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 […]
EThekwini Maritime Cluster Celebrates the Unveiling of AMSOL’s Latest Fleet Addition: Welcome ‘Uhambo’!
On the morning of Monday, 09 December 2024, the EThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC) honored an invitation from AMSOL to attend the unveiling and renaming ceremony of their newest fleet addition. The ceremony was a momentous occasion for all involved, as we welcomed the tanker now named “Uhambo”. The renaming of the vessel followed a time-honored […]
SAMSA Tackles Gender-Based Violence at Sea: Empowering Seafarers and Promoting Welfare
In December 2024, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) conducted visits to the Durban and Cape Town ports as part of its ongoing initiative to address Gender-Based Violence (GBV) at sea. This initiative aligns with the 16 Days of Activism Against Women and Children Campaign, a global call to action to eliminate violence against […]