Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 29 June 2024

Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news

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FIRST VIEW:   Gem Turquoise

SAS Amatola visit to Russia cancelled – defects and lack of maintenance cited
Beira port reacts, says record container volumes are being achieved this year
O porto da Beira reage e diz que volumes recordes de contentores estão a ser alcançados este ano
Port of Dar es Salaam hosts its largest containership, MSC ADU V
IMO Maritime Single Window: Port of Abidjan, Cȏte d’Ivoire
Kenmare names two new dredgers for new Moma mine site
WHARF TALK: survey vessel with exciting history – FUGRO SUPPORTER
ITF wants immediate action taken to safeguard seafarers in Red Sea region
Women strengthen port management skills
In Conversation: Lake Victoria: why so many fishers are dying and what can be done about it
SA Navy ensures continuous hydrographic services amid capability gap
WHARF TALK: Handy class products tanker – GUNES K
Marine Bursary Golf Day 24 July 2024
Impact of maritime decarbonisation on seafarers – an ISWAN survey
International Day of the Seafarer spotlights safety at sea – Celebrating seafarers worldwide
AMSOL celebrates ‘Day of the Seafarer’ – A commitment to Seafarer Safety & Wellbeing
WHARF TALK: ocean towing and anchor handling tugs – POSH HAWK & POSH COMMANDER Part Two
TNPA calling for RFIs to refurbish the Mossel Bay SPM and CBM
Research ship Dr Fridtjof Nansen arrives in Luanda
PRASA CEO calls on SADC to invest more in rail
Reports of another ship abandoned after Houthi attack
Transnet issues disciplinary charges against TNPA chief executive, Pepi Silinga
WHARF TALK: ocean towing and anchor handling tugs – POSH HAWK & POSH COMMANDER
Cruise ship Insignia in dramatic rescue of migrants off NW African coast
Transnet disappointed with court judgement over pipeline dispute
Beira port sets new productivity record loading granite into ship
Porto da Beira bate novo recorde de produtividade no carregamento de granito em navios
Hundreds of vehicles damaged inside car carrier Höegh London after leaving PE
‘Solly’ Letsoalo returns as Transnet SOC Ltd Chief Operating Officer
Grindrod appointed as preferred bidder for Richards Bay container handling facility
SA Port Statistics for May 2024

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Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 22 June 2024

Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news

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FIRST VIEW:   ASD & Schottel tugs in tandem

‘Solly’ Letsoalo returns as Transnet SOC Ltd Chief Operating Officer
Grindrod appointed as preferred bidder for Richards Bay container handling facility
SA Port Statistics for May 2024
WHARF TALK: MR2 class product tanker – MAERSK TANGIER
In Conversation: Floating solar panels could provide much of Africa’s energy – new research
Shipping industry ‘appalled & saddened’ at Houthi attacks on vessels Tutor and Verbena
IMO on Navigation, Communications and SAR
Massive investments into African port terminals
WHARF TALK: MR1 class product tanker – THEANOULA
Durban enjoys another bumper cruise season
TNPA seeking proposals for Renewable Energy projects at PE and Ngqura
SAAFF speaks out about latest World Bank report
WHARF TALK: pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) – FUTURE WAY
Houthi’s continue their assault on merchant shipping – two ships abandoned
IMO: Statement on the attack on merchant vessel Tutor
Port of Beira losing cargo traffic to Dar es Salaam – ACB President
Porto da Beira perde tráfego de carga para Dar es Salaam – Presidente da ACB
Xeneta Update: Spot rate growth slows but ocean container shipping market will remain extremely challenging
Question of when is SAS Drakensberg going to Cuba and South America?
Shabnum Dawood to helm of DHL Global Forwarding’s South Africa operations
Reload Logistics strengthens fleet with five G12 locomotives
WHARF TALK: New ‘Russian’ Transnet Harbour Tugs

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Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 19-20 April 2024

Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news

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FIRST VIEW:   Resilient Lady

SA Port Statistics for March 2024
WHARF TALK: luxury motor yacht – PARAFFIN
Senegal’s third & final offshore patrol vessel, Cayor, is delivered
Clearing the Baltimore Bridge wreck: now the legal issues surface
International Maritime Bureau: Concern raised on continued piracy
Analysis: South Africa’s national security priorities in question amidst troop deployment, naval visits
WHARF TALK: small Handysize products tanker – ALPHA
Hapag-Lloyd and Seaspan to retrofit five vessels to methanol propulsion
The Marrakesh Agreement: WTO at 30
In Conversation: Rogue waves in the ocean are much more common than anyone suspected, says new study
Indian Navy carries out first drug interdiction as CMF member
WHARF TALK: The Queens at the Cape
MV Abdullah released by Somali pirates, apparently after ransom paid
Escalating Middle East Tensions Trigger Projected Surge in War Risk Premiums and Freight Rates
IAPH speaks out on seizure of MSC Aries by Iran

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Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 8 October 2023

Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news

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FIRST VIEW:   CMA CGM VALPARAISO

INVITATION TO TENDER: Dock Pontoon – Pontoon Lifter
Transnet Freight Rail CE Sizakele Mzimela resigns
Port of East London commences its first manganese exports
WHARF TALK: Linea Ignazio Messina &C. SpA   Part 1
Unifeeder invests in four new methanol powered ships
In Conversation: Nigeria’s new blue economy ministry could harness marine resources – moving the focus away from oil
Third bunker supplier in Algoa Bay has tanker detained
South Africa has trade balance of R13.3 billion for August 2023
WHARF TALK: Bangladeshi MR1 products tanker BANGLAR AGRADOOT
In Conversation: South Africa has one of the strongest navies in Africa: its strengths and weaknesses
Uncharted Waters: AI’s Impact on Maritime & Shipping – Dryad Global
Richards Bay port unaffected by NCT wood chip fire
Hapag-Lloyd welcomes Berlin Express, largest ship under German flag
AGL commences operations at Malindi’s Zanzibar Multipurpose Terminal
WHARF TALK: multi-purpose carrier BBC NAPLES the multi-purpose carrier BBC NAPLES
Strike at Richards Bay Coal Terminal continues
Mozambique’s ‘secret debt’ of over US$ 500 million cancelled
Ghana acquires multi-purpose environment protection vessel
TRADE NEWS: Port of Kapellskär has Sweden’s first suction mooring
Rudderless Transnet as top executives depart
WHARF TALK: MR1 class product tanker ESSIEN
Devastating fire at Richards Bay NCT Woodchip mill
Decarbonising shipping: UNCTAD calls for bold global action: Part 3
Kenya President Ruto confirms Mombasa port will not be privatised
Transnet’s private sector participation partnership with Mondi
Egypt – Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits: Operation Sea Guardian
Mozambique’s proposed Macuse port back in the news
Air freight of dangerous goods: IATA webinar
Xeneta Update: A turning point for the ocean freight industry? Data reveals first rise in long-term ocean freight rates in a year
Portia Derby steps down as Transnet Group Chief Executive

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Monday’s Africa PORTS & SHIPS Maritime News

Monday’s Africa PORTS & SHIPS Maritime News

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First View : SAS DRAKENSBERG
Ships and Port news from around the coast
US Navy conducts Exercise Obangame Express 2017 in Cote d’Ivoire
Large ore carrier Stellar Daisy missing in South Atlantic
Mossel Bay Port opens doors to High School boys
SunStone to build four Expedition cruise ships; option for another six
Prepare for challenges to remain relevant, say maritime leaders
Expected Ship Arrivals and Ships in Port
Cruise News and Naval Activities
Pics of the Day : GLOVIS PASSION

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Monday’s Africa Ports & Ships Maritime News

Monday’s Africa Ports & Ships Maritime News

Here are today’s Headlines:

First View : PHOLELA
SAS Drakensberg reported incapacitated in Mozambique
New regular service for breakbulk and containers – Belgium to Guinea
Kenya to enforce use of standard gauge railway
Pirates strike at bulker off Nigeria
Maersk and IBM’s Blockchain to manage container paper trail
IHMA 2018 Congress: Registration now open
PRESS RELEASES: Successful delivery of fast supply vessels
Expected Ship Arrivals and Ships in Port
Cruise News and Naval Activities
Pics of the Day : SA AGULHUS II

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