Articles
South Africa Ship Arrests: Counter-Security and Wrongful Arrest
We thought it might be helpful if we provided this brief advice on counter-security following a vessel’s arrest, and a loosely so-called “wrongful arrest”, in terms of South African law.
SA Should Act Decisively to Realise Regional Hub Potential
The Comprehensive Maritime Transport Policy for South Africa launched by the Department of Transport (DoT) last month could potentially boost the industry and economic growth – but only with sufficient financial allowances and transparency to prevent corruption.
Shipping Update: New Floating Dock in Durban
On 2 September 2016, Dormac Marine officially welcomed its new floating dock which is expected to substantially increase ship repair and maintenance capacity in Durban.
Shipping Update: Concentrated Inspections on Cargo Securing Arrangements
The Secretariat of the Indian Ocean Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control has announced that its member Authorities will be undertaking a concentrated inspection campaign on Cargo Securing Arrangements, for three months from 1 September until 30 November 2016.
Lessons Learnt from Recent Marine Casualties
The South African Maritime Safety Authority (“SAMSA”) has issued a Marine Notice, No. 27 of 2016, regarding “lessons learnt” from three serious marine casualties that have occurred off the coast of South Africa over a six-month period.
Shepstone & Wylie Partner to be Maritime Law Association of South Africa's 2015 Conference Guest of Honour
Every year, the Maritime Law Association of South Africa (“MLASA”) conference honours those who have contributed to South African admiralty law. Past years’ recipients have included judiciary and prominent advocates. Shepstone & Wylie is proud to announce that Shane Dwyer, a partner in the Shipping and Logistics practice area, has been invited by the MLASA to be their guest of honour for 2015.