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Shipping's efficiency crisis

Culture, not technology, is the problem

Monday, January 12, 2026 0 295

The global shipping industry is systematically squandering opportunities to slash fuel costs and emissions, not because solutions don't exist, but because perverse incentives and fractured organisational cultures make inefficiency the rational choice, according to a hard-hitting new report from the Global Maritime Forum.

Investing in coral reef preservation

Creating jobs in the circular economy

Saturday, January 10, 2026 0 175

KENYA: The United Nations Development Capital Fund (UNCDF), through the Global Coral Reef Fund (Gfcr), have signed two new financing agreements to expand coral reef-friendly businesses in Kenya helping to reduce the load of nutrients and pathogens in coastal waters, create local jobs, and boost the circular economy in the country.

Seafarer welfare being monitored

SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is actively monitoring the situation involving the seafarers aboard the bulk...

Key amendments enter into force this month

A set of amendments to key IMO treaties and Codes have entered into force on 1 January 2026. They include the following:

Top three registries aim for IMO status

The International Flag-State Association (IFA), an association of the world’s three largest registries is seeking consultative status at the...

Vessel acquisition to strengthen bunkering in Angola

ANGOLA: Currently undergoing upgrades in Dubai, Global Fuel Supply’s (GFS) first owned tanker will enter into service as the MV Blue...

Maritime headliners recognised for positive news

SOUTH AFRICA: Bombarded by negative news on a daily basis, Maritime Review is recognising four headliners from 2025 that helped deliver positive...

Tilayi takes the wheel

It’s been a turbulent few years for Sobantu Tilayi who has now officially announced his resignation from the South African Maritime Safety...

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10 Apr 2026 REDISTRIBUTION OF PENGUINS UNDER CLIMATE CHANGE 4/10/2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Species redistribute as climate change affects their habitat. Marine management tools must anticipate shifting distributions to limit the cumulative impacts of climate change and other anthropogenic threats.

14 Apr 2026 NAMIBIA INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONFERENCE 2026 4/14/2026 - 4/16/2026

RichAfrica Consultancy is proud to announce that the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) will return to Windhoek for its 8th edition from 14–16 April 2026. Building on the success of its previous editions, this milestone event will shape Namibia’s next chapter in its energy journey as the country moves towards first oil production by 2029.