LIBERIA: The commissioning of the first semi-industrial fiberglass fishing vessel in Liberia and delivery of 23 newly constructed fibreglass canoes this week marks the country’s commitment to modernise its fisheries sector.

SOUTH AFRICA: A massive reach stacker weighing more than 100 tons has arrived in the country via the Port of Durban to boost container handling at C Steinweg Group’s Johannesburg facility for six months.

SOUTH AFRICA: Following the purchase of property in Kei Mouth for R2.3 million in May this year, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is committed to seeing its long-term vision to establish a fully operational rescue station on the site by December next year.

NAMIBIA: Namibia took a decisive step toward becoming Africa's clean shipping pioneer last week, hosting two high-stakes workshops that brought together international maritime officials, financiers, and port authorities to plot the continent's decarbonisation future.

SOUTH AFRICA: Boasting an extensive history in the offshore oil sector, Niall Kramer has been appointed as the National Spokesperson for the Offshore Petroleum Association of South Africa (OPASA).

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has called for pragmatic and common-sense approaches to Africa’s oil and gas development at the Wider African Energy Summit in Aberdeen this week.

SOMALIA: The Somali Petroleum Authority (SPA) has extended its agreement with TGS to market and license geophysical data covering Somalia’s offshore basins and committed to moving towards offshore drilling following a meeting with the Turkish Petroleum Authority.

SOUTH AFRICA: AMSOL gathered guests and dignitaries in the Port of Ngqura this week to celebrate the renaming of its tanker Ilitha, highlighting the company’s continued commitment to employing and developing South African seafarers and ensuring a robust talent pipeline.