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J-Bay in the news: Fire on Freight Ship Likely Down to Undeclared Chemical Load

13 March 2017 By Port Elizabethan

Fire on Freight Ship Likely Down to Undeclared Chemical Load: The APL Austria, a 72 000 tonne, 280 metre wide cargo vessel, had been some 30 nautical miles south west of Jeffreys Bay when it reported a fire on board on February 12. Shortly thereafter with rescue operations scrambled, she was then redirected overnight …
Source: “Jeffreys Bay” – BingNews.

HOT PROPERTY: Luxury Melrose ‘farmhouse’ for R30m: The double-storey house has unobstructed sea views all the way to Jeffreys Bay. Special features include a 2,500l rainwater storage system, a wine cellar and an outbuilding that can easily be converted into a granny flat.
Source: “Jeffreys Bay” – BingNews.

Mick Fanning says freedom key to victory at Quiksilver Pro: Photo: Steve Holland A emotionally taxing 2015 was behind his decision to take some time out of the tour, including his world-famous shark attack survival during a final at Jeffreys Bay, the breakdown of his marriage and the death of his older brother.
Source: “Jeffreys Bay” – BingNews.

Aussies to watch in this year’s WSL: White Lightning is back. After a part-time year in 2016, during which he still managed to pull off one of the event wins of the season in an emotional return to Jeffreys Bay, Mick Fanning is back to full-time competition this year. The three-time champion …
Source: “Jeffreys Bay” – BingNews.

Fanning hopes freedom is key to WSL opener: A emotionally taxing 2015 was behind his decision to take some time out of the tour, including his world-famous shark attack survival during a final at Jeffreys Bay, the breakdown of his marriage and the death of his older brother. The 35-year-old still …
Source: “Jeffreys Bay” – BingNews.

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