CALL FOR ENTRIES: EMC Youth Innovation Challenge 2025
Join the Ocean Innovation Challenge 2025, a dynamic platform for youth to reimagine the future of our oceans through innovation, creativity, and sustainable impact. EMC is calling individuals between the ages 18–35 with a bold idea to turn ocean resources into eco-solutions . Whether it’s packaging , cosmetics, or marine-based food — we want to hear from YOU! No […]
eThekwini Unites for World Drowning Prevention Day 2025
Durban | 25 July 2025 Together with Lifesaving South Africa, we commemorated #WorldDrowningPreventionDay with impactful community engagement and vital safety demonstrations. The event kicked off at the KwaMashu D Section Swimming Pool, where local community and school children attended drowning and water safety demonstrations led by 3Lifesaving South Africa. The day concluded at the Durban […]
TNPA SET TO IMPROVE DREDGING VOLUMES THROUGH CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE TO DREDGING FLEET
Durban, 18 February 2025 Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is set to improve its dredging capacity through the installation of a new marine excavator on the Italeni, a Grab Hopper Dredger used by the ports authority to maintain the promulgated depth of port berths, basin and entrance channels necessary for the safe navigation of vessels […]
From Patronage to Meritocracy
21 January 2025 | Article by Thuso Mhlambi | From the Desk of The CFO In the aftermath of the Trump inauguration and the promises to action and immediate change during his speech, there are many factors that we could look at in trying to figure out why our country is struggling to grow and […]
South Africa Takes a Leading Role in Global Efforts to Address Underwater Noise
29 January 2025 | In a landmark event at the IMO GloNoise Partnership Project Workshop held in Cape Town, Deputy Minister of Transport, the Honourable Mkhuleko Hlengwa, delivered a powerful keynote address underscoring South Africa’s leadership in tackling underwater radiated noise (URN) from commercial shipping. URN, a growing concern for marine ecosystems and coastal livelihoods, […]
Transnet National Ports Authority Secures Landmark Agreements for LNG and Liquid Bulk Terminals at Richards Bay Port
10 February 2025 | Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has officially entered into a significant 25-year terminal operator agreement with Zululand Energy Terminals (ZET) for the development of South Africa’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal at the Port of Richards Bay. This milestone agreement follows ZET’s selection in 2024 as the preferred bidder […]
Hambantota International Port Expands Bunkering Services with New HSFO Facilities
In a significant move to enhance its bunkering services, Hambantota International Port (HIP) successfully integrated High Sulphur Fuel Oil (HSFO) into its range of marine fuels in January 2025. This new addition rounds out HIP’s fuel offerings, now including Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) and Marine Gas Oil (MGO/MDO). This expansion strengthens Sri Lanka’s […]
2025 Mirror World Championships Set to Sail in Durban!
The 2025 Mirror World Championships are making their way to Durban, South Africa, from 14 to 19 April, and the excitement is building in the sailing community. As the world’s most popular double-handed sailing dinghy, the Mirror Class has a strong following in South Africa, and this event promises to be a spectacle on the […]
Dive Into the Spotlight: Enter the DUC & DAN Southern Africa Underwater Photography Competition!
DUC, in collaboration with DAN Southern Africa, have put together a series of underwater photographic competitions that will give aspiring underwater photographers the opportunity to feature in the ALERT diving magazine AND get their hands on some awesome prizes! The aim of the competition is to give our passionate underwater photographers of DUC a platform […]
From Training to Triumph – Meet MSC’s First Kitchen Utility Graduates of 2025!
We are excited to introduce the very first group of Kitchen Utility graduates of 2025! In just 10 days, these determined individuals have completed their training and are now equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to kickstart their careers with MSC Cruises. Their dedication, passion, and teamwork have set them on a path […]