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Tilayi takes the wheel

Getting into the driving seat

Thursday, December 18, 2025 0 1218

It’s been a turbulent few years for Sobantu Tilayi who has now officially announced his resignation from the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). Editor, Colleen Jacka, caught up with Tilayi in his car as he left a meeting in Pretoria to discuss his time at SAMSA as well as plans for the future.

Large-scale seismic survey project launched

Delivering data intelligence

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 0 331

MAURITANIA: The Mauritania MegaSurvey comprising over 100,000 km² of modern seismic data was launched yesterday by TGS as a large-scale multi-client 3D seismic project designed to support exploration across offshore Mauritania and the wider West African Atlantic Margin.

Dedicated grape service for South Africa

SOUTH AFRICA: Hapag-Lloyd will offer dedicated weekly sailings for fresh grapes and fruit from South Africa to Europe from the end of December on...

Strengthening MPA delivery in Mozambique

MOZAMBIQUE: The launch of the National Capacity Development Programme for Marine Protected Area (MPA) Professionals this week in Mozambique...

Reviewing port charges to address operating costs

TANZANIA: Hosted by the Tanzania Shipping Agency Corporation (TASAC), port stakeholders met in Dar es Salaam this week to discuss the Tanzania...

Study calls for limits to offshore bunkering

SOUTH AFRICA: A new study funded through a grant by the Oiled Wildlife Care Network (OWCN) concludes that, until high levels of environmental...

Thursday, December 11, 2025 0 354

SA scientist shines at global awards ceremony

South African marine scientist Prof Lynne Shannon became the first South African to receive the Prince Albert I Grand Medal for Ocean Science...

Fully-funded marine science scholarships target Africa’s blue economy...

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU) have announced a scholarship programme targeting qualified African...

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