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National Transport Dept comments after fishing vessel catches alight off Gansbaai

JOHANNESBURG - Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has ordered the South African Maritime Safety Authority Board to inspect all commercial fishing vessels operating in the country.

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The instruction comes after a boat caught fire off the coast of Gansbaai in the Western Cape on Sunday.

All 20 crew members on board were rescued.

The incident has sparked safety concerns.

Collen Msibi, the national transport department spokesperson, discussed this with eNCA. 

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