Port of Cape Town

Desalination Studies for Cape Town Harbour Have Been Approved

V & A Port of Cape Town

Transnet SOC Ltd has given approval for further studies to be conducted into a Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) plant at the Port of Cape Town.

Reverse osmosis is the process of converting seawater into drinking water.

TNPA’s Cape Town acting Port Manager, Captain Alex Miya, said the next steps would be to appoint consultants to conduct studies that could be concluded by September 2019.  If the SWRO plant is found to be a viable option, it could be introduced by the end of 2020.

In the meantime,...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2019/04/01/desalination-studies-for-cape-town-harbour-have-been-approved/

Out With The Old And In With The New – Tau Morwe Roadshow

Maersk Container at Port of Cape Town

Tau Morwe took over the reins at the scandal-ridden SOE, Transnet, just one month ago, on 5th November 2019. I was fortunate enough to attend his first “Roadshow” in Cape Town this last Wednesday, and I am extremely impressed at the speed at which he is turning things around at the beleaguered parastatal. His dynamic and spirited vision prevail and his new broom is sweeping up a great big mess.

The logistics, freight rail, port company’s Board has been revamped and there are new COOs, CEOs and...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2018/12/06/out-with-the-old-and-in-with-the-new-tau-morwe-roadshow/

Antarctic Centre to be built at the Port of Cape Town

SA Agulhas II

The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) is set to launch Antarctic Season and will soon be establishing an Antarctic Centre, with the purpose of bringing the Antarctica Continent closer to the citizens of South Africa and promote economic opportunities. The Port of Cape Town has been identified as the strategic location to host this centre.

The establishment of the centre is one of the deliverables of the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA). Its Antarctic Strategy was announced at...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2018/12/03/antarctic-centre-to-be-built-at-the-port-of-cape-town/

A Busy 2018/19 Cruise Season Has Got Underway In SA

Typically running from late October / early November to late April / early May, the South African cruise season will include the following calls in 2018/19, although details may be subject to change.

Below is listed the Cruise Ships, Lines and schedules.

WORLD ODYSSEYSemester at SeaCape Town – 7-12 October 2018

Cape Town – 18-23 March 2019

MSC MUSICAMSC CruisesDurban – 7-8 November 2018

Durban – 12 November 2018

Durban – 16 November 2018

Durban – 19 November 2018

Durban – 24 November...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2018/11/23/a-busy-2018-19-cruise-season-has-got-underway-in-sa/

Helicopter Service a Possibility at Port of Cape Town

Helicopter to transfer Pilots at Port of Cape Town

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is exploring options to introduce a helicopter service at its Port of Cape Town to assist with operations during major swells and to increase the availability of service during stormy conditions.

Cape Town has been plagued recently by weather related disruptions and high swell conditions. This has at times impacted on port operations and the use of pilot boats to transfer marine pilots onto and off vessels.

Physical testing of the marine helicopter...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2018/10/15/helicopter-service-a-possibility-at-port-of-cape-town/

Seldom Has Such a Beautiful Motor Yacht Graced Our Seas Never Mind Cape Town

Octopus

I have been umming and ahhing about this.  Should I post an article on m/y Octopus or not?  Her beauty and splendour have captivated many since she arrived in Cape Town 20 days ago and plenty of people have already written about her. But I just couldn’t resist saying something too and adding some images of this exceptional vessel … because I think she’s the most beautiful motor yacht in the world.

m/y Octopus has been to Cape Town and Durban on many an occasion and is a head turner of note. ...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2018/10/03/seldom-has-such-a-beautiful-motor-yacht-graced-our-seas-never-mind-cape-town/

Tall Ship “Dar Mlodzeizy” Graces Cape Town

Gdynia Maritime University

On the morning of 15th August 2018 Tall Ship “Dar Mlodzeizy” (Gift of the Youth) arrived in the Port of Cape Town, as part of her 1918 – 2018 Independence Sea Journey, with her 3015 square metres of sails filled with a northerly wind and her bow cutting gracefully through the Atlantic waves, carrying 40 crew and 136 cadets for a two day stopover in the Mother City.

Dar Mlodzeizy is a Tall Ship sail training vessel built in Gdansk Shipyards, launched in 1981, owned by Gdynia Maritime University...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2018/08/17/tall-ship-dar-mdlodzeizy-graces-cape-town/

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