SATAWU has issued Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) with a 48-hour notice for TNPA Mariners to embark on a protected strike action on Wednesday, 29 May 2019 from 17h30. This is the result of an unresolved dispute of mutual interest that exists between TNPA Mariners who are members of SATAWU and TNPA. It is anticipated that participants will included SATAWU-affiliated Marine Pilots, Tug Masters and Chief Marine Engineering Officers. “We have assessed the impact of the strike … [Read more...] about Strike Action in Ports
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World Health and Safety Day at Work
Port Elizabeth, 30 April 2019: Transnet National Ports Authority commemorated the 100th anniversary of the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO), World Health and Safety Day at Work. Whilst the actual day was celebrated on Sunday, 28 April this year, the Port of PE decided to reignite staff awareness on the importance of health and safety at work on a week day. Port Manager at the Port of PE, Rajesh Dana, said: “This day helps us as TNPA to involve employees to participate, engage and … [Read more...] about World Health and Safety Day at Work
Future Tug Masters
The Port of Ngqura is proudly making a significant contribution to the development of critical skills required by the South African port system, with the intake of seven marine cadets recently. They represent a group of ten cadets, out of a national port pipeline of 31, who have just completed their required academic and sea borne training before being employed by the port for three years to complete their Tug Master training. The other three of the ten cadets are being employed by the Port … [Read more...] about Future Tug Masters
Magnetic Storm pulls off a second successful People’s Port Festival
This past weekend Magnetic Storm brought the second People’s Port Festival to life for Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). The purpose of the People’s Port Festival is to increase community accessibility to the port and demonstrate that it’s an area ‘for the people’. So, in addition to creating a vibrant, welcoming environment, building on the 2017 event Magnetic Storm created for the TNPA it had to ensure visitor safety. Free to attend, the 2018 People’s Port Festival turned the … [Read more...] about Magnetic Storm pulls off a second successful People’s Port Festival
Let’s Welcome Cruise Liners with The National Anthem Played by the Campanile Bells
The Port of Port Elizabeth’s 2018/19 cruise season was officially launched with the arrival of the MS Amadea to its shores this morning. The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) celebrated her entry into the port with a tug ballet – tugs spraying water with their fire monitors. The season got underway recently with the arrival of the first cruise liner, MS Europa 2 on 6 November. Phoenix Reisen’s MS Amadea sailed into port fully booked, carrying 630 German passengers and 323 crew members. … [Read more...] about Let’s Welcome Cruise Liners with The National Anthem Played by the Campanile Bells
Magnetic Storm wins Transnet National Ports Authority tender to bring the People’s Port Festival to life
Following a formal tender process, for the second consecutive year, Magnetic Storm has been appointed to bring the People’s Port Festival to life for Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). Managing the event from conceptualisation through to clean-up, Magnetic Storm is overseeing the logistics of the event being held on December 1st and 2nd, in partnership with TNPA and its stakeholders. “We’re delighted to be appointed to bring the People’s Port Festival together and making a … [Read more...] about Magnetic Storm wins Transnet National Ports Authority tender to bring the People’s Port Festival to life
Progress on Port Crane Cleanup Operation
After being blown over in high winds on Tuesday 30 October 2018 the TNPA embarked on a cleanup operation and by Thursday, 1 November 2018 the crane boom (jib) had been successfully floated, brought alongside and secured to the quay wall of the berth opposite the breakwater in the port entrance channel. The debris on the seabed will now be removed and a final dive inspection conducted ahead of the Harbour Master declaring the port safe for shipping. Subject to good weather conditions and no … [Read more...] about Progress on Port Crane Cleanup Operation
Port Crane Collapse – Terminal Operations Resume
Due to gusting winds an IMPSA crane collapsed on 30 October 2018 at Berth 103 at the PE Container Terminal overhanging into the port entrance channel. As a result of this, and in the interest of navigational safety, all commercial shipping movements in the Port of Port Elizabeth have been suspended until the port entrance channel has been cleared. Transnet has appointed a contractor to assist with the salvage and recovery of the crane. A recovery / salvage work method statement and related … [Read more...] about Port Crane Collapse – Terminal Operations Resume
The Official Word on Damage to Crane in Port of PE
The TNPA released this brief statement this afternoon: Port Elizabeth experienced winds in excess of 50 knots per hour on Tuesday morning. This resulted in the damage of a Transnet Port Terminals ship–to–shore crane on the quayside. No employees were injured. The Engineering team is currently assessing the extent of the damage however, the crane has been secured. The Port Elizabeth Container Terminal is currently wind bound. A business continuity plan has been implemented in an effort … [Read more...] about The Official Word on Damage to Crane in Port of PE
Rising Stars up for Coveted Award
The small Port of East London is punching above its weight with two out of five finalists in the Transport, Logistics & Security category of the 7th Annual Standard Bank Rising Star Awards hailing from South Africa’s only river port and employed by Transnet National Ports Authority. Deputy Port Engineer, Kwazelela ‘Kwazi’ Mcetywa, and Chief Engineering Technician, Sinqobile Nkabinde, are both in line to win this category at the star-studded gala dinner taking place at the Sandton Hilton on … [Read more...] about Rising Stars up for Coveted Award
Greening the Port of Port Elizabeth with Solar
The first of its kind green energy initiative in the Port of PE has proven successful. This pilot project has opened the door for larger projects in future, which is in line with the technological advancement of the Transnet Strategy 4.0 and the Smart People’s Port concept. “This sustainable and environmentally friendly project will also save cost significantly. The return on investment is an absolute bonus,” said Rajesh Dana, Port Manager. “It is introducing sustainable means of … [Read more...] about Greening the Port of Port Elizabeth with Solar
A Black Elephant Spewing Manganese
As in every instance in life the above statement from Kalagadi Manganese Chairman Daphne Mashile-Nkosi will bring big smiles to some faces and groans of despair from others. According to reports in the Business Day and Reuters; "South Africa’s state-owned freight company Transnet has signed a new deal with manganese miner South32 to export 2.6 million tonnes a year of the mineral to European and Chinese markets." Transnet will earn an estimated R10.4 billion from the seven-and-a-half year … [Read more...] about A Black Elephant Spewing Manganese
ABYC Evicted
After a long battle between the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and the Algoa Bay Yacht Club (ABYC) which culminated in an eviction order application brought by TNPA againsts ABYC it appears that the ABYC have met the end of the road today. At the Bird Street High Court this morning the application for a stay of eviction by the 60 year old sailing club, ABYC, against the TNPA was dismissed with costs. Writing on the ABYC Facebook Page Club Commodore Alan Straton said; "Practically … [Read more...] about ABYC Evicted
Isn’t it Illegal to Fill a Water Tanker from a Fire Hydrant?
Received the images you see below with a request for the informant to stay anonymous. The note with the images says; "I took these pictures on Monday 19 February at about 13h45 on the road in the Port of Port Elizabeth leading to PEDSAC, NSRI. I thought it was illegal to use a fire hydrant to fill tankers. The hydrant connections were also leaking badly." … [Read more...] about Isn’t it Illegal to Fill a Water Tanker from a Fire Hydrant?
Contractor Appointed to Salvage Hobie Beach Grounded Vessel
In a statement released today the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) have confirmed the incident at Hobie Beach where vessel F/V Alley Cat ran aground. All authorities have been notified and have responded accordingly. At this stage, the vessel owner has confirmed that a contractor has been appointed to manage the necessary salvage arrangements. TNPA can also confirm that there has been no injuries or pollution reported. An emergency response team is on standby to assist should the … [Read more...] about Contractor Appointed to Salvage Hobie Beach Grounded Vessel
