SIERRA LEONE: Having aligned its programme to the Sierra Leone’s healthcare plan, the Global Mercy, the newest Mercy Ship has docked at the Queen Elizabeth II Quay in Freetown to begin a ten-month stopover until June 2024 during which free specialised surgeries will be performed and training for healthcare professionals will be provided.

SOUTH AFRICA: Despite proactively engaging with the City of Cape Town (COCT) to relocate the South African Training Ship General Botha cenotaph from the city centre to a safer location in Simon’s Town, the SATS General Botha Old Boy’s Association’s (GBOBA) concerns for the security of the structure were realised this month when the three bronze plaques were stolen.

SENEGAL: A three-day meeting held in Dakar sought to develop action plans for a review of the Yaoundé Code of Conduct to ensure the region’s ability to adapt to emerging realities and threats.

SOUTH AFRICA: With aspirations to open the Assegaai Submarine Museum to the public in 2024, the project reached an important milestone yesterday with the completion of the cradles that will help stabilise the retired sub at her final resting place where she will welcome visitors as the first and only submarine museum on the African continent.

SOUTH AFRICA: A maritime security sub-committee looking at improving and growing the Off-Port Limits (OPL) sector in South Africa met at the beginning of the Month in Durban to discuss issues relating to infrastructure, minimum standards, regulation and safety.

SENEGAL: Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) an infrastructure solutions provider on the continent, will invest €50 million to fund the development of Senegal’s Sangomar oil field and drive its development towards achieving first oil, a key milestone in the advancement of the country’s hydrocarbons sector.

SOUTH AFRICA: A search for a missing fisher got underway this morning after four crew members died during an incident that left the fishing boat, Dijaanda, stranded on rocks near Mossel Bay.

SOUTH AFRICA: Owners of the SA Amandla (formerly the John Ross) have planned a fitting tribute to the vessel as she reaches retirement that includes an expo at the V&A Waterfront to allow both members of the public as well as those with a historic tie to the vessel to celebrate her unique contribution to the South African maritime space.