The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) recently joined forces with the Department of Transport in Durban to fast-track updates to the country’s marine pollution laws.

The South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) has dismissed as “misleading” a global port index that ranked Cape Town Port as one of the world’s worst-performing container ports.

A high-powered Eastern Cape government delegation recently concluded a European trade trip that featured visits to boatyards and meetings with key international maritime stakeholders.

South African adventurer Chris Bertish has secured a title sponsor for a world-first attempt to cross the Pacific Ocean on a modified production beach catamaran.

The Mark Mills-designed Cape 26 has had its debut sail under the watchful eyes of the team from Cape Performance Sailing.

Another month, another milestone for local boatbuilding with the launch of the first Askari 65.

he first EvFloat “luxury floating residence” has launched at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront marina, signalling a new build concept with export potential.

South Africa’s deep-sea commercial fleet has welcomed a powerhouse addition following the official Cape Town registration and certification of the Santa Princesa.

Mike Pammenter, Dave Rae and Dale Wood take the helm in South Africa.