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South African ports are enlisting the help of the private sector to become “greener”

South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has announced a Request for Information (RFI), inviting private sector participants to submit project proposals to introduce a renewable energy programme at its eight commercial seaports.

The above is a result of a recent internal audit conducted by TNPA which showed the need to stabilise energy supply, cost and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the ports of Port Elizabeth, Ngqura, East London, Mossel Bay, Saldanha, Cape Town, Durban, and...

https://container-news.com/south-african-ports-are-enlisting-the-help-of-the-private-sector-to-become-greener/

The Port of PE Ends Citrus Fruit Exports on a Highlight

Loading at Port of PE

Port of PE docked the last official specialised reefer fruit vessel calling to load citrus from the Eastern Cape through its Multi-Purpose Terminal, destined for faraway markets. The Nelson Mandela Bay ports of PE and Ngqura celebrate a total of approximately 460 000 pallets of fruit moving across its shores this year, an estimated 44% increase from the previous year.

The MV Lady Rosebud docked at Berth 10/11 to discharge 45 empty reefer containers and to load 215 pallets of citrus fruit, 46...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2020/09/15/the-port-of-pe-ends-citrus-fruit-exports-on-a-highlight/

Roman Rock Lighthouse Celebrates 159 Years of Service During Heritage Month

Roman Rock Lighthouse

The Roman Rock Lighthouse celebrates 159 years of service this Heritage Month. The lighthouse – the fifth oldest in South Africa, and the only one that has been erected on a rock that is awash almost continuously at high water – was first lit on the night of 16 September 1861. The 14-metre circular cast-iron tower is painted white with a white lantern house. The optic produces one flash every 6 seconds with a range of 20 nautical miles and is powered by a solar photovoltaic system.

The...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2020/09/15/roman-rock-lighthouse-celebrates-159-years-of-service-during-heritage-month/

Port of Ngqura Marine Pilot Produces Record Ship Movements

Ziggy Duwe

Port of Ngqura customers can count on exceptional piloting services when their vessels are being moved in and out of the port. It boasts the services of Marine Pilot Ziggy (Siegfried) Duwe (62), who achieved more than 4 000 ship movements in the last 12 years. He is the first pilot with this accomplishment in Algoa Bay, according to company records.

It is this scarce skill of a human being enabling gigantic ships to safely enter ports, exit ports and being manoeuvred inside ports – allowing...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2020/09/03/port-of-ngqura-marine-pilot-produces-record-ship-movements/

Rig Platform Vessel Returns For Gas Drilling Expedition

Deepsea Stavanger

Rig platform, the Deepsea Stavanger, arrived in Mossel Bay on 21 August 2020 ahead of its deployment to the Outeniqua Basin where it is scheduled to work on the next phase of the Luiperdpadda Project. The basin is situated off the coast of Mossel Bay, where energy giant, Total, discovered gas condensate in 2019.

Owned by The Odfjell Group, the Deepsea Stavanger is a sixth-generation deep water and harsh environment semi-submersible with an overall length of 118.6 metres and width of 96.7 metres....

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2020/08/29/rig-platform-vessel-returns-for-gas-drilling-expedition/

SA Ports Collaborating Amid COVID-19

South African port landlord Transnet National Ports Authority is leveraging off its complementary port system to minimise the impact of COVID-19 on its marine operations.

The eight commercial ports have been supporting one another amid COVID-19, including redeploying staff and equipment where necessary to support ports more severely affected by COVID-19.

Lessons learnt at the Port of Cape Town, which was badly affected in June and into early July, have since been transferred to other ports.

TNPA’s...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2020/07/31/sa-ports-collaborating-amid-covid-19/

Back of Port Solutions Being Explored to Reduce Durban Port Congestion

Port of Durban Container Terminal

The multi-disciplinary Port of Durban Decongestion Task Team continues to collaborate on efforts to alleviate congestion at the Port of Durban and its surrounding road networks, which negatively impact communities in and around the port’s Bayhead Precinct.

Among the solutions mooted are synchronising the operating hours of back of port container depots with the port’s 24/7 operating hours, and introducing a holistic truck booking system that could provide an integrated view of expected truck...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2020/07/31/back-of-port-solutions-being-explored-to-reduce-durban-port-congestion/

World Marine AtoN Day Coincides With 122nd Anniversary of Lighthouse

Great Fish Point Lighthouse. Port Alfred

The Great Fish Point Lighthouse celebrated 122 years of service on 1 July 2020. The day also marked World Marine Aids to Navigation Day.

Great Fish Point Lighthouse is one of 45 active lighthouses operated and managed by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), and it is one of few with a lightkeeper. Martin Peterson, a second-generation lightkeeper, and Mzwamadoda Siyazi look after the day-to-day maintenance of the lighthouse, the surrounding buildings and the extensive grounds. They also...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2020/07/01/world-marine-aton-day-coincides-with-122nd-anniversary-of-lighthouse/

Port of Cape Town Receives Additional Capacity to Assist in Terminal Operations

Transnet has introduced a number of solutions to deal with operational backlogs at the Port of Cape Town, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the region.

Through its operating divisions – Port Terminals and the National Ports Authority – Transnet has introduced bi-weekly virtual meetings with all the port multi-stakeholders, including private operators and customers, to find a seamless way to deal with the port backlogs resulting from the country’s lockdown regulations and worsened by COVID-19’s...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2020/06/30/port-of-cape-town-receives-additional-capacity-to-assist-in-terminal-operations/

Port of Durban Collaboration Powered by Tech

Moshe Motlohi

The COVID-19 national lockdown has seen the Port of Durban harness the power of technology to bring together a range of stakeholders to address port issues.

Every day the port has held a Daily Virtual Stakeholder Operations meeting which is led by GM: Port of Durban, Moshe Motlohi and includes representatives of shipping lines, all terminal operators, the trucking fraternity and depots.

The meeting enables every stakeholder to be kept up to speed with daily operational plans and to address...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2020/06/18/port-of-durban-collaboration-powered-by-tech/

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