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Big plans for new state-owned shipping company in South Africa
The Department of Transport has released the first draft of the South African Shipping Company Bill, 2022 that aims to establish the country’s first national carrier. South Africa is mostly reliant on foreign governments and companies for essential …
Nov 4, 2022 / Curious
Damen Shipyards Cape Town celebrates blessing ceremony for second MMIPV
On 14 October 2022, the South African Navy (SAN) held a blessing ceremony for the second of three Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPV) at Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT). During the event, the vessel was blessed and a bottle of champagne …
Oct 17, 2022 / Naval
Italy’s Guardia di Finanza takes delivery of a new flagship by Damen Shipyards
Damen Shipyards Cape Town’s largest project to date is for three Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPVs) procured by ARMSCOR for the South African Navy (SAN). The vessels will augment South Africa’s maritime security by enhancing the country’s …
Sep 26, 2022 / Naval
DNG Energy received South Africa’s first ever consignment of LNG from Rotterdam
Historic day for South Africa’s power and energy market as first-ever commercial shipment of LNG arrivesDNG Energy has received South Africa’s first ever consignment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Rotterdam, Netherlands in a historic moment for …
Nov 19, 2021 / Curious
Damen Shipyards Cape Town lays keel for third South African Navy Vessel MMIPV
On 22 October 2021, Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) held a keel-laying for the third Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPV) that DSCT is building for the South African Navy.The MMIPV vessels will augment South Africa’s maritime security by …
Nov 11, 2021 / Naval
DAMEN Shipyards Cape Town Launches SA Navy’s First Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessel
On 25 March 2021, Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) launched the first of three Multi Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPV) procured by ARMSCOR for the South African Navy (SAN).The vessels will augment South Africa’s maritime security by enhancing …
Mar 26, 2021 / Naval
Vopak, ExxonMobil to conduct South Africa LNG terminal feasibility study
Affiliates of U.S. energy major ExxonMobil and Dutch storage tank firm Royal Vopak will be working on a feasibility study to assess the commercial, technical and regulatory aspects of an LNG regasification terminal in South Africa.Vopak said that the …
Dec 17, 2020 / Finance
Total E&P South Africa awarded Solstad Offshore contracts for 2 large AHTS
Total E&P South Africa has awarded Solstad Offshore ASA contracts for two Large Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) Vessels, Normand Drott and Normand Prosper. Caption: Offshore Tug/Supply Ship Normand Prosper - Image courtesy of Ian GreenwoodThe …
Sep 27, 2019 / Vessels
Solstad awarded contracts by Total E&P South Africa for two Large Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) Vessels
Total E&P South Africa has awarded Solstad Offshore ASA contracts for two Large Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) Vessels, Normand Drott and Normand Prosper. The contracts are to support Total E&P South Africa's operations in Block 11B/12B …
Sep 25, 2019 / Vessels
South Africa economy benefits from the building of new navy vessels
On Saturday, the 23rd of February 2019, Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) hosted a keel laying ceremony, marking the start of construction on the first of three Multi-mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPVs) for the South African Navy. These vessels …
Mar 18, 2019 / Naval