6 NAMIB TIMES
15 AUGUST 2014
Kudu Gas project to be expanded Business Reporter The State-owned power utility Nampower confirmed this week that it has opted to increase the capacity of the proposed gas-powered power plant.
Obtain a permit from the Namibian Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) to catch fish or dive for crayfish and respect harvesting limitations.
to commence by the end of 2014 and the project is expected to be completed within 36 months. Nam-
power intends for the gasfuelled power plant will go into full operation in the fourth quarter of 2017.
WBCG to promote Walvis Bay Port at Durban Conference
The Port of Walvis Bay is increasingly prized as a key destination for imports and exports to and from the region and the expertise and views of local professionals are increasingly sought after.
The chief executive officer of the Walvis Bay Corridor Group will be one of the keynote speakers at the upcoming African Ports Evolution conference, set to take place from1-3 September at the Durban International Convention Centre. The conference features over 35 high level speakers, who will share their industry insights; delegates will also discuss new opportunities in port expansion, as well as how to access the larger African marketplace. Other keynote speakers include Fernando Couto
Johny Smith WBCG CEO
(CEO Portos Do Norte SA, Mozambique), Tau Morwe (CEO Transnet National Ports Authority), Nadia iljoen (Industrial Engineer, Growth and Intelligence Network), John Omingo (Head of Commercial Shipping Kenya Maritime Authority) and Brenda Horne Ferreira (Senior Transport Corridor Advisor). The annual African Ports Evolution 2014 provides maritime industry professionals with up to date information and solutions for boosting the integrity of port operations, modernising facilities, and in-
creasing bulk and container throughput. It also provides a great networking opportunity, according to the organisers. With a lively mix of keynote addresses, panel discussions, case study presentations and many networking sessions, conference attendees will gain an overview of the entire African ports and terminal ecosystem and have an opportunity to rub shoulders with respected professionals in the field, including port and supplychain directors and export managers.
Walvis Bay and Swakopmund Tides The sun will rise in Walvis Bay today at 06:27 and sunset will be at 17:46. The moonset will take place at 09:46 at 280º west. Eventually, the moon will rise again in the east (77º) at 22:51. The first high tide will be at 05:45 and the next high tide at 18:10. The only low tide of the day will be at 11:35. The sun will rise in Swakopmund today at 6:26 and sunset will be at 17:46. The moonset will take place at 09:46 at 280º west. Eventually, the moon will rise again in the east (77º) at 22:51. The first high tide will be at 05:45 and the next high tide at 18:10. The only low tide of the day will be at 11:30. The sun will rise in Walvis Bay Saturday at 6:26 and sunset will be at 17:47. The moonset will take place at 10:31 at 284º west. Eventually, the moon will rise again in the east (74º) at 23:48. The first
low tide will be at 00:15 and the next low tide at 12:25. The first high tide will be at 06:35 and the next high tide at 19:05. The sun will rise in Swakopmund Saturday at 06:25 and sunset will be at 17:47. The moonset will take place at 10:31 at 284º west. Eventually, the moon will rise again in the east (74º) at 23:48. The first low tide will be at 00:10 and the next low tide at 12:20. The first high tide will be at 06:35 and the next high tide at 19:00. The sun will rise in Walvis Bay Sunday at 06:25 and sunset will be at 17:47. The moonset will take place at 288º west at 11:17. The first low tide will be at 01:15 and the next low tide at 13:30. The first high tide will be at 07:35 and the next high tide at 20:10. The sun will rise in Swakopmund Sunday at 06:25 and sunset will be at 17:47. The moonset will take place at 288º
west at 11:17.The first low tide will be at 01:05 and the next low tide at 13:20. The first high tide will be at 07:30 and the next high tide at 20:05. The sun will rise in Walvis Bay Monday at 06:24 and sunset will be at 17:47. The moon will rise in the east (71º) at 00:42 and will set in the west (290º) at 12:04. The first low tide will be at 02:30 and the next low tide at 14:55. The first high tide will be at 08:55 and the next high tide at 21:35. The sun will rise in Swakopmund Monday at 06:24 and sunset will be at 17:48. The moon will rise in the east (71º) at 00:42 and will set in the west (290º) at 12:05. The first low tide will be at 02:25 and the next low tide at 14:50. The first high tide will be at 08:50 and the next high tide at 21:30.
Port Log
MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES
Swakopmund Office
NATMIRC/Aquarium, Strand Street Tel +264 64 410 1000 Open hours for permits - Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00
Walvis Bay Office
Inspectorate Office, 1st Street Tel +264 64 201 6111 Open hours for permits - Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00
Lüderitz Office
Inspectorate Office Tel +264 63 202 905 Open hours for permits - Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00
Henties Bay Office
Inspectorate Office, at Hanganen Fishing Project building Tel +264 64 500 320 Open hours for permits - Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00
Windhoek Office
Brendan Simbwaye Square, Block C, C/o Uhland & Goethe Street Tel +264 61 205 3911 Open hours for permits - Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00 Where can you get a permit for using 4x4/quad bike/motorbike in the authorised ORV zone in the dune belt between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay? MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM
Swakopmund Office
Corner Bismarck Street and Sam Nujoma Avenue, Tel +264 64 404 576 Open hours for permits - Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 &14:00 - 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00
Walvis Bay Office
Henrich Baumann Street Road - Number 643 Tel +264 64 205 971/2 Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 17:00 Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays: 08:00h - 13:00
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1 050 megawatts,” Mr Shilamba told Bloomberg last month. Construction of the power plant is expected
WHY? The marine resources are limited and currently some of them are overfished or over collected. It is necessary that everybody uses them wisely and carefully to secure the future harvesting needs by protecting the stock. Quantity/number of marine resources harvestable, minimum size limits of fish and crayfish that can be caught, open season etc. help to manage stocks to avoid the total disappearance of some species in our waters. Do not leave bait or fish on the beach! Either take it home or return it to the sea. This food attracts scavengers like jackals and gulls that prey on other bio-diversity. When you are back home after the holiday, it also inflates the predator population. Where can you get a license for angling, crayfish diving & bait/mussels collection?
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cember Nampower intends to sign the agreement with US-based oil and gas explorer, Tullow Oil Plc, the main contractor developing the Kudu Gas Fields. “We have agreed on the basic principles of the gas sales agreement and details on the price range and other issues are still being negotiated,” Shilamba said. “The equipment available today to generate around 800 megawatts falls in the range 850 to
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Kudu fields are located about 200 kilometers east of Oranjemund. Nampower’s MD Director Paulinus Shilamba told Bloomberg this week that the plant will generate 1 050 megawatts and cost around US$1.3 billion to construct. Prior to the change of plans Nampower had proposed a gasplant with a capacity of 800 megawatts at a cost of US$1.2 billion. It is understood that by De-
Obtaining Fishing
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