INTERNATIONAL: One of the two requirements that will see the 2012 Cape Town Agreement (CTA) come into force was reached yesterday when the Republic of Nicaragua became the 22^nd State to become party to the Agreement by depositing its instrument of accession.

SOUTH AFRICA: Strategically located along the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Town’s blue economy is a significant contributor to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the annual boat show, boatica, is continuing to evolve to boost the city’s profile in this sector.

SOUTH AFRICA:  Six maritime start-ups from six countries signed on to a five-day bootcamp hosted by OceanHub Africa at their Cape Town offices last week.

SOUTH AFRICA: Now in its second edition, the South African Journal of Maritime Education and Training (SAJMET), published annually by the South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI), has issued a call for original paper submissions.

SOUTH AFRICA: With a maritime career that was launched in the South African Navy where she served as a Combat Officer for 12 years, Mandy Erasmus has joined Seatrain in the position of Training Officer.

SOUTH AFRICA: Roisin Povall joined the Southern Power team at the beginning of this month as the new General Manager.

SOUTH AFRICA: With just 10 days to go before the opening of this year’s edition of boatica – Cape Town hosted by Messe Frankfurt at the iconic V&A Waterfront, enthusiasts should not delay in purchasing their ticket to a catalogue of great products from the exhibitors.

SEYCHELLES: With over 27 years’ experience in marine science and a focus on fisheries research and governance, fish behavioural ecology, socio-ecological systems and climate change, Dr Jan Robinson has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA), effective from the 16th October, 2023.