SEYCHELLES: With over 27 years’ experience in marine science and a focus on fisheries research and governance, fish behavioural ecology, socio-ecological systems and climate change, Dr Jan Robinson has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA), effective from the 16th October, 2023.

SOUTH AFRICA: The long-awaited corporatisation of Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is being delayed in order to ensure that Transnet SOC is not negatively impacted by the process.

SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Deep-Sea Trawling Industry Association (SADSTIA) has welcomed the conclusion of a four-year process that resulted in the allocation of long-term, 15-year rights in the deep-sea trawl fishery for hake. 

SOUTH AFRICA: Answering questions at the Cape Town consultations on the port tariff submissions hosted by the Ports Regulator of South Africa (PRSA), Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) commented on the non-award of the tug tender.

SOUTH AFRICA: South African, Samantha Montes was elected as the new chairperson of the International Association for Safety and Survival Training (IASST) at an event held in Baku, Azerbaijan at the end of September. She will serve a three year term.

MOZAMBIQUE: TotalEnergies today issued a statement rejecting all claims made in a suit filed against the company in France for “manslaughter and a failure to assist people in danger" during the terrorist attacks that took place in northern Mozambique in March 2021.

INTERNATIONAL: During this year’s annual conference held in Edinburgh, the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) took the opportunity to explore and debate the question of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) with the ambition of taking concrete steps to enhance its own representation and that of the marine insurance community more generally.

South African marine scientist, Dr Obakeng Molelu has taken up a position with the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) as the Science–Policy Programme Coordinator.