PORT & HARBOUR SERVICES
NAMPORT
Website of the Port Authority of Namibia (Walvis Bay and Luderitz)
www.namport.com
TRANSNET NATIONAL PORTS AUTHORITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (TNPA)
The Transnet National Port Authority administers the eight commercial port in South Africa – Richards Bay, Durban, East London, Port Elizabeth, Ngqura, Mossel Bay, Cape Town and Saldanha Bay plus Lighthouses, as a division of Transnet.
www.transnetnationalportsauthority.net
TRANSNET PORT TERMINALS (TPT)
Transnet Port Terminals, also known as TPT, is a division of Transnet Soc Ltd with responsibility of managing a series of 13 cargo handling terminals within the ports of South Africa.
www.transnetportterminals.net
TRANSNET FREIGHT RAIL (TFR)
South Africa’s railway company, a division of Transnet Soc Ltd.
http://www.transnetfreightrail.co.za/Website/home.html
PORT OF MAPUTO
Website of the Maputo Port Development Company
www.portmaputo.com
PORT OF DAR ES SALAAM
Website of Tanzania Ports Authority
http://www.ports.go.tz/index.php/en/
PORT OF MOMBASA
Website of the Kenya Ports Authority; includes 14 day ship movements
www.kpa.co.ke
PORT OF d’EHOALA
Website of the new port of d’Ehoala in Port Dauphin, southern Madagascar, which handles mainly mining commodities.
www.ehoalaport.com
PORT OF PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS
Website of the Mauritius Port Authority and of the Port of Port Louis
www.mauport.com
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GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS
Some South African Government departments that are pertinent to the maritime industry:
DEPT OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (DPE)
carries responsibility for ports
www.dpe.gov.za
DEPT OF TRANSPORT
www.transport.gov.za
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & FISHERIES (DAFF)
includes responsibility for sea fisheries
www.daff.gov.za
TRANSNET Soc
Transnet is the State-owned holding company (Soc) having responsibility for South Africa’s ports and railways and pipelines.
www.transnet.net
NATIONAL PORTS REGULATOR
Exercises economic regulation of the ports system, promotes equity of access to ports, facilities and services, and monitors the activities of Transnet National Ports Authority. Also hears complaints and appeals under the Ports Act.
www.PortsRegulator.org
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SHIPPING COMPANIES
GRINDROD GROUP
South Africa’s leading shipping and logistics company – includes Unicorn Shipping, Ocean Africa Container Lines and Island View Shipping
www.grindrod.co.za
ISLAND VIEW SHIPPING (IVS)
South Africa’s leading bulk shipping company
www.ivs.co.za
SAFMARINE
Former South African-owned shipping company now owned by AP Moller-Maersk
www.safmarine.com
UNICORN SHIPPING
Unicorn Shipping is the shipowning arm of Grindrod Limited and is South Africa’s oldest national ship owner
www.unicornshipping.co.za
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MARITIME ORGANISATIONS & BODIES
eTHEKWINI MARITIME CLUSTER (EMC)
cluster representing the maritime industry in the Durban area
www.maritimecluster.co.za/
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME BOARD (IMB)
Publishes a weekly piracy report
http://www.icc-ccs.org/piracy-reporting-centre
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION (IMO)
United Nations Agency concerned with the safety of shipping and cleaner oceans
www.imo.org
KENYA MARITIME AUTHORITY (KMA)
Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) was set up in June 2004 as the semi-autonomous agency in charge of regulatory oversight over the Kenyan maritime industry.
http://kma.go.ke/
NIMASA
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is the apex regulatory and promotional maritime agency of Nigeria
https://nimasa.gov.ng/
SAASOA
South African Association of Ship Operators and Agents
www.saasoa.co.za/
SOUTH AFRICAN ASSOCIATION OF SHIP BUILDERS AND REPAIRERS (SAASR)
Non-proft organisation within the shipbuilding and ship repair industries helping members to capitalise on local and global opportunities
www.saasr.co.za/
SAMSA
South African Maritime Safety Authority – official agency concerned with the safety and administration of shipping in South Africa
www.samsa.org.za
SOCIETY OF MASTER MARINERS OF SOUTH AFRICA
www.mastermarinersa.co.za
THE NAUTICAL INSTITUTE
International representative body for maritime professionals involved in the control of sea-going ships
www.nautinst.org
ZANZIBAR MARITIME AUTHORITY
The Zanzibar Maritime Authority (ZMA) monitors, regulates and coordinates activities in the maritime industry in Zanzibar
https://www.zma.go.tz/
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SEAFARER SERVICES
APOSTLESHIP OF THE SEA
Apostleship of the Sea provides practical and pastoral support to seafarers
www.apostleshipofthesea.org.uk
MISSION TO SEAFARERS – AFRICA
The Mission to Seafarers (MTS), through its many alliances around the world, offers the seafarer a home from home, an opportunity to communicate with loved ones and rest and relaxation whilst in port. The Mission to Seafarers ensures the spiritual and physical wellbeing of seafarers, as well as assisting them with social justice issues.
www.missiontoseafarers.org.za/
SAILORS’ SOCIETY SOUTH AFRICA
The Sailors’ Society provides a personal lifeline for seafarers on board ship and when they step ashore. “Our Chaplains – the very lifeblood of our charity – are at the core of our mission and ministry to merchant seafarers.”
www.saiss.co.za/
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MARITIME RESOURCES
EQUASIS
Public access to ships data
www.equasis.org
GLOBAL SECURITY
A useful and reliable source of information on security including military
www.globalsecurity.org
HAKAI MAGAZINE
Coastal Science & Societies: Hakai Magazine explores science, society, and the environment from a coastal perspective. The magazine is funded by the Tula Foundation, which also funds the Hakai Institute, but remains editorially independent.
www.hakaimagazine.com/
HAZE GRAY & UNDERWAY
Excellent source of naval ship information
www.hazegray.org
KENYA NAVY
The official website of the Kenya Navy
https://mod.go.ke/kenya-navy/
LIGHTHOUSES
Helpful source of information and background including history and background of lighthouses and their services
https://www.hmy.com/lighthouses-guiding-ships-to-safety/
Thanks to student Carissa and Mrs Skye Olley of Fullers Library, New Hampshire, USA, for suggesting this resource.
MARITIME HISTORY, SHIPS & SHIPWRECKS
Useful site with a selection of maritime history, shipwrecks and maritime archeology
www.cruisedirect.com/Maritime_history_ships_and_shipwrecks
Thanks to Lucas for this one.
MARITIME SAFETY GUIDE NEW
This maritime safety guide condenses the many rules and regulations ensuring safety across marine waterways.
https://www.lanierlawfirm.com/maritime-safety-guide/
NAUSICAA
French National Sea Experience Centre dedicated to the relationship between mankind and the sea
www.nausicaa.fr
NIGERIAN NAVY
The official Nigerian Navy website: The origin of the Nigerian Navy could be traced to the colonial marine Department of the Royal Navy….
www.navy.mil.ng/
NSRI
The National Sea Rescue Institute of South Africa
www.nsri.org.za
SOUTH AFRICAN NAVY
The official South African Navy website
www.navy.mil.za
SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE
www.weathersa.co.za
TABLE BAY UNDERWAY SHIPPING SHIP PHOTOGRAPHERS
Thousands of colour photographs and slides for sale of a variety of ships
http://home.worldonline.co.za/~snai
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MUSEUMS & CULTURAL
DURBAN OLD COURT HOUSE MUSEUM
Durban’s oldest public building, housing two floors of exhibits including some maritime, plus a wide collection of documents, maps, photographs covering Durban and regional history including Durban Bay & Harbour. Research facilities available.
Samora Machel Street [Aliwal Street] (next to City Hall)
Tel +27 03 311 2226/7
PORT NATAL MARITIME MUSEUM
Inspiring collection of vessels and artifacts, includes Resource Centre under development and start of Durban Whaling Exhibition & Whale Watching Tour
Maritime Boulevard, Esplanade (Bay end of Samora Machel Street) [Aliwal Street], Durban
Tel +27 031 322 9598
email: Zamakhize.Mkhize@Durban.gov.za
SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME MUSEUM
Includes John Marsh Maritime Research Centre. Features an overview of shipping in Cape Town, with a collection of ship models and objects associated with shipping in Cape Town, in particular the era of mail-ships
1st Floor, Union-Castle Hose, Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Tel +27 021 405 2880
email: marsh@iziko.org.za
SOUTH AFRICAN NAVY MUSEUM
Collection of mainly naval memorabilia and artifacts
Dockyard Magazine & Storehouse, Simon’s Town Naval Base (access from St George’s Street)
Tel +27 021 787 4686 / 4635
email: museum.info@sanavy.co.za
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YACHTING RESOURCES
CRUISING CONNECTIONS
More about Southern African yachting
www.cruisingconnections.co.za
DURBAN MARINA
Marina facilities in the heart of Durban Bay
www.durbanmarina.co.za
email to information@durbanmarina.co.za
SOUTH AFRICAN SAILING
All about South African yachting including list of all yacht clubs
www.sailing.org.za
SAILING EUROPE
All about European yachting
www.sailingeurope.com
INTERSAIL CLUB
sailing Blog and site
www.intersailclub.com
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