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Monday, October 14, 2024
The casualty fishing vessel, MFV Armana photographed while drifting after it was abandoned by its 20 member crew on discovery of fire on board on Sunday and before it vanished during the early hours of Monday morning in an ocean location some 57 nautical miles south of Gansbaai in South Africa’s Western Cape province. (Photo: Supplied)
Accidents

Dramatic Rescue at Sea: 20 Crew Members Saved as Fishing Vessel Catches Fire off South African Coast

Twenty crew members of the MFV Armana were safely rescued after their fishing vessel caught fire off the coast of South Africa. The South African Maritime

October 14, 2024
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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Close in photo of Maersk ship loaded with containers
Shipping

Court Blocks Top Africa Port Deal as Maersk Contests Award

(Bloomberg) — A South African court temporarily blocked a deal between the nation’s state-owned logistics firm and a company owned by Filipino

October 9, 2024
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Monday, October 7, 2024
An aerial view of the MV MSC Apollo at anchorage in Algoa Bay on Tuesday morning while investigation continue about an oil spill reportedly detected from it since the weekend. Photo courtesy SAMSA
Shipping

South Africa Launches Another Search for Lost Containers

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has initiated a search operation for five empty containers lost overboard by the MV MSC Taranto, a

October 7, 2024
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Thursday, September 12, 2024
Offshore supply vessel AM PRIDE. Photo courtesy SAMSA
Shipping

Crew Rescued as Offshore Supply Vessel Catches Fire Off South Africa Coast

All 15 crew members were safely evacuated from a burning offshore supply vessel (OSV) near South Africa’s southern Cape, on Thursday. The incident, which

September 12, 2024
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One of about 200 containers fallen off several vessels on South Africa eastern Indian Ocean area and from which pharmaceutical products and related are now being collected in various towns and beaches
Shipping

South Africa Investigates Pharmaceutical Bottles Washing Ashore Amid Uptick in Cargo Losses

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is actively investigating the source of pharmaceutical bottles washing up along the country’s eastern

September 12, 2024
Total Views: 2468

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
An aerial view of the MV MSC Apollo at anchorage in Algoa Bay on Tuesday morning while investigation continue about an oil spill reportedly detected from it since the weekend. Photo courtesy SAMSA
Accidents

Oil Spill in South Africa: MSC Containership Under Investigation as Wildlife Impact Assessed

An oil spill from the MSC Apollo containership in Algoa Bay, South Africa, is currently under investigation by authorities as its impact on local wildlife

September 11, 2024
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Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Stock image of an MSC containership
Shipping

Investigation Underway After MSC Containership Spills Oil in South Africa’s Algoa Bay

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) reports that authorities have initiated an investigation into an oil spill in Algoa Bay. The spill is

September 10, 2024
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Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Vytautas Kielaitis / Shutterstock.com
Shipping

Cargo Losses Surge Off South African Coast Amid Red Sea Rerouting

An MSC ship has lost dozens of containers overboard after encountering severe winter weather off the coast of South Africa, marking the third such incident in

September 3, 2024
Total Views: 2815

Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Ultra Galaxy wreck split in two on August 18, 2024.
Accidents

‘Ultra Galaxy’ Salvage in South Africa Moves to Wreck Removal

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has reported that the salvage operation for the Panama-flagged general cargo ship, MV Ultra Galaxy,

August 27, 2024
Total Views: 1924

Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Ultra Galaxy wreck split in two on August 18, 2024.
Accidents

Oil Spill Clean-Up Intensifies in South Africa After ‘Ultra Galaxy’ Wreck Breaks Apart

Authorities are intensifying efforts to clean up oil from the grounded MV Ultra Galaxy cargo vessel on South Africa’s west coast after severe weather

August 20, 2024
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Monday, August 19, 2024
Severe Weather Causes Container Loss Off South African Coast
Accidents

Severe Weather Causes Container Loss Off South African Coast

A CMA CGM containership lost some 99 containers overboard in heavy weather last week off the east coast of South Africa, the South African Maritime Safety

August 19, 2024
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Tuesday, August 6, 2024
MV Ultra Galaxy aground in South Africa
Accidents

Salvage of Grounded Ultra Galaxy Hampered by ‘Cape of Storms’ Weather

Salvage operations on the Panama-registered cargo vessel MV Ultra Galaxy are set to resume this week following a period of stormy winter weather that hit South

August 6, 2024
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Tuesday, July 30, 2024
The MV Ultra Galaxy pictured grounded and broken into four pieces after stormy weather on South Africa’s west coast. SAMSA Photo
Accidents

Coastal Clean-Up Efforts Intensify After Shipwreck on South Africa’s West Coast

Coastal clean-up operations are intensifying on South Africa’s west coast following an oil spill caused by the break-up of the grounded cargo ship, MV Ultra

July 30, 2024
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Monday, July 29, 2024
An aerial photo of the grounded MV Ultra Galaxy vessel being severely battered by several meter high waves early on Saturday in a remote area of the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of South Africa. (Photo: SAMSA)
Shipping

Grounded Cargo Ship ‘Ultra Galaxy’ Breaks Apart in South Africa

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has reported that the Panama-flagged general cargo vessel, MV Ultra Galaxy, grounded off South Africa’s

July 29, 2024
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Tuesday, July 16, 2024
grounded Panama-flagged general cargo vessel, the Ultra Galaxy, on its side, showing the breach of its cargo holds. Photo courtesy SAMSA
Accidents

Calm Weather Helps Salvage of ‘MV Ultra Galaxy’ Off South Africa’s Coast

Pockets of calmer weather off South Africa’s west coast have provided a much-needed boost to the salvage efforts of the grounded Panama-flagged cargo

July 16, 2024
Total Views: 14624

Thursday, July 11, 2024
Ultra Galaxy grounding. Photo courtesy SAMSA
Grounding Incidents

Rush to Prevent Oil Spill From Grounded Ship Off South African Coast

CAPE TOWN, July 11 (Reuters) – Salvage operations were in high-gear on Thursday to prevent a potential oil spill and pollution along South

July 11, 2024
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Wednesday, July 10, 2024
A photo of the Panama registered general cargo vessel reportedly in trouble at sea, and excessivly listing, on the Atlantic Ocean north west of Cape Town on Monday morning. Its crew of 18 seafarers rescued and currently being evacuated. Photo courtesy SAMSA
Marine Weather

Cargo Ship Evacuated as Waves Pound South African Coast

(Bloomberg) — Storms pounded South Africa’s coastline for a fourth day on Wednesday, disrupting shipping operations, with massive swells forcing the

July 10, 2024
Total Views: 3864

Friday, June 7, 2024
A containership docking at the Port of Cape Town
Ports

Cape Town Tells Port to Do Better After Being Ranked Last in World

By Paul Burkhardt (Bloomberg) — The Port of Cape Town was urged to do better by the city that surrounds it after ranking last globally, even as South

June 7, 2024
Total Views: 3019

Saturday, May 18, 2024
Fishing,Boats,Floating,In,The,Sea.
Commercial Fishing

Rescuers Search For 11 Fishermen Missing At Sea In South Africa

JOHANNESBURG, May 18 (Reuters) – Search and rescue efforts were underway in South Africa on Saturday to find 11 fishermen missing at sea after

May 18, 2024
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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Port of Durban south africa.File photo: Shutterstock/michaeljung
Ports

Maersk Questions Rival’s Solvency in Battle Over South Africa’s Durban Container Port

By Paul Burkhardt (Bloomberg) — A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S said a successful rival bidder fell short of tender requirements as it seeks to overturn

May 7, 2024
Total Views: 1630
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