Ships in port and ETAs of ships expected in the port of Durban,
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DURBAN MULTI-PURPOSE TERMINALS – 4 December 2024
Ships in port, at the SBM, at the anchorage, arrivals and departures and ships passing Durban at the time of the report.
Read moreAfrica PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 30 November 2024
Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news
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FIRST VIEW: CMA CGM MEKONG
WHARF TALK: Gateway to Antarctica – FU XING HAI
SA Navy needs to change and adapt quickly or become obsolete – Mkhonto
Madagascar’s huge ocean algae bloom was caused by dust from drought-stricken southern Africa
Transnet peeved with UNTU’s claim about CTCT’s terminal equipment
Tourist boat sinks in Red Sea – 16 people missing
MSC’s AGL to invest €uro 40 million into ports of Walvis Bay and Lüderitz
Exercise Crocodile Lift is underway in Nigeria
New maps show high-risk zones for whale-ship collisions − vessel speed limits and rerouting can reduce the toll
Umhlanga Rocks Lighthouse marks 70 years as a beacon of safe navigation
SA Port Statistics for October 2024
WHARF TALK: standards-setting PCTC (car carrier) – HÖEGH AURORA
Successful trial of articulated skips carried out at Maydon Wharf
90-Metre wide floating dock Dourado crosses the Suez Canal
TNPA Tariff Increase Announcement this Friday
Western Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden
Air Force and Navy ‘hardly operational’ as SANDF performance declines
Höegh Aurora, world largest car carrier, makes maiden call at Durban
MSC Musica arrives in Durban at start of 2024/25 cruise season
Big welcome in Port Elizabeth for Höegh Aurora’s maiden visit
Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 23 November 2024
Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news
Here are the News Headlines:
FIRST VIEW: AIDAstella
Air Force and Navy ‘hardly operational’ as SANDF performance declines
Höegh Aurora, world largest car carrier, makes maiden call at Durban
MSC Musica arrives in Durban at start of 2024/25 cruise season
Big welcome in Port Elizabeth for Höegh Aurora’s maiden visit
Cyclone to pass near Mauritius
Mercy Ships Partners with Norwegian Maritime Sector for New Hospital Ship
IMO Council: Secretary-General’s Address
WHARF TALK: Ro-Pax short sea ferry – GNV POLARIS
MSC launches Eastern Cape Express service direct to Europe
SANDF fleet at ‘all-time low’ as the military ‘sits helpless’
Capsize and sinking of tug – MAIB report
ICTSI boss raises questions over value of DCT2 concession
Mozambique’s ‘hidden debt’ tuna fishing fleet to be auctioned
Four charts that look at the highs and lows of maritime decarbonization
SAMSA ordered to establish Marine Court of Enquiry into fv Lepanto sinking
Yet again more Saharan dust over the Med
WHARF TALK: German fleet replenishment vessel – FGS FRANKFURT am MAIN A1412
Ocean Network Express and Seaspan Corporation launch ONESEA Solutions
Indian Register of Shipping and SeaTech: MOU on Green Tug Design
WHARF TALK: Federal German Navy Frigate – FGS BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG F222
Rhenus goes BIG with state-of-the-art logistics facility in Johannesburg
Van Oord completes major dredging project in Egypt’s Ain Sokhna port
Kenya Railways metre-gauge locos brought back to life with RR engines
Minister of defence hiding true state of SANDF fleet – Rise Mzansi
Two German Navy ships visit Cape Town
Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 16 November 2024
Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news
Here are the News Headlines:
FIRST VIEW: GREEN MOUNTAIN
WHARF TALK: Federal German Navy Frigate – FGS BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG F222
Rhenus goes BIG with state-of-the-art logistics facility in Johannesburg
Van Oord completes major dredging project in Egypt’s Ain Sokhna port
Kenya Railways metre-gauge locos brought back to life with RR engines
Minister of defence hiding true state of SANDF fleet – Rise Mzansi
Two German Navy ships visit Cape Town
In Conversation: Mauritius has won back Chagos – but not all of it. Why the largest island, Diego Garcia, is so important to the UK
WHARF TALK: cruise ship – AIDAstella
State of SA & Regional Container Ports – Week 45
Wallenius Wilhelmsen increases order for two additional 11,700-CEU Shaper class car carriers
Eat more peas at sea: 35 tons less meat on Stena Line ships in 2025
India donates two fast interceptor vessels to Mozambique
Zutari appointed advisor to validate Durban’s Island View strategy
Nautilus International: NATO nations called on to strengthen merchant navies
Maersk Tankers turn to sail – bound4blue win orders
Remembrance London 10 November
Container vessel orders up by over 50% in 2024: Sector heading for record breaking year
WHARF TALK: big, bigger, biggest – MSC EURIBIA
Lack of serviceable vessels sees SA Navy miss time at sea target
Exercise Grand African Nemo 2024 kicks off in West Africa
Political Conflict in Mozambique Takes a Heavy Toll on South Africa – SAAFF
IMO heads to COP 29: Promoting net-zero framework for shipping
SA closes Lebombo border crossing as unrest and rioting sweeps across Mozambique
Hapag-Lloyd on spending spree for 24 new container ships
Xeneta: Trump Presidency will reignite US-China trade war
TNPA switching to clean fuels for tug fleet
Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 2 November 2024
Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news
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FIRST VIEW: SURVILLE
Lobito Corridor concession boasts over 3,000 train operations
WHARF TALK: multi-purpose heavylifter – BBC FIJI
Cameroon: transport liability and compensation regime
Navigating the challenges of underwater radiated noise: A win-win for emissions and ocean health
Cape Town marks the start of 2024/25 summer cruise season
Drillship Santorini arrives at Mopane-1 off Orange River mouth
IMO: Spain hosts 2024 WMD Parallel Event
DCT Pier 2 decision significantly impacting private sector involvement
WHARF TALK: Leviathan – ANTHEM OF THE SEAS
UK-Germany Trinity House Agreement on Defence
W.Cape Government concerned with slow pace of Cape Town port upgrades
Tridock plans large graving dock for Walvis Bay – report
Azores designates largest North Atlantic Marine Protected Area Network in North Atlantic
Maersk’s seasonal Korosho Express operating from Tanzania’s Port Mtwara
IN CONVERSATION: South Africa’s massive Sasol petrochemical plant faces serious challenges – new report
UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport 2024
RFA’S Gavin Kelly hits out at Transnet’s proposed tariff hikes
Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 25 October 2024
Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news
Here are the News Headlines:
FIRST VIEW: Ships Coming & Going
Azores designates largest North Atlantic Marine Protected Area Network in North Atlantic
Maersk’s seasonal Korosho Express operating from Tanzania’s Port Mtwara
IN CONVERSATION: South Africa’s massive Sasol petrochemical plant faces serious challenges – new report
UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport 2024
RFA’S Gavin Kelly hits out at Transnet’s proposed tariff hikes
WHARF TALK: pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) – WAY FORWARD
TNPA secures 15-year extension with Richard Bay’s South32 Hillside Aluminium
Celebrating 75 years of Rotterdam- Cabo Verde friendship
Viering van 75 jaar Rotterdams-Kaapverdische vriendschap
Captain Richard Woodman LVO MNM FNI. 1944-2024
Charter Link Logistic opens office in South Africa
WHARF TALK: multi-purpose dry cargo vessel – KAROLINE
In Conversation: Joe Biden in Africa: US president has ignored the continent for his entire term – why he’s visiting Angola
DP World goes ahead with £1 billion expansion of London Gateway
Xeneta Summit: Shipping giants reinforce confidence in Gemini alliance service reliability ambitions
EU naval ops off Africa under the spotlight
Construction underway with Angolan BR71 Mk II corvettes
World Maritime University MSc courses: First GHG-SMART scholars
Western Africa: IMO support for casualty investigation and reporting
Xeneta: Machine learning to predict future ocean freight rate movements in new Market Outlook
In Conversation: Somalia and Turkey are becoming firm allies – what’s behind this strategy
Saudi Arabia to launch exclusive cruise island in Red Sea
WHARF TALK: Bay Class Dock Landing Ship (LSD) – RFA LYME BAY L3007
Faced with demand, DP World acquires 47,000 TEUs to boost capacity and performance
Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 12 October 2024
Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news
Here are the News Headlines
FIRST VIEW: Red Bishop
Court judgement a ‘serious moment to contemplate the future of South Africa’s port operations’ – SAAFF
TPT calls Durban Container Terminals truck booking system a success
Durban High Court Issues Interdict Against Transnet’s DCT2 Tender Award
WHARF TALK: multi-purpose heavy load carrier – UHL FABLE
IMO and domestic ferry safety
WHARF TALK: Chinese missile & satellite tracking vessel – YUAN WANG 7
SAS Amatola ready to take part in Exercise Ibsamar
Comoros assessing and securing its ports
SAMSA releases MSC Apollo after Algoa Bay oil leak
MSC Taranto latest ship to lose containers overboard along South African coast
FOTBOT Condemns Foreign Secretary’s Statement on Chagos Islands
Jumbo boosts sustainability with wind-assisted sails and AI Tech
Rotation switch for SAECS / SRX service
In Conversation: Freedom for Chagos islands: UK’s deal with Mauritius will be a win for all
IMO and the Djibouti Code of Conduct – reinforcing support
Mauritius handed sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago
Briefly Speaking: News briefs locally or abroad
Non-availability of SA Navy ships blamed on Armscor dockyard
Houthis attack tanker Cordelia Moon: US attacks Houthi bases
Xeneta: US Port strike ends, but supply chains will take weeks to recover
Russian Navy frigate Neustrashimy arrives in Cape Town
The Mediterranean: Oil spill reporting monitoring and sharing data
Communal clean-up outside Durban port
NSRI welcomes prospects of high-speed Starlink broadband in South Africa
McDermott Awarded FEED Contract in Mozambique
Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 28 September 2024
Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news
Here are the News Headlines
FIRST VIEW: Port of Beira
Zambia – Lobito railway concession & financing signed
SA Navy Festival returns on 4-6 October
WHARF TALK: Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) naval support vessel – RFA ARGUS A135
TNPA approaches market towards implementing the Ngqura LNG Terminal
SAMSA kept busy as ships come calling
World Maritime Day 2024
DP World plans further investments for the Port of Maputo
CMA CGM upgrades several West African-Europe services
CIG calls for container inspection findings to be published
India Ports & ISPS/PANS: Pre-Arrival Notification of Security
WHARF TALK: cable laying vessel – CMOS INSTALLER
Ghana’s Jamestown Fishing Harbour in Accra is officially opened
Cornelder opens new export reefer yard at Port of Beira
RFA Warns of Dangerous Conditions on the Roads due to Snowfalls
South Africa and the Maritime Single Window
Grindrod acquires full control of Maputo/Matola coal & magnetite terminal
Beira port general cargo terminal hits historic July volumes
Green Hydrogen programme makes progress
Meet SANPC, South Africa’s new petroleum company
Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 21 September 2024
Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news
Here are the News Headlines:
FIRST VIEW: IRENES RULE
South Africa and the Maritime Single Window
Grindrod acquires full control of Maputo/Matola coal & magnetite terminal
Beira port general cargo terminal hits historic July volumes
Green Hydrogen programme makes progress
Meet SANPC, South Africa’s new petroleum company
Port News & Advisories
In Conversation: South Africa needs more nautical scientists and maritime engineers – if you love the sea these may be the careers for you
IMO and marine fuels: Assessment of life cycle GHG intensity and sustainability
9,300-TEU Ammonia-fueled container ship approved by KR
Transnet in court with APM Terminals over DCT Pier2 concession
WHARF TALK: German research vessel – SONNE
Additional ShoreTension mooring units arrive for Cape Town & Ngqura ports
IMO S-G on geopolitical conflicts and life threats to seafarers
AD Ports sending STS & RTG cranes for ports of Pointe Noire and Luanda Terminal
Mozambique’s Chongoene ‘port’ terminal concessioned to China for 15 years
MPDC to expand Maputo port grain terminal capacity
Shipping Dangerous Goods: Reminder of need for accurate reliable emergency contact information
Transnet and SAPS sign MoU regarding theft & vandalism affecting logistics network
Crew safely rescued from burning OSV AM Pride off Mossel Bay
Namibia: Effective port security training
Walvis Bay Container Terminal concessioning process completed – October handover
Reforming Alliances and Standalones as shipping lines reshuffle
Reinventing the logistics sector at the heart of the South African economy
Transnet Freight Rail resumes operations on the Cape Main Line
Oil spill in Algoa Bay sees IMOrg launch an investigation