ZANZIBAR: The launch of the Asia Asia-Africa BlueTech Superhighway (AABS) project last month aims to help transform small-scale fisheries in Zanzibar using digital and data innovations.

The Egyptian Navy has become the third partner nation to take control of the Combined Maritime Forces’ (CMF) maritime security training focused task force since its establishment in May last year.

SOUTH AFRICA: Hapag Lloyd has confirmed that as from 1 July, the overstay process for cargo arriving in South Africa changed to offer two free storage days when releasing goods from the overstay depot.

Two South Africans were elected to serve on the International Harbour Master Association’s (IHMA) Executive Committee and Council for the upcoming two-year term that ends in 2026 at the latest Ordinary General Meeting and Congress held in Tangier where another local harbour master walked away with an international award

SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal prohibits a proposed transaction between United Container Depots (Pty) Ltd (UCD) and Kings Rest Container Park (Pty) Ltd (Kings).

SOUTH AFRICA: According to a statement issued by African Energy Corp, CNR International has announced its intention to withdraw its 20% interest in the offshore Block 11B/12B.

SOUTH AFRICA: The much-anticipated announcement of the new South African cabinet following May’s election has seen the instatement of new names at the helm of the ministries related to governing the country’s maritime sectors. Editor, Colleen Jacka, looks at how some of these changes may impact on maritime structures and government priorities.

Recognising the high-risk environment that their officers and crew work in, AMSOL launched a six week safety campaign earlier this month in support of the International Day of the Seafarer which is celebrated annually on 25 June.