The International Union of Marine Insurance has committed to engage with global welfare and protection organisations to address concerns relating to the live export of animals on an aging fleet that has been found to consistently be the worst performing vessel category by the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (Paris MoU).

SOUTH AFRICA: The newly launched offshore cruiser from Askari Yachts, the Askari 65 will make her journey to the United States of America to showcase her ocean-going capability and elegant styling at the Annapolis Powerboat Show in October.

SEYCHELLES: Recognising their status as coastal nations, Norway and Seychelles are discussing areas of mutual interest and cooperation across maritime themes.

SOUTH AFRICA: Releasing its interim results for the six months ending 30 June, Grindrod Limited (Grindrod) has reported headline earnings of R593 million and a 52% increase in EBITDA to R884 million driven by the strong performance of the Port and Terminals segment.

This 10th edition explores how shipping can navigate an increasingly complex and uncertain energy transition. As ships ordered today will operate well beyond 2050, stakeholders must balance near-term action with the long-term flexibility needed to respond to evolving regulations, fuel markets, and technologies.

NIGERIA: The lifting of the Condition of Entry (CoE) imposed on vessels arriving in the United States of America from Nigeria is being lifted after a 12-year regime of enhanced security requirements.

More than 90 seafarers are now being held captive after the most recent hijacking of the Seamull last week – more than doubling the number quoted by the International Maritime Organization last month.

TANZANIA: Opening the 4^th International Conference on Transport, Logistics and Management this week, the Minister of Transport, Professor Makame Mbarawa has called on researchers to develop practical solutions to challenges facing the transport and logistics sector that can be implemented.