MAURITANIA: The Mauritania MegaSurvey comprising over 100,000 km² of modern seismic data was launched yesterday by TGS as a large-scale multi-client 3D seismic project designed to support exploration across offshore Mauritania and the wider West African Atlantic Margin.

SOUTH AFRICA: Only two of the SAMSA board members appointed by Cabinet at the end of August 2023 for a period of three years remain on the list released after last week’s Cabinet meeting despite a full year remaining on their tenure.

SOUTH AFRICA: Hapag-Lloyd will offer dedicated weekly sailings for fresh grapes and fruit from South Africa to Europe from the end of December on their reefer fleet to accommodate exports.

MOZAMBIQUE: The launch of the National Capacity Development Programme for Marine Protected Area (MPA) Professionals this week in Mozambique represents a milestone in marine conservation for the country.

TANZANIA: Hosted by the Tanzania Shipping Agency Corporation (TASAC), port stakeholders met in Dar es Salaam this week to discuss the Tanzania Ports Authority’s (TPA) application for a review of port charges.

SOUTH AFRICA: A new study funded through a grant by the Oiled Wildlife Care Network (OWCN) concludes that, until high levels of environmental rules, scrutiny and compliance is applied, offshore ship-to-ship bunker operations should not be permitted in areas such as Algoa Bay.

South African marine scientist Prof Lynne Shannon became the first South African to receive the Prince Albert I Grand Medal for Ocean Science at a ceremony in Paris this week.

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU) have announced a scholarship programme targeting qualified African professionals seeking to advance their expertise in marine science, aquaculture, and sustainable fisheries management.