All South Africa articles – Page 21
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NewsTwo Oceans Marine to build new SA search and rescue fleet
South African catamaran builder Two Oceans Marine has been contracted to build a new fleet of Search and Rescue vessels for South Africa’s National Sea Rescue Institute.
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NewsSA milestone as Nexus/Balance 601 leaves yard
South African joint venture partners Balance Catamarans and Nexus Yachts have launched the last of their original model, the 60ft Balance 601, in St Francis Bay. The model is being retired in favour of a modernised version, the Balance 620, which is currently in the tooling stage.
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NewsSABBEX names new board members
The South African Boatbuilders Export Council (SABBEX) has appointed two new board members amidst a push to make the local industry more racially diverse.
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NewsManagement shake-up at St Francis Marine
South African catamaran builder St Francis Marine has confirmed a new management team under the helm of chief operating officer Rob Brennan.
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NewsSuperyacht milestone for Cape Town
For the first time ever, Cape Town’s historic Robinson dry dock has simultaneously hosted two superyachts, fuelling hope that the city’s port could one day accommodate a major superyacht maintenance and repair hub.
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NewsVoyage Yachts says SA electricity blackouts knocking productivity
Electricity blackouts in South Africa are knocking factory productivity by up to 50%, according to one of the country’s biggest catamaran producers.
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NewsR&C MD issues ‘plea for help’ to address skills shortage in SA
Catamaran producer Robertson & Caine says a critical skills shortage in the South African boatbuilding sector is threatening the future viability of its massive Cape Town facility.
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Cape Town planning desalinated water for passing vessels
Authorities are moving ahead with plans to establish a water desalination plant in the Port of Cape Town
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NewsSA builder adapts cat for users with disabilities
South African catamaran producer Vision Yachts has launched a specially adapted version of its flagship Vision 444
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NewsHuman error to blame for leisure cat mishap
Human error was to blame for a leisure catamaran accident outside Cape Town harbour late last year involving five British tourists, according to a provisional South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) accident report.
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NewsRed tide hits South African marina
A deadly red tide has hit Cape Town’s exclusive Victoria & Alfred Marina inside the port of Cape Town, the marina said in a statement on Wednesday.
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NewsBusiness ’bonanza’ for Cape Town following Miami show
A business delegation from Miami-Dade County in Florida has confirmed it will visit Cape Town to explore business opportunities on the back of successful roundtable discussions with South African counterparts at this year’s Miami Boat Show.
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NewsBalance Catamarans in South African joint venture
Balance Catamarans has confirmed a second South African joint venture to build a new range of Balance custom and semi-production catamarans.
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NewsSA builder launches new hybrid catamaran to meet demand for electric drive
Cape Town catamaran builder Voyage Yachts has reported a surge in interest in hybrid electric designs, following the launch of its first hybrid in December.
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Zipwake appoints SA dealer
Sweden’s Zipwake has teamed up with Seascape Marine Services in South Africa – a leading supplier of marine products and services representing brands such as Yanmar Marine, Hamilton Jet, Kohler Marine, D torque, Eliche Radice and Cox diesel outboards.
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NewsBerman upbeat at Cape Town launch of Balance 526 hull #6
Balance Catamarans has released hull #6 of its award-winning 526 series, the company announced on Wednesday.
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NewsUllman Sails sets up SA manufacturing headquarters under new CEO
Ullman Sails International has established a new manufacturing division in South Africa under the leadership of recently-appointed chief executive Michael England.
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NewsCape Town proposes new bylaw to regulate inland watersports
The City of Cape Town has proposed a new permit system to regulate the use of vessels on all inland water sites within its jurisdiction, Independent Online News reports.
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NewsSafety protocols in question as details emerge of dramatic SA rescue
A senior South African politician has questioned whether a breach of safety protocol led to the catamaran accident in Table Bay on Monday involving five British tourists and three local crew.
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NewsBritish tourists rescued off capsized cat near Cape Town
Five British tourists had to be rescued from a capsized sunset cruise catamaran outside Cape Town harbour on Monday afternoon.
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