# Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment minister Dion George has gazetted new draft regulations to manage offshore ship-to-ship transfers, with a strong focus on protecting the endangered African penguin. The regulations, now open for public comment, aim to reduce risks from maritime activities, especially in sensitive areas like Algoa Bay in the Eastern Cape. George says the survival of the African penguin is non-negotiable. He urges citizens to support efforts to protect marine life while enabling sustainable economic growth.
Minister George gazettes draft rules to curb marine risks from offshore transfers