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BUNKER REVIEW

African Marine Solutions’ (AMSOL) bunker barge, Energy, in Durban responds to the needs of the cruise and shipping industry by supplying bunkers alongside vessels.

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CONTRIBUTORS: Claire Attwood, Mark Botha, Brian Ingpen, Nkosikhona Raphael Duma, Cate Kirkland, Prof Francois Vreÿ, Terry Childs.

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FEATURES

BIRTH OF SA BUSINESS FORUM

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This year’s Black Maritime Business Forum, which convened by the South African National Department of Transport, marked the launch of the South African Maritime Buinsess Forum. Nkosikhona Raphael Duma reports back from Durban.

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Earlier this year Imraan Soomra, formerly chief financial officer at Oceana, was appointed chief executive of the company, replacing Francois Kuttle who has moved to the United States. Claire Attwood chatted to him about the company’s recent results and developments.

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Mark Botha gets to grips with the thorny issue of insurance for small scale fishers - highlighting the need to protect income and provide benefits in case of an accident resulting in disability or death.

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SUSTAINABLE MARITIME ECONOMIES FOR AFRICA

KENYA CONFERENCE

ON THE COVER IN PORT BUNKERS

BUNKER REVIEW

African Marine Solutions’ (AMSOL) bunker barge, Energy, in Durban responds to the needs of the cruise and shipping industry by supplying bunkers alongside vessels.

LNG bunker accreditation and auditing

ENGINES & PROPULSION 23 Hybrid centre to boost sustainable shipping Engine protection beyond 2020 Engine supplier reports successful year Battery powered ferries Important changes to the structure of Marine Motormen qualifications Showcasing marine innovation at Cape Town Boat Show New generation of azimuth thrusters High-speed engine broadens global supplier’s portfolio

MARITIME NEWS AFRICAN NEWS

Challenging salvage a success for Navy

Port Regulator rejects Transnet’s Tariffs

EU signs fishing deal with Guinea Bissau

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Increased profits for fishing company

Acquisition scales up ships’ agency business

Cape Town to host Antarctic Centre

LNG carriers dock at Port of Saldanha for repairs

Tank reconstruction kicks off

South African schools to pilot marine science in 2019

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Bunker quality statistics

South African world-class ship construction project aims to boost job creation

Francois Vrey highlights the contributions of academics in the fight against piracy along the African coast. He maintains that the interface between scholars and policy makers needs to function optimally to address such issues practically.

Brian Ingpen notes the centenary celebration of the end of World War I and tours the ocean battlefields in his column this issue.

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The time is ticking on 2020

How much OPL business can offshore bunkering in Algoa Bay sustain?

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THROUGH THE LENS

Hosting one of the biggest maritime conference on the continent, Kenya recently welcomed thousands of delegates from around the world to debate and discuss the way forward for the Blue Economy in Africa.

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BUNKER REVIEW

New tugs in the pipeline for Mauritius Ports Authority

South African province turns to Egypt to grow its aquaculture industry

The cover features the African Marine Solution’s (AMSOL) bunker barge Energy delivering bunkers to the MSC Musica in the Port of Durban at the end of November.

Employing a workforce of 110, AMSOL’s bunker barge fleet operates in the busy ports of Durban and Richard’s Bay and remains a thriving as well as dynamic workplace for seafarers.

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PEOPLE AND EVENTS ADDRESSING EMERGENCY RESPONSE

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Following on successful workshops held previously in Walvis Bay (Namibia), Port Louis (Mauritius) and Richards Bay (South Africa), African Marine Solutions AMSOL bought their expertise to clients and partners in Cape Town in November when they hosted a two-day Marine Emergency Response and Salvage Seminar.

NEWS 47 Cape Town International Boat Show Appointment PE Port Festival Fishing Seminar launches fund Practical training opportunities for bursars Celebrating a 15 year milestone

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GREEN MARINE NEWS AND UPDATES 53 Seafood consumer survey confirms conservation desires A plan for better ship pollution prevention in Africa Fight against illegal fishing and plastic waste in Africa given a financial boost Strengthening oil spill response in East Africa Seychelles launches World’s First Sovereign Blue Bond

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OFFSHORE NEWS 40 Licencing kicks off in Ghana Tullow weighs in on Ghana opportunities Ghana Oil governance summit Light at the end of the tunnel for the off shore rig fleet Middle East subsea offshore contract sup ports growth Angola and DRC tighten relations on oil

Comments from the editor

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Putting this last issue to bed without being physically present in Nairobi, Kenya during November resulted in a serious case of FOMO. Hats off to the organisers and sponsors of the Sustainable Blue Economy Conference (SEBC) that was held towards the end of November.

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quick glance at the Twitter and Facebook feeds from the conference as well as an excellent website shows extreme attention to detail. In South Africa the 2012 South African Maritime International Conference (SAMIC) set a bar for local conferences, but the SEBC has raised that bar for the continent and, indeed, international conference organisers.

We have pieced together a report from the conference on page 08 of this issue, but strongly recommend that you visit their social media platforms and website to get a more holistic understanding of what was discussed and achieved.

One hopes that it will translate into a renewed vigour for African states to pursue the 2050 AIM Strategy (Africa Integrated Maritime Strategy). One may be forgiven for believing that the idea has fallen a little flat. Interestingly, however, the African Union released a call for consultancy services for the development of an African Union Blue Economy Strategy.

The tender closed at the beginning of December, but called for a consultant to review relevant reports and work undertaken thus far in the AU; review the state of implementation of the 2050 AIM Strategy; review challenges in implementing AIM as well as the Lome Charter; make recommendations on resources and propose a robust monitoring and evaluation mechanism.

With an expected 66-day turnaround time as well as stipulated fixed sum of US$ 35,000 for the selected consultant, it’s a fairly tall order considering the scope of the brief and the number of countries with Blue Economic strategies of varying degrees of success in place.

It is an interesting project, however, and one that someone with knowledge of the continent’s maritime

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sectors as well as a good network would be well placed to deliver. Given the underlying ambitions of the AU’s 2050 AIM Strategy, one can only hope that the successful bidder is from the continent.

And while the continent looks forward to 2050, we are concentrating our efforts on 2019’s publishing schedule and our media platforms. The format of the magazine is due for a facelift next year as we move the day-to-day news items to our digital platforms and use the print magazine to focus on more indepth issues, themes and analysis. This means that the print edition will have a longer shelf-life, while our digital platforms will cater for the breaking news which will be archived for reference.

In addition, our weekly newsletter will be split into two different emailed editions with one focusing soley on news and the other on tenders and opportunities. Our Tender update has proved incredibly popular this year with hundreds of opportunities being made available to the industry. Next year this email will be delivered twice a week to help ensure subscribers meet tender deadlines as well as schedule compulsory briefings.

Surviving in today’s media environment is tough especially within the niche markets, but our objective is to remain relevant amid a sea of citizen reporting and a desire for immediacy.

With this in mind, it is our aim to help develop local maritime media talent to help promote a more refined, analytical and knowledgeable African maritime message.

As we plan for the future, however, we note with dismay that the renowned maritime publication, Fairplay published its last print edition in December after 135 years of publishing.

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A new 120 ton Goliath Crane will be installed by August 2019 in readiness for the Hydrographic Capability Project.

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Preparations have been under way since December,2017, and SAS will build the vessel with the help of various subcontractors who will integrate various systems into the ship.

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The maritime community will surely understand the concept of being keelhauled and we have reinstated the practice, which was allegedly instituted by the British Navy as a way of “severely rebuking a subordinate”. But at the same time we will also applaud those individuals and companies in recognition of significant achievements.

Applaud [BRAVO ZULU] Plans are underway for South Africa and Kenya to introduce a 10year multiple entry visa for business people to ease the movement between the two countries. It is envisaged the the two countries will eventually become visa-free.

Keelhauled The African administrations that have yet to sign MARPOL Annex VI and those who have not yet communicated their plans to implement it.

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“There is an absence of a common structure and a united voice in the maritime business community. Existing associations have a history that dates back to pre-democratisation of the South African society in 1994. Because of their history, many of the existing associations, although defined, do not fully represent the South African diversity in their membership.” Said Kgomotso Selokane.

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“I think we lost an opportunity to establish a structure to organise ourselves as black people to demonstrate our capacity to become formidable players in the maritime sector unapologetically.” said Sam Zungu, Principal of the Umfolozi Vocational and Technical College.

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“We are now working with the private sector, especially the banks, to establish common understanding of funding maritime sector operations. We believe that in terms of policy, with the existence of the CMTP, we are on the right track to engage the private sector and provide certainty in terms of policy direction.”

Said Tsepiso Mashiloane, DoT’s Director for Maritime Industry Development.

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“I don’t think there is a lack of intent from either of the three parties: government, labour or business. If the three parties can learn to trust each other, a lot can be achieved. We are very encouraged by the President’s Investment Conference (held over three days in Sandton in October). The conference was very positive. There was a real sense that it’s time to do things differently; there’s a new momentum in the country.” Said Imraan Soomra, Chief Executive of Oceana.

global warming and other related environmental issues.” Said Dr Dakuku Peterside, Director General of NIMASA.

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“It’s a diverse and experienced team that ensures we are able to manage high risk operations involving the transfer of fuels between vessels.” Said AMSOL’s Business Unit Manager Gerad Singh.

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“If CDC seeks to enter an already saturated and struggling market sector, with privileged operating funding, facilities and tacit exclusive support of a national strategic player (TNPA), it will boldly defeat the greater intent of Operation Phakisa to grow the economy and create employment.” Said one industry source.

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“This is more than what is required under the SAMSA Code, because we see the value of exposing our students to additional types of welding providing them with a better result and employers with a more experienced engineer.” Said Leon Mouton of SSTG.

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“This 6.27 percent decrease of tariffs will result in a reduction of approximately R1,1bn in terms of revenue for the TNPA.” Said Shulami Qalinge, Chief Executive of the TNPA.

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“As a maritime nation, we cannot afford not to comply with the IMO standard which will also do a lot in mitigating

“The industry and the economy of South Africa got more than what they bargained for in this announcement. Due to the decision of the Ports Regulator, consumers should not expect massive spikes in the value-chain within the shipping industry.” Said Selma Schwartz-Clausen, senior manager for industry development at the South African Maritime Safety Authority.

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The Marine Police and Railways Unit of the Ghana Police Service, has taken delivery of a retrofitted marine patrol boat built by Benlex Engineering and Marine Systems to aid its sea patrol activities. The patrol boat belonging to the Marine Police unit, had been dysfunctional for some time and the CEO of Vision 2000, chose to sponsor the repair works.

Simon’s Town, South Africa recently unveiled their new Penguin Crossings as an initiative aimed at highlighting the seaside town’s quirks and its most famous residents. The Simons Town Business Association said they had been inspired by some of the examples from around the world.

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“The importance of the legislation is that the vessel to be built will become an indispensable tool and part to realise our national goals as South Africa is essentially a maritime nation.” Said Defence minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.

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“The geographic positioning of Saldanha bodes well for vessels transiting the West Coast area. At the same time, we are in the midst of a period of major expansion within the oil and gas sector amongst others. It is encouraging that International partners see Saldanha as the port of choice to undertake repairs for their LNG vessels.” Said Saldanha Port Manager, Vernal Jones.

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“This visit has been an eye opener.

We envision exactly this type of approach in KwaZulu-Natal as we seek to grow our aquaculture sector. Aquaculture has been practiced for decades in Egypt which has made this country the largest fish producer in Africa.” Said MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Sihle Zikalala.

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“We see opportunities for Tullow right across the acreage that is available, and we will be making a case to government that we have the skills, expertise, knowledge and history of success to make another major exploration impact in Ghana.” Said Managing Director of Tullow Ghana, Kweku Awotwi.

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“The good news is that rig demand during the forecast period that runs through September 2019 will improve substantially for both jackups and floating rigs, although the increases will not begin to accelerate until late in the forecast period.” Writes Terry Childs, Head of RigLogix.

“Helicopters are critical to salvage and we need to take their availability into account. We are vulnerable along the coast from an air support perspective.” Said Dave Murray, Business Unit Manager, Offshore Marine Services at AMSOL.

“The Department of Transport is working with the National Treasury to create a Public Private Partnership for the establishment of tugs around the South African coastline. There is a requirement to test the market first to see if there is any interest from the private sector.” Said Captain Ravi Naicker from the South African Maritime Safety Authority.

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“We want to make sure that Nelson Mandela Bay becomes the first city in Africa to reach zero plastic waste by 2021 and the local municipal government has committed to the target.” Said Sustainable Seas Trust CEO, Dr Anthony Ribbink.

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The blue bond, which is part of an initiative that combines public and private investment to mobilise resources for empowering local communities and businesses, will greatly assist Seychelles in achieving a transition to sustainable fisheries and safeguarding our oceans while we sustainably develop our blue economy.” Said Vincent Meriton, Vice-President of the Republic of Seychelles.

According to the South African Maritime Safety Authority’s 2017/18 Annual Report, 63 percent its audit findings have not been resolved and closed by management.

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SEAFARER CERTIFICATES Competency (Deck & Engine) Ratings Qualifications STCW I/10 Endorse Radio Certificates Small Vessel CoC Seafarer Record Books

A total of 14,160 certificates were issued by the Registrar of Seafarers.

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“This survey shows that consumers really do care about the oceans, but with so much confusion about how consumers can help, it’s more important than ever to cut through the clutter and deliver an easy way for people to choose sustainable seafood.” Said Head of Marketing for the Marine Stewardship Council, Richard Stobart.

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CUSTOMER QUERIES According to the South African Maritime Safety Authority’s 2017/18 Annual Report, SAMSA has managed to attend to 100 percent of all registered customer queries.

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5% MULTIPLE PORT POSTS The Tanzania Ports Authority published a call for applicants to fill 71 vacant posts in November. 1.

All applicants had to be Citizens of Tanzania with an age not above 50 years for positions of Directors and Managers and not above 45 years for other positions.

MARINE PROTECTED AREAS The Department of Environmental Affairs announced at the end of October that the Cabinet had approved a network of 20 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) that are representative of South Africa’s rich coastal and ocean biodiversity. This will increase the ocean protection within the South African Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) to five percent.

MARITIME SECURITY The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will audit security in Mozambique until December this year to verify compliance with international treaties in this regard.

IMO experts will assess safety in maritime transport, in the country’s ports and at sea crossing points.

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Charting the Course

NEW FORUM AIMS FOR

INCLUSIVITY

Some debate ensued at the recent Black Maritime Business Seminar over the name and objectives of a proposed new maritime forum. While many believed the focus needed to be on establishing a black maritime business forum, others mitigated that, as a global business, the new entity needed to address the South African maritime business landscape more holistically. Maritime Review Africa’s Durban correspondent, Nkosikhona Raphael Duma attended and files this report.

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his year’s Black Maritime Business Forum, which was convened by the South African National Department of Transport (DoT) marked the launch of the South African Maritime Business Forum (SAMBF).

About 200 black business people in the maritime sector attended the second annual seminar held in Durban towards the end of October where the six professionals behind the establishment introduced their brainchild.

Kgomotso Selokane, Kgomotso Mogale, Vincent Zikhali, Fulu Mphuti, Lusanda Fibi and Kamalesh Naidoo responded to the call for volunteers to assist in the establishment of a united front of maritime sector players that had been made by the DoT. The volunteers developed and worked on the SAMBF concept since May 2018.

The DoT, under the stewardship of Dumisani Ntuli, Acting Deputy Director-General: Maritime, had encouraged maritime sector professionals to establish a united front, following the cries echoed at last year’s seminar that the country’s maritime industry was organisationally fragmented and operated in silos.

Delegates at this year’s seminar were enthusiastic about the establishment of the forum and signed up as inaugural members. Kgomotso Selokane, chairperson of the newly established forum proclaimed that the aim of the SAMBF was to be a platform and

“There is an absence of a common structure and a united voice in the maritime business community.

Existing associations have a history that dates back to pre-democratisation of the South African society in 1994. Because of their history, many of the existing associations do not fully represent the South African diversity in their membership.”

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mouthpiece of South African maritime businesses.

“There is an absence of a common structure and a united voice in the maritime business community. Existing associations have a history that dates back to pre-democratisation of the South African society in 1994. Because of their history, many of the existing associations, although defined, do not fully represent the South African diversity in their membership.”

Selokane said this had resulted in the marginalisation of local maritime businesses and “loss of any role in the maritime space, both onshore and offshore.”

She claimed that key sectors such as freight forwarding, shipping services, stevedoring, salvage services, bunkering services and seafaring were controlled by interests that were foreign to South Africa.

Selokane proclaimed that the SAMBF supported the Comprehensive Maritime Transport Policy (CMTP) as well as National Development Plan (NDP) which “aimed to grow and ensure broadened participation of local entrepreneurs in the local shipping industry.”

“We are encouraged by the fact that our country now has a policy which adequately articulates the challenges and opportunities we have in the maritime space,” she said in noting the content of the CMTP. Members of the newly established forum adopted a Charter in which they agreed that the SAMBF would work to ensure the representation of all the main sectors that form the South African maritime sector.

Members of the SAMBF adopted the Charter under principles of community, collaboration, concentration and connection and resolved on the following objectives:

To facilitate and promote the entry

of South Africans into the Maritime industry;

To facilitate and provide education and/or training to South Africans within the Maritime industry;

To create awareness around the

issues facing the entry of South Africans into the Maritime industry sectors;

To promote or oppose any legislative change(s) in relation to South Africans operating within the maritime industry; and

To provide an opportunity for South Africans to solve issues facing the maritime industry.

A naming game

The naming of the forum was not without controversy or surprise, however, as some participants remarked that they had expected the formation of the “Black Maritime Business Forum”. Sam Zungu, Principal of the Umfolozi Vocational and Technical College which offers maritime training and skills development programmes, was among the strongest critics.

Zungu said: “I express my displeasure with the name South African Maritime Business Forum instead of Black Maritime Business Forum because, when we got the invitation to attend the seminar, we were given an impression that we were going find ways of dealing with the inequalities that exist in the maritime sector. Even the seminar programme stated the name: Black Maritime Business Forum.

“I think we lost an opportunity to establish a structure to organise ourselves as black people to demonstrate our capacity to become formidable players in the maritime sector unapologetically,” said Zungu.

“The elimination of the word Black in the SAMBF defeats the purpose of this gathering. We can’t change the fact that we are black and the history that, due to our skin colour, we have been suppressed. We can’t change that, because of our skin colour and history, we are not in control of many sectors of the country’s economy.

“We need to understand that we cannot keep on compromising our blackness so that we can be accommodative and generic. We need to have

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a platform to enhance the voice of black businesspeople in the maritime sector. The name SAMBF would limit the voice of black people in the way that Black Maritime Business Forum cannot. We have regressed,” added Zungu.

However, Selokane responded and said it was not only black businesses that were suffering in the maritime sector, but South African businesses in general were struggling against the powers of multi-national companies.

Aiming for inclusivity

“The maritime industry is a global one in which we engage with a multitude of organisations from many countries. When we engage in international platforms, we engage as South Africans and not on the basis of our race.

The fact is we need to have a united front of South African companies through which we can lobby for deals and opportunities that benefit the local maritime sector,” said Selokane.

“We have seen that organisations that prioritise a specific demography or pursue a racial agenda in the business sector do not necessarily get support locally and internationally. It is in the interest of black businesses to pursue a much more inclusive maritime business sector.

“By strengthening the SAMBF, we can lobby for trade skills impartation to small and medium enterprises from businesses that have been in the sector for an elongated period,” said Selokane “Nonetheless, the SAMBF would ensure that the interests of the majority are not suppressed by the interests of the minority,” Selokane said.

Government support

Dumisani Ntuli, said government welcomed the SAMBF. “The creation of the SAMBF opens a very important chapter in the country’s maritime sector. This indicates that the challenges of fragmentation which engulf the sector may be eventually dealt with,” he said.

“While we cannot and do not intend on dictating to businesses how they must operate, our duty is to facilitate a conducive environment for businesses to operate. Businesses resolved to establish the SAMBF, which appears to be a well-considered independent structure. We can only welcome the forum, and hope to establish a progressive working relationship,” Ntuli said.

The DoT also sought to update attendants on the progress made since last year’s Pretoria seminar.

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“We have seen that organisations that prioritise a specific demography or pursue a racial agenda in the business sector do not necessarily get support locally and internationally. It is in the interest of black businesses to pursue a much more inclusive maritime business sector.

By strengthening the SAMBF, we can lobby for trade skills impartation to small and medium enterprises from businesses that have been in the sector for an elongated period.”

Tsepiso Mashiloane, DoT’s Director for Maritime Industry Development, highlighted that challenges raised by the industry’s black businesses included poor access to funding/ finance; lack or poor access to incentives; lack or poor access to incubation programmes; intense legislation and regulations among others.

Mashiloane said this year’s seminar aimed to ensure the deepened and better understanding of the Comprehensive Maritime Transport Policy (CMTP); identification of business opportunities for South Africans in maritime transport; enabled access to funding or financing; ensure industry representation, coordination as well as participation of black maritime sector players.

“There is now willingness to finance maritime sector operations by financing institutions,” she said highlighting the recent financing of the Linsen Nambi deal.

“Our view as government is that since last year, we have moved from the question of whether or not finance is available to the question of how businesses can access finance. To this effect, we take cognizance of the necessity to organise a further knowledge sharing gathering for maritime sector businesses to equip them with information of how to get finance for their operations,” added Mashiloane.

“We are now working with the private sector, especially the banks, to establish common understanding of funding maritime sector operations.

We believe that in terms of policy, with the existence of the CMTP, we are on the right track to engage the private sector and provide certainty in terms of policy direction,” said Mashiloane.

Mashiloane further announced that the DoT was working towards developing a “Single Window Information Access System” to assist black maritime sector businesses in accessing incubation programmes.

Expert witness

The DoT also assembled a panel comprising of representatives from the South African Maritime Safety Authority, Ports Regulator of South Africa, the Industrial Development Corporation, Department of Public

Works and Boat Export Council of South Africa who engaged in a knowledge session.

One of the seminar participants, Thuso Mhlambi, founder of Linsen Nambi – South Africa’s first black shipowning company, expressed enthusiasm about the event saying that, while his company did not participate at last year’s seminar, it had benefited from the issues raised and resolutions agreed upon.

“While we recognise our role in building Linsen Nambi to be what it is today, we are very much aware of the role of government through the IDC and black maritime business professionals that had played the role in lobbying for access to opportunities that businesses such as ours have today,” said Mhlambi.

Moving forward

Mashiloane revealed that the next Black Maritime Business Seminar, which is expected to take place in October 2019, will “activate an action plan to support South African businesses in the maritime sector”.

She further indicated that this plan will be developed from strategic objectives developed in consultation with maritime industry players. The Action Plan will be implemented to 2021 when the last Black Maritime Business Seminar is expected to take place in its current format.

In response to questions by the Maritime Review, post the seminar, Glory Semenya – Deputy Director of Maritime Industry Development at the DoT, said: “Unfortunately, we cannot reveal further information on the action plan or confirm any targets as we are still at a consultation stage and expect final resolutions on the Action Plan to be pronounced at next year’s seminar.”

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he Statement of Intent reads; “The private sector should step in to bridge the financing gap.

Governments should offer the right incentives by designing policy mechanisms to encourage new and sustainable marine activities to succeed and by populating a pipeline of projects for willing investors, including small and medium enterprises.

“The private sector, in turn, can strengthen its social and environmental corporate responsibility in part through the development of knowledge and understanding of the value of the blue economy.”

An African commitment

Speaking at the conference, The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) as well as head of the Association of African Maritime Administrations (AAMA), Dr Dakuku Peterside stated that it was high time Africans took advantage of the continent’s enormous maritime potential to develop their countries.

“It is common knowledge that among all the continents, Africa can be termed the biggest Island, and so if countries of the region can sustainably harness the blue economy it is sure that a large percentage of poverty level in the continent of Africa would have been tackled,” he said.

Dakuku stated, “All these objectives assigned to us by Africa Maritime Transport Charter put AAMA in a unique position to fully mobilise players in the maritime domain for optimisation of the potentials of Africa’s Blue Economy.

“We have already taken a number of steps to realise these goals as set out in our various works and activities. In our past four conferences, we focused on the preservation and protection of the Marine Environment, and are committed to driving these beyond the Sustainable Blue Economy conference, for the simple reason that there cannot be actual sustainability irrespective of the economic benefits without consideration for the health of the Seas and Oceans.

“The Blue Economy concept is perhaps the greatest sectoral shift

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that has capacity to unleash the growth potential of our Continent. It is thus imperative that our approach to tapping the potentials of this new sector is coordinated and accelerated.

She disclosed that in the next 12 months, Namibia would be investing a minimum of $5 million towards marine research in order to advance economic inclusivity.

“Finally, as a continental body, the Association of African Maritime Administrations (AAMA) is committed to working with African Union (AU) Commission and other institutions to deepen the attainment of the Blue Economy goals for the economic prosperity of our nations and the continent.”

In his remarks, President of Seychelles Danny Faure committed to promoting the role of women in the blue economy in an effort to remain inclusive. He also said his country would work on establishing a pan African shipping line.

Speaking at a side event organised by the African Union in collaboration with the United Nations-Economic Commission for Africa (UN-ECA, the African Union Commissioner for Trade and Industry, HE Amb Albert Muchanga pointed out the need to improve trade infrastructure including ports, ships, shipping services and skills which will boost intra Africa trade especially through the Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA) - one of the flagships projects of Agenda 2063.

The Foreign Affairs Cabinet Administrative Secretary Ababu Namwamba highlighted the importance of using the oceans sustainably in order to reap the benefits for current and future generations and commended the Chairperson African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, for designating Danny Faure, the president of Seychelles as the Maritime Champion of the African Union.

Chairman of the African Union (AU), President Paul Kigame of Rwanda, said the union was committed to the growth of the blue economy in the continent. Kigame said member-states had shown commitment towards sustainable use of the ocean and AU would continue to formulate policies that would engender the development of Africa’s ocean economy.

The Prime Minister of Namibia, Saara Kuugongelwa, said that the Namibian government is committed to developing an integrated blue economy policy geared towards protecting the marine environment of the Southern African country. Kuugongelwa said Namibia had a special fisheries observers’ institution, which puts the country among the leaders in sustainable fisheries management.

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Sustainable energy, mineral resources and innovative industries.

Other African leaders in attendance included the President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta; President of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohammed; President of Tanzania, John Magufuli; President of Zanzibar, Ali Mohamed Shein; President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni; and President of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi. The Governments of Canada and Japan who are co-hosting the conference were represented by their top cabinet ministers.

Also in attendance was the newly re-elected Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Kitack Lim, the Canadian Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, and several other notable world maritime stakeholders.

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The wealth of marine resources in the oceans and seas surrounding the African Continent has the potential to be a key driver for the development of Africa’s Blue Economy but greater investment and capacity building will be critical to advancing the sustainable development of Africa’s deep seabed resources.

This was the key message at a sideevent organised by the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in partnership with the African Mineral Development Centre (AMDC) of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA).

High-level delegates gathered at the event to discuss the joint Voluntary Commitment made by ISA and AMDC at the UN Oceans Conference in New York in 2017 (#OceanAction16374), to support Africa’s Blue Economy.

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“The Blue Economy concept is perhaps the greatest sectoral shift that has capacity to unleash the growth potential of our Continent. It is thus imperative that our approach to tapping the potentials of this new sector is coordinated and accelerated.”

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translated into a two-year project, entitled the ‘Africa Deep-seabed Resources Project,’ which will be led by ISA, and implemented in partnership with the Africa Union and UNECA, in close cooperation with all African states.

The Government of Norway has also recently pledged its support for this project through a grant of $500,000.

In his statement, Nikolai Astrup, Minister of International Development, Norway highlighted the importance of capacity-building to advance the sustainable development of mineral resources. “It is of vital importance that all States can exercise their rights and fulfill their abilities under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea,” he said. “I hope this initiative will foster new ideas and the Blue Economy in Africa.”

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TOP: President Uhuru Kenyatta on arrival for the second day of the Sustainable Blue Economy Conference in Kenya.

CENTRE: Commander Tsietsi Mokhele of Elekhom Group addresses delegates in the Sustainable Energy and Mineral Resources side event.

ABOVE: Participants in the “Integrating Women into the maritime industry” side event.

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contracts from ISA, due to the key challenges that need to be overcome by many developing countries.

“The sustainable development of deep seabed minerals could significantly contribute to leveraging the Blue Economy for all nations, particularly for developing countries but this will require addressing specific challenges in relation to technology, data and information,” said Lodge.

“The benefits for African countries of strengthening their engagement in the activities undertaken in the international seabed area cannot be disputed.

For this reason, I expect that the implementation of our Voluntary Commitment will contribute significantly to the regional and national development objectives set out by our Member States, especially in the context of the African Decade of Seas and Oceans,” he added.

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Peter Thomson, UN Special Envoy for the Ocean noted that this is a critical time for the sustainable development of the international seabed area. “The Africa Deep Seabed Resources project is exactly the sort of thing we’ve been calling for,” he said. “Congratulations to Norway, the International Seabed Authority and the African Mineral Development Centre for getting it right.”

In her remarks, Vera Songwe, Executive Secretary, of UNECA added, “This partnership with the International Seabed Authority is important for us to enable African states to understand the potential benefits associated with this new industry, as well as ensuring the protection of the marine environment.”

As part of this project, five regional workshops will be held across the African continent. The first was held in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, last month, and received strong representation from African countries, as well as national and international experts, and international organisations.

The outcomes will provide input into

the development of regional strategies to help African States fully benefit from their Blue Economies, particularly regarding increased participation in deep seabed activities.

An important platform

The conference was an important platform for strategic deliberations on promoting the productivity, inclusivity and the sustainability aspects of the resources of a sustainable blue economy in an integrated, balanced and holistic manner.

With consistent messages throughout the conference, participants acknowledged the critical role that oceans, seas, lakes and rivers play in the success of the UN Agenda 2030 and the SDGs. At the same time, they expressed concern on the negative impact of human activities on the viability of these resources and the survival of the life they support.

Governments were encouraged to determine the value of their respective country’s Ocean resources to inform sustainability of blue economy and adopt precautionary principles in the management of ocean resources where information for definitive decision- making may be insufficient.

A total of 64 side events were organized by governments, private sector and civil society organizations. 54 of the Side events were held in KICC and 6 in hotels in the vicinity and 4 were held at the University of Nairobi. This included side events on inclusion of youth, women and diaspora in blue economy.

The side events addressed various aspects of the blue economy and were structured around the thematic areas of the conference. One of the key messages in these events was the need to involve all stakeholders in planning and execution of blue economy policies and action plans.

For more information and reports on the conference, visit www.blueeconomyconference.go.ke.

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THROUGH THE FISH-EYE LENS

A wide-angle perspective on commercial fishing

TALKING: growth, diversification

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arlier this year, Imraan Soomra, formerly chief financial officer of Oceana, was appointed chief executive of the fishing company, replacing Francois Kuttel who has moved to the United States. Claire Attwood chatted to Imraan about the company’s exceptional set of results and what the future holds for Oceana.

Claire Attwood (CA): You’ve been with Oceana since 2013. What attracted you to the fishing industry and what do you like about it?

Imraan Soomra (SI): The fishing industry is more dynamic than any business I’ve been in, simply because it’s inconsistent. It’s difficult to predict too far ahead what’s coming around the corner. If you’re on the harvesting side of the fish protein space, then you’re inherently in a volatile space.

That doesn’t necessarily mean a high degree of uncertainty; it just means a high degree of change. You have to be used to it and you plan around it.

I also think that Oceana is truly a business that offers massive opportunity for its stakeholders and that’s why I’m excited to be here.

CA: Oceana’s latest set of results were very impressive (see sidebar).

What were the highlights?

IS: It has been a good year for us, particularly after a disappointing 2017. What we were really pleased about is the turnaround in most of our businesses. If you look at our African operations, our brand Lucky Star has done particularly well and shown very good growth, outperforming its peers in the FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) space.

We’ve focused on the brand being very affordable and we’ve focused on ensuring supply. Utilising fish from geographies outside South African has helped to maintain a very steady supply for what has been strong consumer demand.

This year, almost 90 percent of canned fish volumes were from fish caught outside of South Africa. That talks to consistency in supply for the Lucky Star brand, but it’s also secured jobs. We could have outsourced the canning (of Lucky Star) to Thailand, but our desire to keep jobs in South Africa was one of

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the reasons why we brought it here.

In South Africa the industrial fish sector has also performed very well.

We had a fantastic start to the season.

It slowed down a bit during June and July and at that stage we were of the view that we might have a disappointing season, but industrial fish came on quite nicely towards the end of the financial year, and we’re pleased with that segment’s performance.

On the hake and horse mackerel front, hake landings have been positive and there’s good demand for white fish, particularly in Europe. With horse mackerel, the (midwater trawler) Desert Diamond has had a good return to form.

Overall, the outlook for our African business remains positive.

In the United States, we’re very pleased with the 800-odd million fish we’ve landed. (Oceana’s fishing partner Westbank and Daybrook Fisheries achieved a record catch in the 2018 Gulf menhaden fishing season which runs from April to the end of October.)

Q: Where do the imported pilchards come from?

IS: At the moment the fish is coming primarily from Mauritania and Morocco.

Q: Are those sustainable fisheries?

IS: The Moroccan TAC is in excess of 400,000 tonnes. And Mauritania is also a good resource. I think they are both well-managed fisheries. We have looked at global supply of pilchards and we think there’s still capacity for us to grow volumes.

We produce around 9 million cartons a year. We think 12 or 13 million cartons is attainable, with global supply. It does come with the volatility of fishing, but it is very plausible to

A wide-angle perspective on commercial fishing

Oceana’s results impress Shortly after Oceana formally celebrated its 100-year anniversary in November, the company released a strong set of results for the year ended 30 September 2018.

Operating profit increased by 24 percent to R1,234 million (R995 million in 2017). Profit from Oceana’s African operations increased by 35 percent, largely as a result of increased sales of canned fish; good catches of hake and horse mackerel, and a favourable movement in net foreign exchange.

The company’s investment in the United States’ Gulf menhaden fishery realised a five percent improvement in operating profit, but supply those numbers. Brazil also has a very big pilchard resource. They’re at a cyclical low at the moment, so they’re competing with us in purchasing Moroccan fish. But there’s plenty of global supply to feed the ambition of growth.

CA: Are you still struggling to catch anchovy?

IS: The challenge with anchovy and redeye, in the tough years, is that they swim in the midwater (and are unavailable to fishing fleet). But in the last few years we’ve landed consistently.

In South Africa, the consistency of landings is an issue, but the demand for fishmeal and oil is a separate matter entirely – there’s long-term demand curves in place for that. So, in both Angola and the United States, where you’ve got a biomass that’s a lot more consistent from a landings point of view, investments make sense.

Which is why we went into the US (with the purchase in 2015 of Daybrook Fisheries). Because, unlike in South Africa, even in poor catch years, there you’ve got a consistency of landings that is unparalleled.

CA: What is your investment in Angola?

IS: We fish for sardinella out of our factory in Tômbwa. The Angolan sardinella resource actually has delivered a higher oil content than Menhaden. We can process up to 60,000 to 70,000 tonnes per season, which is two to three times the capacity of the Hout Bay plant.

CA: Is fish oil becoming more important for Oceana or is it just that you’ve got the American investment that is geared towards the oil market?

the cold storage division had a disappointing year.

Sales volumes of canned fish increased to 8.8 million cartons (compared with 7.9 million cartons in 2017).

Although catches of industrial fish were good in South Africa, production of the Oceana Group’s fishmeal plants was down because of lower catch rates in Angola. Record catches of Gulf menhaden were achieved in the 2018 fishing season, but profit margins for Oceana’s Daybrook Fisheries investment were affected by an eight percent decline in average fish oil prices year on year.

IS: In the fishmeal and oil space, the businesses that have superior margins do so because they harvest fish that have a high oil content. Fish oil goes primarily into aquaculture.

Oil in salmon farming, for example, is massive because the oil has the Omega 3s (essential fatty acids) and that’s critical to the feed mix of farmed fish. That’s why it’s a good business to be in, because aquaculture is growing.

We’re a little bit disappointed with the oil yield out of Daybrook. It’s not yet at historical levels, but with the good landings and some of the investments we made in the plant in the off-season, we’ve seen a very good result from Daybrook.

CA: Are you doing anything different with horse mackerel in Namibia? I know that the industry there has started to change from a freeze-atsea model.

IS: For now Oceana is following the same sort of model (freezing at sea). There has been a call from the minister (of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Bernhard Esau) to invest in land-based facilities. The truth is, we would invest tomorrow, if we had certainty of tenure. It’s a good resource in Namibia. It is sustainable, but for any investment to be viable you need to know you’ve got the rights for a reasonably long time period of time.

Unlike in South Africa where you’re allocated a percentage of the TAC, in Namibia the quantity allocated to you can be changed at the minister’s discretion.

CA: One of the biggest issues in South African fisheries right now is the establishment of the smallscale fishery. That impacts Oceana more than any other large fishing company in South Africa. What role can Oceana play in the development of the small-scale fishery?

THROUGH THE FISH-EYE LENS Whereas Oceana’s Namibian vessels experienced a tough year in the horse mackerel fishery, owing to variable catch rates and small fish size, in South Africa the catch rates of the midwater trawler Desert Diamond improved. Strong market demand and good prices for South African horse mackerel (which is typically larger than the horse mackerel caught in Namibia) contributed to a strong performance from the company’s midwater trawl division.

Good catch rates, a larger size mix and strong demand from Europe also made for a good year for Oceana’s hake division. Its squid business reported a fourth consecutive year of strong results, reflecting good catches and strong demand, also from Europe.

IS: We believe it is appropriate for business and government to have a discussion about the small-scale fishery and the transfer of rights to small-scale fishers. We would like to see a solution that is acceptable to government and palatable to labour, because the development of the small-scale fishery should not lead to a loss of jobs. It should also put small-scale fishers in a position where they are able to extract value from the resource.

CA: Can this be done?

IS: Yes. I don’t think there is a lack of intent from either of the three parties: government, labour or business. If the three parties can learn to trust each other, a lot can be achieved. We are very encouraged by the President’s Investment Conference (held over three days in Sandton in October).

The conference was very positive.

There was a real sense that it’s time to do things differently; there’s a new momentum in the country.

CA: What’s next for Oceana?

IS: The vision is to continue to grow, but responsibly so. We did the Daybrook deal and it was a big acquisition, but we believe it has resulted in incremental returns to our shareholders and at the same time there are plenty of opportunities to extract further organic growth.

We’re not under pressure to look at further acquisitions, but it certainly remains within our ambitions. Are we looking at diversification? Yes. Are we looking at geographic diversification? Definitely. Would I like to see an aquaculture element to this business? Yes, without doubt.

In the next five years I suspect we are going to make an aquaculture investment.

Claire Attwood is a writer and editor with a special interest in fisheries. She works with a number of fishing companies and consults to the South African Deep Sea Trawl Industry Association, SADSTIA. She writes in her personal capacity.

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ndries’ story is not unique as almost all Small Scale Fisher families who have lost their precious breadwinners at sea experience the same ordeal. For decades leaders in fishing communities have been arguing that fishers involved in accidents at sea ought to receive similar benefits applicable to road users covered by the Road Accidents Fund Act.

Mark Botha is a lecturer at the University of the Western Cape and a PhD Candidate at University of Cape Town. His PhD research focuses on the Small-Scale Fisheries (SSF) sector with special emphasis on collective ownership and SSF value chain.

Fishers argue that they too use fuel for their motorised vessels. As such; they should enjoy the same benefits as road users. In exploring either broadening the scope of the road accidents fund to include seafarers or to create a

On 9 April this year a well-known community fisher from Hondeklipbaai, Andries Klaase (commonly known as Meno or Mannetjies) lost his life at sea. Sadly, there was no financial compensation for his family who, over and above having to deal with the sorrow of losing a loved one, also had to deal with the added burden of sourcing funds for his burial. Moreover, as Andries was the family breadwinner who had to deal with the financial burdens of daily life, the Klaase family are today struggling to meet their daily needs. sea accidents fund from the fuel levy it became evident that it would entail a lengthy legal process.

Notwithstanding this, the South African Maritime Safety Authority

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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Death is to be presumed within seven days after the accident if: (a) having regard to an affidavit by a person acquainted with the facts of the matter, it is probable that the seaman has died as a result of the accident; and (b) the Authority has confirmed that the relevant statutory casualty report has been lodged.

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Payable not later than 14 days after death or presumed death, as the case may be. If any of these time periods cannot be complied with, the Authority is to be notified in writing stating the reasons for the non-compliance.

Actual funeral expenses up to a maximum of R6,000

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Permanent total disablement

R100,000 lump sum, less the sum of any benefits received under items 3 and 4

Payable upon declaration of disablement by a medical practitioner.

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Payable upon declaration of disablement by a medical practitioner. Benefits may be excluded in respect of disablement that lasts for three days or less.

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(SAMSA) developed draft regulations in 2005 to provide financial security for loss of life and personal injury at sea. These draft regulations give effect to a requirement of the Work in Fishing Convention 2007, Convention 188 and forms part of the legislation in line with the Merchant Shipping Act No. 57 of 1951 (the Act) as amended in 2015, that gives full effect to Convention 188.

The draft regulations originally developed in 2005 places legal responsibility on the vessel owners to provide minimum cover for seafarers onboard their vessels in terms of section 189C of the Act. This segment unpacks the Seafarer Accident Insurance Regulations in terms of the Act. Origins of the regulations

The regulations emanated from consultations with labour and employer bodies to provide similar protection for seafarers as those involved in land based businesses through the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (COID) Act No. 130 of 1993, as stipulated by Convention 188.

COID could be viewed as a massive insurance policy companies pay premiums to safeguard them from claims due to injuries and diseases at the workplace. According to the COID Act, the following rights accrue to workers who are injured and contract

Small Scale Fishers diseases in the workplace:

•Compensation for loss of income

due to temporary disability or permanent disability Financial compensation to the family in case of death of a worker due to workplace injury or disease; and Full free medical attention Consistent with COID, the Merchant Shipping (Seafarer Accident Insurance) Regulations of 2005 were developed.

Even though the regulations were promulgated in 2005, the effective date has not been promulgated.

According to the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) the announcement of the effective date is imminent.

The draft promulgations outline that all vessels should have:

Evidence of registration, in terms of section 80 of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act No. 130 of 1993; Evidence of an equivalent arrangement under section 189N(1) of the Act. The Seafarer Accident Insurance regulations outlines minimum benefit in terms of section 189C of the Act.

What does it mean for Small-Scale Fishers?

In the initial draft of the Seafarers Accident Insurance Regulation, there

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was no provision for subsistence fishers. Nonetheless, SAMSA’s centre for fishing argues that the subsistence fisheries sector no longer legislatively exists with the introduction of the Small-Scale Fisheries Policy and amendments to the Marine Living Resources Act in 2014.

the scheme for its members. Regrettably, less than half of their members currently participate in the scheme. A SACLA executive member notes that low level of participations is due to the cost of premiums.

Consequently, all seafarers need to receive cover. The Seafarers Accidents Insurance could be the answer to the prayers of Small-Scale Fishers and their dependents. The obligation for the insurance cover premiums rest with vessel owners. This begs the question – would vessel owners in the Small-Scale Fisheries Sector be able to afford the premiums?

In meeting the objectives of the Act and in ensuring sustainable economic growth in the Small-Scale Fisheries Sector a need exists for non-conventional approaches.

Affordability to vessel owners

Many operational vessel owners note that in the Small-Scale Fisheries Sector they usually incur annual financial losses when considering non-cash items, such as, depreciation.

Additional costs emanating from annual insurance premiums would worsen their financial position and could lead to an exodus by some, making the Small-Scale Fisheries less viable.

A few years ago, the South African Commercial Linefish Association (SACLA) contracted an insurance broker to structure insurance cover for their members as described in COID. Shortly afterwards SACLA launched

Possible remedies for the impasse

These may include:

Carefully examining an affordable

premium for vessel owners operating in the Small-Scale Fisheries Sector taking heed of variations in vessel size and number of crew; Lobbying DAFF to include a scoring criteria for industrialised fishing companies who contribute towards an insurance policy for Small-Scale Fishers under section 189N(1) of the Act, upon formulating and implementing their policies for long-term commercial fishing right allocations, and as a performance review criterion subsequent to the allocation of fishing rights; Involving developing agencies such as the South African SMME Fisheries Fund for assistance in making it affordable for Small-Scale Fisheries vessel owners to participate.

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THE WATCHKEEPER

Industry Opinion

The emergence of a maritime security community in Africa and the role of academia in finding solutions to piracy

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Prof Francois Vreÿ is a programme coordinator at the Security Institute for Governance and Leadership in Africa (SIGLA) at Stellenbosch University (SU). This column is based on his recent inaugural lecture at the university.

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he Somali piracy wave off the Horn of Africa during the early 21st century caught the scholarly, as well as the international community, including African governments and their maritime agencies off-guard. Serving as the catalyst for African rulers and their decision-makers to respond to events in their ocean territories, piracy off Somalia also led to an extensive international naval response to suppress piracy.

Pirate syndicates attacking merchant vessels, and naval vessels intercepting or chasing them off have become the face of Somali piracy. So did extensive international efforts to bring in food by sea to Somalia’s displaced populations; push back Al-Shabaab insurgents to fend off a perceived piracy-insurgency nexus, and assist Somalia to extend increased governance over their land and maritime territories. In addition, broader maritime security threats and vulnerabilities became more topical.

Amidst all of this, and although skewed by an overwhelming piracy fixation, maritime security remains a primary tenet of debate. Maritime security threats now resonate clearly with the scholarly community, African policy-makers and the interests of a broad international audience beyond Africa.

By 2018, maritime security has gone through an intense revision by policy- and related decision-makers, navies, scholars and analysts cooperating with non-governmental institutions. For Africa in particular, mutual engagements, new meeting formats, a shared repertoire or agenda and joint enterprises identified in scholarly works serve as possible indicators of an emergent and much-needed maritime-oriented security community on the African continent.

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Only from 2002 onward did maritime security become more prominent, and primarily as a result of the 9/11 threat of terrorism; terrorist attacks against ships and the piracy surges off the Horn of Africa and in the Strait of Malacca.

The collective outcome of the growing interest in maritime security has elicited academic interests from an array of disciplines such as Security and Strategic Studies, Law, Economics and Information Technology, and Sociology and Psychology. Scholars from these disciplines are united in their common search for understanding in developing responses and in using scientific methods to do so.

Scholars collaborate with policy makers Scholars are now collaborating to provide policy-makers with the information they need to address broader maritime security threats.

Academics from various universities worked in teams to address particular topics that contribute to practitioners’ programmes and decisions on security in the oceans off Africa.

Academia has a responsibility to extend knowledge products to assist decision-makers to secure and use Africa’s oceans in a responsible and sustainable manner.

This is all happening against the backdrop of post-truth societies, post-factual politics, twisted knowledge and quests for quick solutions that clutter the research-policy interface. A certain element of mistrust or even disdain between scholars and policy-makers, as well as self-imposed isolation or aloofness, further muddles the setting of research informing policy decisions.

Overcoming barriers Overcoming these barriers is important if scholarly work is to help protect Africa’s oceans. Safe

THE WATCHKEEPER is a new column that allows members of the industry to discuss issues that they are facing. Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect views of the editor or publishers of Maritime Review Africa.

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and secure oceans are absolutely fundamental for Africa’s development and prosperity of societies, and scholars are pivotal to organise and provide knowledge that assists decision-makers.

Researchers use scholarly publications, symposia, dedicated projects or immersed membership as well as accepted credibility and expertise to influence policy decisions on maritime security.

They prepare knowledge products that help decision-makers to formulate and populate programmes directed at maritime security in flashpoints such as the Gulf of Aden, and the Gulf of Guinea. In this regard scholarly work on maritime security capacity building helps governments and their maritime agencies to better manage their maritime environments over the longer run.

Academic contributions have a role to play by way of exploration, description and explanation of complexities facing decision-makers at national, regional and international levels. They also help with informed decisions about future maritime programmes, or explain actions within theoretical frameworks for later reference and decisions. Scholars help to order and store information and to ensure it is accessible to all.

Examples of such efforts include maritime security publications stored in depositories like piracy-studies.org held by Cardiff University, and Seychelles University.

Open access to work done by the British Academy funded Safe Seas Project is another example.

Policy-decisions on programmes and actions regarding maritime security off Africa can only be addressed practically and efficiently if the research interface between scholars and decision-makers functions optimally and should least of all be disrupted by ignorance.

Countries must work together to protect Africa’s oceans and this co-operation must recognise and include the key role of research.

Bunker review

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TIME IS TICKING TO

2020

The countdown to 1 January 2020 is being closely monitored by the shipping and bunker sectors. With just 12 months to work out exactly how the industry will adapt to the new low-sulphur regime, debate and discussion remains ongoing at a global level. At the heart of the discussions, the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA), is living up to its mandate to work with industry and regulators to help dispel myths and disseminate accurate information. Over the last year the Association has hosted numerous seminars and participated in most major conferences to offer expert opinion and input on this topic.

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quick Google search on the imminent enforcement of low sulphur fuel use in the shipping industry reveals a mountain of information for people to sift through. Sadly little of this actually emanates from the African continent and mostly highlights how the rest of the world is gearing up for the 1 January 2020 deadline.

Hosting a seminar in Cape Town earlier this year, the International Bunker Industry Association(IBIA) aimed to address some of the truths, half-truths and myths surrounding the subject.

In his presentation, Justin Murphy (ex-Chief Executive Officer of IBIA), set out to “slay the mythical beasts”.

Addressing the hope (by some) that the implementation may still be deferred beyond 1 January 2020, Murphy was emphatic that it would not as he highlighted a study which estimated that the continued use of higher sulphur fuels in the industry would result in an additional 570,000 premature deaths in the period from 2020 to 2025.

He added that complaints from some sectors of the industry that they were being rushed into complying were unfounded. “This process has been underway for more than a decade,” he reminded the room full of delegates.

“The key is to help ship owners prepare for 2020 by helping them to help themselves by providing well-informed and unbiased information about their options as well as what to expect,” he said.

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Bunker review Enforcement and compliance

After debating whether there will be enough low sulphur fuel; whether scrubbers will become Open Registries account more prominent for 56 percent of bunker or whether fuel will purchases. remain on spec – the notion of enforcement and compliance looms into view.

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Without effective enforcement, some shipowners will find loopholes and legislations where they simply will not comply. This is particularly relevant in Africa. “There are serious questions as to how diligent certain flag states will be,” says Murphy.

With 15 of the 35 Open Registries (according to the ITF), remaining unsigned to Annex VI and 22; and the fact that Open Registries account for 56 percent of bunker purchases, Murphy warns that a spate of reflagging may reduce compliance.

Although South Africa is a signatory, there is currently no domestic legislation that incorporates the Annexure.

According to the South African Maritime Authority’s (SAMSA) latest Annual Report, the Department of Transport is undertaking a process to determine the way forward in this regard.

There are currently only ten African signatories to Annex VI. These include Benin, Congo, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Morocco, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa and Tunisia.

BELOW: Justin Murphy and Patrick Holloway provide information on the 2020 deadline for low sulphur fuel and IBIA’s response at a recent seminar in Cape Town.

“States that are not signatories to Annex VI have no obligation to enforce the 0.50 percent global cap,” Murphy said adding that there are about 80 non-signatory states. Some solace can be taken, however, in the fact that 90 percent of global trade will need to

“As a maritime nation, we cannot afford not to comply with the IMO standard which will also do a lot in mitigating global warming and other related environmental issues,” said Dr Dakuku Peterside, Director General of NIMASA at the Dubai Maritime Week. pass through the ports in signatory states.

The question remains as to how African Authorities will respond to the need to enforce. Within the European Union, non-compliance is treated by some states as a criminal offence – while others see it as an administrative offence. This will determine whether a simple fine or prosecution will apply.

Regulation 18.2 of MARPOL Annex VI calls on enforcement authorities to take into account all relevant circumstances and the evidence presented to determine what action to take if a ship is non-compliant, including not taking any action if the ship has demonstrated due diligence.

Availability of compliant fuels

In November, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) warned that they would enforce strict compliance in 2020.

Much of the debate around the looming D-Day for compliance is whether there will be sufficient availability of compliant fuels across port locations. In their latest Annual Report, SAMSA remains sceptical about the availability of compliant fuel locally and suggests that the cost may be a burden to the South African maritime industry in general.

“As a maritime nation, we cannot afford not to comply with the IMO standard which will also do a lot in mitigating global warming and other related environmental issues,” said Dr Dakuku Peterside, Director General of NIMASA at the Dubai Maritime Week.

In September, Liberia submitted a request to the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) ahead of their 73rd meeting calling for early reporting on the availability of compliant fuel well in advance of the deadline.

He said it was in the best interest of Africa to ensure compliance considering the fact that majority of the countries on the continent do not have the technology to mitigate the harmful effects of high sulphur fuel on the environment, ocean life and human life .

“Shipowners and operators hold a disproportionate responsibility in meeting the challenges associated with implementation of the 0.50% m/m global fuel oil sulphur limit and should not need to guess where or whether compliant fuel will be available,” said David Pascoe, Senior VP, Maritime Operations and Standards, Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR), the US-based manager of the Liberian Registry.

Locally SAMSA imposes fines or detains vessels that are found to have spilt bunker fuels during bunkering or for uncontrolled discharge of bunker fuels.

The shipping industry, meanwhile, wants reassurance that if a ship can present an implementation plan, and evidence that its use of non-compliant fuel is due to non-availability, that ship should not be penalised.

“It is critical that States carry out their responsibilities under MARPOL and SOLAS to promote the availability of fuel oils that are safe and comply with the new sulphur limit and to report availability in its ports and terminals to IMO. IMO has established the means for States to effectively report through IMO’s Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS),” he added.

Although generally supported at MEPC 73, IBIA believes that in order to achieve this, member states would “really have to up their game”.

“Apart from the need for member States to actually report availability, there are some commercial realities which make it challenging to do this effectively as well. First of all, it will be difficult for authorities to give assurance about availability on some future date, because until there is demand for fuel to comply with the 2020 0.50%

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Bunker review sulphur limit, suppliers in general won’t be offering it. Secondly, oil companies are unable to report in any detail on future plans for supply due to competition laws,” writes Unni Einemo of IBIA on their website.

“So while there was consensus at MEPC 73 that early reporting of availability of 2020-compliant fuels is desirable, it was not clear how this can be done effectively,” she adds.

Carriage ban adopted Another development in the 2020 saga occurred during MEPC 73 when an amendment to support the forthcoming limit was adopted. This amendment will ban the carriage of non-compliant fuel for combustion purposes on a ship unless a scrubber has been installed. The amendment will enter into force just two months after the 1 January deadline on 1 March 2020.

As a proponent for the carriage ban, BIMCO’s Deputy Secretary General, Lars Robert Pedersen said, “A carriage ban on non-compliant fuel is critical in order for the member states to be able to enforce the sulphur regulation.”

According to Murphy, the carriage ban will simplify enforcement for Port State Control inspectors as they will no longer have to prove use or intent to use the fuel.

Refiners respond Not surprisingly, major global refiners are aiming to calm the market via statements that mostly indicate that they are responding to the need and will be ready.

For example, Shell’s marketing statement, asserts that they have a “clear vision into 2020” and that they have developed a variety of fuel product offerings that includes very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) to supply to key bunker ports.

In August, the oil major announced that it had initiated testing of its new 0.50 percent VLSFO. “We’re giving customers an opportunity to test the new fuel to become more familiar with how the fuel performs in their vessels,” said Melissa Williams, Shell’s global sales and marketing manager for marine fuels.

The fuel is available for testing in all vessel types and engines. Trials, which are being undertaken in Singapore, Rotterdam and New Orleans, may be expanded to other key ports in 2019.

Meanwhile ExxonMobil announced in April that their compliant fuels will be available in Northwest Europe, the Mediterranean and Singapore.

In October they added Antwerp, Rotterdam, Genoa and Marseilles in Europe, along with Laem Chabang in Thailand and Hong Kong to the list with promises to announce more before the end of the year.

Interestingly, AP Moller-Maersk told S&P Global Platts in August that they may look into producing their own blend of bunker fuel at the Port of Rotterdam to comply with the sulphur cap. An article on S&P’s website shares the shipowner’s plans to possibly use a joint-venture facility with Vopak in Rotterdam to produce its own blend of bunker fuel, buying blendstocks from refiners rather than taking a finished bunker fuel.

Most strategists believe that owners will hold off to the last moment to switch to the more expensive VLSFO, making it more difficult for refiners to be able to respond ahead of the deadline and, therefore, will end up on a back foot at the start of 2020.

The next 12 months It’s clear, therefore, that the next 12 months will still need to answer many questions - mostly around compliance, enforcement and verification of fuel oil.

But Justin Murphy believes that there are even bigger worries ahead as the Green House Gas policy aims to phase out the use of fossil fuels completely.

Perhaps all this hype can be likened to the Y2K hysteria that saw the whole world hold their breath at the countdown to the New Year in 2000 – only to find that we entered a new Century relatively unscathed and quite capable of coping with the technical challenges that faced us.

It would, however, be more reassuring to see more African ports’ authorities as well as maritime administrations publicly announcing their positions with regard to the issue.

“It is critical that States carry out their responsibilities under MARPOL and SOLAS to promote the availability of fuel oils that are safe and comply with the new sulphur limit and to report availability in its ports and terminals to IMO,” said David Pascoe, Senior VP, Maritime Operations and Standards, Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR).

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Benin Congo Ghana Kenya Liberia Morocco Nigeria Sierra Leone South Africa Tunisia

983 vessels with scrubbers fitted or on order.

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570,000 According to a study presented to the IMO, 570,000 additional premature deaths will be recorded between 2020 and 2025 if low sulphur limit is not adopted.

Over 90 percent of global trade passes through ports in the 90 signatory states

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he cover features the African Marine Solution’s (AMSOL) bunker barge Energy delivering bunkers to the MSC Musica in the Port of Durban at the end of November.

Employing a workforce of 110, AMSOL’s bunker barge fleet operates in the busy ports of Durban and Richard’s Bay, and remains a thriving as well as dynamic workplace for seafarers.

“It’s a diverse and experienced team that ensures we are able to manage high-risk operations involving the transfer of fuels between vessels,” says AMSOL’s Business Unit Manager, Gerad Singh.

Singh points out that 80 percent of the bunker barge workforce are under the age of 40, driving a healthy talent pipeline which is supported by a successful Able Seaman Training programme; currently providing training opportunities for 16 South Africans.

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Highly experienced personnel, a strong SHEQ focus and in-depth technical knowledge and maritime and marine experience ensures that the AMSOL team aboard the bunker barges Energy, LiPuma and Bongani deliver a risk managed solution.

“Our employees work in a shift system to ensure that we can offer our clients a seamless 24/7/365 service,” notes Gerad, who believes that the strength of the team lies in its diversity. He notes that 20 percent of those working on the bunker barges are women, 30 percent of whom work at Officer level – creating a more representative workforce than many other maritime sectors.

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WEST AFRICA: Viscosity, Water Content, Sulphur, Sediment but predominantly Flash Point.

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How much OPL business can Algoa Bay offshore bunker services sustain?

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he Off Ports Limits (OPL) sector responded swiftly to the establishment of offshore bunkering services in Algoa Bay when Aegean launched their business some two years ago. Since then a second operator, South African Marine Fuels (SAMF) has established themselves in the Bay and ensured an ongoing line of visiting ships for the OPL sector.

In November, however, the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) – a South African State Owned Enterprise, released a request for proposals for the design, build and delivery as well as maintenance of an OPL vessel to operate out of Port Elizabeth and Ngqura prompting existing service providers to ask whether the current offshore bunker business can sustain yet another OPL operator.

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the uninterrupted supply of offshore bunkers to attract ships. Recent interruptions of supply have impacted severely on the OPL sector and even with talk of an additional two offshore bunkering licences being awarded, most feel that the market is saturated.

An industry source highlighted that, while the establishment of the second bunker service had increased the volume of vessels calling for fuel, this remained marginal. The two bunker operators are, in fact, competing for the same market and, according to sources, the second operator has not resulted in a massive increase in vessel calls. As such, it remains to be seen as to whether additional operators would substantially improve this situation.

Government funding

Based on the RFP issued by CDC, the SOE will be looking at an investment of approximately R20 million for the vessel alone. Factoring in operating costs, the new OPL service is likely to struggle to obtain a return on investment within a suitable time-frame.

OPL rates in the Bay vary considerably

he International Association of Ports and Harbours has developed an LNG bunker suppliers accreditation model which ports can use as a base for their accreditation system.

Details of such a system are to be filled in by the ports themselves, taking national and local requirements in to account. An accreditation system for LNG bunker suppliers has the objective to impose safe operations.

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The concern in the sector is that, for the venture to proceed, it would need to take on existing work at a loss – and eliminate a number of the smaller emerging players in the market.

“If CDC seeks to enter an already saturated and struggling market sector, with privileged operating funding, facilities and tacit exclusive support of a national strategic player (TNPA), it will boldly defeat the greater intent of Operation Phakisa to grow the economy and create employment,” warned one industry source.

On approaching the CDC for comment and clarification of their intentions in this regard, they would only confirm the request for proposal and highlighted that “the process is subject to the open tender process and it would not be appropriate for the CDC to comment on a procurement process via the media.”

“If CDC seeks to enter an already saturated and struggling market sector, with privileged operating funding, facilities and tacit exclusive support of a national strategic player (TNPA), it will boldly defeat the greater intent of Operation Phakisa to grow the economy and create employment.”

LNG bunker accreditation and auditing

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depending on the size of the vessels being used. Based on its size, CDC’s proposed vessel would compete against the higher end of the market and rely on vessels requiring larger loads in rougher seas that could not be delivered by the cheaper, smaller vessels already in operation.

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In such a system, LNG bunker suppliers have to comply with the port’s accreditation qualifications in order to attain a license for performing LNG bunker operations.

The IAPH Audit Tool is now available for from their website and can be used by port authorities to evaluate the safety management of LNG bunkering companies applying for a license to operate in their port.

Starting from scratch and ignorant at first, the Working Group members have drawn inspiration from international regulations and industry best practices to develop the tool.

Marine Engines

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Hybrid centre to boost sustainable shipping

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ärtsilä inaugurated its new Hybrid Centre, the first of its kind in the world, in October this year. The facility will enable further development and deployment of the Wärtsilä HY hybrid power module, while at the same time providing customers with the possibility to experience the benefits of the Wärtsilä HY. It will also be used to train crews and provide hands-on experience for technicians.

The centre, located in Trieste, Italy, is the world’s first real-scale hybrid centre comprising an engine, batteries, power drives, a propeller load simulator utilising an electric motor, a power take off/in motor generator, together with the overall energy management system, the ‘brain’ of the Wärtsilä HY. It will be capable of simulating operational data from the field, which will thus enable optimisation of the hybrid system to reach unprecedented levels.

The investment aims to accelerate the

introduction of hybrid technologies to the marine market, thereby boosting the environmental sustainability of shipping. Successful testing has already been carried out on Wärtsilä’s patented electric start-up procedure, utilising the power from batteries to deliver a smokeless start of the main engine.

“Wärtsilä’s Smart Marine approach to delivering greater efficiencies, improved safety, and enhanced sustainability is once again demonstrated with this innovative Hybrid Centre. This unique concept clearly

shows the commitment we have to leading the industry towards a cleaner and more cost-effective future,” says Stefan Wiik, Vice President, Marine Power Solutions, Wärtsilä.

Successful testing has already been carried out on Wärtsilä’s patented In addition to being used to validate electric start-up hybrid technologies, the centre will procedure, also welcome customer groups to utilising the learn in very practical terms the technical aspects of the Wärtsilä HY, as well power from batteries as the value adding benefits it offers. to deliver a Additionally, the energy generated by smokeless start of the centre will be fed to the factory the main engine. grid to provide sustainable power to the company’s production facilities.

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Engine protection beyond 2020

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arine lubricant choices to address International Maritime Organization restrictions on the fuels used by ships from 2020 must be based on verifiable cylinder oil performance data and engine testing to cover all operating conditions, according to the new General Manager of Shell Marine, Joris Van Brussel.

Based in Singapore, Joris has gained experience across Shell’s fuels, lubricants and renewables businesses worldwide, with roles in licensing, branding and retail activities, as well as group strategy, product marketing and distribution.

“Recent months have seen some movement by mainstream shipowners towards exhaust gas scrubbing to meet the 2020 marine fuel sulphur cap,” said Joris. “These customers will continue using high sulphur heavy

fuel oils with two stroke engines, and demand lubes that are proven to protect cylinders against cold corrosion under extreme stress.

“However, with just over a year to go before the new restrictions enter into force, a significant part of the market will shift to fuels with less than 0.5 percent sulphur, where other cylinder oil formulations with a lower BN number is expected to deliver optimum performance.

“The two-stroke product portfolio for 2020 is largely in place, but we expect that there will be a requirement for significant volumes of higher BN cylinder oils to be replaced by BN40 or BN70 grades.”

Joris also said that, with engine makers still developing technology aggressively, and the fuels market mix evolving, sulphur emission-free LNG is also securing a position as a marine fuel requiring widespread distribution.

Shell continuously uses test engines installed at the Marine & Power Innovation Centre (MPIC) in Hamburg,

The Caterpillar C12.9 marine propulsion engine is ideal for high performance marine applications including yachts, fishing vessels, military vessels, governmental vessels and various other commercial high performance marine applications. The C12.9 is designed to be integrated with both the Cat Three60 Precision Control shaft line maneuvering and engine control solution as well as other marine industry throttle controls. The electronically-controlled C12.9 is offered in two power ratings: 850 mhp at 2300 rpm and 1000 mhp at 2300 rpm. Both ratings meet EPA Tier 3, IMO II, EU Recreational Craft Directive and EU Stage IIIA regulations. In addition to high power density, the C12.9 offers high torque at low engine speeds and fast acceleration throughout the entire engine speed range due to its air system design of integrated series turbochargers and a supercharger.

putting promising formulations through their paces in the most extreme conditions oils can face before field trials and OEM validation tests. Latest work at MPIC is focusing on the final tests of a new 40BN cylinder oil for two stroke engines that is already undergoing field trials and is expected to be available in the market in the early part of 2019.

“Today, the work we do at MPIC has to be part of that multi-faceted strategy for customers that has developed into MILES, where we address the most pressing operational concerns customers have,” continues Joris.

Shell’s Marine Integrated Lubrication and Expert Solutions (MILES) programme aims to help by combining purchasing options, services and an extensive lubricant range into a strategy that addresses these pressing operational concerns. This unique approach to lubricants management can help to improve reliability, efficiency and profitability.

As well as providing optimal port lifting recommendations, a MILES package can include the entire lubrication management for a vessel, combining stock levels and demand planning for a given operating profile, feed-rate optimisation, and even ‘flexi pay’ schemes.

“Shell Marine has also been concentrating on developing its technical services for a world where there is much more uncertainty and the likelihood is that the quality of fuel will vary,” added Joris. Better monitoring of lubricant performance for engines in service, for example, backed by advanced technology to communicate data from ship to shore improves decision-making when it comes to lubricants logistics.

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Engine supplier reports successful year

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ith plans to expand their geographical footprint, Seascape Marine has weathered the current tough trading conditions in the maritime market and reports another positive year with a number of significant developments..

Speaking to General Manager, Jamie de Jong at their Cape Town-based head office, it is clear that the company continues to actively pursue new opportunities through well-chosen partnerships that respond to the needs of the industry.

“We have a good mix of products and offer a high level of service to our customers,” he says adding that they provides a service programme making them able to respond quickly when and where required. “Our aim is to offer premium brands for propulsion and onboard power to the market, offering the best products with the best service and back up support.”

Major milestone for outboards

Register your interest in the CXO300 Following the global launch of Cox Powertrain’s professional diesel outboard engine at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, the company has announced that online registration for its on-water demonstration programme is now open. Anyone interested in buying or switching to a high-powered diesel outboard is being urged to register their interest to take part in a demonstration via their website: www. coxmarine.com.

Over the coming six months, Cox Powertrain will be partnering with its global distributors and boatbuilding partners to run a full programme of demonstrations, beginning with trade demonstrations.

Public demonstrations will commence in January 2019.

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Being announced as the Cox Powertrain’s CXO300 distributor for South African and the sub-Saharan region in July this year stands out as one of the major milestones for the company in 2018. “This is a significant agreement for us and makes us the only official distributor in Africa that is able to offer 300 hp diesel outboards to our market,” says De Jong.

The four stroke V8 diesel CXO300 offers up to 25 percent more range compared to petrol outboards and is designed to last up to three times longer. The engines combine the simplicity and economy of an outboard installation with greatly improved safety and reliability achieved by eliminating the need for highly volatile petrol.

“It has been developed by Cox to suit the demanding requirements of professional maritime vessels as a dedicated diesel engine, unlike some existing engines in the market that have been modified to accept diesel fuel,” De Jong explains further.

After the official launch in November this year, De Jong is looking forward to seeing production commencing in April 2019 to meet the interest that has already been established in the marketplace.

More new products

Another outboard attracting attention is the Yanmar Dtorque Turbo Diesel.

Its 800cm3 twin-cylinder aluminium powerhead delivers 50hp at the propeller shaft. “It’s ideal for small

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workboats,” says De Jong who showcased the unit at the recent International Cape Town Boat Show.

For a workhorse it is also remarkably refined. Its unique dual counter-rotating crankshaft engineering means ultra-low vibration and noise, so less fatigue for the user at the end of the working day. And less stress for the engine and its suspension as well.

De Jong is also excited about the launch of the latest Hamilton HTX-30 waterjet that has been designed to deliver seven percent more high-speed efficiency for speeds up to 55 knots.

The waterjet also offers low speed thrust performance with a 19 percent increase in maximum static thrust to improve manoeuvring response as well as position holding and vessel acceleration.

Although only a few local boat builders produce vessels with waterjets, De Jong remains confident in this sector of the market and believes that waterjets offer many advantages for boats.

According to De Jong, the HTX-30 offers greater efficiency in a smaller unit. “The compactness of the unit reduces the installation costs,” he says adding that it also offers fully integrated hydraulics and controls.

“It is available with a range of control options, from hydraulic steering and servo-hydraulic reverse, to fully electronic controls.”

Meeting market requirements

DDe Jong confirms that Yanmar engine sales into the leisure market continue

to be well supported by pleasure boat builders and that orders into the commercial sectors have shown signs of improvement.

With engine sales to new commercial vessels as well re-engining of existing commercial vessels, De Jong remains upbeat and says that the Kohler generators and Yanmar commercial high and medium speed engines offer an attractive repowering option for the local markets. With this in mind Seascape have invested in human resources in the sales & after sales dept. to support this In addition, Seascape have also expanded their service offering to include Eliche Radice Sterngear, propellers & Zipwake Interceptors in order to offer a turnkey engine and propulsion package to clients.

De Jong believes that a major part of Seascape’s success is due to their ability to service their brands locally and where ever in Africa the products may end up. “We have invested in staff and training to ensure we can offer excellent back-up service,” he says adding that an in-house training programme helps transfer skills to new talent in the workshop.

In addition, the workshops and their existing customers still benefit from the workshops many years of experience repairing and maintaining a wide variety of marine diesel engines and associated equipment. An area Seascape see great value in and wish to expand further.

Over the next few months, the intention is to build on the company’s physical footprint by seeking partners along the coastline and across the country’s borders.

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Battery-powered ferries

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he largest emission-free ferries in the world have been officially welcomed into service after guests boarded Tycho Brahe in Helsingborg, Sweden and Helsingør, Denmark at the beginning of November for a special inauguration ceremony marking completion of an all-electric conversion.

“We are delighted that the entire system is in place to support the emissions-free operations we envisaged from the outset,” said Johan Röstin, CEO, ForSea. “This is a truly groundbreaking project and the work we have done with ABB will offer invaluable lessons for those following our lead.

In shipping, innovation takes time and patience, and we always kept sight of the environmental benefits at stake.”

“This project signals a profound shift for the maritime industry, and shows a path towards zero-emission operations, aligned with International Maritime Organisation’s goals for decarbonisation,” said Marcus Högblom, Head of Passenger, Dry Cargo and Ice Segment, ABB Marine & Ports. “We congratulate ForSea on

the inauguration of these vessels, and we are proud to have worked closely with them to deliver this pioneering solution.”

Tycho Brahe and Aurora have been converted from conventional diesel engine operations to battery power at Öresund Dry Docks, as part of ForSea’s strategy to reduce the environmental footprint along the 4km route between Sweden and Denmark.

The vessels operate on a high intensity ferry route that transfers over 7.4 million passengers and 1.9 million vehicles between urban port terminals in Denmark and Sweden.

The conversion of these over 100-metre ferries, both built in 1991, required installation of a 4160 kWh battery on each vessel, as well as battery racks, energy storage control systems and ABB’s award-winning Onboard DC Grid™ power distribution technology.

Additionally, ABB supplied automated shore-side charging stations using an industrial robot to optimise the connection time and maximise the charging period, leveraging 3D laser

scanning and wireless communication between ship and shore.

“This is a landmark project, and we are convinced it will come to be seen as a critical step in shipping’s environmental revolution, as well as a milestone in rolling out ABB’s ‘Electric, Digital, Connected’ strategy for shipping,” said Marcus Högblom, ABB Marine & Ports.

ABOVE: Battery power on board Tycho Brache.

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INEA, the European Union’s executive agency for innovation and network, has supported the project.

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Important changes to the structure of Marine Motormen qualifications in South Africa Changes to the way in which Marine Motormen qualified came about in the Merchant Shipping and Safe Manning Regulations Act in 2013, however, the implementation was only enforced in November / December of this year within South Africa.

“This is more than what is required under the SAMSA Code, because we see the value of exposing our students to additional types of welding providing them with a better result and employers with a more experienced engineer.”

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he South African Maritime Safety Authority no longer examines Marine Motormen Grade 2 as they had previously done and will now only undertake the Level 3 Oral Assessments.

Those wishing to qualify now need to attend an accredited training institution to complete the maritime subjects including Personnel Management and Shipmaster’s Business; Naval Architecture; Engineering Knowledge and Emergency Procedures; followed by the mandatory workshop training and lastly the STCW Ancillary courses.

To meet this demand, Sea Safety Training Group (SSTG) recently obtained SAMSA Accreditation to meet the requirements of Marine Motorman Grade 2 Workshop Skills which covers Basic Hand Skills, Welding Module 1 and Diesel Module 1. This means that SSTG can now offer a full path to obtaining Marine Motorman Grade 2 (MMG2).

SSTG are running their first course under this new structure and can accommodate 15 learners and have invested in state-of-the-art equipment as well as the establishment of additional work stations. “This is more than what is required under the SAMSA Code, because we see the value of exposing our students to additional types of welding providing them with a better result and employers with a more experienced engineer,”

The ideal student eligible to participate in the program includes those who have previously undertaken the required N subjects at a TVET College as a Diesel Mechanic (for example) or have attended a University and would like to move away from a shore-based position to a career at sea.

says Leon Mouton of SSTG. SSTG constantly seeks ways to integrate workshop training with the theoretical training in order to make the learning experience far more valuable.

The result is a slightly longer course, but the retention of information is far better.

In 2019 SSTG plans to add the additional workshop components in order to offer the same for MM Grade 1 which will include Sheet Metal; Hydraulics; Pneumatics and Refrigeration. The ultimate goasl is to ensure that the workshops are set up for MM Higher Grade and the full Officer in Charge of Engineering Watch which will mean adding Electrical; Fitting and Machining.

During 2018, SSTG received SAMSA Accreditation for Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOW) Marine Subjects and will enroll the first group in January 2019. The ideal student eligible to participate in the program includes those who have previously undertaken the required N subjects at a TVET College as a Diesel Mechanic (for example) or have attended a University and would like to move away from a shore-based position to a career at sea.

These students would enroll at SSTG to undertake the Maritime Subjects over a period of approximately four months and the necessary STCW Ancillary Courses over about 30 days along with the necessary workshop training at a TVET College over approximately six months. SSTG has agreements and MOU’s in place to organise workshop training until such time as it can be offered onsite.

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Showcasing marine innovation at Cape Town Boat Show

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ummins showcased its maritime products, including a complete line of variable speed and fixed speed engine solutions, at the 2018 Cape Town International Boat Show (CTIBS), held recently.

Products on display include the Main Propulsion QSB6.7 301HP 2600RPM marine engine, a Cummins Onan marine genset MDKDV 19kW and the 6B-CP C marine genset.

Mark Sylvester, Cummins Marine Sales Manager – Africa, commented: “The Cape Town International Boat Show provides the perfect platform to “showboat” the best of the best to customers and show attendees, equipping our guests with the opportunity to interact and engage with the technology and Cummins professionals on hand at the exhibition.”

The Main Propulsion QSB6.7 301HP 2600RPM engine propels a quiet operation, with an 80 percent noise reduction at idle. Enhanced sociability from the high-pressure system, which virtually eliminates smoke whilst maximising vessel performance and enjoying access to comprehensive vessel diagnostic information, is another specialised feature of the QSB6.7.

The Cummins Onan generator is a technologically advanced marine genset, affording user-friendly diagnostics that include extensive engine and alternator information and backup from a worldwide certified distributor and dealer network.

It also offers an optimised mounting system that greatly reduces vibration and electronic frequency control.

Supported by almost a centenary of marine expertise, the Onan marine generator sets are emissions certified to USA Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions standards.

The Cummins world-class Marine Genset 6B-CP C diesel engine, also on display at the stand, matches Cummins alternators and are designed, integrated and assembled for optimal efficiency and performance.

Engineered for the tough demands of the marine environment and sporting superior durability and high uptime requirements with simplified vessel integration and less complex mechanical connections, these engines are available with multi-station alarm and monitoring panels via a local digital network to match application requirements.

New generation of azimuth thrusters announced

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aterpillar Marine’s new MTA v3 represent their latest generation of azimuth thrusters. The MTA v3 aims to provide customers with fuel efficiency and the best operation modes for their performance needs; and is built in accordance with Caterpillar’s CPS procedure for maximum quality verification.

The MTA v3 lineup currently covers the entire Cat® 3500 range with the MTA 524, 627 and 628 from a power range of 1500-2525kW. It provides the benefits of large savings in maintenance costs, lower maintenance and service risks, and simple FiFi installation.

“The addition of the new MTA v3 to our marine product program really completes our offering to the tug segment and provides a leaner, simpler and more efficient integrated solution to our customers,” said Jorgen Karlsson, Caterpillar Marine’s Tug and Salvage Segment manager.

Designed with efficiency in mind, the thruster unit and nozzle has been optimised for minimum resistance and maximum performance.

Favourable comparisons

In comparison to the MTA v2, the MTA v3 is 20 percent lighter in weight; has decreased oil volume by 27 percent, and has an increased power density of 25 percent. Additional improvements from previous MTA generations include a three percent bollard pull increase.

The normal auxiliaries for azimuth thrusters such as hydraulic power pack, gravity tank, filters, cooler and clutch hydraulics have all been integrated onto the azimuth unit itself.

The result is reduced space consumption and installation time.

With the introduction of the hybrid interface it enables switch ability between mechanically and electric power for the azimuth thrusters.

Hence, users can achieve a higher average engine load by running only the necessary engines or generator sets dependent upon the operation mode. This creates the possibility for reduced fuel consumption. Reduced maintenance costs can also be achieved by running fewer hours on

the main engines.

There are many benefits of a hybrid system: higher average engine load, less running hours on main engines, possible the swing genset program for maximum up-time, and increased redundancy.

Standby and Low-Speed Transits can be operated on full diesel-electric mode. This mode adds the benefit of reduced fuel and maintenance consumption by using smaller gensets instead of propulsion engines. It also reduces NOx emissions with a higher engine load factor.

High-Speed Transit and Light Towing mode can be operated on full power with the main engines powering thruster and electrical load from the gensets.

In comparison to the MTA v2, the MTA v3 is 20 percent lighter in weight; has decreased oil volume by 27 percent, and has an increased power density of 25 percent.

Additional improvements from previous MTA generations include a three percent bollard pull increase.

Full Power mode provides the maximum performance available. The main engines and booster motors operate together to achieve full power, providing the maximum performance available. Full power operation also provides the best possible acceleration from the engine and gensets.

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High-speed engine broadens global supplier’s portfolio

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ärtsilä introduced is first Wärtsilä-branded highspeed engine to the market at the recent International Workboat Show in the United States of America.

The Wärtsilä 14 is a high-speed, compact engine designed to fit requirements for limited space and weight; lower capital expense; to meet current and future global emissions regulations, and to provide customers with improved efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability.

This new engine fosters Wärtsilä’s Smart Marine vision as the brand continues to offer customers increasingly wider options for meeting specific operational needs.

Highly versatile and engineered to support a wide range of applications within marine and offshore markets, the Wärtsilä 14 serves both as main propulsion and auxiliary genset and is ideal for hybrid installations. This small but mighty high-speed engine is available in 12- and 16-cylinder configurations, delivering a power output of 755-1340 KW in mechanical propulsion, and 675-1155 KWe in auxiliary and diesel-electric configurations.

Wärtsilä’s latest genset offering is ideal for vessels, owners and operators, where power to weight ratio, fuel-type, efficiency, safety and environmental compliance are key considerations. Examples of such operating profiles include tugs, fishing vessels,

offshore service vessels, small ferries, the merchant auxiliary market, to name but a few.

Developed in close cooperation with Liebherr, first deliveries of the Wärtsilä 14 are planned for the latter part of 2019. Liebherr will be responsible for product development, classification and manufacturing of the engines.

The new engine type will be backed by Wärtsilä’s global lifecycle support and services network.

“We are very proud of this small but mighty high-speed engine,” states Stefan Wiik, Vice President, Marine Power Solutions, Wärtsilä, “because it heralds entry into a new, strategically important market for our brand, it reinforces our global position as leader of fully integrated technologies and hybrid solutions and bears testimony to the tangible benefits of our close cooperation with Liebherr”.

New tug design fit for Wärtsilä 14

Wärtsilä completes its offering with the introduction of its HYTug 40 design and concept. A smaller version of the HYTug launched in 2017 and designed for shallow draft operation, this evolution features two Wärtsilä 14 engines along with a hybrid propulsion solution that deliver various flexible operating settings, including a zero-emissions mode.

The HYTug 40 is characterised by low maintenance and operating costs and is in full compliance with global environmental regulations. When fitted with a Wärtsilä NOx reduction system (NOR), she also comfortably meets IMO Tier III requirements.

Wärtsilä is confident that the Wärtsilä 14 will set a new technological benchmark for both main and auxiliary propulsion solutions in the market, as the bar is set to deliver tangible financial, operational, and environmental benefits – enhancements that are key to achieving and maintaining profitable operations for ship owners and operators around the world.

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Challenging salvage a success for Navy

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fter sinking at the quayside in the Still Water Basin of Simon’s Town Harbour at the beginning of November, the navy tug, Tug de Mist, was successfully lifted out the water early in December by the South African Navy.

After a comprehensive assessment was conducted by the Naval Engineering department and the Navy divers, operations commenced to bring her out of the water using a limited array of lifting bags and submersible pumps.

The main challenge experienced was ensuring that the 39-year old tug remained airtight. The divers used underwater welding equipment to seal off holes in order to pump her full of air, but as soon as leaks were sealed, other leaks bubbled to the surface. The personnel of the Armscor Dockyard personnel were however constantly on hand, to provide bungs and other mechanisms for leak stopping and shoring.

On Wednesday, 28 November, the Navy divers concentrated all lifting efforts to the aft of the tug, managing

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to raise her and bring her two metres away from the quay, with her keel resting on the bedrock. The same was achieved on the forward side.

The Mooring Lighter was used as mechanism to create further lift.

Because of her age, the Mooring Light does not have a generator and cannot operate her capstan. In order to mitigate this, the winch of Tug Umalusi was used to create this lift through the Mooring Lighter’s fair leads.

The docking plate under the tug kept on getting stuck in the sand during the lifting process, adding to complications. Throughout the lifting process, divers continued to sealing off leaks and filling fuel, freshwater and ballast tanks with air.

On Monday, 3rd December, the Naval riggers in conjunction with the Naval Harbour Master, devised a way of using “snatch blocks” to create further buoyancy. The aim was to raise the tug high enough to clear the platform of the Synchrolift.

This was achieved two days later. The prevailing airlocks in the tug however created balance issues, which were finally overcome around midnight on 5th December. Floating, but still

listing slightly, she was finally pulled to the Synchrolift.

The salvage operation and obstacles overcome is an amazing display of teamwork and resourcefulness by the dedicated team of professionals who worked tirelessly to solve numerous mathematical, physical and engineering problems.

ABOVE: The Tug de Mist is successfully raised from the seabed and towed to the syncrolift for repairs after sinking at the quayside in early November.

This exercise also provided invaluable practical salvage experience for the Navy divers, at no cost to the organisation. A floating barrier was also put in place to contain the oil spill within the still water basin, with a second barrier between the still water basin and outer basin.

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Ports Regulator rejects Transnet’s Tariffs At the end of November, the Ports Regulator of South Africa announced its rejection of the Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) application to increase tariffs for services and facilities offered by the state-owned enterprise for the 2019/20, 2020/21 and 2021/22 financial years respectively.

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n August 2018, the TNPA requested approval to increase tariffs by 4.21 percent for the period of 01 April 2019 to 31 March 2020, together with indicative tariff increases of 18.57 percent and 6.34 percent for the 2020/21 and 2021/22 financial years respectively.

Subsequent to the application, the Ports Regulator embarked on a roadshow and called for oral and written submissions, seeking public opinion to assist the regulatory body in determining its response to the application by the National Ports Authority.

“The industry and the economy of South Africa got more than what they bargained for in this announcement.

Due to the decision of the Ports Regulator, consumers should not expect massive spikes in the valuechain within the shipping industry.“

Speaking to the media about their decision, Mahesh Fakir, Chief Executive of the Ports Regulator, announced that: “After considering the application and the written and oral submissions by all stakeholders, and based on the latest available data, the Ports Regulator has concluded that an appropriate overall adjustment in average tariffs for the financial year 2019/20 is a decrease of 6.27 percent.”

Fakir also announced specific changes to the tariff book that were to apply from 1 April 2019.

Marine services and related tariffs, sections 1-8 of the tariff book except section 7 which deals cargo dues, were to remain unchanged

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at 2018/19 levels. Fakir said that all container cargo dues were to decrease by 10 percent; all RoRo cargo dues were to decrease by 10 percent and coal dry bulk export dues were to increase by 10 percent.

Fakir further announced that all break-bulk cargo dues were to be capped at R31.50/ton; all dry bulk cargo dues were to be capped at R20.00/ton and all liquid bulk cargo dues were to be capped at R40.00/ KL. “In line with the multi-year tariff manual of March 2017, the Ports Regulator projects that the indicative overall average tariff adjustment for the 2020/21 and 2021/22 tariff financial years will be below the 6 percent upper limit of the inflation target band,” said Fakir.

Shulami Qalinge, Chief Executive of the TNPA, admitted that the decision was not what they had hoped for.

“This 6.27 percent decrease of tariffs will result in a reduction of approximately R1,1bn in terms of revenue for the TNPA,” she said.

Qalinge, however, accepted the decision on behalf of the TNPA and said the National Ports Authority would “revert to the drawing board, align itself with the reality of the decision and devise a strategy going forward.”

The decision of the Ports Regulator received an overwhelming approval by the stakeholders who attended the briefing.

Selma Schwartz-Clausen, senior manager for industry development at the South African Maritime Safety Authority and secretariat member of the National Ports Consultative Committee was among those who

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She said: “The industry and the economy of South Africa got more than what they bargained for in this announcement. Due to the decision of the Ports Regulator, consumers should not expect massive spikes in the value-chain within the shipping industry.

“In fact, this announcement should serve as a shock absorber to further spikes within the value-chain.

Investors and the economy must be comforted that the regulatory regime in the country is stable. Additionally, port pricing cannot be used as an excuse as to why doing business in South Africa is expensive,” Shwartz-Clausen said.

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EU signs fishing deal with Guinea Bissau

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he European Union (EU) and Guinea Bissau signed a new Sustainable Fishing Partnership Agreement (SFPA) protocol during November, one year after the previous protocol expired.

This new protocol will allow the EU fleet of about 50 vessels to fish in Guinea Bissau waters for the next five years. Vessels targeting demersal fisheries (including cephalopods and crustaceans) as well as tuna and small pelagic species will benefit from the agreement.

In return, the EU will pay Guinea Bissau €15.6 m per year, an increase from the €9.2 m under the previous protocol. Part of the EU-funding will target the development of a sustainable fisheries sector in the Africa country. In addition, EU ship owners will contribute around €4 m per year.

The protocol foresees the transition from the current system based on vessel capacity to a system based on catch limits (TAC), applicable for the last three years of the agreement.

The catch limits are 1,500 t for cephalopods, 2,500 t for crustaceans, 11,000 t for demersals and 18,000 t for small pelagics.

The protocol also includes improved monitoring, thanks to the introduction of an Electronic Reporting System (ERS), which will become mandatory from the third year on.

The quantities agreed upon are in line with scientific advice and management plans adopted by Guinea Bissau.

The new protocol will enter into force when the necessary legislative procedures for its conclusion have been completed.

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South African world-class ship construction projects aims to boost job creation in the sector

will fully institutionalise and regulate the hydrographic office headed by country’s hydrographer.

“The importance of the legislation is that the vessel to be built will become an indispensable tool and part to realise our national goals as South Africa is essentially a maritime nation.”

“The HSV, once built, will scan the ocean floor and map the large areas of the Southern Hemisphere. This will be aligned with the International Maritime Organisation obligations and will make our seas safe for navigation, exploration and fishing thus feeding the populations of the continent and beyond,” elaborated Mapisa-Nqakula.

Southern African Shipyards (SAS) pulled out all the glitter in Durban at the end of November as it convened a galaxy of about 300 high profile politicians, government officials, maritime industry captains, foreign dignitaries, celebrities, religious leaders and the like.

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AS organised the glamorous affair to celebrate winning the R1,7bn tender to build the Hydrographic Survey Vessel (HSV) and a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Barge on behalf of the South African national defence department and DNG Energy respectively.

have a 10,000mn range with 44 days endurance. It will incorporate the latest hydrographic and oceanographic sensor suite and will be manned by 120 crew members and scientists.

The vessel will be ice-strengthened to Polar Class 7 requirements,” explained Maharaj.

“You are witnessing yet another historic milestone in the momentous and proud history of the Southern African Shipyards, the largest shipyard in southern Africa. SAS remains the only economically viable destination in South Africa where large ships can be built efficiently and effectively,” proclaimed an emotional Prasheen Maharaj, CEO of SAS.

The construction of the vessel is set to take 40 months. Maharaj added that the two projects would create, 650 direct jobs and a further 3,500 indirect jobs through the use of sub-contractors and other service providers.

Maharaj stated that the HSV was regarded as the most complex vessel to be built in the South African maritime history.

“The length of the vessel will be 95m with an about 12.24MW installed diesel electric power plant. Its maximum speed will be 18 knots. The vessel will

He said the process of sub-contracting will primarily target historically disadvantaged groups. “We will abide by legislation to sub-contract marginalised groups such as women, youth and military veterans.”

Built for purpose Among the main guests at the Steel Cutting Ceremony was defence minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.

She said: “[This] steel cutting ceremony comes on the heels of another milestone that we have achieved.

Exactly a month ago, Parliament passed the Hydrographic Bill which Left: SAS has signed a contract to build a 3 500 ton barge for DNG Energy, a South African-based company in the energy industry. The first steel was cut for the vessel and work will start on the 147 metre-long vessel in the first quarter of next year.

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According to the minister, the HSV will give the South African navy a multi-mission capability with its primary role being the hydrographic surveys to depths of at least 3,000m and also provide oceanographic surveys to depths at least 300m.

Speaking at the function, Kevin Wakeford, Chief Executive of Armscor, said the vessel would also be used for secondary roles like marine search and rescue, replenishment at sea, disaster relief, support to other government departments, wet and dry cargo carrying capability as well as command and control functionality for mine countermeasures.

Wakeford proclaimed that the vessel would be of world-class standard boasting among others a multi-beam echo sounder which was designed to perform seabed mapping with high resolution and accuracy to a maximum depth of 7,000m.

“The vessel would also contain a hybrid propulsion, which makes it fuel efficient, as 60 percent of the survey at certain speeds can be performed using the electric motor which provides the user with reduced cost of ownership,” said Wakeford.

The HSV is set to replace the South African navy’s current SAS Protea which has been in service since 1972.

LNG Barge The event also marked the commencement of the construction of the LNG barge for DNG Energy. DNG Energy is South African black-owned company that specialises in LNG, founded by entrepreneur Aldworth Mbalati.

“The barge will deliver gas from Africa to the world and from the world to Africa. This is unprecedented. We’ve relied on natural gas up until this point,” said Wakeford.

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Industry updates

Increased profits for fishing company

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remier Fishing and Brands Limited (Premier), listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), announced its financial results to shareholders at the end of October highlighting a 20 percent increase

Highlights Revenue increased by 20% from R411 million to R491 million

Operating profit increased by 41% from R65 million to R92 million

Profit after tax increased by 40% from R68 million to R95 million

Cash generated from operations increased by 128% from R40 million to R91 million

Group headline earnings increased by 19% from R69 million to R82 million

The acquisition of an effective 50.31% shareholding in

Talhado Fishing Enterprises Proprietary Limited (Talhado) concluded during the year.

Dividends to shareholders increased by 67% to 25 cents per share (2017: 15 cents per share)

Acquisition scales up shipsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; agency and warehousing businesses

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rindrod, recently announced the acquisition of the Novagroup (Nova) from Pescanova. Established in the sixties to deliver support services to the maritime industry, the business has grown to provide marine and aviation rescue and survival equipment, container storage, shipwright, depots, bespoke engineering and support services.

The services provided by Nova dovetails with Grindrod existing businesses, specifically the provision of marine and aviation rescue and survival equipment and Novaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Container Depot (UCD) business. These businesses complement Sturrock Grindrod Marine Tech (SGMT) and Grindrod Intermodal respectively.

Said Andrew Sturrock, CEO Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The intention is to strengthen our position in the niche marine technical market. This acquisition will enable us to leverage off the respective sales and servicing agreements of both SGM and Nova, with a view to enhance our already impressive range of services and to increase our comprehensive product offering to the marine and shore-based industries we serve.â&#x20AC;?

Over and above providing a more comprehensive product offering in the marine technical market, the integration of Novaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s businesses will introduce further complementary services to SGMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s customer base serviced by its 60 offices in 14 countries.

Newly appointed CEO Grindrod Intermodal, Mahmood Simjee said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very pleased to be in a position to provide the solutions required by shipping lines from a wider footprint in southern Africa.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have advised that we are looking to â&#x20AC;&#x153;scale upâ&#x20AC;? our businesses. It is important that these acquisitions support our existing core expertise and that they contribute to unlocking trade corridors for our valued customersâ&#x20AC;?, said Andrew Waller, CEO Grindrod Limited.

in Group revenue from R411 million to R491 million compared to the prior period mainly as a result of increased sales volumes in the lobster and squid segments.

Group operating profit increased by 41 percent from R65 million to R92 million largely due to efficiencies achieved across all segments, while the Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s profit after tax increased by 40 percent from R68 million to R95 million as compared to the prior year.

The Group delivered a net profit of R95 million for the year ended 31 August 2018, an increase of 40 percent compared to the prior year net profit of R68 million. Cash generated from operations increased by 128 percent from R40 million to R91 million compared to last year, due to the strong operational performance in the current period.

Improved landings The Group experienced increased landings due to good catch rates for the lobster division as well as bigger size mix for south coast rock lobster (SCRL). The bigger size mix helped achieve better US dollar pricing as compared to the prior period.

In general, the increased landings also resulted in increased sales volumes. The good catch rates, increased market prices and volumes resulted in the division maintaining its margin despite the strengthening of the Rand against the dollar in the first half of the financial year.

Reflecting on last year, Samir Saban, CEO of Premier said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am delighted at the positive results and look forward to growing the business further, increasing business sustainability as well as increasing shareholder value. These financial year-end results were realised as an outcome of excellent performances across most of the Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operating divisions which exceeded Premierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expectations, by increasing its overall catch volumes, achieving better pricing, efficient cost and vessel management.â&#x20AC;?

Expansion plans Premier also holds medium to long term fishing rights in west coast rock lobster, south coast rock lobster, small pelagics, hake deep sea trawl, hake long-line sword fish, tuna as well as squid. The group owns an abalone farm as well as one of the largest squid operations and invests in organic agriculture through the Seagro range of products.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The group expects Talhado to contribute positively to the performance of Premier over the next few years, including synergies which will result in further efficiencies.â&#x20AC;? expansion of the abalone farm has already increased its capacity during the year under review from 120 tons to 160 tons. Premier expects to double its abalone spat production due to the expanded hatchery.

During the year, the abalone farm already employed 60 new employees and a further 200 additional employment opportunities will be made available over the short to medium term. The expansion will also further provide additional direct benefits in the communities in terms of job creation.

Acquisition Premier delivered on its promise by concluding the acquisition of 50.31 percent of the Talhado group during the 2018 financial year. Talhado is one of the largest squid businesses in the country and the deal is said to complement Premierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diversification strategy and further extends its product basket.

Saban continues, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The group expects Talhado to contribute positively to the performance of Premier over the next few years, including synergies which will result in further efficiencies.â&#x20AC;?

Lower pilchard landings The catch rates for pilchards were lower than that of the prior year, industry wide, resulting in lower landings and sales volumes of pilchards in the current year. Industrial fish catch rates were the same as those experienced in the prior year. The lower landings and sales volumes for pilchards resulted in lower revenues and operating profits for the division in the current year.

This year was also a period of consolidation for the Group, said Saban, as he explained that the fishing industry was severely impacted by the inclement weather and the unstable global economic conditions.

Khalid Abdulla, Group CEO of African Equity Empowerment Investments Limited (AEEI) and Deputy Chairman of Premier commented, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Board of directors are pleased to announce a final gross dividend of 25 cents per share for the year ended 31 August 2018, an increase of 67 percent as compared to 2017 (15 cents) after the reporting period but before the financial statements were authorised for issue.â&#x20AC;?

Industry updates

MARITIME NEWS

Cape Town to host Antarctic Centre

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he Port of Cape Town in South Africa has been identified as the strategic location to host an Antarctic Centre that will be established by the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA).

Speaking at the launch of Antarctic Season, the Director General of the DEA Nosipho Ngcaba, explained features and benefits of the Antarctic Centre. “The centre will accommodate the Antarctic Logistics Network, which will be a virtual network of members that provide advice, assistance and referrals as businesses that understand polar conditions “This will provide a single point of contact for all Antarctica related business enquiries, offering clients effortless connections to private businesses, educational institutions, research bodies and government agencies,” she said.

The centre will also serve to enhance geopolitical alliances and serve as a base for countries that relate to South Africa as a geographic entity for reasons linked to travel to Antarctica and the Southern Ocean Islands. These countries include Germany, Norway, Russia, Belgium, Japan, United Kingdom, India, Sweden, Netherlands and Finland.

The Antarctic Season occurs between November and March annually in Gateway to Antarctic nations and cities. In South Africa, the season commences with the departure of SA Agulhas II during the first week of December.

Port Manager, Mpumi Dweba-Kwetana said the port welcomed the opportunity to house the new Antarctic Centre, as it fits into the mandate of Operation Phakisa.

“The Port of Cape Town is pleased to work with the DEA in hosting the launch of Antarctic Season and the SA-Norwegian seminar, particularly because the exhibition element of the event is open to the public. TNPA is committed to bringing the community closer to the port and it is through educational exhibitions like this, that young South Africans will be exposed to the vast array of maritime careers on offer.”

The is set to launch Antarctic Season and will soon be establishing an Antarctic Centre, with the purpose of bringing the Antarctica Continent closer to the citizens of South Africa and promote economic opportunities.

LNG carriers dock at Port of Saldanha for repairs

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he 291 m liquefied natural gas carrier, Methane Mickie Harper, recently became the third LNG vessel to choose the Port of Saldanha to undertake repairs when she entered the port to undertake critical repairs.

The Methane Mickie Harper was on route to Punta Europa, Equatorial Guinea. While docked, the team conducted intermediate surveys and underwater inspections (IWS). Supplies were replenished and a crew change took place during its stay.

The Port of Saldanha was chosen due to its available water depth as well as its sheltered inner anchorage, which makes diving possible in adverse weather conditions. The port also made available launch crafts that assisted with the successful transportation of crew/technicians/surveyors as well as the large quantity of provisions and ship spares.

Port Manager, Vernal Jones said the Port of Saldanha is one of the three designated LNG ports of the future positioning within TNPA. “The geographic positioning of Saldanha bodes well for vessels transiting the West Coast area. At the same time, we are in the midst of a period of major expansion within the oil and gas sector amongst others. It is encouraging that International partners see Saldanha as the port of choice to undertake repairs for their LNG vessels,” he added.

Prior to Methane Mickie Harper’s docking, LNG carrier, River Niger, also docked at the Port of Saldanha after requiring urgent repairs. The ship’s previous port was Dahej, India and she is expected to dock in Bonny, Nigeria after repair work is complete.

Tank reconstruction kicks off Transnet SOC Ltd has begun preparation work on the reconstruction of the accumulator tanks situated at the Island View precinct in the Port of Durban with the project planned to take-off in 2019 with construction expected to be completed in 2023.

The project development scope complies with international stand-

ards as per the (American Petroleum Institute) API 650 and will include the dismantling of the 10 existing tanks in the precinct belonging to Transnet.

The existing tanks were built in 2012, but do not comply with the API 650 code requirements.

The construction of the new tanks will ensure that petroleum products are handled safely, efficiently and at higher volumes.

Under the supervision of a class surveyor, the repair job entailed welding in the vessel’s engine room by a team of welders from EBH Ship Repair Company as well as a dive operation, which was carried out by Subtech to facilitate repairs underwater.

The reconstruction of the tanks will not impact security of fuel supply in the country. The dismantling project commenced with both the New-Multi Product Pipeline (NMPP) trunk-line and the inland accumulation terminal fully operational. Likewise a robust by-pass plan was implemented at the coastal terminal tanks.

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MARITIME NEWS

Industry updates

South African schools to pilot marine science in 2019 The Two Oceans Aquarium, in partnership with Gansbaai Academy, Simonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Town High and South Peninsula High will, in January 2019, launch Marine Sciences as a new pilot subject in three schools.

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ansbaai Academy, Simonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Town High and South Peninsula High have been selected as Marine Sciences Node Schools and will offer the new subject to Grade 10 learners.

Successful candidates will be awarded a Two Oceans Aquarium Gr12 Marine Sciences Certificate when matriculating. The pilot will guide teachers to introduce the subject as an official Matric subject for Gr 10 students in 2020.

For Russell Stevens, Head of Education at the Two Oceans Aquarium, this is a significant milestone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is gaining momentum. Our team have worked very hard at developing partnerships with the Department of Basic Education and in the provincial education departments (WCED; Eastern Cape; KZN and the Gauteng Education Department).

All are now familiar with our programmes and the significance of our offering in the South African education landscape. Support from

New tugs in the pipeline for Mauritius Port Authority

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he Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Pravind Kumar Jugnauth confirmed in National Assembly during November that the Mauritius Port Authority (MPA) would acquire a large tug as well as three smaller tugs in a vessel replacement scheme for the port.

senior officials in the Departments of Education has shown recognition for the contribution made by the Two Oceans Aquarium staff in the partnering with South Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s formal education sector.â&#x20AC;?

Marine Chemistry: the chemical composition and properties of seawater, and the effects of pollutants on ocean life.

Marine Physics: waves, tides and currents, as well as the ways in which the ocean acts as a driver of weather and climate.

The Two Oceans Aquarium has a very active education department that sees approximately 70,000 school children visit the Aquarium each year. In addition, 30,000 children are exposed to the Aquariumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two outreach programmes.

Marine Biology: marine life and

Since 2005 the Two Oceans Aquariumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Environmental Education Centre has offered enrichment courses for learners from Grade 6 through to Grade 12.

Humans and the Ocean: this

These courses, usually presented over weekends or during school holidays, are offered free of charge for the learners. It is from these highly-acclaimed and ever-popular courses that Aquariumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education team was approached by the department of education to develop the Marine Sciences curriculum for schools.

The Marine Sciences curriculum has been conceived to cover five sub-disciplines:

Marine Geography and Geology:

this section deals with the structure and origins of coastlines, the seafloor and sediments, and how these change over time.

includes ecology, fundamental biology, classification, evolutionary processes, and the adaptation of marine organisms to their environments. section highlights how humans use the ocean for food, travel and recreation, and how renewable and non-renewable resources are harvested. This section also considers the importance of research in understanding the ocean and the effects that human activities and practices have on the ocean and larger global patterns (e.g. climate change, ocean acidification). The issue of sustainability is foregrounded in the teaching of the entire subject.

The Marine Sciences pilot subject will be offered as an â&#x20AC;&#x153;after-schoolâ&#x20AC;?

8th subject at the node schools. The subject will also be available to interested Grade 10 learners from neighbouring schools and nearby areas.

South African province turns to Egypt to grow its aquaculture industry

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he Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) in KwaZulu-Natal, is embarking on a massive programme to unlock the economic potential of its aquaculture industry.

As part of this programme, a delegation led by the MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Sihle Zikalala and Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal CEO, Neville Matjie, visited the Birkat Ghalioum Fish Farming Project in Egypt.

Regularly handling vessels greater than 12,000 TEU since the extending the Mauritius Container terminal last year, some of the Authorityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current fleet have outlived their economic life. The Minister confirmed that one 70 ton bollard pull tug and three additional smaller vessels were needed.

This visit to the project, which counts as one of the most ambitious projects in Egyptâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aquaculture sector, is aimed at learning more about that countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highly lucrative fish farming sector.

He outlined that the MPA operates and maintains a fleet of 11 floating crafts, comprising four big tugs of 30 to 70 Tons Bollard Pull capacity, four small tugs of 12 Tons Bollard Pull capacity, one pilot boat, one debris recovery craft and a launch.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the right support, we are doubtless that fish farming has the potential to give a huge shot in the arm to our emerging entrepreneurs, particularly given the rising demand for fish in the face of declining stocks in the ocean and fresh water resources in the world,â&#x20AC;? he said.

A 20-year replacement plan included the acquisition of a tug of 70 Tons Bollard Pull Capacity by mid-2012 as well as the procurement of a second tug of 70 Tons Bollard Pull Capacity by 2023 as it was anticipated that MPA would be required to handle large vessels of 11,000 TEUs; and the acquisition of a pilot boat.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was on a limited small scale and the lack of best practice has seen the industry not growing to the level we would like it to be. We have therefore decided to put more efforts into this industry which has a potential to grow the economy and create jobs. TIKZNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support is intended to analyse the full value chain and to package investment opportunities for the attraction of investors that can grow the commercial aspect if the industry.â&#x20AC;?

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Speaking after visiting the mega farming project, Zikalala said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;This visit has been an eye opener.

We envision exactly this type of approach in KwaZulu-Natal as we seek to grow our aquaculture sector. Aquaculture has been practiced for decades in Egypt which has made this country the largest fish producer in Africa.â&#x20AC;?

KwaZulu-Natal has suitable environmental conditions for aquaculture and for commercial production of a number of fish species. The MEC added that his department had in the past already piloted a number of aquaculture support projects in the province.

The Birkat Ghalioum Fish Farming Project is owned by the Egyptian government and is the largest in Africa and the Middle East. The Egyptian Ministry of Fisheries has made commitment to provide technical support to KwaZulu-Natal.

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Offshore Supply Bases: positioned to perform?

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Hot spots of rig and drilling activity in African waters.

Processing for value-add and job creation.

African Naval Review

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OFFSHORE NEWS

Marine mining and offshore exploration

Licencing kicks off in Ghana The Government of Ghana kicked off the first round of licencing for offshore acreage in October inviting expressions of interest and prequalification for petroleum exploration and production licences. The process aims to accelerate upstream activities and to increase the country’s reserves as well as production of petroleum resources.

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aving launched the invitation in Ghana in October, the Ministry of Energy followed up with a second launch during Africa Oil Week in Cape Town in November.

The deadline for submissions is 20 December this year.

The invitation will be followed up in January with the announcement of prequalification results and the publication of invitations to tender.

The government aims to award the oil blocks by the end of August next year after a round of negotiations with successful bidders which will be announced at the beginning of July.

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invitation for Expression of Interest and Pre-qualification

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October 29, 2018 – December 20, 2018: Submission of Expression of Interest and Pre-qualification applications

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January 21, 2019: Announcement

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time): Deadline for submission of bids

May 21, 2019 at 12:01 pm (Local time): Public opening of bids by Honourable Minister

May 22, 2019: Publication of list of participating bidders

May 22, 2019 – June 28, 2019: Evaluation of Bids

July 02, 2019: Announcement of successful bidders

July 02, 2019 – August 30, 2019:

Negotiations leading to the award of oil Blocks

Available Blocks Block GH_WB_1 Size: 1900 sq. km Water depth range: 0 – 100 m Existing discoveries in block: none Existing wells in block: 1 Available data: 2D seismic, 3D seismic, well reports and cuttings Block GH_WB_2 Size: 1110 sq. km Water depth range: 50 – 1100 m Existing discoveries in block: none Existing wells in block: 1 Available data: 2D seismic, 3D seismic, well reports and cuttings Block GH_WB_3 Size: 1380 sq. km Water depth range: 800 – 2800 m Existing discoveries in block: none Existing wells in block: 1 Available data: 2D seismic, 3D seismic, well reports and cuttings Block GH_WB_4 Size: 1340 sq. km Water depth range: 100 – 1700 m Existing discoveries in block: 1 (Dzata) Existing wells in block: 2 Available data: 2D seismic, 3D seismic, well reports and cuttings Block GH_WB_5 Size: 1360 sq. km

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Marine mining and offshore exploration

Block GH_WB_6 Size: 1800 sq. km Water depth range: 2200 – 4300 m Existing discoveries in block: none Existing wells in block: 1 ODP site Available data: 2D seismic

Tullow weighs in on Ghana opportunities

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ullow Oil Plc has declared its intention to participate in Ghana’s first oil and gas Competitive Licensing Round Bid Evaluation and Negotiation (LRBEN).

Speaking in an interview with the media when the company took its turn at the Ghana Stock Exchange’s facts behind the figures session in Accra, the Managing Director of Tullow Ghana, Kweku Awotwi said “when the government launched the bidding round last week, our chief executive officer and other senior members of the executive team were there and we are looking at what kind of partnerships we will form to participate in the six blocks that have been made available.

"We see opportunities for Tullow right across the acreage that is available, and we will be making a case to government that we have the skills, expertise, knowledge and history of success to make another major exploration impact in Ghana,” he added.

He said Tullow was already on the ground as it had the infrastructure in place that put it in an advantage to deliver any identified production or reserves quickly on stream.

Ghana Oil governance summit

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ohn Peter Amewu, Ghana’s Minister of Energy urged stakeholders to help find solutions to local content capitalisation and fair local participation in the sector at the Fourth Africa Oil Governance Summit in Accra.

Amewu said there was the need for improved technologies and skills as well as higher levels of operational understanding of the sector; adding that local content participation in the oil and gas sector was still low.

The oil summit, initiated by ACEP in 2015, has

become an annual event that brings together stakeholders in the petroleum industry.

Amewu noted that Ghana had, from the onset of the discovery of oil, instituted rules and regulations to make it mandatory for every Ghanaian to benefit from the oil resources.

He said as at September 2018, there were more than 600 indigenous Ghanaian companies who had registered.

The Minister, however, highlighted the need to build technical competencies and capabilities of those companies so they could participate well in that area.

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He indicated that the Local Content Fund, being managed by the Regulator, the Petroleum Commission, Ghana, needed to be resourced to support the indigenous companies in their operations; and he charged participants at the summit to come out with conclusions and action plans that would be of a higher value to the sector.

During a panel discussion, Mohammed Amin Adam, the Deputy Minister of Energy, said Ghana intended to introduce a “warehousing policy” to help identify indigenous state companies, who could meet the five percent local content partnership share, to also participate in the sector.

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Marine mining and offshore exploration

Light at the end of the tunnel for the offshore rig fleet After four plus years of low rig utilisation and day rates, company layoffs, operator spending declines, just to name a few, it appears that the offshore rig market may finally be able to at least see the light at the end of the tunnel. Although the recovery that is often reported within the industry is not here yet, it is closer than it has ever been, and for once the sense of optimism felt throughout every segment of the industry is not just wishful thinking.

By Terry Childs, Head of RigLogix

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f course, all of the predicted improvement assumes that there is no oil price or global energy demand collapse, or that no political or issues of that ilk that will disrupt the momentum that is building.

The October 2018 RigOutlook, which forecasts rig supply, demand and utilisation for the next year, details how activity in the market will fare during the next year through September 2019.

In the current rig fleet, there is a 316-rig gap between supply and demand, and that number excludes 118 rigs that are under construction and cannot find their way into the fleet. Even though attrition has accelerated in the past four years, the market is still far out of balance as attrition alone cannot solve the oversupply problem.

As of November 2018, there were 118 rigs on order or under construction.

Although these rigs are maintained, many have been essentially finished for two or more years. In the past few years, some shipyards have ended up owning rigs after construction contracts were cancelled and they have finally begun to sell some of the units.

Since September 2014 there have been 220 rigs removed from the fleet, but utilisation during the same period fell from 81 percent to 59 percent. Overall, supply fell by 119 units from its high in December 2014, while demand dropped by 259 units during the same period.

Attrition slows

The October 2018 RigOutlook calls for a slowed rate of attrition for the next year compared to the past few years.

The rigs retired to date were what has been termed “low hanging fruit” and easy decisions to make. While there are likely some of those remaining, an

expected improving market makes it a bit more difficult for rig owners to dispose of some rigs if they believe there could ultimately be a chance to work them.

As of November 2018, there were 118 rigs on order or under construction.

Although these rigs are maintained, many have been essentially finished for two or more years. In the past few years, some shipyards have ended up owning rigs after construction contracts were cancelled and they have finally begun to sell some of the units.

Most notably, Borr Drilling spent a total of $2 billion to purchase 14 jackups from Singapore’s PPL Shipyard and KeppelFELS, five of which have been delivered to Borr. So far, the company has received only Letters of Intent (LOI) for a few of these rigs, but formalised contracts for at least two are anticipated.

Outside of these units, only four others have contracts in place, three harsh-environment semis and one jackup – all destined for the North Sea. In the meantime, even though most rig owners will continue to not take delivery of any newbuild units until a contract is secured, it would likely come as a surprise to most that since 2016 there have been 58 rig deliveries.

We believe the next year will be no exception, and we expect around 20 newbuilds to enter the fleet.

Rig demand improves

The good news is that rig demand during the forecast period that runs through September 2019 will improve substantially for both jackups and

floating rigs, although the increases will not begin to accelerate until late in the forecast period.

According to RigLogix data, there are currently over 250 rig requirements worldwide where an expression of interest or market survey has been issued to pre-tender or an outstanding rig tender pending award. We expect that this work, along with other requirements that materialise during the next year, coupled with rig owners extending contracts for already contracted rigs, will result in a significant increase in the number of contracted jackups and floating rigs through September 2019.

Rig day rates have seen little, or in some cases, no improvement, and even though rig owners are reporting smaller losses on their earnings calls, they have yet to return to profitability. However, there have been a few isolated rig markets where high demand has enabled day rates to grow substantially over the past year.

One of these areas is in Norway, where the most recent fixtures for harsh-environment semis have been at or over $300,000, which in some cases represents a doubling from earlier in 2018. Several contracts signed this year have been for work starting in 2019 or even 2020, a clear sign that operators believe waiting until later will result in paying well above $300,000.

Another region where rig owners have experienced noticeable day rate increases the past year has been the US Gulf of Mexico jackup market.

Fixtures for long-legged jackups (375 ft and greater) that one year ago were routinely set in the $60,000-65,000 range were most recently in the $80,000-85,000 range, a 23.5 percent increase on the high end. Shallower-rated units have also fared well, with rates increasing from $50,00055,000 to $65,000-70,000 in October 2018.

Assuming the market fundamentals that drive the rig market remain in place or even improve, the recovery, which is still in its early stages, will occur, but there still remains some time before it makes it all the way back.

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Middle East subsea offshore contract supports growth

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pecialist marine and subsea services provider, Subtech Group – part of James Fisher and Sons plc, has secured multi-million subsea and offshore contract awards with a major oil and gas contractor across the Middle East that will see resources from the James Fisher Group deployed in support of installation, maintenance and decommissioning projects.

The contracts cover a range of works from installation and maintenance to demolition and decommissioning and will draw upon resources from the wider James Fisher group in order to offer a seamless, integrated service solution to the customer via a single point of contact within Subtech.

Paul Whiley, managing director at Subtech Group explained: “We’re really thrilled to work closely with the major oil and gas contractor on numerous projects in the Arabian Gulf. Access to a comprehensive array of offshore equipment and skilled personnel within the James Fisher group means we can offer a single point solution that many other service providers in the region simply cannot match.”

Specialist crew and equipment is being mobilised in support of the operations and will join teams based permanently in the region to complete the concurrent projects. The scope of works include a significant subsea installation project utilising the Mubarak Supporter DP2 construction vessel for the installation of flexibles, umbilicals and power cables, combined with pipeline demolition works as well as employing specialist diving teams and equipment in the Safaniya and Manifa fields in the Arabian Gulf.

Further on the Safaniya field, Subtech has recently completed a significant scope of work utilising the offshore supply vessel, Bourbon Enterprise, involving the installation of umbilical’s, flexibles, power cables, impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP), concrete mattresses and air diving support on spool, shroud and tie-in installations. Presently the Bourbon Enterprise is continuing to carry out an air diving support role.

“Over the past 12 months, we’ve continued investment locally and have been involved in a wide range of projects in what has been the biggest development for James Fisher in the Middle East so far,” adds Whiley.

Angola and DRC tighten relations on oil

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elegations from Angola and Democratic Congo (DRC) met recently in Kinshasa to discuss the reciprocal use of the territorial waters of the two countries to promote cooperation with regard to the exploration for oil and gas.

Led by Angola's Mineral Resources and Petroleum Ministers Diamantino Azevedo and the Congo Hydrocarbons Aimé Ngoimukena Lusa-Diese, the delegation highlighted issues such as seismic campaigns, exploration and production of hydrocarbons in the maritime area of common interest as well as regulation of trade in petroleum products through the common border zone between the two countries.

A Committee of Experts was established to meet to discuss and propose appropriate solutions to the issue of the reciprocal use of the territorial waters of the two countries during the seismic acquisition. They also decided to set up a Working Group to examine the issue of exploration and production of hydrocarbons along the Maritime Area of Common Interest.

On the trade of petroleum products across the common border between the two countries, the parties agreed on the need to create an Extended Inter-ministerial Commission to the experts of the related Ministries of the two countries, with the purpose of proposing a mechanism of regulation.

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE Following on successful workshops held previously in Walvis Bay (Namibia), Port Louis (Mauritius) and Richards Bay (South Africa), African Marine Solutions (AMSOL) brought their expertise to clients and partners in Cape Town when they hosted a two-day Marine Emergency Response and Salvage Seminar during November. Editor, Colleen Jacka sat in on the proceedings.

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elcoming participants to the event, Managing Director of AMSOL, Paul Maclons noted that the company had secured the contract to provide emergency towage and response along the South African coast under the Emergency Towage Vessel tender until 2021.

“In this light we will continue our training and development of seafarers and are committed to play a role in providing youngsters with sustainable training berths,” he said acknowledging the need to create employment in the sector.

After Maclon’s welcome, speakers quickly jumped into the meat of the seminar and agreed that teamwork, collaboration and access to information are key foundations for successful response in an emergency situation.

Highlighting helicopters

“Helicopters are critical to salvage and we need to take their availability into account.

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Participants and speakers at the seminar agreed that most successful salvage and response activities over the last few years have relied on the ability of helicopter support to both airlift crew to safety as well as transfer salvors and equipment to casualties from shore in remote areas.

“Helicopters are critical to salvage and we need to take their availability into account,” said Dave Murray, Business Unit Manager, Offshore Marine Services at AMSOL. It is clear, however, that the lack of readily available suitable helicopters is a cause for concern. Time remains a critical factor in emergency response and the delegates at the seminar raised the need to consider having a standby helicopter available along the coast in much the same way as the SA Amandla is.

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“We are vulnerable along the coast from an air support perspective,” said Murray during a question and answer session.

Joining a panel discussion at the end of the first day, Captain Samoor Ali of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), told delegates that the Authority was currently addressing this issue and would study the need for helicopter response along the coast.

The recent creation of the IMOrg (Incident Management Organisation) under the banner of Operation Phakisa is also aiming to address the gaps in incidence response. Updating the group on the current status of the new entity, Captain Ravi Naicker, said that a full inventory of available private as well as public assets would help determine where the shortfalls are.

He added that the lack of helicopter availability should be seen as a red flag to be addressed.

Also speaking on the panel, Dave Main of Smit Salvage re-emphasised the importance of helicopters highlighting that, without helicopter assistance, most of the major recent salvage operations would have run into serious problems. He, however, acknowledged the willingness of the Airforce to play their role in this regard.

“Over the years the Airforce has been absolutely outstanding,” he said referring to the casualty that ended up on Clifton beach where no commercial helicopters with winches had been available. “The Airforce came in and they were absolutely superb,” he reiterated.

“The (Airforce) helicopters are still here. It’s just a case of being able

to coordinate them and get them operational. We don’t need to go out and order new helicopters. I am 99 percent sure that the Airforce, if prepped, will do everything they can to assist,” he said.

Describing the reality of running a commercial offshore helicopter service in the current shipping market, Main noted that circumstances have changed. “Twenty years ago operating a commercial service was a profitable business, but the downturn in shipping means that helicopter services are a luxury that most cannot afford,” he said pointing out that having a helicopter available just for salvage was simply not viable.

Interestingly a delegate from DeBeers noted that the company’s helicopters may be considered in the case of an emergency.

Scrappers

Also of concern to the country is the increase in tonnage heading for the scrapyard passing the coast. Often with skeleton crews and without insurance or under dubious towage, these vessels pose an increasing problem. “These vessels pose a major hazard to our coast and there have been a number of issues with them in the past,” said Murray.

With no insurers to call upon if something goes wrong, these casualties end up being a burden to the State and ultimately the South African taxpayers.

Highlighting the effectiveness of having a standby tug available, Murray described an incident involving a vessel being towed to the scrapyards. “The tug towing the vessel, in fact, lost the tow twice,” he says explaining that the vessel subsequently got caught in a gyro and found itself heading straight towards the beach near St Francis.

“We mobilised the SA Amandla from Cape Town and she went charging up the coast,” he says adding that the vessel had got to about 1,5 miles off the coast and looked set to run

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aground. With the help of the local National Sea Rescue Institute boat, the SA Amandla managed to connect the tow line. “Luckily the weather was good and we managed to set up the connection and tow her offshore as soon as possible.”

Murray explains further that the original tug tasked with towing the scrapper had decided to sail up to Maputo (Mozambique) and avoid South African ports for fear of retribution. The SA Amandla then towed the vessel up to re-unite tug and tow.

Interestingly many of the vessels heading for the scrapyards choose to round the southern African coast during winter making them even more susceptible to the treacherous ocean conditions along the South African coast.

Prevention is better than cure

The availability of the SA Amandla in cases such as this has helped to prevent major incidents from occurring around the coast. Describing the vessel’s duties during 2018 as the country’s standby tug, Murray showcased a number of occasions that could have become more serious.

More recently the tug was dispatched to assist the bulk carrier African Avocet, that was experiencing main engine problems off the Eastern Cape coast. By the time the SA Amandla reached the casualty, she was already 1 mile off the shoreline. Fortunately a tow connection was made and the bulk carrier was towed offshore without further incident.

“Immobilised vessels pose a red flag and are subject to weather and tides along our coast,” warns Murray. Understanding that some 20,000 vessels pass our coastline every year, it is clear that the ability to provide rapid intervention is key to preventing disasters.

Discussion around the need to look beyond the 2021 end date of the ETV contract, debated the need for an additional standby tug to be added to the coastline.

While many believe that the one tug along with known port tugs and other available assets around the coast is sufficient; others suggest that it would be prudent to station one tug in Cape Town and another in Durban to more fully cover the coastline.

Captain Ravi Naicker from the South African Maritime Safety Authority informed delegates that they would likely look at a PPP for tugs along the coastline after the 2021 contractual end of the SA Amandla contract with AMSOL. “The Department of Transport is working with the National Treasury to create a Public Private Partnership

for the establishment of tugs around the South African coastline. There is a requirement to test the market first to see if there is any interest from the private sector,” he said adding that a Request for Proposals would be issued in this regard. “As part of the exercise they will be looking at what is the optimum number of tugs that we should have on the South African coastline.”

Collaboration is key Despite some of the red flags raised during the two-day seminar, it is clear that the experience and assets do exist in South Africa to ensure successful response to marine emergencies.

Equally clear is the fact that the will to cooperate and collaborate during incident response is well ensconced amongst stakeholders.

Many speakers described the ability of a vast number of private and public organisations to work together through information sharing to counter threats to the safety of crew, property and the environment.

But perhaps Dave Main summed it up best; “Making it work means listening, prioritising and building a strong network amongst roleplayers, especially before a marine emergency occurs.”

In fact, the seamless integration of a variety of stakeholders, has some concerned that the recent establishment of the IMOrg (Incident Management Organisation) may upset a system that currently works well. “If it ain’t broke, why fix it?” Asked Brian Ingpen of Lawhill Maritime Centre.

“The existing structures work and I am always wary of over-organising the response (to an incident),” he said after a presentation from Captain Naicker on the new initiative. “It’s all very

well having people doing courses, but it’s experience and expertise that we require as we can see from the case studies. Will it work or will red tape end up getting in the way of a smooth operation?” He questioned further.

TOP: Delegates at the AMSOL Emergency Response Seminar held in Cape Town Recently

Explaining the evolution of the IMOrg from a working group within one of the Operation Phakisa labs in 2015 to its current format, Naicker is confident that the structure will meet the requirements of the response sector while building networks ahead of an incident at sea.

ABOVE: Deon Chetty of EBH with Paul Maclons of AMSOL

Falling under the Department of Transport, the IMOrg is a forerunner to the envisaged OPRC Bill’s National Committee that aims to maintain a national system for preparedness and response in the event of a maritime pollution incident.

Naicker said that the burgeoning interest in exploring for oil off the South African coast that was likely to increase over the next five years meant that a unified as well as scalable incident management response system was an imperative. He added that a number of multi-party agreements are being put in place to create a system that can work across government stakeholders to ensure a seamless

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where a place of refuge was sought.

ABOVE RIGHT: Sandile Mtshani, Ntokozo Hlatshwayo and Sabelo Mdlalos.

Although a somewhat prickly topic that understandably makes port authorities and coastal states uncomfortable, Heads believes that bringing a vessel into port makes it substantially easier to control damage to the environment and even fight shipboard fires.

ABOVE: Yolisa Tshongola, Kgadi Matlala and Thabisile Mehlo of TNPA. RIGHT: Musa Mbakazam, Naresh Sewnath and Jawahir Nandha.

response, but admitted that the these were “lagging slightly behind” in attracting signatories.

Responding to some of the comments levelled at IMOrg, Naicker said that, while there will always be some degree of red tape involved, Operation Phakisa had addressed this and added that the new body had been established with the principal directive to discover and remove emergency response gaps that exist.

He confirmed that the intention was not to change the model completely, but to improve it and ensure the

transfer of knowledge amongst stakeholders. Weighing in on the discussion, Michael Heads of P&I Associates, highlighted how the refinement process would help remove “oxygen thieves” who contributed little to Joint Operation Committees.

“IMOrg will help remove confusion of roles during incidents,” said Naicker.

Places of refuge

The role of places of refuge in helping to abate the damages caused by incidents at sea was discussed by Michael Heads who, as a P&I correspondent has been involved in a number of cases

Communication in a crisis Perhaps not an obvious priority when responding to an emergency at sea, but to avoid communicating or not communicating effectively can result in substantial damage to reputations. Addressing this topic, Clare Gomes, Manager: Strategic Planning and Communications at AMSOL, stressed the need to be crisis-ready from a communication perspective.

“Reputations can be destroyed overnight,” she said adding that companies should prepare in advance how they will engage during a crisis, but not resort to patronising concerned citizens or “legalise”.

“Companies should consider creating first response statements for immediate distribution,” she advised. Gomes outlined a number of key responses that can be prepared in case of an emergency and sought to convey the appropriate language to relieve any concerns during a crisis. In a time where anyone with a cellphone is a roving reporter, she warns that social media can often become the face of communication.

“It is the responsibility of the industry to inform the media and to ensure that the flow of information is accurate so as to avoid conjecture,” she said adding that it is worthwhile building relationships with the media ahead of times of crisis.

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Highlighting the cooperation between the port authorities at the Port of Ngqura, the South African Maritime Authority and local firefighting services, Heads referred to the incident of the APL Austria which had been given permission to enter into the Eastern Cape port with a fire onboard in early 2017. Safely in port, the vessel had access to Metro Fire Fighters as well as harbour tugs to quell the fire.

In addition, with the fire extinguished, mop operations that included the removal of containers could easily be undertaken at the quayside.

“South Africa does recognise the need to offer refuge,” he said adding, however, that he does accept the real concerns facing harbour masters who give permission for a casualty to enter their port. For many it is the fear that the stricken vessel will take up valuable berth space for too long. “I deal with Blue Chip clients and if I bring a ship into port, I will guarantee that I will take it out again,” he said trying to dispel these qualms.

SA steps up

Based on many of the comments and discussions over the two-day seminar, it is clear that South Africa’s willingness to offer places of refuge as well as the scope of resources and expertise that is available continues to showcase the country’s ability to step up in the case of an emergency.

However, challenges relating to larger vessels and the potential offshore oil exploration mean that the authorities cannot drop their guard or rest on their laurels. “We need to be ready,” said Captain Naresh Sewnath of Transnet National Ports Authority during his closing remarks.

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This year's Cape Town International Boat Show was organised for the first time by new owners, Messe Frankfurt South Africa (MFSA) and featured over 100 exhibitors while attracting its largest audience.

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ccording to statistics released by the new owners, the show boasted a 50 percent increase in visitor attendance.

Some of the major successes of the 2018 show was the expansion into the luxury lifestyle sector, a dedicated kids’ area and, for the first time, the inclusion of interactive on-water activities.

The show featured some of the finest in luxury boats. One of the largest being the HQ2 by Two Oceans Marine. Boating World also displayed their Fountaine Pajot MY 44 Motor Yacht, which was crowned ‘European Power Boat of the Year’ for 2018.

“This is the first Cape Town International Boat Show organised by Messe Frankfurt. We are extremely satisfied with the results of the event. Our focus this year was to ensure that we

could establish a good quality platform from which to grow the show into a truly international event,” says Konstantin von Vieregge, CEO, MFSA. Visitors were treated to fantastic displays of flyboarding, motorised surf boards and stand-up paddle boarding.

Competitors got their adrenaline pumping during the Cape 31 regatta, which departed from the show to race across Table Bay. Spectators got behind the Royal Cape Yacht Club Youth Invitational match race.

Other interactive displays included exciting canoe polo matches and a very energetic dragon boat race across the Marina.

The inaugural Great Optimist Race which focuses on overcoming the odds was hosted by Greg Bertish, big wave surfer,

charity campaigner and double heart surgery survivor. The race, aimed to raise funds for sick and needy children across the Western Cape. On the day, 42 sailors, most of them complete novices, set off on a tricky three-lap course through the V & A Waterfront in front of thousands of spectators.

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Schreurs highlight aspects of safety at the Cape Town International Boat Show on the Viking Lifesaving stand.

 Lindsay Weyer (far right) chats to visitors on the Dynamic Marine stand.  Brad Baker, Edison Sawyer and Glynnis Daniels on the M-RAD stand.

Competitors ranged from celebrities to captains of industry, and medical survivors, all of whom raced for glory in little optimist boats. It was shark attack survivor, amputee and adaptive surfing champion, Caleb Swanepoel who took the glory.

 Engaging with visitors on the Seascape Marine stand was Jamie de Jong, Natasha Marinus and Arjan Hertong.

The Cape Town International Boat Show will once again take place at the V&A Waterfront from 18-20 October 2019. MFSA is set to continue the growth of the show and position it amongst one of the world’s best boating events.

are extremely grateful for the support from SABBEX, and our headline sponsor Mercedes-Benz X-Class, as well as our other sponsors and partners,” says Joshua Low, Group Exhibitions Director, MFSA.

“The initial feedback we have received form exhibitors and visitors who participated in this year’s event has been tremendously positive. We

It will be interesting to see how the show develops and whether talk about introducing a commercial aspect will be realised in future editions.

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PE PORT FESTIVAL: With the objectives of building positive long term and sustainable relationships with all our stakeholders; inspiring young people to see the maritime industry as a lucrative career; promoting the twin ports of Nelson Mandela Bay and offering a fun filled weekend of activities for the broader Nelson Mandela Bay community, the PE Port Festival provided the perfect platform to market the city locally and internationally.

APPOINTMENT: Nigerian Ports Authority

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he Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has appointed Engineer Jatto Adeiza Adams as its chief spokesman.

Jatto who hails from Okene Local Government of Kogi State, holds a Master of Project Management (MPM), a Post Graduate Diploma in Shipping Management and a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) Qualifications.

The new spokesman belongs to various professional bodies.

Amongst these include Member Nigerian society of Engineers (MNSE), Fellow The Institute of Shipping Technology (FIST), Fellow The Institute of Credit Administration (FICA). He is also a Certified Public- Private Partnership specialist.

In addition, he has attended International and local training Programmes. Some of these include Project Management Course, (Dubai), Port Master Plan (Belgium), Capacity Building in Leadership for Development and Public Good (Kansas State University USA), IP3 Washington DC Labour Relations and collective bargaining, Lagos, Corporate Image and Personality Development, Lagos and Managing and Leading strategic change amongst several others.

He was also one time the Asst.

General Manager Procurement and Managing Director, Seaview Properties limited, a Subsidiary of NPA, and was also Chief Port Engineer Tin Can Island Port to mention but a few.

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he Fishing Seminar held during November at Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT), served to launch Damen’s new fund, ‘Africa Ship Leasing’.

“Damen wants to show how it can support the fishing community, both in terms of maintaining the existing fleet and also through the fund, which can help them develop their fleet and potentially replace ageing vessels. I think the fishing industry appreciated our efforts,” said Benny Bhali, Sales and Marketing Executive at DSCT.

AMSOL 2019 MARITIME INDUSTRY 7-A-SIDE SOCCER TOURNAMENT Whether you own ships, repair ships, build ships, vet ships, charter ships, manage ships, sail on ships, supply ships, save ships, arrest ships, write about ships, fuel ships, learn about ships, survey ships or simply spot ships – sign up to show your interest in the maritime industry’s sporting event of 2019 in aid of the National Sea Rescue Institute!

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Saturday 2nd February 2019 10h00 to tournament end Table View Football Club, Cape Town

• The entry fee donation to NSRI is R1 500 per team. More details to follow.

• A maximum of two teams per organisation permitted to enter. Space is limited so book now!

• If you are interested, please complete the Early Bird registration form attached and email to a.mjongile@amsol.co.za

Don’t miss the boat and a chance to have fun for a worthy cause!

Spectators and supporters will be most welcome, with fun activities for the whole family.

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fter months of preparation and many meetings with the South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) and the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), 16 participants or trainee crew, gathered at Around the Bend in Swellendam, for an intense practical education and training camp.

Grade 10 and 11 Bursary Fund students were joined by five Lawhill Martime Centre Students as well as four Sea Cadets of TS Woltemade in Lakeside.

Mark Beneke and Rico Menezies of the NSRI, guided the participants

on and off the water.

Lessons of team unity and resilience supported the practical training and education program. The team of NSRI trainers, Bursary Fund mentors and the river lodge crew dedicated the time spent together to the sharing of skills.

After the resounding success of this camp, the administration team has already begun work on the practical training program for 2019. The General Botha Old Boys Bursary Fund champions real life experiences alongside theoretical training.

AMSOL 2019 MARITIME INDUSTRY 7-A-SIDE SOCCER TOURNAMENT Yes! We’re interested in entering a team of 7-9 players for this social industry event!

Please send us more information.

COMPANY NAME TEAM NAME CAPTAIN’S NAME EMAIL ADDRESS CONTACT NUMBER CAPTAIN’S SIGNATURE Enquiries to Anathi Mjongile – a.mjongile@amsol.co.za

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Celebrating a 15-year milestone as personnel service provider

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pecialist marine recruitment company, SFG Engineering Services (Pty) Ltd (SFG), celebrates their 15 year anniversary milestone this year.

With over 30 years of industry experience, they remain the go-to recruiter for skilled and unskilled personnel for local shipyards and engineering companies in the Western Cape.

Duncan MacNab, Founder and CEO of SFG, speaks of the growth of the company from its humble beginnings. “The marine industry has always been in my blood since I started my career as an electrical apprentice in the late 60s. When SFG started, we supplied a mix of personnel, machinery and/or equipment to our clientele which has now developed into a turnkey personnel supply operation.

While we have become specialists in servicing the marine, ship repair and general engineering sectors, we have, over the past two years diversified by making inroads into the renewable energy, FMCG, civil, finance and mining industries,” he says.

With a vision of being a trusted human resource partner to their clients both locally and internationally, growth in the geographical sense is one of the main

elements that has enabled the success of SFG. “We currently have operational offices in Saldanha Bay, Congo, Angola and Dubai and are looking at expanding our offices to include Gauteng and Mozambique in the next five years,”says SFG Director, Gino Bloys. “Lately, we have seen a demand for the recruitment and placement of executives. This is where we would like to focus and hone our skill set in the upcoming years,” he adds.

MacNab acknowledges that it has only been with the support of their clients and suppliers that they were able to celebrate this milestone.

Thandi Mabena, Senior Human Resource Manager for De Beers Marine (Pty) Ltd, reflects, “Our prosperous relationship dates back to the early 90s where SFG assisted us with large scale personnel for our Debmar Atlantic and Pacific conversions in the Cape Town harbour. Their attention to detail in ensuring that our service provider personnel have the necessary credentials and experience; are safety conscious and are fit for our organisational culture raises the bar in terms of effective and efficient service delivery matching our business demand.

Placing the right personnel in the right position is vital to the success of any organization or project.

SFG delivers unrivalled excellence in the recruitment and engagement of permanent placements and temporary staff in the following industries:

We congratulate them and wish them future success and endorse their dynamic service offering to other organisations.”

MacNab also credits his team for their hard work and commitment to the success of SFG Engineering Services. “We have put together a 15 year anniversary edition magazine to celebrate this milestone. It tells the story of where we’ve come from, our achievements to date and showcases our employees’ skills. I have placed great faith in the SFG team and I believe that the new generation of management will take us into a new era in personnel services.”

Growth and development of candidates is of utmost importance to the company. MacNab comments, “We are privileged to have been able to improve the livelihoods of average and previously disadvantaged South Africans. We genuinely care about our candidates and take their personal growth into account when placing them.”

SFG Engineering Services is certified by the Federation of African Professional Staffing Organisations (APSO) and is a

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member of TRACE, an internationally recognised anti-bribery organisation. In addition, they have ISO 9001:2015 quality management system certification and constantly drive awareness of safe operations.

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By Brian Ingpen

WORLD WAR I OCEAN BATTLEGROUND

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My post WW2 birth exempted me from experiencing the horrors of the those years: of family members marching off to board troopships that would carry them to perhaps their ultimate fate; of others aboard ships in convoys that could be subjected to submarine or aerial attack, or of yet others drowned, choking on fuel oil and finally slipping below the frigid sea after their ships had been sunk.

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ven when his ship arrived unscathed at her destination, a seaman’s relief at the prospect of a few days’ peaceful respite from the fears of an ocean crossing were often shattered by a bombing raid on the port. Any form of relief was certainly overshadowed by the cloud of despair at eventually having to sail, and to endure all that uncertainty, stress and hardship all over again.

Those contrasting sentiments also related to seamen during World War 1 whose closure a century ago was commemorated in November this year.

Hardly had that war been declared when, via the undersea telegraph cable that linked London to the Cape, came an urgent message to the Governor-General who immediately summoned the relevant government officials, senior army officers and Union-Castle executives.

“The Imperial Garrison,” the Governor General told them, “is to leave for Britain, and the Union-Castle ships are to carry them.”

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Quick conversion

In response, passengers were disembarked and cargo was discharged from six Union-Castle ships that were in South African ports. Shoreside squads augmented the liners’ crews to paint the ships grey, décor was removed from public rooms, and cabins were converted to dormitories for the troops.

The ships came to Cape Town to victual and bunker before 5,000 soldiers embarked; last minute stores were brought aboard, and down below on each of the liners, stokers were shovelling coal into the furnaces to raise a good head of steam.

Later that day – 27 August 1914 - crowds gathered at the docks and on the breakwater to watch the cruiser HMS Hyacinth lead the six-ship convoy of mailships (Balmoral Castle, Kenilworth Castle, and Briton and intermediates Dunluce Castle, Goorkha and Guildford Castle) from Table Bay with another cruiser, HMS Astrea, on the convoy’s port side. Also travelling in one of the ships for the voyage to Southampton were 376 family members of the troops.

The ships arrived at St Helena Island and anchored off the island’s rugged cliffs while lighters delivered coal, fresh water and fresh vegetables. For the rest of the voyage, HMS Leviathan took over the escort role while HMS Astrea returned to Cape Town.

When the troops trudged down the ships’ gangways in Southampton unknown dangers lay ahead that, tragically, claimed many of them. Some are buried in unmarked graves; others drowned somewhere in the Channel; while dozens of that garrison lie amid the vast cemeteries in Flanders or in France, reminders of the horrors of that war.

Ironically, all of the ships that carried the men to the frontline and their naval escorts survived the war.

Impact on coast

With these and other ships taken over for conversion to armed merchant cruisers or to serve as military transports, normal shipping services were dislocated severely. Urgently needed cargo lay in dockside sheds, and South African mines, railways and other sectors of the economy cut back on expansion plans.

The Cape Town harbour became extremely busy and congested as ships diverted from the Suez Canal route to avoid steaming through the Mediterranean that had become a theatre of war.

Within weeks of the outbreak of hostilities, the first naval action

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occurred off the South African coast since the cruiser HMS Sybille fired at a Boer commando at Lamberts Bay in 1900.

A patrolling motor launch sighted and intercepted the German steamer Rufidji off Cape Point and forced the Deutsche Ost-Afrika Linien vessel into Simon’s Town where her cargo was discharged and confiscated. Placed under the management of UnionCastle, the freighter was renamed Huntscliff.

After moving military equipment from South Africa to East Africa in support of the British campaign against German East Africa (now Tanzania), she moved vital cargoes to Britain.

On one such voyage, laden with grain from Canada to Britain, she foundered in heavy weather in the North Atlantic Ocean.

With the resounding defeat of its naval squadron at the battle of Coronel off Chile in November 1914 – including the loss of two cruisers that had bunkered and victualled at Cape Town only weeks earlier – World War 1 had begun badly for British naval forces.

The defeat, however, was avenged to a degree by the subsequent British victory against the same German fleet off the Falkland Islands.

The constant supply of coal to British warships was imperative for naval operations.

At the time, South African mines could not supply either the quality or quantity of coal required by the ships on

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the Africa Station.

A focus on Sud-wes Afrika

Thus numerous ships were chartered by the Admiralty to bring British coal to South African ports, including Simon’s Town where the number of callers was growing according to naval operations in the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans.

A priority for British and South African military authorities was the takeover of the German territory of Sud-wes Afrika (now Namibia.) While troops underwent training for the expedition, ships were made ready to move men and equipment. Among the naval vessels to provide bombardment was the Union-Castle mailship, Armadale Castle, that had been converted to an armed merchant cruiser. As the German forces offered little resistance, the entire campaign was over very quickly.

Inward from Glasgow via St Helena Island, and amid a south-east gale, Clan Line’s turret-freighter Clan Stuart was ordered to anchor to await entrance to the harbour, but with a strengthening gale, and weak holding ground, she began dragging her anchor and before she could get under way, she grounded at Glencairn.

Based at Simon’s Town during the initial part of the war for salvage and towing operations was HMS Afrikander, Cape Town’s powerful harbour tug Ludwig Wiener that hastened the short distance to Glencairn, attached a towing wire and pulled the freighter from the beach.

Among the ships used in that campaign was the tiny tug, Eland, carrying soldiers on deck. They must have endured all manner of hardship as the tug was thrown around in heavy seas on passage to Lüderitzbucht (now Lüderitz). In his most informative book on South African steam tugs, the late Dr David Reynolds recounted that, believing the tug to be the first of several British ships to enter the anchorage, a leading figure in Lüderitz surrendered the town to the tugmaster.

However, until a full survey of the damage had been completed, the naval authorities would not allow her to be towed into the harbour lest she sank, blocking entrance to the port or to the drydock, both of which were vital to the war effort. To prevent her from sinking, she was beached, but sadly became a total loss. Part of her engine is still visible.

Armadale Castle had another role to play. In September 1916, she entered Simon’s Town harbour and, amid tight security and secrecy, she loaded a cargo of boxes, and sailed the same day. Her master had orders to head for Halifax, Canada, to deliver the special cargo - seven million pounds worth of gold and specie, an absolute fortune then!

She suffered bottom damage that caused flooding of some holds and the machinery spaces.

ABOVE: For salvage operations during World War 1, the Admiralty briefly took over the Cape Town harbour tug Ludwig Wiener and renamed her H.M.S. Afrikander.

Photograph: Brian Ingpen-George Young Collection

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Destructive forces ABOVE RIGHT: After striking a mine laid by the German raider Wolf near Danger Point in February 1917, the Blue Funnel liner Tyndareus was towed stern first to Simon’s Town where she was repaired and returned to service.

Photograph: Brian Ingpen-George Young Collection

ABOVE: Bringing a cargo of coal for British warships at Simon’s Town, Clan Stuart went ashore at Glencairn in November 1914.

Photograph : Collection of the late Peter Newall

German naval strategists recognised the role that the Cape sea route played in global shipping and despatched vessels to sow as much destruction as possible among shipping rounding the Cape.

Among those deployed German vessels was the raider Mowe that, as the refrigerated vessel Pungo, had been completed in 1914 to carry West African bananas to Germany. The German concept was straightforward: retain the vessel’s typical merchant ship profile and hide armaments behind retractable screens that could be lowered in seconds to allow the guns to blaze away or torpedoes to be launched with the raider at close quarters to her unsuspecting quarry.

Thus, fitted with guns, torpedoes and mine-laying equipment, Mowe sailed from Germany in November 1915, beginning a four-month voyage that would account for 15 ships. She returned to Germany without being attacked.

Similarly equipped, another raider, Wolf, left Kiel a year later on a voyage that would last over 400 days, taking her passed South Africa, to the Indian and Ceylonese (Sri Lankan) coasts, and to New Zealand. When near the Cape, she sighted a convoy of six troopships, a worthy prize for the raider – until her commander saw the convoy’s escort, the cruiser HMS Cornwall in the distance.

Against such firepower his small vessel stood no chance, but had he laid mines earlier that day, he may have added a large prize – perhaps several ships in that convoy - to his litany of successes.

During that extensive trip, Wolf sank 40 merchant ships and two warships.

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Besides the losses she inflicted on shipping, her mines also damaged a number of ships. One casualty was the Blue Funnel liner Tyndareus that, on the night of 6 February 1917 was passing Cape Agulhas on her maiden voyage, carrying over a thousand troops, when she hit a mine laid by Wolf. A huge gash was blown in the ship’s forward bottom plates, allowing an ingress of water.

With the ship down by the head, the troops mustered in an orderly fashion and took to the boats to be rescued by another Blue Funnel vessel Eumaeus and Bibby Line’s hospital ship Oxfordshire. Despatched from Simon’s Town, the tug HMS Afrikander arrived, put up a line and towed the Blue Funnel vessel stern-first to Simon’s Town where she was drydocked for substantial repairs that lasted nearly four months.

Several large North Atlantic passenger ships or those that had been on services via Suez came via the Cape route, carrying Australian or New Zealand troops or to embark South African forces for Europe.

Wolf’s mines played three final lethal hands in South African waters. Ironically diverting to the Cape route for her voyage from Barcelona to Manila, the Spanish vessel C. De Eizaguirre hit a mine north-west of Robben Island in the wee hours of 26 May 1917.

In the heavy seas, lifeboats were lowered but all, except one, were quickly swamped and capsized, casting their occupants into the cold Atlantic.

In the early morning light, a trawler sighted the lifeboat, rescued its occupants and took them to Cape Town whence a search was launched for other survivors. Only the ship’s chief engineer was found alive, clinging desperately to flotsam. Over 120 people died in that sinking.

Inward from New York a few weeks later was the fully laden Ellerman steamer City of Athens with 97 passengers and 115 crewmembers on board. Within sight of Cape Town, she hit a mine, and caught fire. The

lifeboats were launched and everyone was evacuated from the burning ship.

Fortunately, the look-out on Signal Hill sighted the smoke and raised the alarm. Having returned to Cape Town after her spell at Simon’s Town, Ludwig Wiener hastened to sea and rescued the occupants of six lifeboats but could not find the seventh boat.

As evening fell, the tug’s searchlight picked up the overturned boat with only a few people clinging to it. With 183 survivors aboard, the tug turned for Cape Town, but that day 19 people perished within sight of Cape Town.

In her last salvage call-out of the war, Ludwig Wiener again put to sea when the Henderson Line freighter Bhamo was mined near Cape Agulhas.

The tug towed her to Cape Town harbour where she sank, but was later refloated and repaired in the Robinson Drydock.

Folks celebrated when the “war to end all wars” came to an official end on 11 November 1918. For the shipping world, services began to return to normal and, with large volumes of backlogged cargo and large numbers of troops and passengers to be moved by sea, global shipping boomed.

Yet 21 years later, the guns that had fallen silent were back in action as World War 2 shattered large tracts of Europe and Britain. This time, for Allied seamen, a more feared enemy lurked in larger numbers beneath the waves, ready to unleash torpedoes to bring mayhem and death to the shipping lanes. Aircraft had a longer range to hunt ships far from the coast, and more sophisticated gunnery could take out ships beyond the horizon.

And the fear of mines was always there.

Seamen slept in fits and starts lest the alarms sounded, calling them to the boats. Some did not hear the alarm as their ships exploded in ghastly infernos. For thousands - Allied or Axis - their graves are in wild, cold seas, unmarked by flowers or tombstones, unvisited by weeping fathers, mothers, sons and daughters.

Keeping our oceans alive with opportunity

Seafood consumer survey confirms conservation desires Pollution and overfishing are consistently the most concerning ocean issues for seafood consumers in 22 countries surveyed

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ommissioned by the Marine Stewardship Council, research agency, GlobeScan surveyed more than 25,000 consumers in 22 countries and found that seafood consumers are increasingly demanding independent verification of sustainability claims in supermarkets (72% this year compared to 68% in 2016).

A separate 2016 study from Nielsen also shows that companies that invest in independent labelling and do effective consumer communications outperform their competitors by four percent.

Price trumps sustainability

A notable change from 2016 is that consumers globally have started putting price before sustainability as a motivator for their seafood purchase decisions. Digging into the figures on seafood consumers revealed a surprising gender divide on this issue, with men more motivated by price and women seeing sustainability as more important.

In South Africa, women (67 percent) are more likely to say they would pay more for seafood products that come from a certified sustainable fishery than men (60 percent). Amongst seafood consumers, 72 percent agree that in order to save the oceans we need to choose seafood from sustainable sources.

“This survey shows that consumers really do care about the oceans, but with so much confusion about how consumers can help, it’s more important than ever to cut through the clutter and deliver an easy way for people to choose sustainable seafood.

With a rising consumer focus on price and the finding that more than half of consumers report eating seafood weekly it is critically important that they have a range of clearly labelled sustainable options at the right price

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point,” said Head of Marketing for the Marine Stewardship Council, Richard Stobart.

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72 percent of seafood consumers want sustainability claims in supermarkets independently verified.

Younger South Africans more concerned

The survey found that younger South African consumers are more worried about the effects of climate change and rising sea levels than older consumers. 25 percent of 18-34s see climate change as one of the most concerning ocean issues compared to just 17 percent of those who are over 55.

They are, however, much more positive about the current contribution of retailers and large companies to protecting the oceans, compared to their older counterparts (just 4 percent of those aged 55 and older think retailers are contributing well, compared to 17 percent of those aged 18-34). There is also marked increase (15 percent) in South Africans agreeing that supermarkets’ and brands’ claims about sustainability and the environment need to be clearly labelled by an independent organisation.

Looking to the future

GlobeScan’s tracking of consumer attitudes and beliefs shows that the proportion of people who believe their children and grandchildren will have a better quality of life than them has continued to drop since the start of the millennium. The MSC-commissioned research reflects this concern for the future, with 83 percent of seafood consumers globally agreeing that we need to protect seafood for future generations. 81 percent of those aware of the MSC believe it has a key role to play in achieving this. Globally, consumers are united in thinking that the biggest threat to the oceans is pollution, followed by overfishing.

83 percent of seafood consumers globally agree that we need to protect seafood for future generations.

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A plan for better ship pollution prevention in Africa

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regional meeting of 11 francophone African countries hosted in Côte d’Ivoire and organised by IMO and the Ministry of Transport of Côte d’Ivoire saw Benin, Cameroon, Comoros, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Guinee, Mauritania, Senegal, and Togo agree on an action plan to better implement IMO’s key treaty on prevention of pollution from ships – the MARPOL Convention, Annexes I-V. .

The plan includes both national and regional actions as well as recommendations to IMO, which aim to address the root causes hampering the effective implementation of MARPOL. In particular, two priority areas have been identified: the provision of adequate port reception facilities and the application of MARPOL measures to offshore activities.

Participants took into account the MARPOL-related findings of IMO audits that were carried out in the majority of the countries attending. Institutional and regulatory issues, as well as human and financial resources, were identified among obstacles to effective implementation.

Some of the actions, such as facilitating access to relevant IMO documents by technical staff and enhancing inter-ministerial coordination, can be taken up immediately. Others are envisaged to require more time, such as adopting new national legislation to implement recent MARPOL amendments, and allocating additional resources to recruit and train officers to effectively enforce the obligations set out in MARPOL. The action plan also identifies needs for further technical assistance for the participating countries.

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Fight against illegal fishing and plastic waste in Africa given a financial boost The development of a cadre of knowledgeable personnel with high expertise in the management of illegal fishing in South Africa and in the rest of the continent has been given a further boost with the allocation of an additional financial support of about R1-million by the Norwegian government.

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he additional funding confirmed at the beginning of November, will go to the Nelson Mandela University (NMU)’s Fisheries Law Enforcement Academy (FISHFORCE) which was established in 2016.

The academy was set up at the NMU via R50-million funding, over five years, by Norway with the goal of establishing a core of graduates with knowledge and expertise in the management of illegal fishing as well as contribute to development of effective strategies.

In November, Norway’s Minister of Research and Higher Education, Iselin Nybø in the company of South Africa’s Minister of Tourism and acting Minister of Environmental Affairs, Derek Hanekom; visited the NMU for the signing of a bilateral agreement cognizant of the additional R1-million funding.

Ahead of the signing ceremony, during the launch of an African Youth Waste Network Alf Yngve Frisso, Counsellor of the Royal Norwegian Embassy in South Africa said the additional funding would go towards training of port security officers – a category of key personnel that was not covered in the initial funding bilateral agreement with the NMU. “These people work 24 hours a day at the ports and a lot of them do not have training in identifying fish species and different types of fishing crimes.

The additional funding will go to the NMU FishForce Academy in order to increase and enhance these officials’ level of knowledge and expertise,” he said.

The beneficiaries of the Norwegian government support will not be

“These people work 24 hours a day at the ports and a lot of them do not have training in identifying fish species and different types of fishing crimes. The additional funding will go to the NMU FishForce Academy in order to increase and enhance these officials’ level of knowledge and expertise.”

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limited to South Africans only, but will also include other African countries, he said.

Meanwhile, Nybø, on her first visit to South Africa, said collaboration between Norway and South Africa on strategic interventions in oceans management and related endeavors remained important to her government.

Addressing guests attending the launch of the youth network, she said her government was impressed by the initiative to rope in youth in the war against plastic waste pollution, as well as the research, education and training undertaken by NMU. Plastic pollution prevention

On plastic pollution, she said given realistic prospects that there would be more plastic at sea than fish in the near future, and that Africa would become the most polluted area of the world and a major contributor to plastic waste pollution, Norway’s government commitment to efforts to eliminate plastic waste pollution would be demonstrated through a direct investment of some 1.6-million Norwegian krone (R2.8-million) over the next three years.

Seventeen years from now, Africa must be rid of the menace of plastic waste infesting particularly the oceans surrounding it, that is the ambitious target the African Marine Waste Network (AMWN) is setting itself in the global war against plastic waste.

That is according to its lead member, the Port Elizabeth based non governmental organisation, Sustainable Seas Trust, while launching the Africa Youth Waste Network to engage the continent’s youth in the battle against mounting plastic pollution all across Africa.

The youth initiative is part of a broader campaign by the SST and AYWN that is financially backed by the Norwegian government and which has already seen the establishment of an African Marine Waste Academy in Nelson Mandela Bay earlier this year.

According to (SST) CEO, Dr Anthony

Ribbink, time for talking about the pending disaster is over and target dates need to be set for defined action to show results, hence the group has set 2035 as the year on which Africa will be rid of plastic waste and resultant pollution.

Central to the strategy for cleaning up and eventually eliminating plastic waste will be the engagement of youth across the continent, combined ongoing academic research, as well as the development of economic opportunities to both manage and get rid of plastic waste.

Key role players will include municipalities across towns and cities of the continent.

According to Dr Ribbink, the first target African city for the major clean up campaign will be Nelson Mandela Bay whose deadline for reaching a zero plastic waste status has been set as 2021.

“We want to make sure that Nelson Mandela Bay becomes the first city in Africa to reach zero plastic waste by 2021 and the local municipal government has committed to the target.”

He also announced that the African Marine Waste Network with 42 members countries across the continent will hold its second conference in April 2020 during which concrete plans for the rest of the continent will be shared.

Meanwhile, Alexie Kalenga, coordinator of the AYWN explained the rationale behind the active engagement of young people in the Africa war against plastic waste.

She said recent population statistics indicated two critical aspects about Africa’s population: that young people aged between 16 and 25 years hold constituted about 60 percent of the continent’s population and about 19 percent of the world’s population and were therefore the largest majority by far.

But crucially, this figure is projected to almost double to 456-million by 2055, with huge implications for waste generation and management as, she said, waste accumulation had been proved to be a function of population size.

She said the network was intended to be an active platform for collaboration, resource and knowledge sharing among young people across countries.

“It’s a youth driven initiative that aims at zero pollution and clean seas by 2035.”

Fighting plastic waste in our seas News about the amount of litter entering the seas, particularly plastic waste, is hitting the headlines with increasing frequency.

There is justifiable cause for concern. Conservative estimates are that 350kgs of plastic is entering our seas every second (that is about 20 tons per minute). If these growth trends continue, then the amount of plastic entering the oceans of the world will double by 2045.

This would not be a problem if plastic were totally inert, decomposed and became a beneficial part of the marine ecosystem, but this is not the case.

Plastic does not decompose, it accumulates and can remain in the sea for centuries. This means that every minute of every day we are adding about 20 tons to the estimated 150 million tons of plastic already in the seas.

Impacts on marine Life and economies The news media and many webpages show pictures of whales, dolphins, birds, seals, turtles and other animals which have been killed by the plastic they mistook for food and ate. Other photographs show how these same groups of animals get entangled by plastic and either become deformed by the entanglement as they grow, or they die. Millions of animals, drawn from more than 260 different species, are killed each year.

Such photographs have an emotive impact, but other telling issues are that plastics affect the health of the environment and humans, have an impact on tourism and national economies.

Furthermore, plastic which enters the seas has an economic value. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation estimates that from packaging materials alone the world is discarding plastic that is worth between US$ 80 and 120 billion per annum.

used once and then discarded to enter the seas.

Origins of debris in the sea About 85 to 90% of plastic (including microplastics which are not discussed here) enter the sea from the land, the remainder comes from ships and other vessels at sea.

Currently, more plastic waste pours into the oceans from Asia than any other continent. Africa is the second-most polluted continent and is rapidly becoming worse. If trends continue, then Africa may overtake South East Asia within the next 20 years.

using modern technologies and innovative science. Such quantification will set measurable baselines upon which to develop strategies and monitor the impact of strategic actions, including clean-ups,

harness the circular economy, with a focus on developing sustainable, viable economic enterprises in impoverished areas, and

build a powerful network to share

ideas, promote education and awareness as well as advocate for actions and implementation of appropriate steps.

These actions will collectively help the countries of Africa meet the UN Sustainability Development Goals, particularly SDG 14.1.

African Marine Waste Network The African Marine Waste Network (AMWN) was formed to find solutions for the 38 coastal and island states of Africa and to promote networking within countries and across borders. Network activities began at the international conference convened by AMWN in July 2017 which drew together experts from Africa and elsewhere in the world to decide on priorities in planning the way forwards.

Workshops and discussion groups dominated the conference, focused on finding solutions and concluded that the top priorities are:

to build capacity and skills across the board, including in the shipping arenas and harbours. Building capacity will be coordinated by the AMWN through a multi-institutional “African Waste Academy”,

Much of this enters the seas, but if it were collected before being lost to the oceans it could reenter the economies, create jobs, alleviate poverty and reduce the need to call upon oil to meet the growing demand for plastic.

promote education and awareness

These are among the many compelling reasons for ensuring that plastics do enter the circular economies and are not

quantify the level of waste in Africa

programmes in schools, businesses, municipalities, civil society,

Dr A (Tony) Ribbink is CEO of the Sustainable Seas Trust which is the organization that is running the African Marine Waste Network. Articles on marine litter, particularly plastic waste will feature in Maritime Review Africa.

Everyone in the maritime Industry should be taking active steps to reduce pollution of the seas. In the issues of Maritime Review Africa that follow, the AMWN will share progress on developments and provide guidance on actions that should be followed.

AMWN also invites suggestions.

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Strengthening oil spill response in East Africa

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he IMO facilitated a training exercise in Dar Es Salaam (Tanzania)at the beginning of November on oil spill preparedness and response for countries in eastern Africa.

The training gathered relevant government agency representatives with responsibilities in spill response. It focused on assessment and response to incidents where oil reaches the shoreline – providing an understanding of how oil affects the local environment, the different vulnerabilities present in the region and how to prioritize response actions.

Participants were also informed on clean up techniques appropriate for different shoreline types and on how to organise and perform shore surveys and surveillance in order enhance situational awareness, using the Shoreline Clean up Assessment Technique (SCAT) principles.

Other aspects covered included communication within the spill response management team, waste management, development of response strategies and site work plans, understanding how to efficiently use available shoreline response equipment and understanding when and how to terminate a response.

Discussions were also held on the integration of shoreline response considerations within the national framework for preparedness and response to oil spills.

The event was a collaboration between IMO, UN Environment and the Government of Norway’s Oil for Development Programme.

Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Somalia, United Republic of Tanzania, and Uganda participated in the training.

Seychelles launches World’s First Sovereign Blue Bond

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he Republic of Seychelles became the first country in the world in October to launch a sovereign blue bond-a pioneering financial instrument designed to support sustainable marine and fisheries projects.

The bond, which raised US$15 million from international investors, demonstrates the potential for countries to harness capital markets for financing the sustainable use of marine resources. The World Bank assisted in developing the blue bond and reaching out to the three investors: Calvert Impact Capital, Nuveen, and Prudential.

“We are honoured to be the first nation to pioneer such a novel financing instrument. The blue bond, which is part of an initiative that combines public and private investment to mobilise resources for empowering local communities and businesses, will greatly assist Seychelles in achieving a transition to sustainable fisheries and safeguarding our oceans while we sustainably develop our blue economy,” said Vincent Meriton, Vice-President of the Republic of Seychelles, who announced the bond at the Our Ocean Conference in Bali.

Proceeds from the bond will include support for the expansion of marine protected areas; improved governance of priority fisheries and the development of the Seychelles’ blue economy.

Grants and loans will be provided through the Blue Grants Fund and Blue Investment Fund, managed respectively by the Seychelles’ Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT) and the Development Bank of Seychelles (DBS).

“The World Bank is excited to be

Abidjan hosts anti-fouling workshop

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n IMO workshop in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire in late November aimed to help provide a greater understanding of the requirements and implications of ratifying, implementing and enforcing the Anti-Fouling Systems Convention and implementing guidelines on how biofouling should be controlled and managed.

The workshop was attended by 35 participants from 11 African countries including Benin, Cameroon, Comoros, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Guinea, Mauritania, Senegal and Togo; and is part of IMO’s efforts to help achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals - in particular SDG 14, on the oceans.

Biofouling can be responsible for introducing potentially invasive non-native aquatic species to new environments and can also slow a ship down and impact negatively on its energy efficiency. Anti-fouling paints are used to coat the bottoms of ships to prevent biofouling. IMO’s Anti-Fouling Systems Convention, which has been in force for more than ten years, prohibits the use of harmful organotins in anti-fouling paints and establishes a mechanism to prevent the potential future use of other harmful substances in anti-fouling systems.

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involved in the launch of this sovereign blue bond and believes it can serve as a model for other small island developing states and coastal countries. It is a powerful signal that investors are increasingly interested in supporting the sustainable management and development of our oceans,” said Laura Tuck, Vice President of Sustainable Development at the World Bank.

Seychelles is an archipelagic nation consisting of 115 granite and coral islands. It has a land area of 455 km2 spread across an Exclusive Economic Zone of approximately 1.4 million km2. As one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots, Seychelles is balancing the need to both develop economically and protect its natural endowment.

Marine resources are critical to the country’s economic growth. After tourism, the fisheries sector is the country’s most important industry, contributing significantly to annual GDP and employing 17 percent of the population. Fish products make up around 95 percent of the total value of domestic exports.

“The Seychelles blue bond is a significant milestone in our support for ocean conservation, and the GEF is proud to invest in developing national blue economies that protect the rich marine ecosystem while supporting economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs,” said Naoko Ishii, CEO and Chairperson of the Global Environment Facility (GEF).

The Seychelles blue bond is partially guaranteed by a US$5 million guarantee from the World Bank (IBRD) and further supported by a US$5 million concessional loan from the GEF. Proceeds from the bond will also contribute to the World Bank’s South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth Program, which supports countries to sustainably manage their fisheries.

A World Bank team comprising experts from its Treasury, Legal, Environmental and Finance groups worked with investors, structured the blue bond and assisted the Government in setting up a platform for channeling its proceeds.

The business case for a sovereign blue bond was initially identified through support to Seychelles from HRH Prince of Wales’ Charities International Sustainability Unit. Standard Chartered acted as placement agent for the bond and Latham & Watkins LLP advised the World Bank as external counsel. Clifford Chance LLP acted as transaction counsel.

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BUYER’S GUIDE DECK & ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT ◊ Anchors and Cables

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Bells

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Block & Tackle

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400 ◊ Cables

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400 SAMD (Beele Engineering): Tel 021 788 2212 ◊ Chain

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Chain & Connectors

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400 ◊ Chain Couplings

BUYERS’ GUIDE

Products

Services +

Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400 SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400 ◊ Rope, Wire

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400

◊ Launch and Recovery System

Kongsberg Maritime South Africa: Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Solutions: Tel 021 511 0843; Email barry@marinesolutions.co.za Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400

◊ Deck Equipment

◊ Lifting Equipment

◊ Rope, Wire Greases

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400

◊ Gear Couplings

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za ◊ Hydraulic Drives

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 SAMD (Beele Engineering): Tel 021 788 2212 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Inflatable Buoys and Fenders

African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 ◊ Lashing Systems

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040;

◊ Mooring Systems

Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Grindrod Marine Services Dbn: Tel 031 274 4700; Fax 031 205 9023 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 274 1848; Fax 086 580 4702 SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Net Handling Equipment

List your company’s details here ◊ Portholes

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 ◊ Rock Hoppers

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ◊ Rope, Fibre

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530

◊ Rope

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400 SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Rotachock

Alignment with Laser: Tel 031 765 1539; email david@awlaser.co.za ◊ Slings

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400 SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Swell Compensators

Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302 ◊ Winch Control Systems

Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249;

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Products and services

Fax 035 709 5231

086 403 4211

◊ Winch Couplings

◊ Lifeboat Builders

Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900

List your company’s details here

◊ Winches, Sales, Repairs

Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com Is your company listed here

EMERGENCY AND LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT / REPAIRS ◊ Distress Signals, Flares (pyrotechnics)

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com Viking Life-Saving Equipment (SA) (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 514 5160; Fax 086 403 4211

◊ Liferaft Service

Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com Viking Life-Saving Equipment (SA) (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 514 5160; Fax 086 403 4211 ◊ Rescue Craft Davits

Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Safety Equipment

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 Viking Life-Saving Equipment (SA) (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 514 5160; Fax 086 403 4211

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com Viking Life-Saving Equipment (SA) (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 514 5160; Fax 086 403 4211

◊ Fire Equipment Signs

◊ Safety Signs

Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com Viking Life-Saving Equipment (SA) (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 514 5160; Fax 086 403 4211

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com Viking Life-Saving Equipment (SA) (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 514 5160; Fax 086 403 4211

◊ Emergency Locating Equipment

SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ Escape Route Signs

◊ Fire-Fighting Equipment

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com Viking Life-Saving Equipment (SA) (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 514 5160; Fax 086 403 4211 ◊ Food Rations, Life jackets

Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com Viking Life-Saving Equipment (SA) (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 514 5160; Fax

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◊ Security Cameras

Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 Is your company listed here

ENGINE ROOM AND PROPULSION GEAR / SERVICING ◊ Adjustable Mounting Chock

Alignment with Laser: Tel 031 765 1539; email david@awlaser.co.za ◊ Anodes

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900

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SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Auxiliary Gensets

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Barloworld Power: Dbn Tel: 031 000 0050; Cpt Tel 021 959 8200 Cummins South Africa (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 945 1888; Fax 021 945 2288 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SAMD (Beele Engineering): Tel 021 788 2212 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za Southern Power Products (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 511 0653; Fax 021 510 3049 SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Bow Thrusters

African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Compressor - High Pressure

AIRR: Tel 021 905 4814: Email info@airr.co.za ◊ Control Cables

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Couplings

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Alignment with Laser: Tel 031 765 1539; email david@awlaser.co.za Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za Southern Power Products (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 511 0653; Fax 021 510 3049

◊ Diesel Generator Sets

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Barloworld Power: Dbn Tel 031 000 0050; Cpt Tel 021 959 8200 Cummins South Africa (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 945 1888; Fax 021 945 2288 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 MTU South Africa (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 529 5760; info@MTU-online. co.za Peninsula Power Products: Tel 021 511 5061; Fax 021 511 5441 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za Southern Power Products (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 511 0653; Fax 021 510 3049 SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Engines

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Barloworld Power Systems: Tel 031 000 0047; Fax 031 000 0051 Cummins South Africa (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 945 1888; Fax 021 945 2288 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 MTU South Africa (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 529 5760; info@MTU-online. co.za Peninsula Power Products: Tel 021 511 5061; Fax 021 511 5441 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za Southern Power Products (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 511 0653; Fax 021 510 3049 ◊ Engine, Gearbox & Oil Coolers

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za ◊ Engine & Gearbox Controls

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Barloworld Power: Dbn Tel 031 000 050; Cpt Tel 021 959 8200 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za ◊ Engine Starting Systems

AIRR: Tel 021 905 4814: Email info@airr.co.za

Products and services ◊ Fresh Water Generators

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Fuel & Lubrication Oil Treatment

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Gearbox Sales

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Barloworld Power Systems: Tel 031 000 0047; Fax 031 000 0051 Peninsula Power Products: Tel 021 511 5061; Fax 021 511 5441 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Gearbox Spares, Repairs

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ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Barloworld Power: Dbn Tel 031 000 0050; Cpt Tel 021 959 8200 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 MTU South Africa (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 529 5760; info@MTU-online. co.za SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com

◊ Propeller Repairs, Systems

◊ Steerable Thrusters

African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 Alignment with Laser: Tel 031 765 1539; email david@awlaser.co.za ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za

African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za

◊ Propellers

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za

African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 Alignment with Laser: Tel 031 765 1539; email david@awlaser.co.za ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za Southern Power Products (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 511 0653; Fax 021 510 3049

◊ Nozzles

◊ Propulsion Systems

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za

SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com

African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 Alignment with Laser: Tel 031 765 1539; email david@awlaser.co.za Barloworld Power: Dbn Tel 031 000 0050; Cpt Tel 021 959 8200 Cummins South Africa (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 945 1888; Fax 021 945 2288 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za Southern Power Products (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 511 0653; Fax 021 510 3049

◊ Governors

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Barloworld Power Systems: Tel 031 000 0047; Fax 031 000 0051 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com

◊ Oil Coolers

◊ Pitch Propeller Repairs

◊ General Engineering Repairs

◊ Spare Parts

African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900

African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 AIRR: Tel 021 905 4814: Email info@airr.co.za ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Barloworld Power: Dbn Tel 031 000 0050; Cpt Tel 02 959 8200 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dorbyl Marine Cape Town: Tel 021 460 6000; Fax 021 447 6038 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Peninsula Power Products: Tel 021 511 5061; Fax 021 511 5441 SAMD (Beele Engineering): Tel 021 788 2212 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za ◊ Oily Water Separators

◊ SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sashipyards.co.za ◊ Pneumatic Engine Control Repairs

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za

BUYERS’ GUIDE

◊ Spur Net Cutters

Alignment with Laser: Tel 031 765 1539; email david@awlaser.co.za ◊ Turbochargers

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 DCD Marine Cape Town: Tel 021 460 6000; Fax 021 447 6038 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Valves

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Water Jets

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za Southern Power Products (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 511 0653; Fax 021 510 3049 Is your company listed here

FISHING GEAR ◊ Long Line Winches, Sales & Repairs ◊ Netting, Twines

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400 ◊ Seabed Surveys

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302 ◊ Spurs Net Cutters

Alignment with Laser: Tel 031 765 1539; email david@awlaser.co.za ◊ Trawls

Scaw SA (Pty) Ltd: Tel Cpt 021 508 1500; Dbn 031 450 7400 ◊ Trawl Bobbins

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530

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◊ Trawl Doors

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ◊ Trawl Floats

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ◊ Trawl Repairs

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ◊ Trawl Winches, Sales & Repairs

List your company’s details here

FISH PROCESSING EQUIPMENT ◊ Blast Freezers

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 ◊ Cannery Equipment

List your company’s details here ◊ Chillers

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 ◊ Cutting Machines

List your company’s details here ◊ Filletting Machines

List your company’s details here ◊ Fishmeal Plants

SAMD (Beele Engineering): Tel 021 788 2212 ◊ Freezers

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 ◊ Ice Makers

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 ◊ RSW Plants

SAMD (Beele Engineering): Tel 021 788 2212 ◊ Scales

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NAVIGATION COMMUNICATION AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT / SERVICING ◊ Antenna Instruments

Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ Automatic Steering

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040;

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Fax 021 527 7050 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ Autotrawl Systems

Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Compasses

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302 ◊ Computer Systems & Equipment

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302 ◊ Electronic Charts & Plotters

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752

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Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ Electronic Equipment

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 C Dynamics International: Tel 021 555 3232; Email Lindsay@c-dynamics.co.za Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302 ◊ Electronic Surveillance

Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Data Solutions: Tel 021 386 8517; Fax 021 386 8519 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ Fish Finding Equipment

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ GMDSS Stations

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Data Solutions: Tel 021 386 8517; Fax 021 386 8519 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231

Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ Gyros

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ Maritime Communication Equipment

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Data Solutions: Tel 021 386 8517; Fax 021 386 8519 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ Navigation Equipment

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Data Solutions: Tel 021 386 8517; Fax 021 386 8519 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302 Viking Life-Saving Equipment (SA) (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 514 5160; Fax 086 403 4211 ◊ Navigation Light Fittings and Spare Globes

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 C Dynamics International: Tel 021 555 3232; Email Lindsay@c-dynamics.co.za

Products and services Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Viking Life-Saving Equipment (SA) (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 514 5160; Fax 086 403 4211 ◊ Precise DGPS Positioning

Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Data Solutions: Tel 021 386 8517; Fax 021 386 8519 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302 ◊ Radar Sales, Repairs

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 C Dynamics International: Tel 021 555 3232; Email Lindsay@c-dynamics.co.za Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Data Solutions: Tel 021 386 8517; Fax 021 386 8519 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ Radio Remote Control

List your company’s details here ◊ Radio Sales, Repairs

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Data Solutions: Tel 021 386 8517; Fax 021 386 8519 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 Satellite Phones and Email ◊ Satelite Phones & Email

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050

Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ Smoke & Fire Detector Systems

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 C Dynamics International: Tel 021 555 3232; Email Lindsay@c-dynamics.co.za Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ Telecommunications

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Data Solutions: Tel 021 386 8517; Fax 021 386 8519 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ Weather & Receivers

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886

PROFESSIONAL & SPECIALISED SERVICES ◊ Acoustic Surveys

Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559

2752 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302 ◊ Aluminium Technical Information

Hulamin (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 507 9100; Fax 021 534 2469 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Attorneys Maritime Law

Bowman Gilfillan: CPT Tel 021 480 7811; Fax 021 424 1688: DBN Tel 031 265 0651; Fax 086 604 6318 ◊ Bulk Terminals

African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 ◊ Classification Societies

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 ◊ Consultancy & Training

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 Allweld Solutions: Tel 021 510 1482; Fax 021 510 8082 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 SMD Telecommunications: Tel 021 511 0556; Fax 021 511 2886 TETA: Tel 021 531 3064; Fax 021 5313063 ◊ Consultants

African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367 Offshore Maritime Services: Tel 021 425 3372; Fax 021 425 3379 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; email info@sturrockgrindrod.com Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302 ◊ Consulting Engineers

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 ◊ Crew Transport Services

Servest Marine Services: Tel 021 448 3500; Fax 021 447 0895 ◊ Equipment Selection & Procurement

African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021

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801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Grindrod Marine Services: Tel 021 511 5504; Fax 021 511 1770: Dbn: Tel 031 274 4700; Fax 031 274 4996 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302 ◊ Enviromental Services

Anchor Environmental: Tel 021 701 3420; Email admin@anchorenvironmental.co.za ◊ Ferry Services

African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 ◊ Fisheries Research

African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 Anchor Environmental: Tel 021 701 3420; Email admin@anchorenvironmental.co.za Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 ◊ Harbour, Ocean Towage

SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Servest Marine Services: Tel 021 448 3500; Fax 021 447 0895 ◊ Heavy Lift

African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Inspection & Testing Services

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 ◊ Laser Alignment

Alignment with Laser: Tel 031 765 1539; email david@awlaser.co.za ◊ Launch Services

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Servest Marine Services: Tel 021 448 3500; Fax 021 447 0895 Offshore Maritime Services: Tel 021 425 3372; Fax 021 425 3379 ◊ Logistics

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040;

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Products and services

Fax 021 527 7050 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; email info@sturrockgrindrod.com

drod.com Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302

SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Offshore Maritime Services: Tel 021 425 3372 Fax 021 425 3379 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za

◊ Salvors

◊ Tailshaft Surveys

◊ Maritime Training

◊ Seabed Surveys

◊ Marine Surveyors

Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Marine Solutions: Tel 021 511 0843; Email barry@marinesolutions.co.za Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 Sea Safety Training Centre: Tel 022 742 1297; Fax 022 742 1365 Unicorn Training School: Tel 031 274 4770 Fax 031 5578 ◊ Naval Architects

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Net Monitoring

Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 ◊ Onsite Machining

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ P & I Club Representatives

Bowman Gilfillan: CPT Tel 021 480 7811; Fax 021 424 1688: DBN 031 265 0651; Fax 086 604 6318 ◊ Personnel Agency

African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 ◊ Project Management

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; info@sturrockgrin-

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African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367 Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 Marine Radio Acoustic Devices: Tel 021 559 4003; Fax 021 559 2752 Marine Solutions: Tel 021 511 0843; Email barry@marinesolutions.co.za Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302 ◊ Ship Management

African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Ship Registration

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 ◊ Spares Procurement

African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Grindrod Marine Services: Tel 021 511 5504; Fax 021 511 1770: Dbn: Tel 031 274 4700; Fax 031 274 4996 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ STCW 95Training

Unicorn Training School: Tel 031 274 4770 Fax 031 5578 Is your company listed here ◊ Superintendent (Marine)

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Surveyors, Hull, Machinery

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050

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ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Technical Documents

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Towage

African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 Offshore Maritime Services: Tel 021 425 3372; Fax 021 425 3379 Servest Marine Services: Tel 021 448 3500; Fax 021 447 0895 ◊ Vessel Purchase/Sales

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 ◊ Vessel Management, Crew supplies, Maintenance Planning

African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za Is your company listed here

PUMPS ◊ Ballast Water Systems

African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 ◊ Bilge Pumps

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 C Dynamics International: Tel 021 555 3232; Email Lindsay@c-dynamics.co.za Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Diaphragm Pumps

AIRR: Tel 021 905 4814: Email info@airr.co.za ◊ Fish Pumps & Hoses

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040;

Fax 021 527 7050 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Fresh & Sea Water Pumps

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 C Dynamics International: Tel 021 555 3232; Email Lindsay@c-dynamics.co.za Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Marine Pump Sales

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 C Dynamics International: Tel 021 555 3232; Email Lindsay@c-dynamics.co.za SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Pumping Services

African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 ◊ Pumps

AIRR: Tel 021 905 4814: Email info@airr.co.za ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Alignment with Laser: Tel 031 765 1539; email david@awlaser.co.za Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 ◊ Pump Sales & Service

AIRR: Tel 021 905 4814: Email info@airr.co.za ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 Hytec Cape: Tel 021 551 4747; Fax 021 551 2575 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 0836 ◊ Spare Parts

AIRR: Tel 021 905 4814: Email info@airr.co.za

Products and services ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com Is your company listed here

SHIP REPAIR & MARINE MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING SERVICES & EQUIPMENT ◊ Anti fouling systems

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Battery Charges & Inverters

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 C Dynamics International: Tel 021 555 3232; Email Lindsay@c-dynamics.co.za Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Battery Management

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 C Dynamics International: Tel 021 555 3232; Email Lindsay@c-dynamics.co.za Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Boat Builders

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050

Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Hulamin (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 507 9100; Fax 021 534 2469 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Boiler Cleaning

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 DCD Marine Cape Town: Tel 021 460 6000; Fax 021 447 6038 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Boiler Repairs

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Cathodic Protection

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510 1659, Fax 021 510 1481 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 ◊ Cleaning

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510 1659, Fax 021 510 1481 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 ◊ Cold Metal Repairs

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274

1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Compressors

AIRR: Tel 021 905 4814: Email info@airr.co.za ◊ Corrosion Prevention

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510 1659, Fax 021 510 1481 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 ◊ Cutless Bearings

African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Diving Services

African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 ◊ Drydocking

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com Sturrock Grindrod Maritime: Tel 021 405 8200; email info@sturrockgrindrod.com

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◊ Electrical & Mechanical Repairs

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SAMD (Beele Engineering): Tel 021 788 2212 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Electrical Cable Support Systems

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 DCD Marine Cape Town: Tel 021 460 6000; Fax 021 447 6038 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SAMD (Beele Engineering): Tel 021 788 2212 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Electrical Installations

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 DCD Marine Cape Town: Tel 021 460 6000; Fax 021 447 6038 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 Radio Holland: Tel 021 508 4700; Fax 021 508 4888 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Electrical Motor Repairs

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Alignment with Laser: Tel 031 765 1539; email david@awlaser.co.za Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Explosion Proof Equipment

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 SAMD (Beele Engineering): Tel 021 788 2212 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800;

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Products and services

charlesm@sa-shipyards.

◊ Gritblasting

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510 1659, Fax 021 510 1481 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Gritblasting Equipment

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510 1659, Fax 021 510 1481 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ HVAC Systems

E.R.A.S.E.: Tel 021 949 8955; Fax 021 946 3178 ◊ High (Ultra) Pressure Water Jetting

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Hold Tank Cleaning

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510 1659, Fax 021 510 1481 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Hull Blasting & Painting

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Hull Cleaning

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax

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021 419 8367 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510 1659, Fax 021 510 1481 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 ◊ Hydraulic Systems & Equipment

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 SAMD (Beele Engineering): Tel 021 788 2212 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Hydroblasting

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510 1659, Fax 021 510 1481 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Insulation

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Marine Airconditioning

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Alignment with Laser: Tel 031 765 1539; email david@awlaser.co.za C Dynamics International: Tel 021 555 3232; Email Lindsay@c-dynamics.co.za EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 E.R.A.S.E.: Tel 021 949 8955; Fax 021 946 3178 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Marine Coatings

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510

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1659, Fax 021 510 1481 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SAMD (Beele Engineering): Tel 021 788 2212 ◊ Marine UPS Inverters

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 C Dynamics International: Tel 021 555 3232; Email Lindsay@c-dynamics.co.za Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Pipe Fittings: Pipes

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SAMD (Beele Engineering): Tel 021 788 2212 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Refridgerated Dryers

AIRR: Tel 021 905 4814: Email info@airr.co.za ◊ Refrigeration Service & Repairs

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ ROV Services

Marine Solutions: Tel 021 511 0843; Email barry@marinesolutions.co.za ◊ Rudder Repairs/Surveys

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za

1659, Fax 021 510 1481 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Ship Repairs & Maintenance

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 Konsberg Maritime South Africa:Tel +27 21 810 3550 SAMD (Beele Engineering): Tel 021 788 2212 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com ◊ Steel Works

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Steering Gear, Repairs

EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Is your company’s details in thg Buyers Guide ◊ Stern Bearings

African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Sterngear

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Seascape Marine Services: Tel 021 511 8201; Email jdejongh@seascapemarine.co.za

◊ Ship Painting

◊ Stud Welding

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050

◊ Ship Conversions

SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Subsea Electronic Engineering

Marine Solutions: Tel 021 511 0843; Email barry@marinesolutions.co.za

Products and services

◊ Tank Cleaning/Sludge Removal & Disposal

African Bunkering and Shipping: Tel 031 579 2532 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510 1659, Fax 021 510 1481 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za

Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 Marine Solutions: Tel 021 511 0843; Email barry@marinesolutions.co.za SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772 Underwater Surveys: Tel 021 709 6000; Fax 021 788 5302

SABT (Pty)Ltd: Tel 021 551 9588; Email bunkers@sabunker.com

◊ Welding Repairs

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510 1659, Fax 021 510 1481 Viking Life-Saving Equipment (SA) (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 514 5160; Fax 086 403 4211

Atlatech: Tel 021 425 4414; Fax 021 419 8367

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Is your company listed here

EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252

SHIP SUPPLY

◊ Tank Blasting & Coating ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050

Graco Distribution BVBA: Tel +32(89)770 700: Fax +32(89)770 793 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510 1659, Fax 021 510 1481 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za ◊ Thruster Repairs African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801 0898; Fax 086 219 0206 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252

◊ Bunkers

◊ Lubricants

AIRR: Tel 021 905 4814: Email info@airr.co.za ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050

◊ Oil Spill Prevention Kits

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510 1659, Fax 021 510 1481 Viking Life-Saving Equipment (SA) (Pty) Ltd: Tel 021 514 5160; Fax 086 403 4211

0898; Fax 086 219 0206 AIRR: Tel 021 905 4814: Email info@airr.co.za ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Mvano Marine: Tel 021 276 1249; Fax 035 709 5231 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 EBH South Africa: Tel 031 205 6391; Fax 031 206 0252 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za SGM Marine Tech: Tel 021 831 7600 email info@sturrockgrindrod.com

◊ Underwater Systems

◊ Oil Pollution Equipment

◊ Crew Changes

◊ Ultrasonic Cleaning

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Dormac (Pty) Ltd: Dbn Tel 031 274 1500; Cpt Tel 021 512 2900 SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772

ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 SA Corrosion Control: Tel 021 510 1659, Fax 021 510 1481

◊ Ship Chandlers

SA Shipyards: Tel 031 2741800; Email charlesm@sa-shipyards. co.za

◊ Underwater Welding Repairs

◊ Oil Pollution Abatement / Cleanup

African Bunkering and Shipping: Tel 031 579 2532 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 SABT (Pty)Ltd: Tel 021 551 9588; Email bunkers@sabunker.com

Servest Marine Services: Tel 021 448 3500; Fax 021 447 0895 African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 Subtech (Pty) Ltd: Tel 031 206 2073; Fax 031 205 7772

SABT (Pty)Ltd: Tel 021 551 9588; Email bunkers@sabunker.com

◊ Launches, Helicopters

BUYERS’ GUIDE

African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396 ◊ Spare Parts African Marine Propulsion: Tel 021 801

TO ADVERTISE IN

African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Servest Marine Services: Tel 021 448 3500; Fax 021 447 0895 ◊ Offshore Rig Supply

African Marine Solutions: Tel 021 507 5777; Fax 021 507 5885 African Maritime Services: Tel 021 510 3532; Fax 021 510 3530 ASI Offshore: Tel 021 527 7040; Fax 021 527 7050 Novamarine a div of Novagroup: Tel 021 506 4300; Fax 021 511 8396

CONTACT DETAILS: 021 914 1157/8 admin@maritimesa.co.za mmmmmedia@mweb.co.za

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