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SADSTIA Looks to the Future
On 24 March, the South African Deep-Sea Trawling Industry Association, SADSTIA, celebrates its 50th anniversary. In a series of articles, Fishing Industry and Aquaculture...
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Technology to Protect South Africa’s Oceans. Experts Find that a Data-Driven Monitoring System is...
Marjolaine Krug, University of Cape Town
Nine years ago South Africa put in place an innovative information management system designed to monitor and protect its...
Focus on Decent Work in the Namibian Fisheries Sector
Ensuring fair labour practices in the Namibian workforce was cemented last week with the launch of the National Coordination Mechanism (NCM) on Decent Work...
NovaNam Hooks Up with UNAM to Provide Practical Work Experience to Students
Namibia fishing company, NovaNam has signed a Memoradum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Namibia (UNAM) with a view to providing students with practical experience in the workplace. There is also a challenge for other Namibian companies to follow suit.
New Legal Challenge to Block Exploratory Drilling Off the Cape South-West Coast
TotalEnergies EP South Africa (TEEPSA) has been granted environmental authorisation for exploratory drilling in blocks 5/6/7, located 60km off the coast between Cape Town and Cape Agulhas. But the multi-energy company major faces another stumbling block. Civil society organisations, The Green Connection and Natural Justice, have launched a new joint legal challenge against the decision.
UPDATE. Fishermen Found
The good news for the day is that the six fishermen who were reported missing at the weekend have been found unharmed. This is thanks to a massive and costly rescue effort which is often overlooked and unappreciated.
Skiboat Fishermen Missing
An extensive search is currently underway for six fishermen believed to be onboard a skiboat deep sea South or South West of Cape Point.
SADSTIA Looks to the Future
On 24 March, the South African Deep-Sea Trawling Industry Association, SADSTIA, celebrates its 50th anniversary. In a series of articles, Fishing Industry and Aquaculture...
Litigation Launched to Secure Protection of African Penguin Population
The South African Minister of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms Barbara Creecy, is being hauled to court again, this time...
Popular SAMSA Surveyor, Selwyn Bailey Dies
The South African fishing industry has learnt with shock of the sudden passing of popular SAMSA ship and fishing vessel surveyor, Selwyn Bailey.
The South...
Why Is there No Snoek?
Traditionally, it is the time of year when the Snoek run, but this year it is a bit different. Word on the ground is...
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Reaping the Rewards of Sustainable Fishing
At 82 years of age, captain Noel Less still works a five-day week as a fishing gear specialist at Sea Harvest’s Viking Fishing Division in Cape Town harbour. His 60 year career would not have been possible if the South African hake trawl fishery was not sustainable. Watch the video released ahead of World Fisheries Day, to find out more about what happens behind the scene...
In Retrospect. The Highs and Lows of 2016
Fishing Industry News Southern Africa finally caught up with Jeremy Marillier, the over-worked executive director of fishing industry umbrella body FishSA. We asked him about the highlights and low lights of 2016.
KZN Sardine Hauls Promise a Good Weekend Ahead
Sardine activity has been fairly concentrated and consistent for a few days this past week and is likely to continue into the weekend. This is according to the KwaZulu Natal Shark Board's latest bulletin.
Encouraging Localisation. Vessel Design a Starting Point for Stimulating the Local Supply Chain
Boosting growth opportunities in the South African manufacturing sector through localisation of design of a product whether it is relevant to manufacturing, maintenance or...
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