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Seychelles Ports Authority Takes Delivery of New Tug From Sanmar
Seychelles Ports Authority (SPA) recently completed technical acceptance of a new azimuth stern drive (ASD) tug from Sanmar Shipyards in Turkey. The latest addition to the SPA fleet is another of the Sanmar flagship RAmparts 2400SX, designed by Robert Allan Limited exclusively for Sanmar and designated the Bogacay XLI. Mobilisation has already commenced under the…Read More
October 18th, 2020 | Published in news
Tanger Med confirms its leadership for the 3rd consecutive year as leading container port in Africa
The north African port makes significant progress in the latest rankings “Lloyd’s List” and “Container Management” published this week and ranks 35th in Africa in 2019 after being ranked 46th in 2018. The port handled 4.8 million containers in 2019, recording the best progress in the top 50 with a growth of + 38%. On…Read More
September 3rd, 2020 | Published in news
TNPA marking 20 years of maritime transformation
Throughout September 2020, port landlord Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) will commemorate its 20th year of existence and the impact its ambitious programme to foster transformation of the maritime industry has had on South Africa’s commercial ports. The celebratory programme will coincide with the country’s Heritage Month and the global commemoration of World Maritime Day…Read More
September 3rd, 2020 | Published in news
COMMENTARY ON PORTS: RESILIENCE & RECOVERY
Maritime facilities have taken essential action and quickly applied their know-how in the face of COVID-19 impacts faster than other sectors. However, Emergency Response Plans (ERP), the crisis management discipline and business continuity planning will ever look the same again.COVID-19 is a dummy run for what we might expect from climate risks, although while the…Read More
July 30th, 2020 | Published in news
South African Ports Collaborating Amid COVID-19
The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is leveraging off its complementary port system to minimise the impact of COVID-19 on its marine operations. The eight commercial ports have been supporting one another amid COVID-19, including redeploying staff and equipment where necessary to support ports more severely affected by COVID-19.Lessons learnt at the Port of Cape…Read More
July 30th, 2020 | Published in news
Port of East London appoints new CMEO
Khayakazi ‘Pinky’ Somzana succeeded in overcoming gender bias to realise her dream of becoming a Chief Marine Engineer Officer (CMEO). The 37-year-old was appointed CMEO at Port of East London on 1 April 2020. She is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all machinery and engineering functions on Tugboats which includes watch keeping,…Read More
June 20th, 2020 | Published in news
SADC Guidelines on Harmonization of Cross Border Operations during COVID19 Pandemic
SADC has adopted special guidelines to harmonise and facilitate the movement of critical goods and services across the region during the Covid-19 pandemic. Countries in the region including Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia and Botswana have enforced total lock-downs in an effort to stop the spread of the disease. In an effort to ease challenges posed…Read More
April 8th, 2020 | Published in news
World Ports Sustainability Program sets up COVID19 Task Force with dedicated information portal
The task force and information portal have been set up in the spirit of international collaboration to help ports worldwide handle the immense challenges they are all facing with the global COVID19 outbreak. Using the simplified format of five frequently-asked questions, the task force will provide guidance on current best practices, the industry’s collective recommendations…Read More
April 3rd, 2020 | Published in news
New report highlights significant gains from AfCFTA implementation in East Africa
According to the report jointly published by the UN Economic Commission for Africa and Trademark East Africa, implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in Eastern Africa could result in welfare gains amounting to USD 1.8 billion for East Africa, boosting intra-African exports by more than USD 1.1 billion and creating more than…Read More
March 10th, 2020 | Published in news
Mombasa Cruise terminal to expect first cruise ship Thursday
The new world-class cruise ship terminal is ready to be commissioned, with the first ship expected to dock tomorrow (13 February 2020) ferrying high-end tourists. Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) confirmed arrival of the first cruise ship during peak season after vigorous efforts geared towards marketing of Mombasa as a cruise vessel destination. KPA chairman Joseph…Read More
February 12th, 2020 | Published in news