South Africa rolls out new offshore ship-to-ship fuel transfer rules
The South African Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dion George, has signed new regulations to control offshore ship-to-ship (STS) fuel transfers in South African waters.
The rules, published under the National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act, prohibit STS operations within marine protected areas, aquaculture zones and within three nautical miles of the coastline.
According to local reports, the regulations also introduce strict conditions related to weather, pollution control, wildlife monitoring and crew training. Additionally, specific restrictions have been placed on operations in Algoa Bay, including seasonal limits and designated anchorage zones to protect sensitive marine habitats.
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