ETHIOPIA: The adoption of a new fisheries bureau and the development of action plans for Africa’s fisheries, aquaculture, and aquatic biodiversity sectors were central to discussions at a meeting held this week in Addis Ababa.

Established last month by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in partnership with the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC), the International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience, contains ten African members including a co-chair from Nigeria.

NAMIBIA: Namibia’s Minister of Mines and Energy has called on African nations to safeguard their socio-economic advantages from ongoing oil and gas operations, highlighting the challenge to build an energy sector that was not only economically robust but environmentally responsible. 

SEYCHELLES: Nature Seychelles is aiming to champion coral reef conservation by encouraging everyone to become a new type of human – the Homo Sapiens Coralicus – an imaginary species that will promote the need to care for coral reefs as well as the marine life that depends on them.

NIGERIA: Nigerdock has concluded an agreement to commence with the expansion of Snake Island Port, multipurpose port facility comprising of three terminals located within Snake Island Integrated Free Zone.

SOUTH AFRICA: The inaugural SA Shipping Gala held at the end of November in Durban has been widely lauded as a success following the induction of the first two members to the South African Shipping Hall of Fame as hundreds of industry stakeholders stepped out in their finest to celebrate the local maritime community.

SEYCHELLES: India and the Seychelles have agreed to promote further collaboration in the field of hydrography in an effort to maintain maritime safety, foster economic growth and adhere to international commitments.

LIBERIA: The first cohort of certified Liberian Marine Engineers Officers Class-3 graduated last week at a ceremony held at the Liberia Maritime Training Institute (LMTI) in Marshall City.