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VEECRAFT MARINE DELIVERS 20 METRE WORKBOAT TO ARMSCOR

‘Inkanyamba’ Workboat, Capable of Operating In Severe Coastal Conditions, To be Utilized By SANDF Special Forces for Personnel and EquipmentRead More
SA BOATBUILDNG: THE GOVERNMENT VIEW

A Q&A with Zukiswa Kimani, DTIC chief director of industrial policyRead More
HAVE HOUSEBOAT. NEED COMMERCIAL PARTNER

CT builder says its new Leisureliner houseboat design is up for grabsRead More
YACHTPORT ACHIEVES RARE TRIFECTA – THREE ICONIC BOATS CALLING AT SALDANHA YARD

Steady work allows yard to avoid layoffs and retrenchments Read More
AND THEY’RE OUT! NEW CATAMARAN LAUNCHES EASE THE LOCKDOWN BLUES

Nexus/Balance and Vision Yachts get things back on track for the local industry There was a welcome parting of waterRead More
‘A MAVERICK, A GENIUS, A GREAT LOSS’: RIP UWE JASPERSEN

Tributes pour in for industry stalwartRead More
MCVITTY UNMASKED: MEET THE BOSS OF VEECRAFT MARINE

New CEO took the scenic route to successRead More
WATCH: An interview with Marco Alberti, GM of Southern Wind Shipyard.

An interview with Marco Alberti, GM of Southern Wind Shipyard.Read More
New research aims to support marine manufacturing in South Africa

Research by the dtic & IDC to identify opportunities and support the marine manufacturing sector.Read More
ALL HANDS ON DECK

TRANSNET TRANSFERS STAFF TO CAPE TOWN TO EASE SHIPPING BACKLOGRead More
IT’S A WRAP! THERE’S MORE THAN BARNACLES STICKING TO BOATS THESE DAYS

‘Boat Wrapping’ is increasingly popular. Sean Greer from Midcomp explains whyRead More
“THE VIRUS SCREWED THINGS UP”

Specialist builder Uwe Jaspersen reflects on a dismal lockdown for Cape 31Read More
V&A TO THE RESCUE WITH MARINA RATES RELIEF DURING LOCKDOWN

Move intended to show support to embattled boatbuilding sectorRead More
FROM HOUT BAY TO VIRGINIA BEACH: DUDLEY DIX STILL GOING STRONG

Veteran SA designer designed his first boat in 1973 He may live in the US but South Africa still laysRead More
OPPORTUNITY IN ADVERSITY FOR VISION YACHTS

Resilient Knysna builder says teamwork is the key to successRead More
BOAT SHOW CANCELLED, BUT APPOINTMENT-ONLY OPTION STILL POSSIBLE

Expect the unexpected in 2020 – and the same goes for the Boat Show.Read More
MAN FOR ALL SEASONS

PIONEER BOAT BUILDER FRED SCHOLTZ RECALLS A LIFE WELL SPENTRead More
WATCH: Thina Qutywa: At The Helm

Thina Qutywa – SABBEX Office Manager – reveals a little more about her past, present and future…Read More
WATCH: Boating Sa’s Response to Covid 19.

Boating Sa’s Response to Covid 19.Read More
VEECRAFT TO BUILD TWO HARBOUR WORKBOATS FOR TNPA

Tender award a major boost for Cape Town supply chainRead More

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