NAMIBIA: An eight per cent interest in Giraffe Energy Investments common equity will be transferred to a community trust as part of a deal that will see Canadian oil and gas company Sintana Energy acquire 67% of the issued and outstanding shares of Giraffe Energy Investments – owner of a 33% share in PEL 79 in Namibia’s Orange Basin from Namibian firm, Crown Energy.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.