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Rescheduling will leave Marion Island temporarily unmanned

Deployment voyage planned for August

Friday, May 15, 2026 0 63

SOUTH AFRICA: Following the announcement in the delay of SA Agulhas II scheduled trip to relieve the current over-wintering team on Marion Island, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has confirmed that the base will be evacuated until a second voyage to restock the island is undertaken in August.

Keeping the blue economy on Africa’s agenda

Moving the continent forward

Friday, May 15, 2026 0 62

KENYA: Despite some mixed reviews with social media posts highlighting incidents of disorganisation at this week’s Africa Forward Summit hosted jointly by France and Kenya – the final declaration from the event includes substantive recognition of the continued importance of the blue economy to foster economic growth and...

Enough is enough!

World’s seafarers’ and dockers’ unions demand immediate end to seafarer humanitarian crisis - call for governments to confront...

Angola assumes Presidency of the Benguela Current Convention

ANGOLA: Angola officially assumed the rotating presidency of the Benguela Current Convention during the 7th BCC Ministerial Conference in Luanda...

Another terminal operator agreement signed

SOUTH AFRICA: Signing their fourth terminal operator agreement this year, the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) inked a 20-year contract...

Pilot launch commissioned to boost port performance

SEYCHELLES: Launched as part of the Seychelles Ports Authority’s ongoing fleet modernisation programme, the pilot launch vessel, Payanke...

Shipbuilding strategy to reduce reliance on imported vessels

TANZANIA: Recognising the importance of investment in the shipbuilding sector in the Mwanza Region, the Tanzania Shipping Agency Corporation...

Decommissioned to the deep

SEYCHELLES: The PS Topaz made her final descent this weekend into the waters she protected over the last two decades to take up her new purpose as...

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5 Nov 2026 FAIRSHIP SA MARINE BURSARY GOLF DAY 11/5/2026

The SATS General Botha Old Boys Association Bursary Fund is once again hosting a Cape Town Golf Day which takes place on 5 November 2026.

1 Dec 2026 WORLD AQUACULTURE 2026 12/1/2026 - 12/4/2026

World Aquaculture 2026 Tanzania offers a great opportunity for aquaculture researchers, practitioners, decision makers and other stakeholders to meet, network and discuss all aspects of aquaculture in Africa. Exhibitors from all over the globe are expected to exhibit their products in the state-of-the-art exhibition Center.