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Hapag-Lloyd containership Montpellier detained in Durban after crew tests positive for Covid-19

A 2 824-TEU container vessel run by Hapag-Lloyd, the MV Montpellier, has been detained for two weeks at the Port of Durban after two of its crew tested positive for the coronavirus.It was on the Middle East-India-Africa Express route, the line’s MIAX …
May 22, 2020 / Curious

Maersk delivers Refrigerated Containers to South Africa

To offset the scarcity of reefer containers in South Africa ahead of this citrus season and to support the nation’s agricultural sector, Maersk, the world’s largest integrated container logistics company, has brought 1,800 empty refrigerated 40-foot …
Apr 28, 2020 / Curious

One dead, Five Injured Onboard Heavy Lift Vessel Off Durban

Jonathan Kellerman, NSRI Durban station commander, said:At 09h30, Tuesday, 07th January, NSRI Durban, Netcare 911 ambulance services and the SA Air Force (SAAF), were tasked by MRCC (Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre) to prepare to respond to …
Jan 8, 2020 / Accidents

SAMSA launches a probe into deadly vessel fire at port of Durban

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has confirmed launch of an investigation into the incident of a vessel that caught on fire in Durban on Thursday and in which there were several casualties.SAMSA confirmed that six (6) people had …
Feb 15, 2019 / Vessels