A Panama-flagged bulk carrier, the Top Grace, that was detained in South Africa last month after it was found to have thrown overboard two stowaways off the KwaZulu-Natal coast has been released, according to the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA).
Women Advancement In SA’s Maritime Sector On A Giant Historical Leap: SAMSA
Women empowerment in South Africa’s maritime sector took on yet another relatively small but highly significant and historical step forward at the weekend in Cape Town after the country despatched an all women cadet and training officers’ team on a three months voyage to the southern seas.
Ten Crew Members Rescued From Sunken Fishing Vessel In West Coast – SAMSA
The South African Maritime Safety Authority has confirmed the sinking of a fishing vessel off the west coast of the Western Cape near Saldahna Bay and the successful rescue of its 10 member crew early on Saturday morning.
SAMSA Launches Investigation Into Lost Cargo Off Durban Coast
An urgent alert warning has been issued to vessels sailing on the Indian Ocean east of South Africa to be on the lookout for cargo containers that reportedly fell off a trade cargo container ship.
SAMSA Launches Rescue Operation For Distressed Vessel BBC Shanghai
Rescue efforts have been launched by SAMSA MRCC to assist retrieve a foreign vessel that was reportedly in distress off the eastern coast of South Africa near Port St Johns on Wednesday evening.
Watch: Firefighters Fight Blaze On Board APL Containership Off South Africa
Firefighters were reportedly battling hard a blaze aboard an APL containership after the vessel suffered major fire off the east coast of South Africa near Port Elizabeth.
APL Container Ship Suffered Major Fire In The Coast Of South Africa
A fire that broke out on APL Austria while sailing west off the eastern ocean of South Africa on Sunday has been contained, but its situation is still being closely monitored, the SAMSA reported on Tuesday.
SAMSA: Stricken Greek Vessel ‘Antaios’ Crew Safely Arrived In Cape Town
All 19 crew members of a Greek bulk carrier, the ANTAIOS, that suffered grief on the Atlantic Ocean at the weekend have been safely evacuated and are currently in Cape Town.