South Africa Maritime Safety System Market Overview, 2029

South Africa Maritime Safety System Market Overview, 2029

South Africa's maritime safety system market is characterized by robust advancements and strategic investments aimed at enhancing coastal security and operational efficiency. In South Africa, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected states and regions in many ways, the maritime domain has continued to operate throughout these challenging times. So, too, are maritime criminals. The 2021 Whole-of-Africa Maritime Dialogue will take stock of key developments in the African maritime domain in May 2019 and considering the effects of the pandemic. Serious maritime accidents in the Red Sea area have had major impacts on Africa’s maritime economy and security. The politics of basing and maritime cooperation continue to shape maritime security dynamics in the Red Sea. The Gulf countries are economically developed, while the African countries are yet to match up to these countries economic conditions. With large-scale export and import business of oil and gas in the Middle East region, penetration of maritime analytics is anticipated to grow. New orders for gas tanker ships are increasing from the region, showcasing the growth in the oil and gas trade. The use of analytics and predictive maintenance is effective for monitoring engine performance and fuel consumption on vessels. For instance, in 2017 Topaz Energy & Marine has revealed digitalization and offshore communications technology on their vessels to enhance business operations and crew welfare. Topaz is connecting its fleet of up to 110 vessels to a digital platform through Orange Business Services' Maritime Connect solution. It invested in vessel tracking technology to monitor fleets in terms of planning maintenance, fuel efficiency, and spending limited on dry-docking. South Africa’s leadership in the IMO Council is not only a testament to its commitment to maritime excellence but also an opportunity to shape the future of global shipping. As a responsible member of the IMO, South Africa has consistently participated in various structures and activities of the organisation, fostering international cooperation and promoting best practices in the industry.

According to the research report ""South Africa Maritime Safety System Market Overview, 2029,"" published by Bonafide Research, the South Africa maritime safety system market was valued at more than USD 200 Million in 2023. The market is witnessing advancements in technologies such as radar systems, satellite communication, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), enhancing maritime surveillance and response capabilities. With increasing maritime traffic and activities, there is a rising need for comprehensive risk management solutions, including vessel traffic management systems (VTMS) and emergency response systems. As maritime systems become more interconnected, there is a rising focus on cybersecurity measures to protect against potential cyber threats and ensure the integrity of maritime safety systems. The attacks on vessels by pirates have been increasing over the past years. However, these are longer routes and cost more fuel. The extra fuel cost has to be borne by the customers. To reduce this, maritime safety has to be strengthened in areas where there are major risks of piracy. Some technologies and solutions can analyse piracy networks. This will help the countries to identify and arrest individuals involved in maritime piracy. As businesses are growing, the amount of data being collected from sources across networks, users, endpoints, and applications, continues to grow. South African ports are investing in advanced security systems to safeguard against unauthorized access, smuggling, and terrorism threats, driving the adoption of integrated port security solutions. The imperative to patrol territorial waters using advanced airborne platforms intensifies in countries boasting extensive coastlines. Notably, regions like the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa face grave piracy risks, with instances of violence against crew members. The integration of maritime security systems facilitates efficient threat detection and response operations, amplifying the market's growth trajectory in maritime security solutions. On 6 January 2020, seven states established a multinational Red Sea Council for addressing security and stability in the Red Sea. The seven countries are Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Eritrea, Yemen, Sudan, Djibouti, and Somalia. The aim is to cooperate to enhance maritime and regional security and to that end, several exercises have been conducted. The pandemic has interrupted some of the plans for developing this cooperative regime, as have conflicts in the region.

The Solution fragment is driving the sea safety framework market in South Africa. This fragment incorporates different safety arrangements like inquiry and salvage frameworks, route frameworks, correspondence frameworks, and observation frameworks. The rising interest for cutting edge safety answers for guarantee maritime security, forestall mishaps, and safeguard the marine climate is driving the development of this portion. Additionally, the South African government's drives to modernize its maritime security foundation and the rising seaward exercises in the nation are further filling the interest for sea safety arrangements. The Service portion is seeing critical development in the maritime safety framework market in South Africa. This fragment incorporates services like support, fix, and preparing connected with maritime security frameworks. The developing requirement for normal support and ideal fix of sea safety frameworks to guarantee their ideal presentation is impelling the development of this portion. Besides, the rising interest for preparing administrations to furnish faculty with the vital abilities to work progressed security frameworks is additionally adding to the development of this portion. The service section's development is additionally being driven by the rising reception of cutting-edge sea security arrangements in the country. As more intricate safety frameworks are carried out, the requirement for specific services to keep up with and work these frameworks increments, accordingly driving the development of the Help fragment.

Government & Defence arises as the main section because of severe administrative prerequisites and public safety goals. Government offices focus on powerful sea security frameworks to safeguard South Africa's broad shoreline, sea borders, and key resources. This section drives huge interests in advancements, for example, waterfront observation radar, vessel global positioning frameworks, and coordinated order and control focuses. These advances improve maritime domain awareness (MDA) and guarantee quick reaction capacities to sea dangers, including unlawful fishing, sneaking, and potential security breaks. The Marine and Construction section is encountering eminent development driven by extending port foundation projects, beach front turns of events, and seaward development exercises. Security frameworks in this fragment are critical to moderate dangers related with marine development projects, guaranteeing consistence with safety guidelines and safeguarding staff and gear. The reception of cutting-edge security advances like submerged sensors, natural observing frameworks, and route helps upholds protected and proficient execution of undertakings along South Africa's shoreline and ports, adding to the section's development. The Oil and Gas area additionally holds huge significance in South Africa's sea security framework market, especially with continuous and possible future improvements in seaward oil and gas investigation. Safety frameworks in this area center around work force security, resource assurance, and natural stewardship in the midst of testing marine circumstances. The reception of advancements, for example, seaward stage checking frameworks, crisis reaction systems, and oil slick location apparatuses guarantees functional congruity and administrative consistence in seaward energy activities. The Shipping & Transport segment prioritizes safety systems to enhance vessel navigation, cargo security, and operational efficiency in South Africa's busy maritime trade routes. With increasing global trade volumes and South Africa's role as a key shipping hub in the region, there is growing demand for reliable safety systems that optimize maritime logistics and mitigate risks associated with maritime transportation.

The Programmed Recognizable proof Framework (AIS) stands apart as a main innovation. AIS is ordered around the world and in South Africa for vessel following and impact aversion, making it crucial for sea security and route. Its ceaseless transmission of vessel information guarantees constant observing and upgrades situational mindfulness, urgent for forestalling crashes and helping search and salvage activities. Close by AIS, the Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS) assumes an essential part. GMDSS incorporates different correspondence frameworks to guarantee quick alarming and coordination of sea trouble episodes. In South Africa, where the shoreline extends more than 2,500 kilometres across numerous climatic zones, GMDSS's capacity to give dependable misery alarms through satellite and earthbound organizations is basic for saving lives and defending maritime tasks. Besides, the Vessel Monitoring and Management System (VMMS) is acquiring noticeable quality. VMMS offers complete checking of vessel execution, eco-friendliness, and adherence to natural guidelines. South Africa's attention on reasonable sea practices and consistence with worldwide ecological conventions enhances the interest for VMMS arrangements among business armadas and administrative maritime offices. Interestingly, frameworks like the Ship Security Reporting System (SSRS) and Long Reach Recognizable proof and Following (LRIT) fill more unambiguous needs. SSRS improves vessel security through required detailing of boat developments and security occurrences, lining up with South Africa's maritime security conventions. LRIT supplements AIS by giving long-range distinguishing proof and following of vessels past seaside waters, guaranteeing exhaustive maritime area mindfulness.

Considered in this report
• Historic year: 2018
• Base year: 2023
• Estimated year: 2024
• Forecast year: 2029

Aspects covered in this report
• Maritime Safety Systems market Outlook with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Component
• Solution
• Service

By Security Type
• Port & Critical infrastructure Security
• Coastal Security
• Vessel Security
• Crew Security
• Cargoes and containers Safety
• Ship system and equipment (SSE) Safety
• Other Security Types

By System
• Ship security reporting system
• Automatic Identification System (AIS)
• Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS)
• Long Range Tracking and Identification (LRIT) System
• Vessel monitoring and management system

By End User
• Government & Defence
• Marine & Construction
• oil & Gases
• Shipping & Transport
• By Application
• Loss Prevention & Detection
• Security & Safety Management
• Monitoring & Tracking
• Search & Rescue
• Others

The approach of the report:

This report consists of a combined approach of primary and secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list the companies that are present in it. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, annual reports of companies, and government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources, primary research was conducted by conducting telephone interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this; we have started making primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting them in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us, we can start verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience

This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations, and organizations related to the Maritime Safety Systems industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing and presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.