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Exercises show commitment to maritime security

Partnering for maritime security

Thursday, August 31, 2023 0 550

MOROCCO: The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) wrapped up participation in a bilateral exercise Atlas Handshake with the Royal Moroccan Navy, this past weekend.

DFFE seeks standby vessels for fisheries surveys

Contingency plans made to undertake surveys

Thursday, August 24, 2023 0 628

SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has taken the step to mitigate concerns relating to the ability of the FRV Africana to fulfil her survey obligations over the next five years.

Actioning maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea

SENEGAL: A three-day meeting held in Dakar sought to develop action plans for a review of the Yaoundé Code of Conduct to ensure the region’s...

Museum milestone reached as cradles for submarine completed

SOUTH AFRICA: With aspirations to open the Assegaai Submarine Museum to the public in 2024, the project reached an important milestone yesterday...

OPL sector comes under the spotlight

SOUTH AFRICA: A maritime security sub-committee looking at improving and growing the Off-Port Limits (OPL) sector in South Africa met at the...

Funding secured to boost Senegal’s oil and gas sector

SENEGAL: Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) an infrastructure solutions provider on the continent, will invest €50 million to fund the...

Fatalities in fishing vessel incident

SOUTH AFRICA: A search for a missing fisher got underway this morning after four crew members died during an incident that left the fishing...

A legend retires

SOUTH AFRICA: Owners of the SA Amandla (formerly the John Ross) have planned a fitting tribute to the vessel as she reaches...

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