Africa News

After more than 35 years in bunkering, Peter Syrris - a very well-known and admired South African-Greek bunker trader - has retired from the industry and let go his role as Managing Director of Durban-based trading company, Amoil (Pty) Ltd, which he has captained from start.

The Tribunal has approved FFS Calpet’s acquisition of Calulo Marine from Calulo Services.

‘South Africa will be ready to implement new global ships fuel regulations aimed at prevention of air pollution by ships at sea but may have to pick up pace putting in place prerequisite legislation to legalise the process.’

Transnet SOC has entered into a cost-sharing agreement with World Bank Group member IFC to conclude a feasibility study for the development of an LNG storage and regasification terminal at the Port of Richards Bay.

Colt Marine is the third supplier to be awarded a bunker licence at the South African location after Minerva Bunkering and South African Marine Fuels.

Investigations into the bunker spill earlier this month appear to indicate that the incident occurred after one of the fuel tank valves onboard the receiving vessel - the Liberian-flagged MV Chrysanthi S bulk carrier - was not properly closed.

The European Union (EU) and Egypt have officially launched a cooperation between the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and the Port of Antwerp to develop bunkering activity in the country.

Hapag-Lloyd is set to expand its African liner services with the launch of its new Middle East-India-Africa Express (MIAX) offering in October.

South African Marine Fuels (SAMF) has issued a statement following the fuel spill which occurred on 6 July involving the bunker vessel Anuket Jade and receiving vessel MV Chrsanthi S.

President Muhammadu Buhari has given his assent to a bill which is expected to bring a significant improvement in security across the country’s territorial waters and exclusive economic zone.