With the start of the new school year, Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA’s) journey to ignite a love for science and mathematics among 1 600 intermediate phase learners, is in full swing. Initiated in January 2017, the Mathematics and Science Primary School Project is a joint initiative between TNPA and the Johannesburg-based maths and science education company, SCIMAT Education and Disposals. A Level one B-BBEE company, SCIMAT focuses on teacher and pupil development … [Read more...] about Igniting Love for Science and Mathematics
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Man Dies After Falling Overboard Anchored Ship
Ian Gray, NSRI Port Elizabeth station commander, said: At 19h20, Saturday, 27th January, NSRI Port Elizabeth duty crew were activated to assist at a Monrovia registered ship Blue Marlin One, at anchorage off-shore of the Port of Ngqura, following reports of a man overboard. A male, reported to be a local 43 year old man and a Sherriff of the Court had been transported to the ship by a Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) Pilot Boat where while boarding the ship he had reportedly fallen … [Read more...] about Man Dies After Falling Overboard Anchored Ship
Mandela Coin Laid in Keel of Transnet Plough Tug
Construction of Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) new bed leveller (plough tug) is underway and was marked by an official keel laying ceremony earlier today in Port Elizabeth. The new vessel is being designed, manufactured, assembled, commissioned and delivered to TNPA’s Dredging Services division by shipbuilder FTC Engineering (Pty) Ltd, trading as Tide Marine Shipyard. The Black-, woman-owned family company, has a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBBEE) Level 1 status and … [Read more...] about Mandela Coin Laid in Keel of Transnet Plough Tug
Transnet and the TNPA need to read the signs
Maybe Transnet and the TNPA should be reading the signs greeting the Manganese ore trains as they enter the Port of Port Elizabeth? #manganese #alanstraton #portelizabeth #abycpe #pedsac - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. As written by Odette Parfitt on Herlad Live on 12 January 2018 - Ore dump removal urgent – metro: Trollip responds to concerns on health, impact for city economy The Nelson Mandela Bay metro has entered the fray to have … [Read more...] about Transnet and the TNPA need to read the signs
Submissions invited over Port Tariff Increases
On 1 August 2017, the National Ports Authority (the NPA) applied to the Ports Regulator of South Africa (the Ports Regulator) in terms of Section 72 of the National Ports Act, 12 of 2005 (the Act) for approval of the tariff increases for services and facilities offered by the NPA for the 2018/19 tariff period. On 19 October 2017, the Ports Regulator received, from the NPA, an amendment to the Tariff Application for the 2018/19 tariff period. The amendment may be downloaded from the website of … [Read more...] about Submissions invited over Port Tariff Increases
Blue Flag, My Ass – thanks Transnet
So, when someone sends you an anonymous e-mail with the above subject line what would you do? Of course I opened it and saw that it contained TWO links: One to a a scientific paper published on 2 April 2001 by OS Fatoki and S Mathabatha from the Department of Chemistry, University of Fort Hare, Alice 5700, South Africa titled; "An assessment of heavy metal pollution in the East London and Port Elizabeth harbours" And another to a Devon Koen article on Herald Live, titled; "Pollution … [Read more...] about Blue Flag, My Ass – thanks Transnet
Coega SEZ forges ahead to be PE’s new automotive hub
The Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is forging ahead to become the new automotive hub on the African continent. The SEZ, which is located in the Eastern Cape, is continuing with construction in Zone 1 of the Coega SEZ BAIC site. “The Coega SEZ is well on its way to cement its position as a new automotive hub on the continent as the only place where cumulatively over $1 billion USD Chinese automotive investment is located in just one square mile,” said the Coega Development Corporation … [Read more...] about Coega SEZ forges ahead to be PE’s new automotive hub
Did someone forget to tell the TNPA?
Much has been said about turning the Port of Port Elizabeth into many things NOT to do with manganese ore. Two of which are: Converting the Manganese Ore Dump into a world class automotive hub and/or Establishing a PE Waterfront. Lets deal with the automotive hub idea: After the idea was first mooted and in conversation with the MD of a major exporter of vehicles through the Port of Port Elizabeth a few years ago the question was asked by MyPE; "Has your company been … [Read more...] about Did someone forget to tell the TNPA?
We THINK that this is what the TNPA turns over from Manganese Ore per day
According to the TNPA Tariff Book for 2016/17 the price per ton of Manganese Ore is R16.94 (page 42) OR R8.41 (page 43). This past financial year TNPA moved 12 Million Tons of Manganese Ore through it's facilities in Saldanha Bay and Port Elizabeth. This translates into R203 280 000 turnover for the year (at the higher tariff of R16.94). Divided by 365 we can deduce a daily turnover of R556 931.50 per day from the loading of Manganese Ore. To this we need to add the various other … [Read more...] about We THINK that this is what the TNPA turns over from Manganese Ore per day
The Decision to get rid of the Manganese Ore Doesn’t Only Rest with TNPA
With reference to the ongoing Manganese Ore Dust Pollution saga at the Port of Port Elizabeth we need to be completely fair and also identify more of the other players in this sorry chain of co-joined 'almost criminals' ignoring the health of workers and citizens exposed to the potential harmful effects of inhaling manganese ore dust. The media adage of "If it bleeds it leads" comes to mind as the detrimental effects of manganism are not quite that 'spectacular' - it takes a long time for the … [Read more...] about The Decision to get rid of the Manganese Ore Doesn’t Only Rest with TNPA
TNPA Gives Support for PE Waterfront Cruises
Local entrepreneurs and respected seamen, Rod Lochhead and Morven Maclean were welcomed into the Port of Port Elizabeth at a function hosted by the Algoa Bay Yacht Club this morning - In a new adventure offering for locals and tourists Stampede Cruises and Blue Pearl will offer unique boat based excursions that include, PE Waterfront cruises, Island cruises and more. Giving the support of Transnet National Ports Authority to the new tourism offerings based out of ABYC, the Port of Port … [Read more...] about TNPA Gives Support for PE Waterfront Cruises
Port Regulator denies TNPA Cargo Dues increase
On 29 February 2016, Mr. Thaba Mufamadi, Chairman of the Ports Regulator of South Africa stated: “The National Ports Authority, on 1 August 2015, applied to the Ports Regulator of South Africa for the approval of the tariffs for port services and facilities offered by the National Ports Authority for the period 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017, and indicative tariffs for the following two years. This is the second tariff assessment since the introduction of the multi-year tariff methodology in … [Read more...] about Port Regulator denies TNPA Cargo Dues increase
Port of Port Elizabeth is ‘smarter’
All eight commercial ports across South Africa’s coastline are now using Transnet National Ports Authority’s new R79 million web-based Integrated Port Management System (IPMS), following the rollout of the system to the Port of Richards Bay on 26 November. TNPA began registering Richards Bay port users onto the IPMS network from 23 November 2015. The MS INSIGNIA passenger vessel was the first to be brought into the port on 26 November using the new ‘smartPORT’ technology. IPMS has been rolled … [Read more...] about Port of Port Elizabeth is ‘smarter’
NMBT and TNPA Join Hands
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) have collaborated this year for Mandela Day in order to commemorate Nelson Mandela's Birthday by making a difference in the lives of Siyaphambili Disabled Community project. This project consists of a group of 12 members with a variety of disabilities who generate an income by doing arts and crafts to sustain their livelihoods. Ms Mandlakazi Skefile CEO of Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism shares, "A flourishing tourism … [Read more...] about NMBT and TNPA Join Hands
R800 000 granted for local Whale project
A memorandum of understanding between Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) and Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) was signed today to kick off cutting-edge research on two baleen whale species in Algoa Bay, coupled with concerns about the impact that continued shipping and construction noise may have on these mammals. In terms of the agreement, TNPA will fund the research project with R800 000 over four years. When NMMU Coastal and Marine Research Unit Research Fellow Dr … [Read more...] about R800 000 granted for local Whale project
