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Focus on Vessel Safety Compliance but Mind the Gaps

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Vessels on the slipway at Saldanha Bay. Photo: Stock

In the past two years, since the terrible MFV Lepanto tragedy in 2024, there has been a lot of talk about recapitalising the ageing fishing fleet, vessel safety compliance and legislation, and strengthening skills in the South African fishing fleet. Some help has arrived but the follow-up has been weak and there are gaps in the regulatory framework.

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