The resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden is highlighted as one of the top eight maritime risks of the third quarter of 2026 by Windward Report, which is described as the “most dangerous quarter for global shipping in recent history”.

SOUTH AFRICA:  Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and Freeport Saldanha have signed a 25-year lease agreement to unlock strategic industrial development opportunities within the Port of Saldanha, strengthening the support of marine services and manufacturing sectors.

GHANA: Meridian Port Services Ltd (MPS) welcomed Diarra Dimé-Labille, Ambassador of France to Ghana, and a high-level delegation from the Embassy of France in Accra to Tema Port, in a visit that provided an opportunity to showcase MPS’s terminal infrastructure, technology, operational efficiencies and growing contribution to Ghana’s economic and trade ambitions.

KENYA: Maritime security increasingly depends on strong partnerships, sustained naval engagement and the ability of nations to coordinate responses to threats affecting shared sea lanes and maritime interests. For Kenya and India, longstanding defence relations provide a foundation for strengthening cooperation and contributing to security and stability across the Indian Ocean region.

SOUTH AFRICA: The Armscor Dockyard, working in close collaboration with the South African Navy, has successfully completed urgent maintenance on the SAS Amatola, returning the frigate to operational readiness.

SOUTH AFRICA: While the mainstream media has largely focused on reporting the verified facts relating to the accident that resulted in the loss of five crew members this week, the comment sections on social media have been more speculative, prompting members of the maritime community to rally to provide a better understanding of the offshore environment.

LIBERIA: Liberia will showcase its 2026 Offshore Direct Negotiation Licensing Round at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 this month when the investment-focused campaign will present 29 offshore blocks, over 80,000 km² of seismic data, and a growing pipeline of corporate interest to international investors

SOUTH AFRICA: Although official search and recovery operations have been called off by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), the owners of the Umkhuseli, African Marine Solutions (AMSOL), have chartered a private aircraft to assist with ongoing efforts to recover the missing crew members.