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Applications open for Founding Connector seats

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 0 92

SOUTH AFRICA: Coastwise Connect, a new virtual community for South African maritime professionals, has opened applications for 35 Founding Connector seats ahead of its public launch later this year. The recruitment funnel went live this week, with selections being made on a rolling basis until the cohort is filled.

Responding to risk of fishing vessel wreck

Monitoring ongoing situation

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 0 68

SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has confirmed that intensified efforts are underway to manage the maritime safety and environmental risks posed by the wreck of the fishing vessel FV De Fu No 2, currently located offshore of the Western Cape.

Study financed to reform transport sector

LIBYA: A study financed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) will provide a situational and gap analysis of Libya’s transport sector aimed...

Tanzania confirms new operator for shipping register

TANZANIA: The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has formally informed the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) that operational...

A call to fast-track digitalisation

TANZANIA: The Minister for Transport, Prof Makame Mbarawa, has called for accelerated adoption of integrated digital systems in the maritime...

The road to recovery

SOUTH AFRICA: Acknowledging World Penguin Day, it’s worth celebrating the work being done to help save the African penguin which faces...

Trade reform designed to strengthen economy

SEYCHELLES: Seychelles has taken a decisive step to fortify its economic resilience and sharpen its trade competitiveness, with Cabinet approving...

Corporatisation hangs on tender hooks

December 2023. That was the expected deadline for the completion of the corporatisation of the Transnet National Ports Authority at the outset of...

RSS Upcoming Events

6 May 2026 TURNING THE VOLUME DOWN: The benefits of underwater noise reduction 5/6/2026 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The session will bring together the perspectives of environmental NGOs, port professionals and ship owners/operators to reveal the latest strategies and technologies for mitigating URN and its effects. An expert panel will unpack ongoing regulatory discussions of URN at the IMO and explore the recently launched URN module within IAPH’s Environmental Ship Index (ESI), which can be used by ports and ships to 'turn down the volume’ on this critical shipping output.

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 May 2026 BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO ACOUSTIC TELEMETRY DATA 5/20/2026 8:00 AM - 5/21/2026 3:00 PM

Dr Toby Rogers from Shark Spotters and Courtney MacSween from Innovasea will be joining as workshop facilitators. A basic understanding of the statistical programme R would be beneficial, but isn't crucial.