Minister George delivers another lifeline to secure the future of the African Penguin: Landmark Offshore Ship-To-Ship Transfer Regulations signed

News Environment Law & Policy Updates

Date: 22nd Aug, 2025 Source: Department of Environmental Affairs Country: South Africa Original Source

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On 22/08/2025, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment issued an update regarding Minister George signing new regulations to manage offshore ship-to-ship transfer operations. The rules aim to prevent pollution, protect coastal ecosystems, and secure the survival of the endangered African Penguin by banning STS operations in marine protected areas, aquaculture zones, and within three nautical miles of the shore.

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