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Critical shortage of naval architects impacts safety of fishing vessels Critical shortage of naval architects impacts safety of fishing vessels

Critical shortage of naval architects impacts safety of fishing vessels

Lack of training opportunities thwart scarce skill

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SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa currently has only five qualified naval architects at its disposal both within the private sector and within the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) – a situation that is resulting in challenges relating to the surveying and certification of fishing vessels.

Fishers face frightening figures Fishers face frightening figures

Fishers face frightening figures

Fish Platform highlights the vulnerability of fishers

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SOUTH AFRICA: Fishers are six times more likely to succumb to fatal incidents while working; three times more likely to be in treatment for substance misuse and are more vulnerable to suicide than the general population.

Newly launched crew change service for Suez Newly launched crew change service for Suez

Newly launched crew change service for Suez

EGYPT: Launched at the beginning of November by the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), the Crew Change service to Canal-transiting vessels has reportedly...
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Tuna catch is above board Tuna catch is above board

Tuna catch is above board

SENEGAL: An Atlantic Ocean tuna fishery has become the first fishery in Senegal attain accreditation from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)...
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Strengthening fisheries surveillance Strengthening fisheries surveillance

Strengthening fisheries surveillance

SEYCHELLES: The Seychelles Fisheries Authority named their new surveillance vessel, which will improve monitoring of fishing activities in the...
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Engagement addresses governance issues for MPAs Engagement addresses governance issues for MPAs

Engagement addresses governance issues for MPAs

GABON: Maritime stakeholders gathered to discuss the development of a roadmap to establish clear guidelines for the sustainable governance of...
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Port acquisition given the green light Port acquisition given the green light

Port acquisition given the green light

SOUTH AFRICA: After revealing plans to take full control of Terminal de Carvão da Matola Limitada (TCM) during September, Grindrod Limited has...
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Identifying threats to port facilities Identifying threats to port facilities

Identifying threats to port facilities

MADAGASCAR: Security personnel working at Madagascar’s major ports received training on how to identify potential security threats and take...
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