May 31, 2016

Introduction

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/522354693″][vc_column_text] A Note for Teachers Welcome to the Grade 11 section of the MaritimeSA website that has been made possible through generous sponsorship by African Marine Solutions (AMSOL), the well-known South African company that specialises in salvage and towing operations, as well as ship management, bunkering and offshore services. […]
May 31, 2016

Lloyd’s Register of Ships

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/505598618″][vc_column_text]Lloyd’s Register of Ships is a list of most ships above 500 gross register tons (see below) and gives many details about each vessel – her owner, previous names, length, beam, draught, cargo capacity, machinery and other details. (See the examples below of three ships – Scott Spirit, Safmarine […]
August 15, 2016

Southern African Ports

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/473739468″][vc_column_text] The following parts are profiled in this section: Richards Bay Durban East London Port Elizabeth Ngqura Mossel Bay Cape Town Saldanha Bay Simon’s Town Distances Between Ports (Nautical Miles) Walvis Bay – Cape Town 705 Cape Town – Mossel Bay 245 Mossel Bay – Port Elizabeth 188 Port […]
August 15, 2016

Richard’s Bay

      Major Exports Major Imports Steam Coal Coking Coal (for the steel industry) Woodchip Petroleum Products Ferro-chrome Alumina Mineral Sands Project Cargoes Steel Liquid Pitch Aluminium Grain Forest Products