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Posted: Apr 25, 2024

Showcasing O&G investment opportunities in southern Africa

Frontier market for investors to be highlighted in Paris

A dedicated roundtable aimed at showcasing opportunities within the oil and gas as well as renewable energy sectors of South Africa, Mozambique and Namibia at next month’s Invest Africa Energy 2024 forum in Paris will position the region as an attractive destination for investors.

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Posted: Apr 25, 2024

Seychelles looks forward to donation of patrol vessel

Chinese promise to deliver water asset

SEYCHELLES: China has committed to donating a new patrol vessel to Seychelles following a visit to the island country by the 45th Chinese Naval Escort Taskforce.cvfgh

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Posted: Apr 24, 2024

Liquid Bulk Terminal operator sought for Cape Town

South African ports continue to show commitment to PPPs

SOUTH AFRICA: With increasing pressure from port users and maritime stakeholders to demonstrate a commitment to improving efficiencies within the South African port system, Transnet National Ports Authority this month issued a call for proposals for the appointment of a terminal operator at the Port of Cape Town.

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Posted: Apr 24, 2024

Two new security boats take to Nigerian waters

New vessels highlight Spanish interest in Nigerian maritime sector

NIGERIA: In an ongoing effort to enhance security in the Gulf of Guinea, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, took delivery of two new bulletproof boats earlier this month.

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Posted: Apr 23, 2024

New hospital ship to be built for Africa

Agreement signed to kickstart project

Earlier this month the MSC Group, MSC Foundation and the charity Mercy Ships International signed an agreement to kickstart a project to build a new hospital ship that will deliver free surgery and training annually to thousands of people in Africa.

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Posted: Apr 23, 2024

Operational challenges impact vessel certification

Small vessel certificate extensions implemented

SOUTH AFRICA: Due to operational challenges in processing applications for Small Vessel Certificates of Competency, the South African Maritime Safety Authority has issued a Marine Notice that grants the extension of certificates that expire on or after 31 July 2023 to 31 March 2025.

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Posted: Apr 22, 2024

Small vessel safety a focus for maritime authority

New regulations receive input

SOUTH AFRICA: Following an incident on a houseboat in 2021 as well as the ensuing campaign to inspect over 200 commercial vessels, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has embarked on a project to update the National Small Vessel Regulations.

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Posted: Apr 22, 2024

SARS publishes revisions to bunker storage rules

Bunker regulations up for comment

SOUTH AFRICA: Following the shutdown of the offshore bunkering in Algoa Bay in September last year, industry stakeholders have welcomed the opportunity to comment on the publication of revisions to the rules regulating the storage of imported bunker fuel in special customs and excise storage warehouses.

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26 Mar 2026 UNDERWATER RADIATED NOISE TOOLKIT WORKSHOP 3/26/2026 8:00 AM - 3/27/2026 3:00 PM

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) under the GEF-UNDP-IMO GloNoise Partnership Project is hosting an Underwater Radiated Noise (URN) Toolkit Workshop in Cape Town. 

 

14 Apr 2026 NAMIBIA INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONFERENCE 2026 4/14/2026 - 4/16/2026

RichAfrica Consultancy is proud to announce that the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) will return to Windhoek for its 8th edition from 14–16 April 2026. Building on the success of its previous editions, this milestone event will shape Namibia’s next chapter in its energy journey as the country moves towards first oil production by 2029.

9 May 2026 MARITIME INDUSTRY SOCCER TOURNAMENT 5/9/2026 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

The 8th Maritime Industry Soccer Tournament will take place in Cape Town on Saturday the 9th of May! This annual event, hosted by AMSOL, sees hundreds of players and supporters from across the maritime industry compete for the title of tournament champion - all for a good cause.

 

20 Oct 2026 AFRICAN BOATING CONFERENCE 2026 10/20/2026 - 10/21/2026

Following the landmark success of ABC 2025, Africa’s premier B2B recreational boating conference is back. Join us as we continue to unite the continent’s marine industry and drive economic growth through collaboration, innovation, and strategic partnerships.

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