The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has announced an exemption for seafarers with sea service on board a fishing vessel obtained on or before 23 July 2013. This relates to new manning requirements as per the Merchant Shipping Regulations which will come into effect on July 1 this year at the first safety survey.
Most Popular
Powering Africa’s e-mobility ambitions through trade
Africa has a unique opportunity to lead the next wave of industrial growth, and it’s not just a dream. From electric vehicles (EVs) to...
Navigating Troubled Waters. How to Turn a Crisis into a Sea of Possibilities
South Africa’s fishing industry, once a vital pillar of the coastal economy and a source of food security, is increasingly caught in a web...
What is the High Seas Treaty and Why Does it Matter?
There has been much hype about the United Nations High Seas Treaty at the United National Ocean Conference happening in Nice this week. But...
Tzaneen Dam Wall Project Delayed
The raising of Tzaneen Dam Wall, which was scheduled to be completed in March this year, has been delayed a further year.
The overall progress...
Comments are closed.