SOUTH AFRICA: Strategically located along the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Town’s blue economy is a significant contributor to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the annual boat show, boatica, is continuing to evolve to boost the city’s profile in this sector.

SOUTH AFRICA:  Six maritime start-ups from six countries signed on to a five-day bootcamp hosted by OceanHub Africa at their Cape Town offices last week.

SOUTH AFRICA: Now in its second edition, the South African Journal of Maritime Education and Training (SAJMET), published annually by the South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI), has issued a call for original paper submissions.

SOUTH AFRICA: With a maritime career that was launched in the South African Navy where she served as a Combat Officer for 12 years, Mandy Erasmus has joined Seatrain in the position of Training Officer.

SOUTH AFRICA: Roisin Povall joined the Southern Power team at the beginning of this month as the new General Manager.

SOUTH AFRICA: With just 10 days to go before the opening of this year’s edition of boatica – Cape Town hosted by Messe Frankfurt at the iconic V&A Waterfront, enthusiasts should not delay in purchasing their ticket to a catalogue of great products from the exhibitors.

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.