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Ghana declares first MPA

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Thursday, April 16, 2026 0 612

GHANA: Ghana has taken a historic step toward safeguarding its marine environment with the official declaration of the Greater Cape Three Points Area as the country’s first-ever Marine Protected Area (MPA).

Ghana strengthens seafarer commitment

Implementing a seafarer development strategy

Thursday, April 16, 2026 0 685

GHANA: After announcing a strategic reset in January, the Ghana Maritime Authority has shown commitment to its new National Seafarer Development and Promotion Policy (NSDPP) during the first quarter of 2026 to pursue international partnerships, policy reform and targeted youth outreach to capitalise on a mounting global shortage of maritime...

Hazardous cargo convention moves closer to becoming international law

The international convention governing liability and compensation for damage caused by hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) carried by sea is...

Namibian listing to boost O&G investment for the man on the street

NAMIBIA: Canadian oil and gas company Sintana Energy has announced its intention to list on the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX), a move that...

Air surveillance improves ocean governance

GHANA: The French Falcon 50 maritime surveillance aircraft in Ghana has marked a significant operational milestone for fisheries governance in...

Extensive sampling campaign supports offshore discovery

REPUBLIC OF CONGO: TotalEnergies EP Congo (63.5%, operator) has confirmed that the drilling drilling of the MHNM-6 NFW exploration well...

Buying into upstream growth

NAMIBIA: BP has agreed to acquire a 60% interest in three offshore exploration blocks in Namibia from Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas as part of...

Poachers intercepted and arrested

SOUTH AFRICA: Nine suspects have been arrested for allegedly attempting to illegally harvest marine resources within the Robben Island Marine...

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