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Hijacking and vessel capture raise piracy concerns Hijacking and vessel capture raise piracy concerns

Hijacking and vessel capture raise piracy concerns

Countries urge coordinated action

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A spate of hijackings and armed robberies over the last two months have put at least 44 crewmembers at risk and raised concerns about a resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden and the off the coast of Somalia.

Extending the tentacles of fisheries conservation Extending the tentacles of fisheries conservation

Extending the tentacles of fisheries conservation

Study tour promotes sustainable fishing

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MADAGASCAR: A regional study tour to promote the sustainable octopus fisheries, harvesting, handling, processing, marketing and conservation was hosted in the city of Toliara, Madagascar last week where octopus fishing remains vital to the coastal community.

Block 9 environmental plans reopened for public comment Block 9 environmental plans reopened for public comment

Block 9 environmental plans reopened for public comment

SOUTH AFRICA: A public participation process is under way for revised Environmental Management Programmes covering four offshore production rights...
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Positioning local boatbuilding for the export market Positioning local boatbuilding for the export market

Positioning local boatbuilding for the export market

EGYPT: With two tugboats under construction for the export market, and the contract for another two signed,  the Suez Canal Company (SCA) is...
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Funding makes global shipping climate talks accessible Funding makes global shipping climate talks accessible

Funding makes global shipping climate talks accessible

Developing countries, in particular small island developing States (SIDS) and least developed countries (LDCs), can now apply for financial...
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Enhancing emergency response to hazardous threats Enhancing emergency response to hazardous threats

Enhancing emergency response to hazardous threats

MAURITIUS: A full-scale simulation exercise saw some 200 emergency responders participate in joint multi-agency emergency and response training to...
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Protecting migrants in distress at sea Protecting migrants in distress at sea

Protecting migrants in distress at sea

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) have released a...
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Gulf of Aden piracy resurgence a cause for concern 0 Trade
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Gulf of Aden piracy resurgence a cause for concern

The resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden is highlighted as one of the top eight maritime risks of the third quarter of 2026 by Windward Report, which is described as the “most dangerous quarter for global shipping in recent...
Maritime industry responds to online speculation 0 Seafarers
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Maritime industry responds to online speculation

SOUTH AFRICA: While the mainstream media has largely focused on reporting the verified facts relating to the accident that resulted in the loss of five crew members this week, the comment sections on social media have been more speculative,...
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Cabinet to investigate an equity partner for TNPA

SOUTH AFRICA: In a press briefing following the latest Cabinet meeting, Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni revealed that the potential feasibility of securing a minority equity partner for the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA)...

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