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More consultation on the table for rock lobster poaching strategy

DFFE presents progress on poaching reduction strategy

Wednesday, May 24, 2023 0 533

SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) plans to undertake further consultation to achieve support for the West Coast Rock Lobster (WCRL) poaching reduction strategy which includes a co-management structure, a system to regulate marketers and capacity building within the small scale sectors as well as monitoring and control teams.

Integrated Maritime Strategy aims to support maritime security in West...

Experts meet to discuss Draft Supplementary Act

Wednesday, May 24, 2023 0 660

NIGERIA: Independent experts met in Lagos last week to discuss the draft Supplementary Act Relating to the Suppression of Illicit Maritime Activities in Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) which aims to promote cooperation and strengthen the operational legal framework to combat illicit activities committed at sea.

Marine security training aims to secure Somalia’s coastline

SOMALIA: Fifteen Somalia Navy and Coast Guard (SNCG) officers have completed specialised training on maritime security in a joint initiative...

Access to inland waters under the spotlight

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) published a notice for comments draft regulations on Government Gazette Notice No. 48294 on 24 March...

New plough tug joins dredging fleet

SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) christened the latest addition to their dredging fleet last week when Transnet Group Chief...

African leaders urged to focus on green skills for seafarers

KENYA: The convening of African Maritime Authorities in Kenya last week has once again emphasised the need to harness the opportunities of a...

New warehouse improves intermodal connectivity for shipping line

SOUTH AFRICA: Maersk has opened a new 10,000 m2 bonded warehouse and distribution centre in Cape Town to improve intermodal connectivity and...

SAMSA distances itself from fake advert for SA Agulhas

SOUTH AFRICA: The listing of the SA Agulhas on a prominent website for international vessel sales has prompted the current owners, the South...

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