{"id":18487,"date":"2025-07-15T07:48:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T06:48:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/?p=18487"},"modified":"2025-07-21T07:51:52","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T06:51:52","slug":"south-africa-advances-plans-to-decarbonize-shipping-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/south-africa-advances-plans-to-decarbonize-shipping-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"South Africa advances plans to decarbonize shipping sector"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/South-Africa-decarbonization-workshop_medium-new.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18488\" src=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/South-Africa-decarbonization-workshop_medium-new.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/South-Africa-decarbonization-workshop_medium-new.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/South-Africa-decarbonization-workshop_medium-new-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/South-Africa-decarbonization-workshop_medium-new-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/South-Africa-decarbonization-workshop_medium-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/South-Africa-decarbonization-workshop_medium-new-720x540.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to decarbonizing its maritime industry, outlining plans to implement key IMO regulations on shipping emissions and establish a national task force and action plan to drive the effort.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">These priorities emerged during a national workshop co-organized by IMO and the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) in Pretoria on 10 July.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">The workshop \u2013 the first cross-sectoral event in South Africa to be fully dedicated to maritime decarbonization &#8211; brought together over 70 senior officials from government, industry and civil society. Discussions centred on four key areas:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Alignment with the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imo.org\/en\/mediacentre\/pressbriefings\/pages\/imo-approves-netzero-regulations.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">approved<\/span><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0IMO Net-Zero Framework<\/span><\/span><\/a><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Fuel transitions and decarbonization technologies<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Workforce development and training<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Financing the green transition<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>From statements to strategies<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">In his keynote, Deputy Minister of Transport Hon. Mkhuleko Hlengwa urged swift progress:\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201c<\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Let us move from statements to strategies, from planning to piloting, and from ambition to real action\u2026 Africa must be part of designing the route.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">IMO technical officer Camille Bourgeon<\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">presented an overview of the IMO Net-Zero Framework, which is due to be adopted by the IMO\u2019s Marine Environment Protection Committee in October 2025. It comprises a set of mandatory regulations, including a global fuel standard and a global pricing system for GHG emissions.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe workshop is extremely valuable in terms of linking IMO\u2019s global frameworks with nationwide strategies. It also helps us to identify pilot projects, while laying the foundation for stronger<\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">coordination among stakeholders,\u201d said Mr. Bourgeon.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Priority actions<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">At the conclusion of the workshop, delegates endorsed a set of priority actions, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Governance<\/strong><\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">: Ratify and enforce MARPOL Annex VI (IMO treaty which regulates air pollution and ship emissions), establish a national task force on shipping decarbonization, develop national action plans and raise awareness at all levels.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Infrastructure<\/strong><\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">: Explore government incentives and identify funding mechanisms for alternative fuel production, promote clean fuel infrastructure and bankable projects; Improve access to finance and reduce barriers for green shipping investments<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Workforce<\/strong><\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">: Modernize maritime education, initiate skills gap assessments, and invest in training programmes for green maritime careers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">SAMSA Acting CEO Ms. Mbalenhle Golding welcomed the country\u2019s bold vision and IMO\u2019s support: \u201cIt is a journey filled with opportunity for green industries, new skills, cleaner communities, and a more resilient ocean economy.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">The workshop follows the Southern African Transport Conference held on 9 July, which included a session dedicated to maritime issues. Participants from Angola, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, and Namibia, were supported by the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imo.org\/en\/ourwork\/environment\/pages\/imo%e2%80%99s-multi-donor-ghg-trust-fund.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">IMO GHG Technical Coopera<\/span><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">tion Trust<\/span><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0Fund<\/span><\/span><\/a><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">. The workshop builds on a previous\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imo.org\/en\/about\/events\/pages\/workshop-on-2023-imo-ghg-strategy-and-green-shipping-transition-in-africa.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">regional workshop<\/span><\/span><\/a><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0held in Mombasa earlier this year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Source : IMO<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to decarbonizing its 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