Tag: Smit Amandla
Maritime icon turns 40
The tug Smit Amandla (ZTUG) may be 40 years old, but she is still going strong and the ocean-going salvage tug has...
SAMSA exploring acquisition of standby tugs
The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is exploring the possibility of building or leasing two tugs for emergency towing duties.
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SA Navy takes over management of state-owned maritime patrol vessels
The South African Navy has taken over the management of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' maritime patrol vessels, as the...
Oceans vulnerable as fisheries department fails to award patrol ship contract
The Democratic Alliance has pointed out that marine resources on South Africa's coastlines will be unprotected from the end of this month...
Public Protector to investigate Sekunjalo ship maintenance tender
The Public Prosecutor will investigate the controversial Sekunjalo tender awarded by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to "ascertain the process...
