Fikile Mbalula Launched the SA National Railway Policy White Paper
On Monday, 9 May 2022, Minister Fikile Mbalula launched the National Railway Policy White Paper in Pretoria, South Africa. The South African Minister of Transport highlighted the importance of efficient implementation of the priority structural reforms in the economy to enhance the progress of economic recovery. The National Rail Policy is one of the measures […]
Michael Luguje Appointed African Vice President at the International Association of Ports and Harbors
The International Association of Ports and Harbors has announced their newly elected Vice President, Michael Achungwe Lugaje. Mr. Luguje was appointed as Vice President by IAPH headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Through a vote of confidence by the members of the region, Luguje was appointed in this position and which was announced on the official website, […]
TNPA Appoints Five New Programme Directors
Transnet says the “TNPA’s Durban Logistics Hub is now well resourced to respond to its mandate of accelerating the development and execution of the port master plans for the Eastern Region – the ports of Durban and Richards Bay following the appointment of five programme directors. The DLH executive committee members boast 50% female representation […]
SEA RESCUE – Durban – Friday, 13 May. Albatross released:
Paul Bevis, NSRI Durban duty coxswain, said: On Thursday, 12 May, our NSRI Durban duty crew gathered at our NSRI Durban rescue base to prepare for an operation to assist uShaka Sea World to release a juvenile Albatross at sea. The sea rescue craft Spirit of Surfski VI was prepared for the mission. A juvenile Indian Yellow Nosed […]
Flashback in maritime history: Sinking of RMS TITANIC, On 14 April 1912
A passenger ocean liner and, at the time, the world’s largest ship. On 14 April 1912, on her maiden voyage, she struck an iceberg, buckling part of her hull and causing her to sink in the early hours of 15 April. 706 of her 2,224 passengers and crew survived. Her loss was the catalyst for major reforms […]
SAMSA Appoints Interim CEO
South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) Chief Financial Officer, Ms. Zamachonco Chonco has been appointed the agency’s interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO), pending the finalization of the process for appointment of a permanent CEO, SAMSA’s Board of Directors announced in Pretoria on Friday. In a statement, SAMSA said Ms. Chonco would take over with immediate […]
Flood Damage Inspections by Government Officials at Port of Durban
The widespread flooding during the month of April in KwaZulu Natal (KZN) called for help from all parties who could assist the province in any way possible. Support came in all forms including shelter, food, etc. The government departments hauled flood damage inspection and support from the Honourable South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, the Cabinet […]
Transnet hit hard by KZN Heavy Rainfalls
The KwaZulu Natal province experienced heavy rainfalls on the 11th and the 12th of April 2022 where humanitarian was negatively impacted. The heavy rainfalls impacted the provinces’ infrastructure in the form of water, sanitation, and road as well as damage to houses and power cables. More than 400 KZN residents also lost their lives during […]
EMC Espouses UKZN PhD and Master’s Maritime Research Students to Alleviate the Country’s Maritime Challenges
EMC Espouses UKZN PhD and Master’s Maritime Research Students to Alleviate the Country’s Maritime Challenges EThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC) in collaboration with the University Of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) held a Maritime research briefing with the UKZN Maritime students on 4 March 2022. The briefing was held at 303 Anton Lembede Street, Durban, hosting five (5) post-graduate […]