SOUTH AFRICA: Marine safety and survival equipment service provider, NovaMarine, has acquired AllSurvey Industrial (Pty) Ltd (ASI), an engineering company with over 35 years’ experience in the maritime industry.
Nominations for the 2024 Maritime Prize for contributions to the work of the International Maritime Organisation will close at the end of March with the winner being announced in July this year.
SOUTH AFRICA: As a long standing Yanmar agent, Seascape Marine Services is benefiting from the Japanese engine manufacturer’s introduction of their latest innovation to the marine world – the E-Saildrive.
The UK’s Maritime Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has expressed concern over apparent safety issues following three accidents involving Egyptian dive boats in the Red Sea within the last two years that have impacted citizens of the United Kingdom. Additional incidents that have not included UK citizens have also been reported during this period.
SOUTH AFRICA: As the pressure to reduce our carbon footprint mounts, cargo handlers can opt for electric forklifts to streamline their work processes while simultaneously reducing emissions.
A total of 47 countries including four from Africa together with the International Chamber of Shipping have submitted a maritime greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions pricing mechanism for international shipping to the final round of negotiations at the United Nations’ International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
NAMIBIA: The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) does believe that Shell’s decision to write-down $400 million on oil discoveries in a licence held in the Orange Basin will significantly impact Namibia's oil and gas development.
SOUTH AFRICA: Homeland Integrated Offshore Services Ltd (Homeland IOSL) has taken a delivery of an offshore patrol vessel from Damen Shipyards Cape Town to undertake offshore patrol duties within Nigerian maritime waters.
The Q1 2026 Maritime Tender Intelligence Report is the first in a new series of quarterly deep-dives. It includes detailed sections highlighting trends and opportunities within a number of maritime sectors across Africa.
COASTWISE CONNECT is being developed as South Africa’s first virtual community for maritime professionals, bringing together people across the entire ocean economy spectrum. It aims to unite South Africa’s fragmented maritime sector by creating a collaborative digital ecosystem where professionals at all career stages can connect, learn, grow, and collectively unlock the potential of our ocean economy.
In this webinar, WMU faculty will engage with Professor James Kraska, Chair and Charles H. Stockton Professor of International Maritime Law in the Stockton Center for International Law at the Naval War College, posing questions that explore the current state of international law as it applies to the Strait of Hormuz and comparable maritime chokepoints.
Tipping points in the Earth system are often portrayed as ominous, abrupt shifts that could significantly alter life on Earth. While this reflects the seriousness of the science, the framing can also create confusion and discourage action.
The Sixth SPAS will feature conference sessions, networking events and an international exhibition showcasing the latest naval equipment, technologies and solutions that will help our navies effectively protect Africa’s maritime interests. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you to this landmark symposium and working together to shape a safer, more cooperative maritime future for the continent.
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