Associations
South Africa’s trawl sector welcomes postponement of long-term rights allocation
The South African Deep-Sea Trawling Industry Association (SADSTIA) has welcomed
Quentin
22/08/2019
ANNONCER
Country Specific News
Land: South Africa
Associations
SADSTIA expands graduate internship programme
A successful graduate internship run by the South African Deep-Sea
Quentin
12/06/2019
Administration
South Africa’s fishing companies caution government over rights allocations
Fishing companies that catch hake for local and international markets, delivering R6.7 billion to the South African economy annually, have cautioned that sensible rights allocations are necessary to preserve international competitiveness and jobs in coastal areas.
FiskerForum
10/03/2019
Administration
South Africa signs fisheries MoU with Namibia
On behalf of the South African government, Minister Senzeni Zokwana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with his Namibian counterpart, Minister Bernard Essau. This represents an agreement between the two neighbouring countries to work together in various matters concerning fisheries as the two countries share a common border.
FiskerForum
24/02/2019
Accidents - Shipwreck
Ten crew rescued from sinking fishing vessel off Western Cape
The crew of a fishing vessel were recovered from liferafts after sending a distress call on Saturday. The vessel was almost thirty miles offshore from Saldahna Bay in South Africa when the distress call was received by the SAMSA Maritime Rescue Coordinating Centre (MRCC) in Cape Town.
FiskerForum
18/02/2019
Manufacturers
New leasing fund welcomed by South African fishing community
Damen’s first Fishing Seminar, held in Cape Town, has been heralded a great success, with more than 60 participants attending from a broad cross-section of the industry, including the five major South African fishing companies.
FiskerForum
09/12/2018
Newbuild
Damen presents leasing fund for African shipowners at first Damen Fishing Seminar
A new vessel leasing fund, specifically designed for African shipowners, is to be presented by Damen at its first Fishing Seminar being held in Cape Town this month. The fund is of particular interest to smaller, private vessel owners, according to Damen’s finance manager Francesco Verschuren, who will be speaking at the seminar on 22nd November.
FiskerForum
08/11/2018
Manufacturers
Damen’s first Fishing Seminar in South Africa
Damen will hold its first Fishing Seminar in Cape Town on 22nd November in recognition of this important industry. To be held at Damen Shipyards Cape Town, the event brings together leading companies, the government and other stakeholders.
FiskerForum
26/10/2018
Education
South Africa’s fishing industry announces graduate opportunities
Companies active in South Africa’s deep-sea trawling industry have teamed up with the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) and WWF-South Africa to provide an opportunity for new graduates to work in the field of fisheries management, aquaculture, environmental science and related fields.
FiskerForum
27/09/2018
News
Work in Fishing Convention 188 shows its teeth
A first vessel detention has taken place under the International Labour Organisation Work in Fishing Convention that came into force last year. The 380gt vessel was detained in Cape Town following inspections and complaints made by the crew.
FiskerForum
18/07/2018
