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South Africa
Every Vessel Hunter story on South Africa: 4 stories, from 11 August 2026 to 12 October 2026. Newest: "HMM Platinum still at sea after container fire off Madagascar, SMIT on Lloyd's Open Form". Each story links to the ships and ports it names, so a name in the text opens the record behind it.
HMM Platinum still at sea after container fire off Madagascar, SMIT on Lloyd's Open Form
The containership HMM Platinum was still drifting southwest of Madagascar on 10 October after a container fire, with SMIT engaged and general average likely.
Icebreaker Botnica Fixed for a 45-Day South African Buoy Mooring Job
TS Shipping has chartered the multipurpose icebreaker Botnica to OSC Marine Group for a 45-day single buoy mooring change-out campaign off South Africa from May 2027.
Chrome Ore Becomes The Fastest Growing Dry Bulk Trade Of The Year
Seaborne chrome ore volumes rose about 44 percent in the first half of 2026 as the collapse of South African ferrochrome smelting pushed raw ore towards Asia.
Saudi Terminal Operator Weighs Bid For Cape Town Multipurpose Terminal
A Saudi terminal operator part-owned by the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund is weighing a bid for a multipurpose terminal at the Port of Cape Town, where bids close on 20 November.
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