Container volumes handled by the port in 2018 were the highest in the last seven years.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/273581/port-of-durban-container-volumes-surge-in-2018/
Port of Durban
Vessel fire results to six casualties in Durban Port
As the South American Maritime Safety Authority reported, six people lost their lives in a fire incident, that took place at the port of Durban. SAMSA is moving forward to an investigation to find out the factors that caused the fire on February 14.
The fishing vessel known as the ‘TROPICAL 1’ was Mozambique registered and the agency was in the process of formally making contact with the Mozambican authorities to inform them about the incident.
Specifically, SAMSA noted that the fishing vessel...
https://safety4sea.com/vessel-fire-results-to-six-casualties-in-durban-port/
Fire on Vessel in Durban Dry Dock
The clean-up operations are continuing at the Ship Repair Jetty 2 in the Port of Durban, where a fire broke out on Thursday, 14 February 2019, aboard a fishing trawler, Tropical I. The vessel was docked at Repair Jetty 2 for its bi-annual maintenance repairs when the blaze erupted in the accommodation area of the vessel at approximately 14h00 on Thursday, 14 February 2019. The repair work was being carried out by a private Mozambican Ship Repair Contractor, at the repair quay owned by Transnet...
http://www.sashippingnews.com/2019/02/18/fire-on-vessel-in-durban-dry-dock/
Vessel Fire Claims Six Casualties in Durban Port
SAMSA: Six people have lost their lives in a vessel fire at the Port of Durban.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/271475/vessel-fire-claims-six-casualties-in-durban-port/
Higher volumes at Port of Durban
DURBAN – Predictions as to how last year would end for the port of Durban proved reasonably accurate (Network, January 16). Containerised cargo, which always attracts the most attention in the port and for the good reason of Durban having the premier container terminal in sub-Saharan Africa, finished with a throughput of 2.975million TEU (twenty foot container equivalents) – up from the 2.699million in 2017.
That’s an increase of 276000 TEU for the year or just over 10%, which will prove very...
LNG Barge To Be Built in Port of Durban
Visionary entrepreneur Aldworth Mbalati, who is building a unique R700-million energy barge, was determined to have it built in Durban.
Mbalati, at the forefront of the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) revolution, is passionate about the mega project benefitting South Africa and the economy.
“Yes, I could have gone to China to have the barge built but I wanted it have it built in South Africa as it is important to create jobs. The money that is being kept in the country will allow South Africa to...
http://www.sashippingnews.com/2019/01/23/lng-barge-to-be-built-in-port-of-durban/
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 ODYSSEY | Semester at Sea | Cape Town – 7-12 October 2018 Cape Town – 18-23 March 2019 |
| MSC MUSICA | MSC Cruises | Durban – 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/
Transnet Updates Industry on Process of Attracting New Terminal Operators into Port of Durban’s Island View Precinct
Further to SA Shipping News post dated 11th April 2018 – Transnet Targets New Terminal Operators for Port of Durban’s Island View Precinct – Transnet National Ports Authority (“TNPA”) today outlined progress in implementation of its Island View Precinct Strategy, which sets out to facilitate greater participation of historically disadvantaged persons in Terminal Operations and enhance the country’s supply of strategic liquid bulk commodities, while encouraging new entrants into the market.
The...
Durban Port Festival to Celebrate All Things Heritage
Observing the theme ‘All Things Heritage’, this year’s Durban Port Festival to be hosted by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) will embrace the diversity of Durban’s different cultures, traditions and heritage, while showcasing the rich history of South Africa’s busiest commercial port.
The annual event takes place from Saturday, 29 September 2018, 11am to 8pm and Sunday, 30 September, 11am to 6pm in the harbour precinct off Margaret Mncadi Avenue.
It offers a weekend of portside fun for...
http://www.sashippingnews.com/2018/09/21/durban-port-festival-to-celebrate-all-things-heritage/