Saldanha and St. Helena Harbours: Major Redevelopment Creates Exciting Opportunities for Recreational Marine
Transforming Neglected Harbours into Economic Powerhouses A significant development along South Africa’s West Coast will be of particular interest to delegates attending the African Boating Conference 2025. The Saldanha Bay and St. Helena Bay harbours, which have fallen into disrepair over recent years, are set for significant revitalisation that could transform recreational marine opportunities in […]
Robertson and Caine Launch 3000th Catamaran
Catamaran builder Robertson and Caine completed its 3,000th boat at the end of March 2025, marking a considerable landmark for the South African builder. The yard held a celebration at its facility in Cape Town for the landmark launch, a Leopard 40 Powercat, with the vessel set for the global stage at the La Grande Motte […]
Strong support generated for the Inaugural African Boating Conference
Veda Pretorius, representing Superyacht Cape Town, announced today that the inaugural African Boating Conference will take place on October 21-22, 2025, at The Avenue, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. This inspiring venue looks out over the V&A Waterfront Marina, and from here, you can look directly into the Aquarium’s 1.7 million litre ocean exhibit while participating […]
Fund for Export Development in Africa in electric boat racing deal
The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the development impact investment arm of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has announced a strategic investment in Team Drogba, competing in the inaugural E1 Series, the world’s first-ever all-electric boat racing championship. This investment aligns with Afreximbank’s Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) strategy, which includes sports as a key […]
New CEO for SAMSA finally announced
SOUTH AFRICA: After a protracted period without a permanent CEO, the South African Maritime Safety Authority’s head was finally announced at this week’s cabinet meeting as Captain Rufus Lekala. He is no stranger to the maritime industry and has been a prominent figure within Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) having become the first black harbour […]
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