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Seafarers recognised across Africa - and the world Seafarers recognised across Africa - and the world

Seafarers recognised across Africa - and the world

Interventions needed to create harassment free ships

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The International Day of the Seafarer was celebrated across Africa yesterday as several maritime administrations hosted functions and posted messages to recognise the need for an increased focus on ensuring safe vessels that are free of harassment and bullying in line with this year’s theme for the day as announced by the International Maritime Organisation.

Blue economy offers transformative opportunities Blue economy offers transformative opportunities

Blue economy offers transformative opportunities

Targeted reforms needed

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COMOROS: The blue economy has been identified as a “transformative opportunity” for Comoros to achieve sustainable and inclusive growth, according to a report published by the World Bank.

Safety audit highlights significant concerns Safety audit highlights significant concerns

Safety audit highlights significant concerns

SOUTH AFRICA: Having completed a three-month safety audit of fishing vessels operating out of all of South Africa’s major fishing harbours,...
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Collaborative efforts bolster seabed mapping in Africa Collaborative efforts bolster seabed mapping in Africa

Collaborative efforts bolster seabed mapping in Africa

The Gambia became the most recent African country to join the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) last month, highlighting the...
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A focus on marine emergency response A focus on marine emergency response

A focus on marine emergency response

SOUTH AFRICA: Presenting a full programme, the AMSOL Group hosted stakeholders for a Marine Emergency Response and Preparedness seminar last week...
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External examiners appointed for small vessels External examiners appointed for small vessels

External examiners appointed for small vessels

Concluding a national series of refresher workshops, the South African Maritime Safety Authority has appointed 85 external examiners and trained...
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Strengthening gender equality in octopus fisheries Strengthening gender equality in octopus fisheries

Strengthening gender equality in octopus fisheries

KENYA: A workshop aimed at strengthening gender dimensions, climate change, and environmental considerations in regional value chains for...
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State-owned vessel management under the spotlight State-owned vessel management under the spotlight

State-owned vessel management under the spotlight

SOUTH AFRICA: The news that an urgent interdict had been filed against the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) to...
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Did Day of the Seafarer miss the mark? 0 Report Back
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Did Day of the Seafarer miss the mark?

As a guest at a Cape Town function to celebrate the Day of the Seafarer I found myself contemplating the format of the event as mostly shore-based maritime stakeholders provided input into strategies and policies aimed to keep seafarers safe at...
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O&G engineers return home with a pardon

SOUTH AFRICA: The two oil and gas engineers working offshore in Equatorial Guinea that were unlawfully detained more than two years ago have returned home after they received a pardon from the President of Equatorial Guinea.

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