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06 MARCH 2025 – EXPLORING THE DEPTHS: AN INTERVIEW WITH A NAUI SCUBA DIVING INSTRUCTOR

Scuba diving is more than just an adventure—it’s a profession that requires skill, precision, and a deep understanding of maritime laws and environmental conservation. Few know this better than one of our directors, Alistair Downing, a NAUI-certified scuba diving instructor with over 30 years of experience. From training new divers to exploring historic wrecks and […]

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28 FEBRUARY 2025 ⚓ UPCOMING REGULATIONS TO IMPACT OFFSHORE BUNKERING OPERATIONS

New amendments under the National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act are set to introduce stricter controls on offshore bunkering operations. With growing concerns over environmental risks, particularly oil spills and marine pollution, the proposed regulations will require operators to implement enhanced environmental management measures, stricter permitting requirements, and operational restrictions in sensitive marine areas.

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31 JANUARY 2025 – STRONGER PROTECTIONS FOR OUR OCEANS: SOUTH AFRICA ENACTS TOUGHER MARINE POLLUTION LAWS

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Amendment Bill, introducing stronger measures to safeguard South Africa’s coastline and marine economy. The new bill aligns with global environmental commitments, incorporating Annex IV and Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships. These amendments

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12 NOVEMBER 2024 – EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES: RIPL REVOLUTIONIZES PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN MINING OVERSIGHT ON SOUTH AFRICA’S WEST COAST

Public participation is established within the legislative requirement to mine within South Africa, and it assists citizens in engaging with environmental oversight, but the process can be too complex, especially for those with limited computer access or literacy skills. Enter Ripl, a digital public participation platform. Ripl simplifies the PPP, making it easy for ordinary

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