Port of Saldanha

Russian oil heading to storage in South Africa

Two supertankers loaded with Russian oil are en route to a storage facility in South Africa.

The Searacer and Elandra Denali, each carrying about 2.1 million barrels of oil, are headed to the Port of Saldanha, a hub for crude oil storage, according to Argus. American Shipper has verified the destinations through MarineTraffic.

Andy Lipow of Lipow Energy Associates tells American Shipper the only reason for vessels to berth in Saldanha is to store oil.

“This shows you the sanctions are having a...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/russian-oil-heading-to-storage-in-south-africa

Tanker Docking Sees New Saldanha Crude Oil Terminal Commissioned During Lockdown

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) at the Port of Saldanha recently led the marine operation of safely and skilfully navigating into the port Oiltanking MOGS Saldanha (RF) (Pty) Ltd’s (OTMS) very first tanker vessel, MT Sonangol Cabinda.  The vessel, on its maiden call to the port, brought in approximately 143,000 cbm (900,000 barrels) of crude oil as part of the commissioning of OTMS’s new crude oil terminal in Saldanha on Saturday, 17 April 2020.

The new crude oil terminal is situated...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2020/04/29/tanker-docking-sees-new-saldanha-crude-oil-terminal-commissioned-during-lockdown/

Bulk Carrier Docks in Saldanha on Her Maiden Voyage

The Port of Saldanha welcomed the bulk carrier, United Sapphire on her maiden voyage to the Port of Saldanha recently. She docked at the iron ore terminal in Saldanha on Saturday, 26 September 2019 and a commemorative plaque was handed over to the master of the vessel to mark the occasion, by Mzwandile Mhlakela, TNPA’s Pollution Officer at the Port of Saldanha.

The vessel was built in 2019 in Japan and is currently operated by United Bulk Carriers and sailing under the flag of Panama. She has a...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2019/10/04/bulk-carrier-docks-in-saldanha-on-her-maiden-voyage/

First Sludge Transfer at Port of Saldanha

Effective planning and oversight between the office of the Port of Saldanha’s Harbour Master, African Marine Solutions (AMSOL), the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) and SpillTech saw the first sludge transfer operation completed successfully at the port on 18 and 19 April 2019. A quantity of 104 cbm of sludge was transferred from the MV Pacific Queen onto the SA Amandla tug during the operation, which was overseen by General Purpose Rating (GPR) Mathew Blaauw, current acting...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2019/05/16/first-sludge-transfer-at-port-of-saldanha/

LNG Carriers Dock at Port of Saldanha For Repairs

The liquefied natural gas carrier (LNG), METHANE MICKIE HARPER, recently docked at the Port of Saldanha after requiring critical repairs, ahead of its journey to Punta Europa, Equatorial Guinea. While docked, the team conducted intermediate surveys and underwater inspections (IWS). Supplies were replenished and a crew change took place during its stay. The Port of Saldanha was chosen due to its available water depth as well as its sheltered inner anchorage, which makes diving possible in...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2018/11/23/lng-carriers-dock-at-port-of-saldanha-for-repairs/