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Is South Africa losing its Maritime leadership position on the African...

Opinion Piece

Tuesday, May 30, 2023 0 600

Based on its geographical position and history within the Maritime sector, South Africa possesses a great potential to provide industry leadership on the African content and can act as a key driver of the African Maritime Agenda, but recent developments including the loss of their seat on the International Maritime Organization Council should prompt the country’s leadership to take stock of its future position in this regard.

Strengthening oil spill preparedness plans in Mauritius

IMO workshop

Friday, May 26, 2023 0 531

MAURITIUS: A draft plan to facilitate ongoing development of an effective national oil spill preparedness and response framework was produced at a workshop co-organised by IMO and the Ministry of Blue Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries & Shipping, Mauritius from 22 to 24 May.

Vessels face infestation at their peril

Rodents and insects remain a major cause for concern on ships where no pest prevention systems are in place, creating an unsafe work environment,...

More consultation on the table for rock lobster poaching strategy

SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) plans to undertake further consultation to achieve support for the...

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

NIGERIA: Independent experts met in Lagos last week to discuss the draft Supplementary Act Relating to the Suppression of Illicit Maritime...

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...

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