All South Africa articles – Page 15
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NewsSouthern Wind launches ‘smart custom’ bluewater cruiser
Stand-out feature of the new vessel is a GT (Gran Turismo) deck configuration conceived by Nauta Design
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NewsTwo Oceans Marine launches new custom 85 powercat
South African yard’s new 85 footer marks 13th vessel to leave yard in eight years
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NewsWhales spark fish die-off in Cape Town marina
Cape Town’s prestigious Victoria & Alfred Marina is scrambling to clean up a deluge of dead fish after a massive school of bait fish were chased into the Port of Cape Town. The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, which manages the marina adjoining one of the Port’s dry dock facilities, this ...
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NewsXquisite Africa acquires SA’s first five-axis CNC machine
Xquisite catamarans are built at Phonenix Marine in Atlantis Xquisite Africa has acquired Africa’s first five-axis CNC milling machine, a total investment of around £1.8m. The machine is expected to be in place in a brand new facility outside Cape Town by July, according to company spokesman ...
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NewsSuzuki Marine South Africa reports record year
Suzuki importer and distributor beats all-time sales records
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NewsSouth African Maritime Safety Authority appoints acting CEO
The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has appointed a new acting CEO, Tsepiso Taoana-Mashiloane.
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NewsSA government lists yacht-building and ship repair as Cape Town priorities
Yacht-building and ship repair has been declared a key priority work theme for a newly formed Port of Cape Town government Task Team.
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NewsLowrance SA wins international marketing award
South African marine electronics wholesaler Lowrance SA has won an international marketing award from global marine electronics giant Navico for the second year running.
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NewsCorrection: New Sparcraft South Africa co-owner eyes US market
In our story posted on Tuesday, ‘New Sparcraft co-owner eyes US market’, we failed to specify that the story referred specifically to ‘Sparcraft South Africa’. Sparcraft South Africa is not related to either Sparcraft America or Sparcraft France. Sparcraft France and Sparcraft America are both part of the ...
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NewsNew Sparcraft South Africa co-owner eyes US market
Chris James has taken over management duties of the Cape Town mast producer
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NewsYacht management firm launches in South Africa
A new black-owned boat management and maintenance company has launched into the South African leisure boating sector.
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NewsSouth Africa’s inaugural solar boat race postponed due to Covid-19
The inaugural edition of the South African Solar Boat Challenge has been postponed until October next year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, event organisers announced on Tuesday.
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NewsSABBEX welcomes return to work despite Covid-19 surge
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa extends current Level 3 lockdown which allows boatbuilders to continue working
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NewsCape Town’s V&A Waterfront confirms superyacht hub plans
The Port of Cape Town is already a regular stopover for large expedition yachts heading to Antarctica South Africa’s V&A Waterfront is finalising plans for the country’s first superyacht hub facility, situated inside the V&A area of the Port of Cape Town. The V&A is currently consulting ...
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NewsRobertson & Caine MD to step down
Robertson & Caine’s Peter Giliam will be stepping down as MD in April next year due to personal reasons, the company announced on Thursday. Giliam, the MD for the past three years, will be replaced by Theo Loock, who will join the company next year in January for a handover ...
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NewsNew Cape Town facility for Hammer Yachts after CarboTech exit
SA builder moves to facility under new name Hammer Yachts PTY Ltd, following unexpected death earlier this year of veteran builder Uwe Jaspersen
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NewsSparcraft SA confirms new manager and co-owner
Mast manufacturer Sparcraft Masts SA has announced a new managing director and co-owner ahead of the retirement of long-time manager Michael Mitchell – better known as ‘Tich’. Chris James, who has worked with the company for the past 15 years in Durban, will take over full-time from January next year, ...
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NewsXquisite/Phoenix Marine announce arrival of new X5 Plus
The new model builds on the success of the 50ft Xquisite X5
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NewsSA government offers temporary reprieve for stranded cruising yachts
Cruising yachts stranded by Covid-19 port lockdowns will be offered a five-week ‘safe corridor’ to disembark and access maritime services at three South African ports, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has confirmed.
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NewsCape Town yard reopens after decade-long hiatus
Capecraft builds ski-craft in the 18ft-28ft range A Cape Town boatbuilding firm has reopened after a 10-year absence from the local market, the South African Boat Builders Export Council (SABBEX) reports. Capecraft Marine builds ski-craft in the 18ft-28ft range for the recreational and commercial sector. Owner ...
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