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PORT OF DURBANMONITORISSUE 15 SEPTEMBER 2016 EXTERNAL NEWSLETTER

FOURTH NEW TUG LAUNCHED TNPA confirmed that it is on track with its R1.4 billion tug building contract with the launch of the fourth

of the nine new tugs being built in Durban, which took place on 20 September. The tug, named Osprey, will

serve at the Port of Saldanha.

The tugs are being built by Durban-based Southern African Shipyards, helping to cement the local ship building industry as an important player in the national and global arena and supporting local industry. It also means there is local after-sales support over the 35 year service life of these vessels.

“Local ship building expertise is exactly what the government’s Operation Phakisa initiatives aim to leverage in unlocking the potential of the Ocean Economy,” said TNPA’s Chief Operating Officer, Phyllis Difeto.

The tug contract is the largest single contract TNPA has ever awarded to a South African company for the building of harbour craft. Nine new tugs are being built over three and a half years, as part of a wider fleet replacement programme that also includes new dredgers and marine helicopters to improve efficiency in the ports.

“The Osprey is the fourth tug that has been completed on time and within specifications and is tangible proof that South African shipbuilders can deliver technologically advanced, world-class products,” said CEO of Southern African Shipyards, Prasheen Maharaj.

Five tugs are under construction simultaneously at any given time to meet the project’s tight deadlines with handovers every three months until early 2018. Three tugs are already in service (two in Port Elizabeth and one in Saldanha) and the Osprey will be delivered in December.

The Port of Durban will be receiving two of the new tugs – which are 31 metres long with a 70 ton bollard pull versus the 40 ton pull of TNPA’s older tugs. They also feature the latest global technology such as Voith Schneider propulsion, which makes them highly manoeuvrable and able to change direction and thrust almost instantaneously while guiding large vessels safely into port.

FOURTH NEW TUG LAUNCHED

From left: Councillor Mpumelelo Zuma, Councillor Ntando Khuzwayo, Lunga Ngcobo; TNPA GM Corporate Affairs, Manager Ayanda Mantshongo; TNPA Corporate Affairs, Jeff Leibrandt; World Ship Society, and Councillor Musa Dlamini at the launch.

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OPERATION PHAKISA UPDATE THE LATEST UPDATE ON OPERATION PHAKISA PROJECTS AT THE DRY DOCK IS AS FOLLOWS:

• Dry Dock Concrete Repairs – (repairs of thermal expansion cracks on walls, staircases, installation of handrails and refurbishment of existing guardrails) FEL 4

Originally due for completion by end of August, now scheduled for completion by the end of October, as a result of delays due to docking and undocking of vessels.

• Inner Caisson Rehabilitation (complete repair, remediation and rehabilitation of the Inner Caisson and drive houses) An external engineering service provider was appointed to assess and establish the extent of the repairs. Their report

with options and recommendations is being evaluated before proceeding to the design stage. (FEL 3)

• Overhead Cranes for Workshop 24 & Pump House (two overhead cranes for Workshop 24 and one overhead crane for Dry Dock Pump House) FEL 4

Workshop 24 requires structural modification as the crane capacity will be increased from 10 to 25 tons. Transnet Group Capital (TGC) appointed to do analysis and design for structural modification.

• Equipment Upgrade for Workshop 24 FEL 4 The tender process for the supply of new equipment/machinery for steel fabrication, machining, welding and wood

chipping is in progress.

• Pump House Upgrade (including mechanical and electrical Installations, structural/civil and building works) FEL 3 Tender process completed for the detailed design and feasibility phase, which has commenced.

• Fire System Upgrade (upgrade of entire fire protection systems for Workshop 24 and Dry Dock precinct) - Prefeasibility phase (FEL 2) concluded. Tender process has started for the feasibility phase (FEL 3) to be undertaken by an external service provider through an open tender.

• Upgrade of Floating Dock (including two cranes) - An external engineering service provider has been appointed to assess and establish the extent of the repairs. Report due end October. The project will then proceed to the feasibility phase (FEL 3).

• Dry Dock Capstans – FEL 3 An external engineering service provider has been appointed to assess and establish the extent of the repairs required to the eight dry dock capstans. Report due end October.

• Dry Dock Jib Cranes (procurement of 10 jib cranes for dry dock including repair quay and repair jetties) - Request for funding in progress.

• Replacement of South Side Crane Rail at Dry Dock (includes replacement of crane rails in the whole Dry Dock precinct, electrical upgrade, and re-surfacing around Dry Dock) FEL 3 - TNPA internal team is busy with design and feasibility studies (55% complete).

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Africa’s First Dredging Simulator Unveiled in DurbanAfrica’s first ever dredging simulator was launched last month as another positive spin-off of ongoing collaboration between Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), the Transnet Maritime School of Excellence (MSoE), Netherlands based Royal IHC and its world-renowned Training Institute.

The high-tech simulator – based at the MSoE’s Langeberg Road premises – will aid in building dredging capability in South Africa. TNPA, the MSoE and Royal IHC have packaged a special dredging training programme that incorporates 12 weeks of classroom theory, eight weeks of simulation training and six months of practical training on-board a real dredging vessel.

Transnet anticipates that over the first three-year period 50 students will complete training on the simulator as part of a holistic dredging training programme and could find work in Southern Africa or with international dredging contractors. The simulator will help to hone critical technical skills required for professions such as pipe operators, Dredge Masters and Dredging Managers. The first intake of trainees - six pipe operators – will commence training in January 2017.

TNPA Chief Executive, Richard Vallihu, said: “We are striving to build our own capabilities by developing mission critical skills that will help us to cater for the needs of the Southern African port system. Instead of sending staff overseas for dredging training we can now do this locally through the dredging school to be fully operational by 2017.

“A number of regional ports are also ramping up plans to expand port capacity including major dredging projects, so we would like to be in a position to provide human capacity for that as well in the near future,” he added.

The multi-million Rand simulator mimics the control panel of an actual dredging vessel, complete with environmental simulation of weather conditions, sea states and soil types. This provides realistic training situations while eliminating the risk of accidents, production losses, damage and injuries that could occur while training in real life.

The simulator was part of Royal IHC’s 25% supplier development contribution within the contract to build TNPA’s Ilembe trailing suction hopper dredger.

IHC Systems Managing Director, Rens Klootwijk, said: “IHC is proud to contribute to making TNPA’s vision a reality by launching our training simulator and by helping them to set up South Africa’s first Dredging School.”

Simulation facilitators (left to right) Ebrahim Bayat and Vika Njoko demonstrate the equipment’s features at the Transnet Maritime School of Excellence in Durban.

Back: Community representatives Bheki Xhakaza, William Zenzile, and Ntwenhle Dlamini. Front: TNPA Chief Executive, Richard Vallihu, Transnet Group Chief HR Officer, Nonkululeko Sishi and eThekwini ward councillor, Mathombi Claudia Mnyandu

Dredging Update The dredging team at the Port of Durban has had its hands full with thorough and consistent maintenance in channels and basins around the port.

All the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) berths are at their permissible draft of 12.2m.

The Isandlwana trailing suction hopper dredger has performed some sand reclamation from sand traps to the beaches. Meanwhile, an external dredger from Subtech is currently dredging at the DCT berths, Congella basin and Island View Basin.

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INDIAN NAVY SPECIAL VISIT TO THE PORT OF DURBAN The three-day visit by the three Indian Naval ships at the Port of Durban in September marked a historic milestone for the port and South Africa as a whole.

The Indian Navy which was on a diplomatic mission to South Africa arrived in Durban on 20 September with its large war ship, the INS Kolkata accompanied by the INS Trikand and INS Aditya vessels. The vessels which left the Port of Durban on 23 September attracted numerous fans from different parts of the city.

Their arrival was also welcomed by a number of South African navy officials with the objective of strengthening maritime security, enhancing co-operation and sharing information regarding naval operations including combating maritime piracy.

The TNPA leadership team including Chief Executive, Richard Vallihu, Chief Financial Officer, Mohamed Abdool and Chief Operations Officer, Phyllis Difeto took the opportunity to tour the 6 800 tonne INS Kolkata.

MSoE Graduation

On Thursday, 22 September 2016, the Port of Durban hosted the Maritime School of Excellence Graduation Ceremony. The Port of Durban joined in as they celebrated the graduation of their very own Marine Pilots, Aviation Pilots, Technicians in training, Engineers in training and Tug Masters.Pictured at this auspicious event were from left: the Chairman of the Transnet Board of Directors; Ms Linda Mabaso, Department of Public Enterprises Director General; Mr Mogokare Richard Seleke, eThekwini Municipality Deputy Mayor; Fawzia Peer and Transnet Group Chief Executive; Mr Siyabonga Gama.

Maydon Wharf Update Since the handover of Berths 1 and 2 to Operations in July 2016, the reconstruction of the remaining berths at the Maydon Wharf Precinct is steadily taking shape.

Berth 13 is in its 108th week and Berth 14 in its 85th week from date of site access. Meanwhile Berths 3 and 4 are in the 11th week of full site access, having been handed over to a contractor in July who is fully established on site. The precinct also received 100% of the marine plant during this period.

PROGRESS TO DATE IS AS FOLLOWS

BERTH 13: Civil Works 96.8%, Dredging 94.5% and Scour Protection 0%

BERTH 14: Civil Works 95%, Dredging 90% and Scour Protection 0%

BERTH 3: Civil Works 17%, Dredging 26% and Scour Protection 0%

BERTH 4: Civil Works 14%, Dredging 26% and Scour Protection 0%

Priming on section 2 and track line 4 at Berth 14