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Cabinet names next CEO for SAMSA - again Cabinet names next CEO for SAMSA - again

Cabinet names next CEO for SAMSA - again

Will the new CEO make it to Pretoria?

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SOUTH AFRICA: Although last week’s cabinet announcement of a new Chief Executive Officer for the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) will be welcomed by the industry, it does not provide any clarification as to why Captain Rufus Lekala, who was the subject of the same announcement almost exactly a year ago, never took up the position.  

Still-Too-Strong? Still-Too-Strong?

Still-Too-Strong?

Industry pushes back on STS regulations

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The new Regulations for the Environmental Management of Offshore Ship-To-Ship Transfer gazetted at the end of August may still face legal push-back as industry stakeholders seek legal advice on challenging certain aspects.

FRAP finalisation drags on FRAP finalisation drags on

FRAP finalisation drags on

SOUTH AFRICA: Permits in the Small Pelagic sector that were due to expire at the end of August have been extended until 30 October due to delays...
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New service links Asia and Africa New service links Asia and Africa

New service links Asia and Africa

CMA CGM has launched a new service to streamline trade between Asia and Africa connecting the Far East to Kenya, Tanzania and the Indian Ocean.

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Delivering insights for effective ocean management Delivering insights for effective ocean management

Delivering insights for effective ocean management

A new partnership between the Nippon Foundation–GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project and ProtectedSeas will further initiatives to foster collaborative...
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Coordinated maritime patrol launched Coordinated maritime patrol launched

Coordinated maritime patrol launched

SIERRA LEONE: A multi-day maritime operation to promote regional cooperation and strengthen the capacity of member states to combat maritime...
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Supporting maritime education in Africa Supporting maritime education in Africa

Supporting maritime education in Africa

TANZANIA: Discussions to cooperate to building capacity in the maritime sector were held during a visit from the President of the World Maritime...
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Strengthening Africa’s position in global trade Strengthening Africa’s position in global trade

Strengthening Africa’s position in global trade

DP World has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ITOCHU Corporation, one of Japan’s largest trading companies, to expand...
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Seafarer abandonment spirals 0 Shipping
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Seafarer abandonment spirals

New data released by the International Transport Workers’ Federation reveals that ship and seafarer abandonment is spiralling and reached the critical levels in 2025 with 6,223 crewmembers facing abandonment last year across 410 ships.

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