mentorship programme to fast track his development, two years later Khumalo was promoted to the position of Strategic Services Executive. Palesa Mollele is another employee with promise who has been promoted three times at Sea Harvest. Seven years ago, she started as a Quality Control Manager in the cold storage and distribution factory. Having completed a management course, she is now heading up the New Product Development Unit. Matthew Bailie started out as a Sales and Marketing intern and was offered a permanent position as a Field Sales Manager after just eight months. “I was given more autonomy to carry out my tasks, playing a role in the introduction of new brands into the market and given more responsibility in terms of my role,” says Bailie. This month he became Key Account Manager, responsible for six key accounts in the Western and Eastern Cape. Fifteen black interns are currently working in various departments at Sea Harvest where equity statistics are an important factor in the recruitment process. “Every year we take on new interns who have recently qualified and hire new graduates across all divisions. Permanent positions are offered where we see potential and we follow a very clear learning and career growth plan with them,” says the HR Director.

SAIMENA LUNCH

The annual SAIMENA Cape Town luncheon took place on Friday, 1 September at the Royal Cape Yacht Club where SAIMI CEO, Professor Malek Pourzanjani presented on the The SA Maritime Research Roadmap and the SA Seafarer.

Above Left: Professor Wikus van Niekerk (University of Stellenbosch), Graham Dreyden (SAIMENA Cape Town Chairman), Brian Ingpen (Lawhill Maritime Centre) and Captain Ravi Naicker (SAMSA)

Advisian, the technical and management consulting division of WorleyParsons, has appointed Adam Boughton to the newly created role of Regional Director Infrastructure, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Reporting to EMEA Managing Director Adrian Smith, Boughton will serve as a member of the EMEA Leadership team and will focus on growing Advisian’s infrastructure business across the region. Boughton has led the Advisian sub-Saharan Africa business over the past two years, where it has taken significant strides in establishing itself as a leading firm offering technical and management advisory services. Previously, Adam led the sub-Saharan Africa infrastructure consulting line and prior to his move to Africa, spent a number of years working within the Group’s Australian consulting business.

Above Right: Professor Malek Pourzanjani

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Advisian: Regional Manager

CELEBRATING RED SOCK FRIDAY FOR TOURISM

Meltt, owners and operators of the newest ferry to Robben Island, the Madiba, recently got into the spirit of Red Sock Friday and celebrated Cape Town tourism on board the vessel.

Joining Advisian’s Dubai office is Kaniz Samir-Mostaffa, Regional Infrastructure Business Development Manager, EMEA. Kaniz is joining Advisian from her role at AECOM as a Regional Business Development Manager, Strategy and Growth, EMEA. She has significant experience developing strategies to ensure that clients can achieve their goals through a collaborative approach focusing on the full lifecycle of project delivery.

Nigerian Ports Authority: General Manager The new General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications Division of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Alhaji Aliyu Abdullahi Goje has assumed duties. A seasoned Port Administrator, Goje began his Civil Service career with the Borno State Government as Land Officer in the Ministry of Land and Survey shortly after his mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) assignment in 1983 and rose to the rank of Deputy Director in charge of Land Administration in 1992. He joined the Nigerian Ports Authority, in August 1993 as Traffic Manager and has since managed the Traffic Department effectively. He has been senior Traffic Manager in Lagos Port Complex, Assistant General Manager at both Eastern and Western Zones and Port Manager Onne Port Complex, among others. The Borno State born Port Administrator attended University of Maiduguri and Bayero University, Kano where he bagged Bachelor of Science Degree (B.SC.) in Geography and a Master Degree in Land Resources respectively.

Massive investment in local enterprise development launched

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aterpillar and the South African Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently launched a massive Equity Equivalent Investment Programme (EEIP) where Caterpillar has committed to source components and related services in South Africa worth a total estimated value of approximately R1.3 billion (about $96 million) over the next 10 years in support of local enterprise and supplier development. “We see that these agreements are also positive for the companies which participate in the Equity Equivalent Investment Programme. I want to commend Caterpillar for embarking on this journey with us as partners to stimulate and grow the South African economy. I look forward to see these commitments being executed,” said the South African Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies at the launch event at Barlow Park near Johannesburg. This commitment is one of Caterpillar’s largest engagements in Africa to date, and is part of the previously

“We see that these agreements are also positive for the companies which participate in the Equity Equivalent Investment Programme. I want to commend Caterpillar for embarking on this journey with us as partners to stimulate and grow the South African economy. I look forward to see these commitments being executed,” said the South African Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies

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announced plan of Caterpillar, its independent dealers and the Caterpillar Foundation to invest more than $1 billion in countries throughout Africa over five years. “Our multi-year commitment will help develop South Africa’s industrial local supplier base, generate more inclusive economic growth, and support our goal to be a leading B-BBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment) organisation in the industries we serve,” said Chris Monge, Caterpillar Director for Southern Africa. “We look forward to working with the South African government towards transformation

and industrialisation.” “Our participation in the EEIP supports the development of local suppliers and enterprises, local content, skills transfer and development and job creation,” added Zakieya Parker, Managing Director, Caterpillar Industries (Pty) Ltd. “The localisation opportunities we are looking at include sourcing components locally to support the mining, construction, energy, and transportation industries.”

Minister Davies, Barloworld CEO: Emmy Leeka and Caterpillar Managing Director: Zakieya Parker at the launch of the approximately 1.3 billion Rand Equity Equivalent Investment Program.


Keeping our oceans alive with opportunity

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A wasted planet

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No matter where we are on the planet, every breath we take is polluted; every drop we drink is polluted and every morsel of food that we eat is polluted. Pollution is flooding our oceans and affecting all aspects of our environment at a rate that we are simply unable to keep up with.

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peaking at an event held in Gordon’s Bay in Cape Town recently, Dr Tony Ribbink, founding trustee and CEO of the Sustainable Seas Trust (SST), provided some alarming statistics about the state of our oceans. According to Ribbink, approximately 350 kg of plastic enters our oceans every second; a ton every three seconds and 21 tons every minute. By 2050 it is estimated that there will be more plastic in the sea than fish. The result of this is that there is an estimated 150 million tons of plastic in our oceans and that figure is estimated to rise to a staggering 700 million tons by 2045 if we do not drastically change our attitude towards ocean pollution. Ocean waste is a hot topic at the moment, but why does it actually matter? Although we as humans can recognise the difference between food and plastic in our environment, marine animals cannot. Marine animals are consuming this plastic and it is slowly killing them. Ocean pollution is an issue that needs to be addressed now. Our planet is severely polluted - and plastic is not the only problem. Sewerage, which is also pumped into our oceans at a terrifying rate, causes permanent dead zones – areas where nothing lives – some as big as South Africa. Ribbink reports that there are are presently 400 dead zones in oceans worldwide. Pollution and Africa Africa is regarded as the second most polluted continent on the globe. Most of the data gathered regarding waste on the continent is surrogate data, based on the number of people living in specific areas and not on the actual amount of waste generated in those areas. The equation is fairly simple: the more people, the more waste. More frighteningly, with no capacity to cope with the amount of waste that this ever-growing population will generate, Africa is well on its way to becoming the most polluted continent on the planet. Pollution affects our health, our economy and our planet. Pollution causes 40 percent of premature deaths worldwide

and the humanitarian cost of pollution is $13.8 billion. “If one really has a look at the impacts of pollution, every problem faced with regard to health, economy and the environment is linked to pollution,” says Dr Ribbink. Conversely, in nature there is no pollution and no waste. Everything is reused and recycled. Humans are responsible for the polluted state of our planet and hence the responsibility of solving the problem lies with us. Awareness is key The first positive aspect of this crisis, and it is a crisis, is that there is a definite awareness of the plastic issues we are facing at present. “It is a visible, tangible problem that we can get hold of and that opens the doors to better understand the problem. We have a tangible opportunity to make a difference,” says Dr Ribbink who says that the recent African Marine Waste Conference held in Port Elizabeth drew experts from the continent and around the world. “The main issue was to get people to talk to each other by encouraging people to become part of workshops and discussion groups and we made the facilities available to them,” said Dr Ribbink adding that discussions aimed to address the following three questions:

Where are we now, where do we want to go, and how are we going to get there? Discussions have been collated in a strategy document with the hope of defining a clear path to address the issue of plastics in our oceans. “We are really moving forward,” says Dr Riddink. Hope Spots The next step is to get people involved and this is where the concept of Hope Spots comes in. Hope Spots are the brainchild of American marine conservationist Sylvia Earle, who attended and spoke at the Conference. Her wish is to protect oceans and coasts and to use this generation to make that difference and inspire others. Forming part of this goal are Hope Spots:

areas in the ocean recognised by scientists for having unique ecological attributes that make them especially deserving of designation as marine protected areas. Earle regards Hope Spots as similar to Marine Protected Areas, but even more exclusive. South Africa has six Hope Spots at present: Aliwal Shoal in Kwazulu Natal, Algoa Bay in the Eastern Cape, Pletteneberg Bay, Knysna, the Cape Whale Coast in the Hermanus area and False Bay in the Western Cape. All these areas were assessed in advance to confirm that they met the desired criteria and, in order to give them a clearly defined identity and ownership, SST developed committees in each of the designated Hope Spots. The committees were drawn from government, academia, business and civil society. The South African Hope Spots are considered to be community Hope Spots; areas with positive environmental attributes where conservation research and education is taking place, and where both the environment and the local community will ultimately benefit. A South African Hope Spot is an area where the local community can take positive steps to improve their coastal area and assist others to achieve sustainability.

150 million tons There is an estimated 150 million tons of plastic in our oceans and that figure is estimated to rise to a staggering 700 million tons by 2045 if we do not drastically change our attitude towards ocean pollution.

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Reaching out to educate future generations SIMON ELWEN is a Research Fellow with the Mammal Research Institute at the University of Pretoria and Director of the Sea Search group in Cape Town. Natalie Janse spoke to him about his passion for the environment, his role models and what he regards as the most pressing problems facing the maritime environment. How did your career path lead you to your current position? I followed a fairly direct path to get here – I’ve always been fascinated with how the world works and when starting university I chose between physics and biology as my two main interests, but biology won me over very quickly and now here I am. I always wanted to study marine life and ideally marine mammals (I blame a childhood fieldtrip to SeaWorld in Durban for that fascination!)

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outh Africa’s Minister of Tourism, Tokozile Xasa recently applauded the 44 beaches that have obtained full Blue Flag status along with 11 sustainable boats and seven marinas during a beach certification programme held at Dolphin Beach, Jeffreys Bay. The Blue Flag programme has been in operation since 1987 and is an international annual award which focuses on the environmental management of the coastline and coastal waters to help tourism growth and development. Although it is a voluntary eco-label, it has become an international symbol of quality for beaches, boats and marinas that meet a standard of excellence in the areas of safety, amenities, cleanliness, environmental information and environmental management. “We are re-awarding Blue Flag status to some of the beaches that lost their blue flag status in the 2016/17 season. I would like to attribute this achievement to the Department’s Blue Flag Beach Steward project which place young people on these beaches to maintain their Blue Flag standards,” said Minister Xasa. The Department of Tourism in partnership with Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) launched the Blue Flag Beach Steward project in October 2016. It is a 28-month long initiative aimed at training 200 youth from low-income, coastal households in the National Certificate in Environmental Education Training and Development Practices NQF 5 specialising in tourism. The beach stewards provide local member municipalities with adequate infrastructural support to maintain the required high standards of safety, environmental management, water quality and environmental education at Blue Flag sites, as well as assist other beaches to attain this prestigious status.

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and really made an effort to find the appropriate post-graduate projects. I was very lucky to end up working with the late Dr Peter Best, who was in many ways the godfather of cetacean research here in southern Africa, having published more than anyone else in the field over a career spanning several decades. After working very closely with Peter for nine years during my MSc and PhD work, I was lucky to spend two years working in west Africa (Gabon) and Scotland obtaining experience working with some top research groups there. There are so many research opportunities and needs in southern Africa, however, that I was always keen to return home. I set up the Namibian Dolphin Project in 2008, and have just completed our tenth field season there. I’ve also been supervising several projects in South africa and since 2014, have moved back from Namibia to be able to build new research projects in the Cape. Together with a few other early career researchers, we set up the Sea Search Research and Conservation NPO support our work here.

What does your job entail on a daily basis? Being a marine scientist is probably 90 percent computer and 10 percent field work – although I have managed to spend between 30 and 40 days on the water this year. At my current career stage, I’m doing a lot of project planning and coordinating; fund raising to make sure the rent(s) and bills are paid and supervising students. I don’t get to do as much data crunching as I’d like to anymore.

What aspects of your job do you really enjoy? Being at sea is obviously the fun part of the job and I’ve been lucky enough to have some amazing encounters with animals. Sometimes, however, when doing research on animals, you get so busy taking notes and photos; checking the equipment and so forth that you forget to enjoy the moment. So, I still enjoy a little quiet whale watching ‘off the clock’ every now and then. But as a scientist I still really enjoy

those first stages of discovery – when all your data is entered and you start to explore it and find the patterns you predicted (or didn’t) and tease out what is driving those.

What aspects of your job do you find more challenging? There is a frustrating amount of admin that has to be done but I can’t complain as I get off fairly lightly since I’m not lecturing. And the constant need for fund raising can be a little exhausting as it feels like you’re continually justifying yourself and your work to the world (and often being rejected) instead of just getting on with it.

Where does your passion for the environment come from? I like finding out stuff. I like to understand how things work. And biology is one big ever-changing question to try to solve. Why the environment? I grew up with fairly outdoorsy lifestyle and always just enjoyed the outdoors and animals, but I think a large part of it was a series of field trips I went on in Std 4 and 5 which were really focused on teaching us about the environment and history.


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“The Benguela Ecosystem off our west coast is a cold-water ecosystem surrounded by warm water on all sides, and species associated with this area are particularly vulnerable to large scale changes. These changes and the increased energy in the ecosystem is going to underlie everything that happens in the next few decades and it’s a very complicated, global problem to solve. “

Especially formative was a field trip to Sea World (now uShaka Marine World) in Durban where we got to do lots of behind the scenes stuff. I’ve always been convinced that educating children makes a difference as I’m proof thereof. So at Sea Search, we’re now in a position where we can pass on some of that passion that we all benefited from and we are doing education and outreach work both in Cape Town and Namibia.

Do you have any conservation role models? Yes, but not in the general David Attenborough sense, although obviously he’s done a lot for the world. I have a few friends who really “walk the talk” of conservation and are fighting to make a difference at whatever scale they can, even if it’s just their own decisions and actions. We are obviously all trying at home, at work and in our job to make a difference but it’s always a battle and I have a lot of respect for those people who manage to do it all the time.

What do you think is the most pressing problem facing the

maritime environment that needs to be addressed within the next 5 – 10 years? Climate change is having massive impacts on our oceans and global weather systems. There are just so many unknowns in terms of what will change climatically and how the living world will cope with it. Some species (particularly warm water ones) will benefit but many won’t. The Benguela Ecosystem off our west coast is a cold-water ecosystem surrounded by warm water on all sides, and species associated with this area are particularly vulnerable to large scale changes. These changes and the increased energy in the ecosystem is going to underlie everything that happens in the next few decades and it’s a very complicated, global problem to solve. But where we are all making a huge clear impact and CAN also do something about it – is massively reducing our use

and disposal of plastics. I would really like to see the government take a strong stance on the issue and make some clear changes. They made a great start with the plastic bag ‘ban’ in 2003 but we’re long overdue for some new changes. In under a century, plastics have infiltrated just about the entire marine food environment. Sea Search Research and Conservation is a non-profit organisation that aims to conduct high quality, internationally recognised scientific research in the marine realm, which can feed back into education and policy recommendations. Our focus is scientific research output, education and advice to managers with the overarching aim of promoting conservation. We work throughout the southern Africa sub-region, with a focus on the Western Cape, South Africa and Namibia. SSRC is supported by Sea Search Africa, our commercial partner, which provides financial and logistic support in the form of office space and manpower. 

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GREEN MARINE

Keeping our oceans alive with opportunity

Fishing Line Recovery Programme expands SA insurer signs up for sustainability

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antam has become the first South African insurer to sign the world’s first insurance industry statement relating to marine sustainability. Announced today at the 2017 Our Ocean conference in Malta, the statement is part of a global effort to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, and to restore overfished populations and vital fish habitats. The initiative has been driven by Oceana and PSI (Principles for Sustainable Insurance), a global sustainability framework and initiative of the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI). Signatories to the agreement will now look to develop a risk management guide to assist marine insurers to better address IUU fishing in the world. Over three billion people globally depend directly upon the world’s oceans for their livelihood. “In South Africa, the ongoing health of two oceans is required to support marine life and the country’s extensive ocean economy,” said Alex Downie, the CEO of Associated Marine (a member of Santam Limited). “As Santam expands its footprint across the continent, this is an important initiative for us as a leading insurer to support the industry sector in ‘drawing a line in the water’ in terms of acceptable and unacceptable fishing practices.”

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DPI Plastics’ involvement with the Fishing Line Recovery Programme, aimed at preserving South Africa’s marine heritage, has seen the initiative extend to 360 bins along the coast. The bins are proudly branded with the DPI Plastics logo, helping entrench the company as the main custodian of the programme.

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PI Plastics has been involved with the initiative for the past four years, supplying the pipes and fittings for the manufacture of the specially-designed fishing line repositories, explains Marketing Manager Martine Goodchild. The initiative is one of the sustainability programmes organised by Plastics SA, of which DPI Plastics is a member. Commenting on the future expansion of the initiative, Kieser reveals that Plastics SA is looking into filling those gaps between areas already covered, and possibly areas on the Namibia coastline, frequented often by South Africans, as

well as popular fishing sites on the Skeleton Coast. Such has been the success of the initiative, that it has spread to include diverse areas such as Nature’s Valley, a holiday resort and small village on the Garden Route along the Southern Cape coast. Here underwater clean-up operations have targeted monofilament line on reefs, where it gets caught on rock and other obstructions underwater when people fish. “There have even been requests for bins for some inland areas,” Kieser notes. The plastics industry internationally is concerned about the large inflow of plastics into the sea. Monofilament line is one of the items within this waste stream, with the highest probability of entanglement for all life at sea and on the coast. It has been well documented how cetacea and other marine mammals, together with fish, sea birds, and coastal terrestrial animals, have either been injured or killed by being entangled in fishing line. Apart from its ongoing commitment to the Fishing Line Bin Recovery Programme, DPI Plastics was a key supporter of the establishment of the African Marine Waste (AMW) network in 2016. The AMW network aims to facilitate a guide to best practice by developing an effective marine-waste strategy for Africa.

“We now have fishing line bins along the whole Kwazulu-Natal coastline, managed by local authorities, Ezumvelo KZN Wildlife, and private organisations. Bins are now at all Blue Flag beaches, where fishing line is collected, even though fishing is prohibited in these areas. Bins have also been placed from Witsand to the De Hoop Nature Reserve, and from Port Alfred to Kenton-on-Sea, both popular fishing areas,” Plastics SA Sustainability Manager John Kieser explains.


Products and services

BUYER’S GUIDE DECK & ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT ◊ Anchors and Cables

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 ◊ Bells

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396

Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400 ◊ Chain Couplings

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400 ◊ Deck Equipment

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 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 ◊ Gear Couplings

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400

◊ Block & Tackle

◊ Hydraulic Drives

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 SAMD (Beele Engineering): Tel 021 788 2212

◊ Cables

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400 SAMD (Beele Engineering): Tel 021 788 2212 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702

◊ Inflatable Buoys and Fenders

African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396

◊ Chain

◊ Lashing Systems

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400 Sturrock Grindrod Marine Tech: Tel 021 510 0042; Fax 021 511 1770

◊ Chain & Connectors

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050

◊ Launch and Recovery System

Kongsberg Maritime South Africa: Tel +27 21 810 3550 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 List your company’s details here

BUYERS’ GUIDE

Products

Services +

◊ Lifting Equipment

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Mooring Systems

Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Grindrod Marine Services Dbn: Tel 031 274 4700; Fax 031 205 9023 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 ◊ Net Handling Equipment

List your company’s details here ◊ Portholes

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 ◊ Rock Hoppers

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 List your company’s details here ◊ Rope, Fibre

Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400 ◊ Rope, Wire Greases

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400 ◊ Rope

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400 ◊ Rotachock

Alignment with Laser: Tel 031 765 1539; email david@awlaser.co.za ◊ Slings

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 ◊ Swell Compensators

Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302 List your company’s details here

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400

◊ Winch Control Systems

◊ Rope, Wire

◊ Winches, Sales, Repairs

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 List your company’s details here

DCD Dorbyl Marine Cape Town: Tel 021 460 6000; Fax 021 447 6038 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com

Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 ◊ Winch Couplings

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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BUYERS’ GUIDE

Products and services

EMERGENCY AND LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT / REPAIRS ◊ Distress Signals, Flares (pyrotechnics)

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com Viking Life-Saving Equipment (SA) (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 514 5160; Fax 086 403 4211 List your company’s details here ◊ Emergency Locating Equipment

SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ Escape Route Signs

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 Viking Life-Saving Equipment (SA) (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 514 5160; Fax 086 403 4211 ◊ Fire Equipment Signs

Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com Viking Life-Saving Equipment (SA) (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 514 5160; Fax 086 403 4211 List your company’s details here ◊ Fire-Fighting Equipment

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com Viking Life-Saving Equipment (SA) (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 514 5160; Fax 086 403 4211 List your company’s details here ◊ Food Rations, Life jackets

Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com Viking Life-Saving Equipment (SA) (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 514 5160; Fax 086 403 4211 ◊ Lifeboat Builders

List your company’s details here ◊ Liferaft Service

Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396

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Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com Viking Life-Saving Equipment (SA) (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 514 5160; Fax 086 403 4211 ◊ Rescue Craft Davits

Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com List your company’s details here ◊ Safety Equipment

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 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 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com Viking Life-Saving Equipment (SA) (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 514 5160; Fax 086 403 4211 ◊ Safety Signs

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 Viking Life-Saving Equipment (SA) (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 514 5160; Fax 086 403 4211 List your company’s details here ◊ Security Cameras

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

ENGINE ROOM AND PROPULSION GEAR / SERVICING ◊ Adjustable Mounting Chock

Alignment with Laser: Tel 031 765 1539; email david@awlaser.co.za ◊ Anodes

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Auxiliary Gensets

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

Barloworld Power: Dbn Tel: 031 000 0050; Cpt Tel 021 959 8200 Cummins South Africa (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 945 1888; Fax 021 945 2288 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SAMD (Beele Engineering): Tel 021 788 2212 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Fax 021 510 0947 Southern Power Products (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 511 0653; Fax 021 510 3049 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com

3049 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Engines

African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Barloworld Power Systems: Tel 031 000 0047; Fax 031 000 0051 Cummins South Africa (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 945 1888; Fax 021 945 2288 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 MTU South Africa (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 529 5760; info@MTU-online. co.za Peninsula Power Products: Tel 021 511 5061; Fax 021 511 5441 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Fax 021 510 0947 Southern Power Products (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 511 0653; Fax 021 510 3049 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com

◊ Compressor - High Pressure

◊ Engine, Gearbox & Oil Coolers

◊ Bow Thrusters

AIRR: Tel 021 905 4814: Email info@airr.co.za ◊ Control Cables

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 List your company’s details here ◊ Couplings

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Alignment with Laser: Tel 031 765 1539; email david@awlaser.co.za Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 Southern Power Products (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 511 0653; Fax 021 510 3049 ◊ Diesel Generator Sets

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Barloworld Power: Dbn Tel 031 000 0050; Cpt Tel 021 959 8200 Cummins South Africa (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 945 1888; Fax 021 945 2288 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 MTU South Africa (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 529 5760; info@MTU-online. co.za Peninsula Power Products: Tel 021 511 5061; Fax 021 511 5441 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Fax 021 510 0947 Southern Power Products (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 511 0653; Fax 021 510

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Fax 021 510 0947 ◊ Engine & Gearbox Controls

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Barloworld Power: Dbn Tel 031 000 050; Cpt Tel 021 959 8200 Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Fax 021 510 0947 ◊ Engine Starting Systems

AIRR: Tel 021 905 4814: Email info@airr.co.za ◊ Fresh Water Generators

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Fuel & Lubrication Oil Treatment

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Gearbox Sales

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Barloworld Power Systems: Tel


Products and services 031 000 0047; Fax 031 000 0051 Peninsula Power Products: Tel 021 511 5061; Fax 021 511 5441 Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Fax 021 510 0947 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Gearbox Spares, Repairs

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Barloworld Power Systems: Tel 031 000 0047; Fax 031 000 0051 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 Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Fax 021 510 0947 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ General Engineering Repairs

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dorbyl Marine Cape Town: Tel 021 460 6000; Fax 021 447 6038 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Peninsula Power Products: Tel 021 511 5061; Fax 021 511 5441 SAMD (Beele Engineering): Tel 021 788 2212 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Fax 021 510 0947 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Generators

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Barloworld Power: Dbn Tel 031 000 0050; Cpt Tel 021 959 8200 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 MTU South Africa (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 529 5760; info@MTU-online. co.za SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Fax 021 510 0947 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Governors

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Nozzles

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 ◊ Oil Coolers

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040;

Fax 021 527 7050 Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Fax 021 510 0947

Southern Power Products (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 511 0653; Fax 021 510 3049

◊ Oily Water Separators

◊ Spare Parts

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

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 ◊ Propeller Repairs, Systems

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 ◊ 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 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 Alignment with Laser: Tel 031 765 1539; email david@awlaser.co.za Barloworld Power: Dbn Tel 031 000 0050; Cpt Tel 021 959 8200 Cummins South Africa (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 945 1888; Fax 021 945 2288 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Fax 021 510 0947

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; Fax 021 510 0947 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Steerable Thrusters

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 ◊ 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 Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Fax 021 510 0947 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Valves

BUYERS’ GUIDE

Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400 ◊ Seabed Surveys

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

Alignment with Laser: Tel 031 765 1539; email david@awlaser.co.za ◊ Trawls

Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400 ◊ Trawl Bobbins

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ◊ Trawl Doors

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ◊ Trawl Floats

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ◊ Trawl Repairs

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ◊ Trawl Winches, Sales & Repairs

List your company’s details here

FISH PACKAGING ◊ Cartons

List your company’s details here ◊ Ice Packs / Chill Wrap

List your company’s details here

FISH PROCESSING EQUIPMENT ◊ Blast Freezers

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

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

◊ Cannery Equipment

◊ Water Jets

◊ Filletting Machines

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Fax 021 510 0947 Southern Power Products (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 511 0653; Fax 021 510 3049

FISHING GEAR ◊ Long Line Winches, Sales & Repairs ◊ Netting, Twines

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530

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 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 ◊ Gutting Machines

List your company’s details here ◊ Ice Makers

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 ◊ Ozone Equipment

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Products and services

◊ RSW Plants

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

List your company’s details here

NAVIGATION COMMUNICATION AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT / SERVICING ◊ Antenna Instruments

Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 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 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices:

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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 Charts & Plotters

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Electronic Equipment

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 C Dynamics International: Tel 021 555 3232; Email Lindsay@c-dynamics.co.za Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com 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 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 ◊ 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

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

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

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 ◊ Radar Sales, Repairs

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 C Dynamics International: Tel 021 555 3232; Email Lindsay@c-dynamics.co.za Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Data Solutions: Tel 021 386 8517; Fax 021 386 8519 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ 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 List your company’s details here ◊ Satelite Phones & Email

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


Products and services 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 ◊ Smoke & Fire Detector Systems

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 C Dynamics International: Tel 021 555 3232; Email Lindsay@c-dynamics.co.za Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 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

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

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 ◊ Bulk Terminals

African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 ◊ Classification Societies

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ Consultancy & Training

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 Allweld Solutions: Tel 021 510 1482; Fax 021 510 8082 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 TETA: Tel 021 531 3064; Fax 021 5313063 ◊ Consultants

African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367 Offshore Maritime Services: Tel 021 425 3372; Fax 021 425 3379 Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302 ◊ Consulting Engineers

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 List your company’s details here ◊ 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 ◊ Enviromental Services

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

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

African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 Anchor Environmental: Tel 021 701 3420; Email admin@anchorenvironmental.co.za Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 ◊ Harbour, Ocean Towage

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 ◊ Logistics

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 ◊ 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 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

BUYERS’ GUIDE

Unicorn Training School: Tel 031 274 4770 Fax 031 5578 List your company’s details here ◊ Naval Architects

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 ◊ Net Monitoring

Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 ◊ Onsite Machining

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 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 List your company’s details here ◊ 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 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

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◊ 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 ◊ Ship Registration

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 ◊ Spares Procurement

African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Grindrod Marine Services: Tel 021 511 5504; Fax 021 511 1770: Dbn: Tel 031 274 4700; Fax 031 274 4996 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Fax 021 510 0947 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ STCW 95Training

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

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 List your company’s details here ◊ Surveyors, Hull, Machinery

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 ◊ Technical Documents

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 List your company’s details here

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888

PUMPS ◊ Ballast Water Systems

◊ Pump Sales & Service

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

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

◊ 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 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com List your company’s details here ◊ 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 ◊ Fresh & Sea Water Pumps

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 C Dynamics International: Tel 021 555 3232; Email Lindsay@c-dynamics.co.za Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 ◊ Marine Pump Sales

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

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

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 Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772

◊ Vessel Purchase/Sales

◊ Pumps

◊ Towage

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

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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

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

◊ 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 Sturrock Grindrod Marine Tech: Tel 021 510 0042; Fax 021 511 1770

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-dynamics.co.za Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 Sturrock Grindrod Marine Tech: Tel 021 510 0042; Fax 021 511 1770 ◊ 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

SHIP REPAIR & MARINE MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING SERVICES & EQUIPMENT

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

◊ Anti fouling systems

◊ 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 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com

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

◊ Battery Charges & Inverters

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 C Dynamics International: Tel 021 555 3232; Email Lindsay@c-dynamics.co.za Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848;

◊ Cathodic Protection

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510 1659, Fax 021 510 1481 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206


Products and services 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: 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 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 ◊ Cold Metal Repairs

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

AIRR: Tel 021 905 4814: Email info@airr.co.za ◊ Corrosion Prevention

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510 1659, Fax 021 510 1481 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 Sturrock Grindrod Marine Tech: Tel 021 510 0042; Fax 021 511 1770 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 Sturrock Grindrod Marine Tech: Tel 021 510 0042; Fax 021 511 1770 ◊ 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 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com 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 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; 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 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; 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

BUYERS’ GUIDE

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

+32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510 1659, Fax 021 510 1481 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com

◊ Electrical Motor Repairs

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

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

◊ Hull Blasting & Painting

◊ Hull 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 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 ◊ Hydraulic Systems & Equipment

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 SAMD (Beele Engineering): Tel 021 788 2212 ◊ Hydroblasting

◊ 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

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

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Products and services

◊ 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 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

List your company’s details here ◊ 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

List your company’s details here ◊ 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 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510 1659, Fax 021 510 1481 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Ship Repairs & Maintenance

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax

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021 419 8367 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 SAMD (Beele Engineering): Tel 021 788 2212 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; 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 ◊ Stud Welding ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050

◊ 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 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ 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 Grindrod Marine Services: Tel 021 511 5504; Fax 021 511 1770: Dbn: Tel 031 274 4700; Fax 031 274 4996 ◊ 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 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 ◊ Underwater Systems

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 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 List your company’s details here ◊ Welding 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 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702

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

Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com List your company’s details here ◊ 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 ◊ 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 Servest Marine Services: Tel 021 448 3500; Fax 021 447 0895 ◊ Offshore Rig Supply

African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 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 SABT (Pty)Ltd: Tel 021 551 9588; Email bunkers@sabunker.com

◊ 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

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 ◊ Ship Chandlers

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ 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 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrindrod.com


The South African Maritime Industry will once again come together to celebrate excellence and acknowledge achievements in April 2018 when we present the Maritime Industry Awards. Nominations for the above categories will open in July this year and finalists will be announced in February 2018. We call on members of the maritime industry to once again be generous enough to take the time to highlight peers and colleagues.


Celebrating 15 years of reporting on the maritime industry

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